From Medieval Manuscripts to 'Calligraffiti': Discovering Exeter's Written Heritage.
An exhibition of medieval and modern books and book-making running from Tuesday 23rd October until Sunday 4th November in the Chapel of St James.
This exhibition explores Devon's written heritage from the earliest medieval manuscripts kept in the Cathedral Library and Special Collections at the University of Exeter, through the dawn of printing and early printed books, to modern calligraphy and the arrival of the e-book and Kindle.
In addition, the exhibition features artwork created by...
Join Peter Thomas, Cathedral librarian, as he explores and explains the importance of this unique treasure held by the Cathedral Library.
Originally owned by Leofric, the first Bishop of Exeter, The Exeter Book is a rare literary survivor from the 10th @century. It consists of beautiful Anglo-Saxon poetry and riddles and provides a unique insight into our national past.
The world premiere of a musical which chronicles the life of Helena Rubinstein through two thousand of her letters and telegrams is to take place in Crediton, Devon.
Tickets are now on sale through Olivia James Design, Crediton.
At the shop: 27 High Street, Crediton. 9-5.30. Mon-Sat By phone. 01363 777968. 9-5.30 Mon-Sat On line, anytime: www.oliviajames.co.uk
Award-winning comedienne Josie Long is bringing her new show, Romance And Adventure, to Exeter Phoenix this winter.
Romance And Adventure is Josie Long ‘s sixth solo show. She’s going to try and make it her best. It’s going to be silly and fun. And she promises to swear less this time.
Josie Long began performing at the age of 14 and by 17 was already claiming her first BBC Comedy Award .
After finishing Oxford University , she returned to performing, notably at the Edinburgh Fringe , where she carried on winning awards for Kindness and Exuberance (Best Newcomer...
After walking the wall in the West Bank, becoming Guinness World Record holder for political protests and chasing arms dealers around the country Mark Thomas turns his attention to matters closer to home with a show about his father.
First commissioned by the Royal Opera house Bravo Figaro is the true tale of a self-employed builder’s love of opera, degenerative illness and how to put opera on in a bungalow in Bournemouth.
It is about love, death and the search for peace in an imperfect world ... with some gags thrown in for luck and told by one of the finest storytellers...
After walking the wall in the West Bank, becoming Guinness World Record holder for political protests and chasing arms dealers around the country Mark Thomas turns his attention to matters closer to home with a show about his father.
First commissioned by the Royal Opera house Bravo Figaro is the true tale of a self-employed builder’s love of opera, degenerative illness and how to put opera on in a bungalow in Bournemouth.
It is about love, death and the search for peace in an imperfect world ... with some gags thrown in for luck and told by one of the finest storytellers...
As seen on Celebrity Juice , Never Mind the Buzzcocks , 8 Out of 10 Cats , Russell Howard’s Good News , Argumental and soon to be playing the lead role in brand new BBC Two sitcom Hebburn , Foster’s Comedy Award Nominee, Chris Ramsey, brings his hugely anticipated new show to venues nationwide on his biggest ever live tour, following his complete sell-out 2012 spring tour, Offermation .
How did we get here? Elaborately laid plan, or just pure fluke? Who knows… do you feel lucky? Perhaps you should.
'Ramsey has the potential to be a mainstream hit, a cult favourite...
