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Exeter Northcott Theatre and Exeter Phoenix announce return of Scratch Night collaboration

Applications are now open for the second round of this creative developmental opportunity for established and emerging creatives across the South West.

Following the huge success of their Scratch Night collaboration during Elevate Festival in October 2025, Exeter Northcott Theatre and Exeter Phoenix are teaming up once again to support South West-based artists through a continued Scratch Night partnership.

The second Scratch Night will take place at Exeter Phoenix Auditorium offering artists the opportunity to showcase work in progress in front of a live audience. The...

Local lady makes triumphant return to the stage at North Devon Festival

Authored by Lynds P
Posted: Thu, 08/01/2019 - 4:21pm

Miss Stacia Blake, born 1952 in Redhills, Exeter made an extraordinary and unannounced performance at this year’s sold out Kozfest (Kozmic Kens Psychedelic Dream Festival).

Miss Blake was the iconic performance artist and dancer with space rock pioneers Hawkwind , who celebrate their 50th anniversary this year. Her last public performance was at the 1975 Reading Festival (Friday, August 22) where Hawkwind headlined the opening night. Famed for her dramatic, powerful poise and interpretive dance, the surprise return to the stage saw Miss Stacia join former band mate and founder Nik...

Picturehouse Cinemas launch first Surprise Screening

When was the last time you were truly surprised? The news that Greta Gerwig was directing a Barbie movie? Watching the baffling trailer for Cats? Picturehouse Cinemas love surprises, which is why they’re hosting their first-ever nationwide Surprise Film screening on 2 August 2019.

On the evening of 2 August, join the nation’s biggest film fans as they go in blind to a mystery preview of a hotly anticipated upcoming release. Tickets are at the special introductory price of just £8 (£5 for Picturehouse Members). You’ll be one of the first to see a brand new film, with bragging rights...

Summer fun for everyone at The Donkey Sanctuary

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 07/31/2019 - 11:14pm

As The Donkey Sanctuary’s 50th anniversary celebrations continue, the Sidmouth sanctuary offers a whole host of activities and events providing the perfect family day out this summer. From the ‘People’s Choice Award’ winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden, to the annual Summer Fair and the new ‘Adoption Donkey Guess Who Trail’.

The ‘Chelsea’ show garden has been rebuilt at the Sidmouth sanctuary, giving visitors the chance to see it for free for many years to come. The garden is a lasting legacy from the prestigious show. It was designed to showcase the charity’s international work...

Really Want to Hurt Me comes to Exeter

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 07/30/2019 - 10:27pm

Really Want to Hurt Me, a bittersweet production about growing up gay in the 80s, is coming to the Barnfield Theatre in Exeter on Friday (3 August).

Shortlisted for the Brighton Fringe Award for Excellence and following sold-out dates in London and Edinburgh Fringe 2018, Really Want to Hurt Me now embarks on a UK tour. This dark hit comedy from Flaming Theatre is about growing up gay in the ’80s featuring dance sequences and a soundtrack of classics from Culture Club, Eurythmics, Tears for Fears, The Smiths, Kate Bush and more.

This bittersweet production explores a queer...

The UK's problem with gambling and how it should be regulated

Exciting plans were revealed earlier this year for Exeter's Guildhall Shopping Centre. To build on the success of the Queen Street dining quarter, owner Aviva has proposed a bowling alley and more restaurants. An additional leisure unit, where WH Smith is currently located could be turned into a concert venue, cinema, or casino. However, if it were to be a casino, would that be a good thing?

Does Exeter Need a Casino?

There are arguments for and against a casino in Exeter. The city already has cinemas and bowling alleys, and a casino in the city centre might have the...

Devon’s Postman Poet to be celebrated at Dartmoor Folk Festival

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/29/2019 - 10:01am

A NOVELIST and two musicians will bring Devon’s 19th century Postman Poet vividly back to life with a vibrant entertainment of words and music at this year's Dartmoor Folk Festival at South Zeal, near Okehampton on Saturday, August 10.

It was 200 years ago, on January 21, 1819, that Edward Capern, Devon’s Postman Poet, was born into a poor, working-class family in Tiverton.

His father, a baker, could not afford to educate his son and would never have dreamt that he would become nationally renowned as a poet, winning plaudits from the Prime Minister and support from the...

The secrets to finding brilliant event entertainment in Exeter

Whether you’re organising a wedding, birthday party or corporate event, a key element to making your function a success is undoubtedly the entertainment. However, booking the right act can be daunting! You want entertainment that will match your theme, be appropriate for your audience and, above all, make for a brilliant event that no one will forget.

As such, here are some top tips for finding great event entertainment in the beautiful city of Exeter…

Don’t leave it too late

Most professional bands will be booked up far in advance. Established and experienced acts...

Blockbuster films showing this summer at the Open Air Cinema at Exmouth’s Queen’s Drive Space

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 07/26/2019 - 12:19pm

Blockbuster films at the Open Air Cinema, free live gigs, local theatre, circus entertainment, the Big Band sound, a Devon Rum and Reggae Festival, a one-day music festival Maer Rocks raising funds for the RNLI and a dance beach party – Exmouth’s Queen’s Drive Space is buzzing with activity this summer with a top line up of things to do for all the family.

There’s something for everyone at this glorious seafront site - a free Jurassic themed children’s play site for the kids and nearby food stalls, a bar and seating area where you can keep an eye on your young ones and enjoy some...

The festival of facial hair returns to Torbay in aid of Suicide Prevention

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 07/25/2019 - 11:17am

The World Beard and Moustache Championships was held in Antwerp, Belgium in May this year, but you don’t have to travel far to see some world-class face fuzz! August 10 will see the return of South West Beard Club’s very own competition, at the Lucky 7 Club in Paignton, Devon. The event will feature some of the finest facial hair from around the UK and further afield, from twirled moustaches, to neatly clipped beards, to the wild freestyle competitors, where anything goes! There are even handmade categories, so those who aren’t blessed with great facial hair can join in the fun.

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Couples Come Dine With Me is back and looking for contestants in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/24/2019 - 10:54am

Are you a whizz in the kitchen? Do you host a great dinner party? Think you’ve got what it takes to walk away with £1000? Then ITV want to speak to you.

Their teams are on the lookout for couples to be part of Britain’s favourite dinner time show. The only criteria’s are that you must be over 18, in a couple and not working or trained as a professional chef.

The shoot will take place between Tuesday 24th September and Friday 27th September 2019.

To apply email cdwm@shiver.tv with your name, age, contact details and postcode or click on the link https://itvuk.etribez...

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