Funding not Drowning: The crisis in regional arts funding with Professor Frayling Arts funding is being squeezed hard in this harsh economic climate, nowhere more than outside London in regional theatres, libraries and arts and culture organisations.
To address this, Professor Frayling, Chairman of Arts Council England from 2005 until January 2009 and formerly Rector of The Royal College of Art, will discuss the future of funding of the arts, with a particular focus on the problems of allocation of funding between regional and national organisations.
Bristol's nationally renowned company makes its second visit to the Exteter Northcott Theatre, after its much celebrated production of The Comedy of Errors in 2011, with this darkly comic early romance in which friendship and love, and loyalty and betrayal are the real players.
Two lifelong friends – the two young gentlemen of the title – are parted first by circumstance, and then by rivalry in love. Can their loyalty to each other survive the test, or will new loyalties drive out the old? How deep into perfidy can one be driven by sexual obsession? And what do even the most adored...
The new show from the Wren Band is full of rich harmonies and top class musicianship. Songs and music delve into a mesmerising world of myth and legend from near and far, much of it drawn from the research and writings of Victorian hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist, folk song collector and eclectic scholar Sabine Baring-Gould (notably his The Book of Were-Wolves), along with newly-written pieces inspired by his other folklore writing.
The show features internationally-acclaimed duo Marilyn Tucker & Paul Wilson, award-winning Border piper David Faulkner and leading figures...
Come with Alice on a magical adventure as she tumbles into Wonderland!
Guided by the White Rabbit, Alice meets some astonishing characters, including the Mad Hatter,The Queen of Hearts, a studious caterpillar and those mischievous twins Tweedledum and Tweedledee.
Saturday evening at 7.30pm and Sunday at 2.30pm and then at 7.30pm.
Sidmouth Amateur Dramatic Society Ltd presents The Matchmaker Horace Vandergelder decides to take a wife. He employs a matchmaker, Dolly Levi, who subsequently becomes involved with his clerks and young and lovely ladies.
Evening performances at 7.30pm Saturday Matinee at 2,30pm.
Ticket Prices £10, £5 under 16s. Tuesday eveing only buy two tickets get a third free.
Molton Brown introduce their new Sport Collection at this evening event for all men and sports lovers in general.
Experts will be on hand to show you how to use the range to maximise your pre and post-workout routine with a hand and arm massage while you nibble on some half-time snacks.
Take home a goody bag with your purchase, enjoy one-on-one grooming consultations and the chance to win a Molton Brown hamper and tickets to an Exeter Chiefs match in the free prize draw.
The Sweat and Stretch Fitness Centre as well as a physio will also be on hand offering advice...
Once voted as ‘the musician least likely to survive the 60s’, over four decades later ex-Cream drummer Ginger Baker has proved them all wrong, returning to the UK after living abroad for many years, with a formidable quartet of funk and jazz giant Pee Wee Ellis (tenor sax), Alec Dankworth (bass) and Ghanaian percussionist Abass Dodoo.
The music is a healthy mix of Thelonius Monk, Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins, plus originals from Messrs Ellis and Baker – a challenging and fresh sound with Baker and Dodoo providing a perfect powerhouse of rhythms.
This summer sees the return of the Seaton Tramway Classic Car Show to be held on the Underfleet car park in Seaton.
Expect a wonderful line-up of vehicles for you to enjoy and of course there are plenty of opportunities for tram rides on Seaton's historic tramway! Add to this the trade stands at Colyton Station, depot visits, a driver's eye experience, trams and the wonderful food at the Tramstop Cafe, you have an itinerary made in heaven!
Why not come and enjoy this special day of transport therapy for all the family. . Classic Car Show takes place from 10am - 5pm at the...
On 9 June the University of Exeter will bring you its very own Glastonbury: A daylong performing arts festival at Poltimore House.
Featuring music from the University’s Soul Choir, comedy from leading Exeter stand-up Tim McNiven and a wide range of theatre, new writing, dance and film in the form of performances, exhibitions, workshops and stalls.
Arts on the Move seeks to merge the old with the newand in a single day, in a single place, it offers its audience the chance to get involved with a multitude of up and coming contemporary performance in an exciting historic venue...
Back this year by popular demand, join us for a fantastic evening out great entertainment and delicious roast chicken, chips and homemade coleslaw together with a wonderful tram ride along the Axe Valley estuary.
Tram, entertainment and food ticket price: adult £23, children (3-15) £17, under threes £5.
Entertainment and food: adult £18, children (3-15) £12, under threes £5.
Tickets available from Seaton Tramway, Gift Shops and online at www.tram.co.uk
