Two of the British folk scenes most accomplished performers, Kathryn and Sean have graced stages the world over in a number of guises, however, the intimacy and strength of passion shown as a duo, combined with an eclectic repertoire ensures a rare treat for any listener.

Twin daughters and a folk-rock whirlwind forced Kathryn Roberts (Vocals / Piano / Woodwind), and Sean Lakeman (Guitar), to sideline their popular duo performances in the mid noughties. After almost a decade, 2012 saw a spectacular return in conjunction with their critically acclaimed album Hidden People. Awards...

The South West’s much loved physical comedy theatre company Le Navet Bete are back this season with their Sell Out successful take on the classic tale, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Join Dorothy and Toto on their fantastical and downright chaotic travels along the Road of Yellow Bricks meeting the usual (sort of) suspects along the way – an unbelievably idiotic Scarecrow, a Tin Man straight from under the Iron Curtain and a Lion whose West End dreams seem just Over The Rainbow – as well as some characters, you might not expect….

Will they make it to the Emerald City or will...

Richard Chappell Dance presents the company’s second UK Tour of its inaugural evening of work IRIS and The Vast Rocks, with new solo work Burnt Norton.

With a constantly evolving movement language deriving from classical ballet, contemporary dance, improvisation and capoeira, the programme explores how adrenaline-fuelled dance can create and coexist with unique environments.

IRIS Combining a stark score by DJ Shaq Livingston with a dark, torch-lit setting, IRIS analyses adolescent experiences of London’s club culture and nyctophobia, which is extreme fear of the dark....

Formed in Liverpool in 1978, Echo & The Bunnymen grew to become one of the UK’s most popular indie rock bands, responsible for hit albums and single such as The Cutter, Seven Seas, Bring on the Dancing Horses, The Killing Moon, Nothing Lasts Forever and many more.

Iconic front man Ian McCulloch will be giving a rare solo performance, featuring stripped down versions of classic Echo & The Bunnymen tracks. Alongside this, he will delve into his solo work and a selection of his personal favourite songs.

This is a one off chance to experience the sounds of a true icon...

The Future Sound of Exeter present a progtastic night of live music with double-headliners Beacon Fire and Sembalance plus FSOE prog deejays. Beacon Fire play melodic prog epics, and Sembalance are like Hawkwind with added harmonica! Profits to Phonic FM.

£5 on the door

http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/

Sound Of The Sirens are a foot stomping, heart-rending, crowd engaging female Folk/rock duo whose strengths lie in their passion, conviction and chemistry.

The Exeter based girls know exactly how to rock a stage and make you believe every word they are singing. Individually their voices tell their own tale, and, when blended together in harmony, they will regularly have your spine tingling and leave you wanting for much more.

The versatility of their song writing skills will take you on an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. They will steal your attention with...

Ferocious Dog offer a full-on six-piece sound that encompasses folk infused with rock, reggae and Celtic vibrations. The combination of instruments creates a palette of sound that offers infinite variations: going in hard to get people up and moving, or slipping into melodic passages and dub-like fusions.

With their unique, aggressive yet feel-good music they tear up venues across the country often bringing their faithful Hell Hounds along for the ride.

For many years Ferocious Dog have appeared at small venues and pubs, until in 2009 where the band were given the...

The Bridge Jazz Club is the home of Exeter’s jazz scene. Pete Canter & Friends + Jam Session. First set from the house band followed by jam session. All welcome. Bring charts for the rhythm section. Entrance fee includes a free raffle.

Bridge Jazz Club House Band:

Pete Canter – Saxophone James Clemas – Keys Ron Phelan – Double Bass Coach York – Drums

+ Jam session

£6 (£4 for jammers) pay on the door only

OTHER UPCOMING BRIDGE JAZZ CLUB EVENTS AT EXETER PHOENIX:

Wed 4 May Wed 1 Jun Wed 6 Jul Wed 3 Aug Wed 7 Sep Wed 5 Oct Wed 2 Nov Wed 7...

In the early hours of Thursday 8th August 1963, the heist of the century is under way. Signals are scrambled, phone lines cut and millions of pounds of cash – stolen. Five days later the first clues are found, the gang is busted and the rest is history.
 But what about the ones that got away?

Join the four forgotten females as they leave behind their kitchen-sink lives and embark on a madcap adventure of mischief and mayhem. Using a raucous combination of physical theatre, live music and clowning, Scratchworks will unfold the untold tale of the unlikely female four.

A play...

A whaler’s life from the era of Moby Dick brought to life through music, narration and film.

KINGS OF THE SOUTH SEAS Ben Nicholls – vocals, concertina (The Full English, Seth Lakeman Band) Richard Warren – guitar, vocals (Spiritualized, Soulsavers feat Mark Lanegan) Evan Jenkins - drums, vocals (Neil Cowley Trio, Eric Clapton, Bert Jansch)

PLUS Tim Eriksen – voice, guitar (acclaimed traditional American singer) Philip Hoare – narration (BBC presenter and author of Leviathon, or the whale) Adam Clitheroe - film (award-winning documentary director)

CHASING THE WHALE...