Mitch Benn’s new show combines his Scouse upbringing with his love of music and a lifelong obsession with Liverpool’s most famous sons.
It is most definitely not a tribute show and while his affection for his subjects is well documented, expect the satirical twists for which Mitch is well known.
As Mitch himself says: “Many have claimed the title ‘Fifth Beatle’. They can’t all be right; some were righter than others…”
Taking the Mic returns for another evening of have-a-go magic, hosted by performance poets Morwenna Griffiths and Tim King.
Poetry is the mainstay of our show but we also welcome comedy, philosophy, theatrical acts and singer-songwriters. Every performer gets a five minute slot to showcase their talent.
Once again, we have 16 spaces up for grabs, so if you want to perform let us know by emailing TTM@speakinsong.co.uk
Come on, you know you’re bard enough!
Thanks again to everyone for your continued support, for providing a welcoming and supportive atmosphere...
Rachel Sermanni, the 22 year old singer-songwriter from Carrbridge in the Scottish Highlands, has a growing reputation as one of folk’s bright new things. Garnering rave reviews including being described as, ‘really, really something special’ by Guy Garvey the Elbow frontman, she will perform songs from her debut album Under Mountains and her new, soon to be released, EP.
Cornish gypsy-folk band 3 Daft Monkeys weave world music influences around classic folk melodies. Their passion, intensity and sheer joy of life mixed with their infectious dancing rhythms will leave you breathless,enthralled and exhilarated.
The release of their sixth studio album Of Stones and Bones brings their most story-led and theatrical music to date. A compelling collection of songs, 3 Daft Monkeys draws you into the bizarre and mysterious world of Cornish tales and superstitions, both ancient and modern.
Characters are brought to life in a theatre of sound, from...
Ninja Tune producer, DJ and cartoonist Mr. Scruff will be at the turntables for the whole night, serving up a melting pot of Jazz, Soul, Hip Hop, Funk, Disco, Deep House, Reggae, Latin, Afrobeat, electronica, electrofunk and plenty of goodies that don’t fit into any category. Expect fantastic sound, quirky potato visuals and a great atmosphere. Oh, and you can even get a brew!
A Hold It Down production in association with Animated Exeter.
A Bob Marley birthday celebration with live reggae music. Acclaimed reggae artist Cornell Campbell meets the Soothsayers for a unique reggae/afro-beat combination.
Cornell Campbell’s inspired pairing with Soothsayers first took shape through a chance meeting between him and Robin Hopcraft from Soothsayers, in Kingston, Jamaica early in 2011. The result has been their critically acclaimed new album Nothing Can Stop Us and a UK tour.
Music will also come from Highest Grade Sound System.
The Bridge Jazz Club is the base for Exeter’s jazz scene. Special guests each month.
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.
How far can you see? A mile? A hundred miles? Or to the furthest shores of the universe to a faraway galaxy? It's Max's job to ask the cosmic questions. Passionate about astronomy, he works as the narrator at the city's Planetarium where he challenges his audiences with the mysteries of stars and science.
When his own life takes an unexpected turn, Max discovers that understanding the universe requires a different kind of vision...
Sound&Fury use their innovative theatre vocabulary of immersive surround sound design, total darkness and imaginative lighting in Going Dark...
Julian Lloyd Webber is one of the finest musicians of his generation.
Together with his wife, fellow cellist Jiaxin Lloyd Webber, they present a brand-new concert featuring world premiere performances of duets for two cellos with piano as well as featuring music from the great composers across the classical spectrum from Monteverdi to Arvo Pärt, Dvořák, Bach,Rachmaninov, Saint-Saëns, Schumann and many more.
Julian Lloyd Webber has worked tirelessly to expand the cello repertoire and has now extended that vision to repertoire for two cellos featured in this show. Appearing...
