Thelma Hulbert Gallery exhibition: Printmaking and Animation

Event Date: 
29/01/2013 - 10:00am to 02/03/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Elmfield House, Dowell Street, Honiton

Our annual animation exhibition to coincide with the Animated Exeter Festival will run from 19 January – 2 March 2013

This year’s Animated Exeter exhibition at THG focuses on the wonderful world of printmaking, showcasing animations which feature a variety of printmaking techniques. Examples range from experimental animations by celebrated print studio Double Elephant in Exeter to the award winning ‘A-Z’, a 3 minute short, three years in the making, recounting the creation of the first London A-Z.

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm.

www.thelmahulbert.com

Sean Lock 2013 Tour: Purple Van Man... A Work in Progress

Event Date: 
23/02/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Purple van man is a hilarious new stand up show from Sean Lock, the most fertile comic mind in Britain. We all know what white van man thinks about the world we live in but its time to hear a different voice, purple van man’s voice. Filled with gags, opinions, deft observations and some silly voices this is Sean Lock doing what he does best, spouting inspired jibber jabber as he crosses the country in his purple van. He will make you laugh like a drunken horse. Sean Lock is one of the UK’s most highly acclaimed and original comedians. The British Comedy Award winner has performed on Live...

The Old Guy in the Garage Productions: Daniel's Demons

Event Date: 
22/02/2013 - 7:30pm to 23/02/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Clifford Room, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

They say everyone has their demons, just not everyone’s are called Graham and Trevor.

Daniel's Demons, a new comedy, is the story of a loving, accepting family with an alternative view of normality.

The first half explores the relationship between Daniel's parents and their meeting in Northern Ireland, then focuses on Daniel as a teenager, his bond with his father and the humour between them. The second part looks at loss and how Daniel questions his grasp of reality - enter the 'demons' - and the use of humour as a coping mechanism for Daniel and those who share his...

The Passadena Roof Orchestra: Puttin’ on the Ritz!

Event Date: 
17/02/2013 - 2:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Barnfield Theatre

Since 1969 the Pasadena Roof Orchestra has been faithfully re-creating the glories of popular music from the 1920’s and 1930’s.

The fun-packed show features timeless classics from the great American song book – those wonderful songs that miraculously lifted people’s spirits during the depression era, and which made household names of singers such as Bing Crosby, Al Bowlly, and Fred Astaire.

The musicians master the arrangements and sound of the fabled American orchestras such as Duke Ellington and Fletcher Henderson, while also paying tribute to the great British dance...

The Rat Pack is Back! with special guest Kenny Lynch

Event Date: 
08/02/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

The hit show 'The Rat Pack is Back' perfectly captures not only the wonderful music and comedy of the original legends, but also the remarkable personalities of the stars who truly ruled the entertainment world. The Rat Pack is Back is Britain's longest running tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. In 2004 the guys were honoured to perform for HRH The Princess Royal at a Royal Command Performance . In 2011 they performed a sell-out show at The Indig02 at the 02 Arena in London. They are backed by the swinging Don Hunt band. Mr Hunt has also served as Bruce Forsyth’s...

An evening packed full of laughter and raw talent

Event Date: 
02/02/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Clifford Room, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Raw Comedy

Come and join us at the Barnfield for a night packed full of laughter and raw talent from national and local stand-ups alike. With up to six acts per night you are guaranteed a great night out. We're also perfect for private parties or group bookings.

Tonight’s line-up: Robin Morgan, Jordan Brookes, Mark Felgate, Graham Wilkes, Jonny Price and Lewis Bowman

Doors Open from 7pm with bar and cafe available.

All tickets are £10 buy online here http://www.rawcomedy.co.uk/tickets.htm or on the door.

www.rawcomedy.co.uk

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Soap-box sessions RAMMbassadors - Speakers Corner at RAMM

Event Date: 
02/03/2013 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Queen Street, Exeter

Speaker’s corner comes to RAMM for the day.

Students from the University of Exeter will be getting on their soap-box about artefacts that have caught their attention. This is your chance to listen, debate and heckle their take on the collections.

Free drop-in, 10.30am-3.30pm, in partnership with Community Action at the University of Exeter.

Catch up on their presentations at www.exeter.gov.uk/RAMM

http://www.rammuseum.org.uk/

Folk music with Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman

Event Date: 
28/02/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Otterton Mill

A long-awaited Mill return from two of the UK folk scene's most accomplished musicians.

Husband and wife duo, Kathryn and Sean, are celebrating the recent release of their critically acclaimed new album Hidden People, and nominations for Best Duo and Best Original Song (The Ballad of Andy Jacobs) in the 2013 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

Musical collaborators with the likes of Seth Lakeman (Sean's younger brother), Cara Dillon, the Levellers, Kate Rusby and Show of Hands, the duo are acknowledged as pillars of modern British folk. Kathryn's sublime voice and effortless delivery...

Puppetry of the Penis comes to Exeter’s Northcott Theatre

Event Date: 
28/02/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

WARNING: This show contains traces of nut!

From the West End of London to Broadway in New York, the boys have stretched themselves to the limit for over a decade, performing the hilarious Ancient Art of the Genital Origami - and now, they are back for more!

This mind-blowing show features two strapping Australians who manipulate their genitals into various shapes, objects and landmarks. A video camera projects intimate details of these incredible phenomena onto a large screen, ensuring that little can be missed!

This new show features firm favourites such as the...

RAMM Evening lecture Chanel: the Couturière at Work

Event Date: 
27/02/2013 - 6:30pm
Venue: 
Meeting Room A, Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM), Queen Street, Exeter

Coco Chanel was at the glamorous centre of the 1920s and 1930s fashion world.

Shelley Tobin, Assistant Curator of Costume, will trace Coco Chanel’s rise to fame, which was inextricably linked with her life and relationships.

Organised by Friends of RAMM.

For ticket information visit http://www.rammuseum.org.uk/

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