A la Ronde, the sixteen-sided National Trust house near Exmouth, showcases the best of local artists in its gallery with a new exhibition every fortnight.
From 2 – 13 March, it’s the turn of staff and volunteers to put their creative talents to the fore as they mount their first ever exhibition.
This is particularly relevant to A la Ronde, as founder cousins Jane and Mary Parminter were enthusiastic crafts people and many examples of their work can be seen inside the house.
The exhibition contains items crafted in a variety of mediums submitted by about twenty staff...
Devon’s folk arts organisation Wren Music presents a rare chance to experience Sweden’s leading player of the modern chromatic nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle).
He earned the designation Riksspelman – Fiddler of the Realm – while still in his teens, and has been World Champion twice.
In 2010 he was presented Sweden’s most prestigious award recognizing distinction and excellence in folk music, the Zorn Gold Medal, “For masterful and brilliant nyckelharpa playing firmly rooted in tradition”. Peter’s technique is unsurpassed.
His exceedingly precise playing is characterized...
The Artist was a stunning throwback to the era of silent films, before special effects were even a twinkle in a director’s eye. Now, Moonstone Theatre Company off ers you the chance to relive the golden age of radio!
When radio was king of the living room, special agents like Dick Barton and Paul Temple ruled the airwaves. Moonstone’s very own secret agent, Carter Davies, will transport you back to a time of tantalising adventure serials, when cliffh anger endings left audiences gasping. Marvel at the exploits of the derring-do hero as he grapples with an evil villain and saves a...
If at first you don’t succeed, try again… and again… and again. A solo clown show about loneliness, waiting and hoping for the right man. Once a week Greta rehearses for the arrival of the “one”. Will she get lucky tonight? Perhaps, Perhaps… Quizás…
Part of the Theatre Rush & Friends Residency. Single show £10/7, two shows £15/10.
How much is beauty worth? What will people pay for an air guitar on eBay? Can I have a glass of milk?
These urgent questions and others are answered in The Price of Everything, a performance lecture about value. Daniel Bye's whistlestop tour of bizarre facts and impassioned arguments is occasionally shambolic and often tendentious - but always a joy to watch.
Comic, provocative, and possibly a tiny bit sad, this show is a must if you've ever wondered about the difference between the price of an object and its value.
Superjohn loves to fly through outer space. But one day... crash! His superpowers are stolen and he has to travel to a dangerous world to get them back.
Fresh from a “Super” run at the Edinburgh Festival, Firehouse Creative Productions bring their educational show for the whole family to the Bike Shed Theatre.
"Superjohn is riotous fun for kids, but also deeply deeply moving for adults" - New Statesman.
"Cleverly and sensitively...engaging young minds with a fantastical story about mortality and the power of the imagination" - The Metro
A bitter-sweet physical comedy for everyone who is a day older than yesterday!
Two elderly Spanish sisters in a foreign land live against the backdrop of a battered rug and a mountain of mysterious boxes. They share the intimacy of a life lived together – careering between genuine affection and irritated annoyance.
The pair shifts between hilarious defamation, tender reminiscing and pure madness. But amidst an ever-changing reality, is this behaviour just eccentricity or something more destructive?
‘You and Me’ is a touching story with sparkling dialogue and witty...
Attracting sold out audiences across the globe, the world's most prestigious mountain film festival is visiting Exeter for the first time with a brand new selection of extraordinary short films from the world's leading adventure film makers. Exhilarating and thought provoking, this is a must-see for mountain enthusiasts and anyone with a spirit of adventure!
Through the big screen be transported to the world's last great wild places, visit remote cultures and experience amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports such as climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and skiing....
"Best Tribute Act 2012" music award nominees Who's That Girl? is a 100% live 8-piece band performing songs and music by chart topping superstar Annie Lennox.
Powerful dynamic vocals and strong rich harmonies are expertly supported by a line-up of professional musicians and the authentic sound of the band evokes spine tingling memories of Annie Lennox's finest moments from her heyday with Eurythmics and her stunning solo career.
