In the 19th century fern madness swept through Britain and Devon was at the centre of the craze. Sarah Whittingham will tell the story of pteridomania from tales of fern forays to the invention of the Wardian case; the creation of verdant ferneries to the ferns in the decorative arts. In partnership with Devon Gardens Trust.
Tickets: £4.50 (£3), available in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392 265858 during opening hours.
One of Bach's two surviving passions, the St Matthew features two four-part choirs, several soloists and full orchestra.
Widely regarded as Bach's greatest work, the music of the Passion encompasses emotional extremes, the shouting of the mob for Jesus' crucifixion closely followed by Peter's quiet despair at his own betrayal. The work in its entirety runs to over three hours: a shortened version, in the original German, will be performed here.
Richard Rowntree - Evangelist, Julian Rippon - Christus; featuring soloists from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama,...
Celebrate literature and art with a day of live storytelling, poetry, folklore and talks.
A display will show books by Devon authors and literature set in Devon, including illustrations, fine bindings and pop-up books. Bring a camera and take part in activities for all ages including mosaic-making. Sam Smiles, Emeritus Professor of Art History at Plymouth University, will give a talk on Devon’s painters. Simon Hall, BBC Correspondent and writer of detective novels will talk on Reporting Crime, Writing Crime. John Madin, RAMM’s Curator of Fine Art, will lead tours of the art gallery...
Nordic walking burns up to 40% more calories than ordinary walking. Join qualified Nordic walking instructor Fiona Swan for the two-part Nordic Walking UK training course on Saturday 9 March from noon-2pm.
Suitable for people aged 16-plus of all fitness levels, walking poles will be provided. To book your place call 07531 729383. Entrance into Killerton grounds is included in the price of this course.
McCoys Arcade on Exeter’s Fore Street is transformed into a cave of treasure onthe first Saturday of every month. As locally grown artists and makers descend upon the Arcade with their beautiful and unique creations, local music will fill the air and workshops from surrounding traders will inspire you to use your hands.
Handmade Arcade is an alternative kind of craft fair, a home of independent art, a celebration of culture outside of the mainstream, and a place to find amongst other things a handpicked selection of contemporary crafts, screen-printed material, illustrations and...
Mammoths, hippopotamuses and sabre-toothed cats in Devon? It must be the Ice Age.
Experts from RAMM spill the beans on Ice Age beasts in this fun activity session for families. Make mammoths and touch real Ice Age fossils and archaeology.
Devon’s folk arts organisation Wren Music presents a rare chance to experience Sweden’s leading player of the modern chromatic nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle).
He earned the designation Riksspelman – Fiddler of the Realm – while still in his teens, and has been World Champion twice.
In 2010 he was presented Sweden’s most prestigious award recognizing distinction and excellence in folk music, the Zorn Gold Medal, “For masterful and brilliant nyckelharpa playing firmly rooted in tradition”. Peter’s technique is unsurpassed.
His exceedingly precise playing is characterized...
Jonathan is recognized as a leading performer and teacher of Fooling, whose work with audiences is nationally and internationally known, bringing laughter, poignancy and a mischievous delight that blends into the audience. There is no other show like it.
He has toured in Canada, the USA, Australia, Spain, Bosnia, Jordan and the UK.
For a generation brought up on passive pastimes and TV dinners, his performances can be mind-blowing stuff . If you have never seen a Jonathan Kay show before, it is an open door to the imagination. Jonathan’s Fool brings a truly unique and...
Superjohn loves to fly through outer space. But one day... crash! His superpowers are stolen and he has to travel to a dangerous world to get them back.
Fresh from a “Super” run at the Edinburgh Festival, Firehouse Creative Productions bring their educational show for the whole family to the Bike Shed Theatre.
"Superjohn is riotous fun for kids, but also deeply deeply moving for adults" - New Statesman.
"Cleverly and sensitively...engaging young minds with a fantastical story about mortality and the power of the imagination" - The Metro
A bitter-sweet physical comedy for everyone who is a day older than yesterday!
Two elderly Spanish sisters in a foreign land live against the backdrop of a battered rug and a mountain of mysterious boxes. They share the intimacy of a life lived together – careering between genuine affection and irritated annoyance.
The pair shifts between hilarious defamation, tender reminiscing and pure madness. But amidst an ever-changing reality, is this behaviour just eccentricity or something more destructive?
‘You and Me’ is a touching story with sparkling dialogue and witty...
