"It seemed to me that I had heard the voice of God – and that it issued from a creature whose own voice I had also heard – and it was the voice of an obscene child!"
Peter Shaffer's Amadeus tells the story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his relationship with court composer Salieri – the only man in Vienna who recognises Mozart's true genius and his own mediocrity.
Punctuated by Mozart's greatest compositions, Salieri recounts how he fought to understand why genius is gifted to some of us, and not to others.
Exeter University Theatre Company presents Peter Shaffer's...
Inspiring wonder at the natural world and highlighting the need for wildlife conservation, the exhibition showcases the winning images from all 11 categories of the competition…including underwater worlds, urban wildlife, plants and more.
Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the world’s most prestigious annual wildlife photography competition. It is currently in its 47th year and is open to amateur and professional photographers alike.
The event runs until 2 June 2013.
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm. Closed Mondays and bank holidays.
Matthew Hammond, the Stand Up Philosopher, presents a unique show, following the course of the over-used concept of freedom.
From ancient times to modern thinkers, the history of the idea is traced in a sequence of inspirational performances that unpick the concept that we think we know so well, and show it in a new and fascinating light.
Always powerful, sometimes hilarious and at times shocking, philosophies are shaken from their covers and brought vividly to life as Matthew Hammond jumps about, making theatre out of all those books you meant to read but never got around...
An event next week will address some of the issues when Exeter CVS, in partnership with the British Council, presents a showcase programme on Wednesday 23 January at Exeter’s Corn Exchange.
Plenty of information will be available on how local organic production is helping to conserve resources, on how to reduce water usage and how recycling works to conserve energy and valuable resources in our own area. Local projects will be on hand to inspire you to make a difference that will help generations in the future.
There will also be national and local speakers from...
You've read the book, you've seen the film, now this is your chance to meet the legend Howard Marks aka Mr Nice!
Howard Marks is the writer of the best-selling autobiography Mr Nice and performs his critically acclaimed one-man show: An Audience with Mr Nice.
Marks draws on a wealth of experience, ranging from growing up in South Wales and his time at Oxford University to incarceration at America's toughest federal penitentiary.
Howard, who once assisted and worked with the British Secret Service and has been connected with the...
Water power is used to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions.
We normally mill in two sessions: from 11am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 3pm. Access to the Mill is free, although we welcome voluntary donations to the Mill's ongoing upkeep and maintenance (donation boxes are sited by the milling areas).
Songwriter Huw and multi-instrumentalist Maartin first met on a Fairport Convention tour bus in 1995. Huw went on to conquer the British folk scene with singing partner Tony Williams until calling it a day in 2002, since when he's been a regular BBC Radio 4 contributor.
Over a 30 year career, Maart has toured and recorded with everyone from Fairport, Jethro Tull, The Mission, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Mike Harding, Robert Plant, Midge Ure and many more.
As a new duo, Huw and Maart deliver an evening of warmth and...
Southernhay-based Chartered Accountants Haines Watts, specialising in the owner managed business sector, announce that Fern Stephens, a member of the audit and accounts department, is now a fully qualified Chartered Accountant having passed her exams. This success follows the triple celebration in 2012 when three other members of the firm, Andy Chant, Emma Banfield and Ryan Lewis passed their individual accountancy exams in various areas of the business.
27-year-old Fern joined Haines Watts Exeter in 2005 when she began studying for the AAT qualification. Fern continued her studies...
The Fox & Hounds Country Hotel in Eggesford is holding a wedding fayre on Sunday 20th January.
This year they have over 25 stalls featuring all sorts of useful ideas and suppliers to make your day really special. Entry is free and all brides on the day will get a free goody bag.
The fayre is open from 11am-3pm with a fashion show of new and pre-loved bridal wear in the wedding chapel at lunchtime.
Lunch bookings now being taken so bring everyone along!
Email relax@foxandhoundshotel.co.uk or call 01769 580 345 for more information.
