The Arts & Culture Forum Lecture Series present an evening with Bob Harris as he talks about his exciting and extensive career in the world of music and broadcasting.
Bob's depth of understanding of popular music is colossal and as a voice on the radio and television he is a legendary icon. Possibly better known as 'Whispering' Bob Harris, Bob is a legendary music presenter and broadcaster.
In 2011 he was rewarded with an OBE in the Queens Honours list for his 'services to music broadcasting'. He is well-known for hosting the long running BBC2 music show The Old Grey...
Make some noise. Make some room. Here come the BalletBoyz.
Following triumphant UK and international appearances on stage and screen, this phenomenally popular company featuring 10 exceptional young dancers presents an exhilarating evening of exciting and explosive dance. The TALENT 2013 features two stunning new dance pieces by internationally celebrated choreographers Russell Maliphant and Liam Scarlett.
BalletBoyz is one of the most cheekily original and innovative forces in modern dance. Led by former Royal Ballet lead dancers Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, the...
As a hugely successful opera composer, Handel was commissioned by the grandest patrons of the day to bring his theatrical brilliance and flair to important ceremonial occasions – his four coronation anthems, used at the coronation of every monarch since 1727, are the most famous example
ETO’s soloists and period instrument orchestra, the Old Street Band team up with the Gentlemen of the Cathedral’s Choir, Counterpoint and Isca Voices for an evening of Handel's Italian Vespers, staged at Exeter Cathedral. Written during his visit to Italy, when the supremely talented young composer...
Handel’s three year visit to Italy culminated in the premiere of his opera Agrippina in Venice in 1709. Composing at speed to a scandalously witty libretto by a Cardinal, Vincenzo Grimaldi, Handel drew on his experience of the Italian style, plundering his catalogue of cantatas written for the intelligentsia of Rome and producing a youthful masterpiece of dazzling invention and virtuosity. Widely regarded as Handel’s first operatic masterpiece, Agrippina stands out for the quality of its music, full of freshness and musical invention.
Using many of the same characters as Monteverdi...
What The Frock! all-female comedy club makes its Exeter debut at the Phoenix Arts Centre.
What The Frock! Comedy has sold out shows in Bristol, London and Manchester… and now is delighted to announce it’s pilot event in Exeter at the Phoenix Arts Centre.
On October 26 the compere will be the inimitable Viv Groskop.
One of the hardest-working people in the country, Viv is not only a brilliant comedian (memorably described as “brave” by The Daily Telegraph following her recent support slot for Michael McIntyre!), but also a best-selling author, a prolific journalist...
Oxjam Exeter, which The Exeter Daily is delighted to be supporting as headline sponsor, has confirmed the line-up that will be performing live across venues in Exeter during the Oxjam Exeter Takeover weekend, taking place on 19 and 20 October 2013.
Confirmed artists include Alex Gregory (nominated for ‘Best Acoustic Act’ at the South West Music Awards) and The Loose Cannons Band (won ‘Best Soul/R&B Act’ at the South West Music Awards) in addition to local favourites Lion the Weak, Mozura, Wise Intentions, The Nameless Girl, Cut Purse Rascals, Jay Tamkin, Moscow Magazine,...
Opened on 5 September 2013, the Russell Seal Fitness Centre on the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus is already proving a huge success.
The dedicated two storey facility features over 200 stations of the latest Life Fitness equipment as well as a new studio and changing rooms. The step change in variety and interactivity is already proving extremely popular.
“We are delighted with the response to the centre.” Commented Director of Sport Phil Attwell. “So far this year we have seen a significant increase in people making use of the gym, and it is fantastic to be able...
Hip-hop culture is being used as a vehicle for raising awareness about mental health at this event at Mama Stone’s in Exeter.
Entry is free and the event is open to members of the public who are over 16 years of age. It comes with a parental advisory, explicit content warning.
Sandy Park Events has teamed up with the Exeter Chiefs, the region’s top Premiership Rugby Club to launch the b2b@SandyPark Exhibition.
b2b@Sandy Park is a unique business to business opportunity for companies to showcase their products and services, meet new contacts and develop new opportunities.
We will combining an exhibition floor with a series of seminar suites, to enable attendees to not only attract new business but also provide knowledge and support to help business development.
There is ample and complimentary on-site parking or if travelling by rail the...
Princesshay plays host to the first wheelchair relay on Sunday 13 October from 11am in aid of Ataxia UK – the Lord Mayor’s nominated charity for 2013 and 2014. Seven wheelchair users aided by friends and family will take part in the relay.
Ataxia is the term used to describe a group of neurological conditions that gradually attack the brain. Most ataxias are progressive and cause problems with balance, coordination and speech and at the moment there is no cure. The wheelchair relay not only hopes to raise awareness of ataxia but also help educate shoppers and visitors alike on...
