Laughter not only provides a full-scale workout for your muscles, it unleashes a rush of stress-busting endorphins which strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress.
Always slightly on the edge, Jethro's fruity Cornish humour is the perfect remedy to cheer us all. Turning everyday events into farcical stories, embellished into hilarity with his trademark west country dialect. Tales told with such effortless rhythm, timing and charm that it just melts all seriousness into pure laughter. The perfect anecdote to...
The star of The Thick of It , and Mock The Week brings his twice extended, critically acclaimed tour The Time Is Now, Again to Exeter Northcott Theatre.
Top class stand-up from one of the classiest, toppiest stand-ups around. You should come and see him.
A creative workshop for young writers (aged 8-11), with Dr Sian Davies and Spires Café
Great writers know that good food can bring a story to life, so if you have ever wished that you could visit Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, go for a picnic with the Famous Five, or sneak into the Gryffindor common room for a midnight feast, then this is the activity for you.
Bring your imagination to the table, as we design magical menus and decide what our favourite characters might like to eat for dinner.
(Note to parents:the workshop will include the chance to sample some...
Symposium Roman Exeter – revealing what lies beneath modern day Exeter
This symposium will reveal the Roman city that lies beneath the surface of modern-day Exeter. Speakers discuss the 1970s excavations that revealed the legionary fortress, the Roman bath-house and the remains of the basilica, plus recent discoveries at St Loyes and the west of Exeter.
The day includes a tour of RAMM’s Roman artefacts.
Organised by the Exeter Branch of the Devonshire Association, with RAMM, to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Devonshire Association.
For over 40 years the Exeter Dance Festival has celebrated the very best dancing in the South West. From Ballet and Hip Hop to Greek and song and dance. Individuals, duos, trios and groups all compete as part of the National Federation of Dance Festivals. The Corn Exchange is very pleased to be hosting this year's festival.
Championship Evening, Friday 22 February , 5.30pm
See dancers from the week's Championship classes compete for trophies in ballet, tap and modern. Tickets: £6, concessions £5
Performance Award evening, Saturday 23 February at 7pm
Members of St James School in Exeter recently took part in a successful exchange visit with their partner school in Negombo, a fishing town and tourist destination in Sri Lanka.
Meet the three students who went, hear about their fantastic experiences and the ongoing impact of this cultural and educational partnership.
Bring your lunch and join us - 1pm-2pm, open to all.
Eighteen years after the first ANC government in South Africa, poor rural areas are still reeling from the effects of HIV/AIDS.
Jane Habermehel will lead a discussion on how far the legacy of white supremacy has inhibited the cultural and political development of Black South Africans.
This was the focus for Jane’s MA thesis at Goldsmiths College, London University, completed autumn 2012.
Join us at The Global Centre for a talk and discussion which starts at 7pm. Open to all.
Murder Mystery Dinner Friday 1st February 2013 at 7.30pm
£25.95 per person
The ancestral home of Bridget De Fowey may not be the only thing in jeopardy on the banks of the River Exe. As you dine amongst friends, watch the cunning plot unfold around you
For further information visit the Reed Hall website
To book a table contact 01392 725219 or email reedhall@exeter.ac.uk
Martin Barre has been the guitarist of Jethro Tull for 43 years, his sound and playing having been a major factor in their success. Album sales have exceeded 60 million units and they continue to be played worldwide, representing an important part of classic rock history.
Martin’s guitar playing has earned him a high level of respect and recognition; he was voted 25th best solo ever in the USA and 20th best solo ever in the UK for his playing on ‘Aqualung’ . His playing on the album ‘Crest of a Knave’ earned him a Grammy award in 1988.
