Bob Dylan: Revisionist Art at Castle Galleries

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/11/2014 - 2:13pm

Selected works from Bob Dylan’s latest collection, Revisionist Art, are now available for the first time as limited edition, hand signed graphics from Castle Galleries, Exeter tomorrow (12 April).

Castle Galleries on Cathedral Yard will release four never before published limited edition graphics from Dylan’s latest and acclaimed Revisionist Art collection. Each of these limited edition graphics – numbering only 195 paper limited editions and 95 boxed canvas of each title – will each be individually hand-signed by Bob Dylan.

The collection of magazine covers created by...

The Rite of Spring/Romeo & Juliet

Event Date: 
01/05/2014 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

The Rite of Spring / Romeo and Juliet is a visceral marriage of two tales of slaughtered innocence. The violent dissonance in Stravinsky’s depiction of a young virgin chosen for the dance of death mirrors the hatred between Shakespeare’s Montagues and Capulets, whose children are fated to die in the ancient blood feud of their families. Performed in four-hand piano and commedia half-mask, the stories interweave through passion, vitality, rage and despair to the dizzying climax of sacrific

The latest production by Concert Theatre, a young company which combines live classical music...

Scam warning over Heartbleed fears

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 04/11/2014 - 1:40pm

Security experts are warning the public to be on the lookout for fake pass word reset emails in the wake of the latest reports over the ‘Heartbleed’ bug . Exploiting the confusion of advice surrounding passwords after the uncovering of the Heartbleed flaw in the internet’s most widely used piece of data protection software OpenSSL; opportunistic scammers have been sending fake emails surrounding password resets. Many of these emails are ‘phishing ‘attacks containing links to visit a website where they are asked to update personal information, such as a password, credit card, social...

BBC documentary to show storms aftermath

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/11/2014 - 12:55pm

A feature length programme focusing on the aftermath of the devastating winter weather is due to air on BBC one tonight A few months ago,the worst storms in living memory severely battered the South West shoreline, causing millions of pounds’ worth of damage, not only to coastal defences, but also to homes, businesses, roads and railways. The Storms That Shook The South West (BBC One, South West, 7.30pm, Friday 11 April) looks at the aftermath left by the wettest winter on record.

With analysis from Plymouth University experts the programme questions whether people living and...

Former Nurse Launches Wellbeing Clinic

Authored by CarolineOrr
Posted: Fri, 04/11/2014 - 12:37pm

Devon based wellbeing specialist Annie Ford has recently expanded her Well Well Clinic to The Practice Rooms, 15 Castle Street, Exeter.

Well Well Clinic was founded in 2013 specialising in wellbeing coaching and stress management.

During her time as an executive, business and life coach, Annie noted that stress was common with executives, senior managers, clinicians and students. This inspired her to expand her training in mindfulness, reflexology and aromatherapy, all proven to reduce stress and enhance wellbeing.

Annie offers a range of services which include 1:1...

Hospiscare Celebrates 10th Year of Open Gardens

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Fri, 04/11/2014 - 12:29pm

Spring has sprung and people across Exeter, mid and east Devon are preparing to open their garden for Hospiscare’s 10th Summer of Open Garden’s.

There are over 35 gardens taking part of all shapes and sizes including; urban spaces, hotel grounds and gardens full of wild flowers. Throughout the summer gardens will be opened to the public with a range of plants, animals and trees to admire as well as homemade refreshments to enjoy.

Amongst those taking part is Jessica Macan a Hospiscare volunteer. She said: ‘’’I enjoy opening my garden to the public. I love my garden and...

What the Ladybird Heard

Event Date: 
30/05/2014 - 2:00pm to 01/06/2014 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird, and a whole farmyard of fun! Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But they reckon without the tiniest, quietest creature of all: The Ladybird has a plan of her own!

Join the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and the dainty dog in this brand new stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ colourful farmyard adventure. With live music, puppetry, plenty of audience participation and lots of laughs.

Early booking is highly recommended for this glittering family treat!...

Ballet Black 2014

Event Date: 
27/05/2014 - 7:30pm to 28/05/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Following acclaimed performances in 2013, Cassa Pancho's company of Black and Asian classically trained dancers highlights and celebrates the talents of Black and Asian dancers from around the world. Founded in 2001, Ballet Black has achieved great success and garnered numerous awards, including the 2012 Critics' Circle National Dance Award for Best Independent Company.

For their return to Exeter Northcott Theatre, the Company are delighted to present a triple bill of new work with exciting ballets from two of Britain's best choreographers, Christopher Marney (Gothenburg Ballet,...

Me and My Girl

Event Date: 
19/05/2014 - 7:30pm to 24/05/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Exeter Musical Society begins its 110th anniversary celebrations with the Olivier award-winning Me and My Girl.

A sublime treat for musical comedy fans of all ages.

Lambeth costermonger, Bill Snibson, discovers he is the illegitimate heir to Lord Hareford and uses his wit and humour to break down the class divisions with his aristocratic relations. The fun and games never cease as they attempt to educate cheeky and cheerful Bill into the ways of the gentry and to separate him from his cockney girlfriend Sally. This toe-tapping musical, which includes songs The Sun Has Got...

King Priam

Event Date: 
17/05/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Troy is under siege. In the city, the old King recounts the events leading up to the war, waiting for his own death. All the familiar characters and stories – Hector and Achilles, Paris, Helen and the gods – are brought to life in this memorable meditation on the futility of war. Brilliant, insightful and musically gripping, King Priam is a prime example of British opera at its best.

Sung in English.

www.englishtouringopera.org.uk

Tickets: A £33 B £30 C £24 D £19

Concs: £2 discount

Student Standby: £8

Pre-Show Talk: 6.30pm Fri 16 May in the...

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