Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer have developed a strong reputation for delivering great performances time and time again. Once known mainly for their instrumental skills with Scottish smallpipes, accordion and Swedish nyckelharpa, they are now being accepted as impressive song arrangers and writers. Vicki & Jonny effortlessly blend traditional material with contemporary interpretations whilst equally creating original self penned tunes and songs that are entirely at home in the tradition. Out of this combination they have developed a sound that is both familiar and fresh.
A true story created by three generations of the same family about parents, children and falling in love.
When theatre-maker Tom Frankland’s aunt died in 2006, he and his father inherited suitcases containing letters written by his grandparents across twenty-five years. They reveal the astonishing life and love of a couple living through two world wars and a recession. As an excuse to spend time together, Tom suggested they create a performance inspired by the letters. In creating their debut performance together, father and son uncovered more than they bargained for.
An imaginative new adaptation of Alice in Wonderland set during WW1, featuring innovative puppetry and live music.
Bombs rain down. Sheltering in her dusty cellar, Alice rediscovers her past amongst old lamp shades & moth-eaten christening gowns. Meanwhile her son Alan, a WW1 soldier, makes the same imaginary journey down the rabbit hole to escape the madness of the trenches, returning them both to a wonderland of talking rabbits, mad hatters & savage queens.
Based on Lewis Carroll’s literary classic & the real life Alice who inspired it, Metta Theatre bring...
Nereus Pike is slowly floating down from the sunshine to the bottom of the sea. He’s not unhappy about this. He's smiling. Beaming in fact.
This is a new, extraordinary tale of myth, magic, adventure and angler fish by Fringe First Award winning comedian and theatre maker Laura Mugridge, with original music performed live by Tom Adams
Expect sea creatures, animation and a nautical jumper.
"Although this show is small, its heart beats loudly" Lyn Gardner, The Guardian
“A life-affirming, love-affirming odyssey full of exquisite tiny details… while her show may...
With the FIFA World Cup less than two weeks away, Devon and Cornwall Police is launching its annual summer drink and drug driving crackdown. Sunday, June 1, 2014, will see the launch of the initiative in support of a wider national campaign to reduce risk on our roads. The consequences of driving while over the limit the morning after drinking are a particular focus of the campaign with late night World Cup matches, including England games, taking place from Thursday, June 12. Despite long term reductions, drink driving still accounts for 15% of road deaths and almost 10,000 casualties...
Lapford & District Horticultural Society open their gardens on the 28 and 29 of June in aid of Devon Air Ambulance Trust.
Twelve unique parish gardens can be viewed including the school and allotments. Nine gardens are located in the village, with three about a mile away.
The floral selections range from petite patio-type gardens, to large displays, all with distinguishing qualities from variable soil to an assortment of flowerage. There will be the opportunity to meet the livestock of some of the gardeners, and plants will be available for purchase. Cream teas,...
Come and enjoy a great day out at this year's Dunsford Show.
Set in the glorious Teign Valley, the Dunsford Show is a village show at it's best.
Our main ring event is Kye Forte's BMX Bike Show including 'massive airs, tail whips and back flips'. We'll also have award winning cheerleaders the Exeter Starlites, live music from Chris Good and the ROC Samba Band, Archery, Dog Show, Taekwando display, BBQ, Beer and Tea tents, children's activities and a variety of stalls.
For more information and Dog Show classes please visit our website:...
Cricklepit Mill, home to the Devon Wildlife Trust will be opening for a special weekend morning of milling and garden activities on Saturday 7 June 10am – 1pm. The event is free and everyone is welcome to drop in.
Cricklepit Mill’s wildlife garden is an urban oasis in the heart of the city. The volunteer-led project has seen a disused overgrown area bloom into a wonderful wildlife garden.
Devon Wildlife Trust’s Communication Assistant Jasmine Atkinson said: "We hope that the garden is a place where visitors can come and relax as well as get inspired to help wildlife in...
The new pipe organ will be officially opened by the renowned International Concert Organist, David Briggs.
Briggs is Artist in Residence at St James Cathedral, Toronto and Organist Emeritus of Gloucester Cathedral. He will present a varied programme showing off the amazing new instrument in the fabulous acoustics of St Michael's.
