Exeter

Bruckner Mass in E minor and Rutter Requiem with soprano Amy Carson

Event Date: 
10/11/2018 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Philharmonic Choir's 2018-19 season begins at Exeter Cathedral with Bruckner 'Mass in E minor' and Rutter 'Requiem' with soprano Amy Carson. A double choir and 15 wind instruments will produce a rich sound in the Cathedral's superb acoustics. The instrumentalists are all recent graduates from the world-renowned Royal Academy of Music in London, now forging careers as professional musicians.

The second half of concert will be a performance of the ever-popular Requiem by John Rutter, featuring soprano Amy Carson. Amy Carson is a critically acclaimed, versatile singer who...

Bruckner Mass in E minor and Rutter Requiem with soprano Amy Carson

Event Date: 
10/11/2018 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Philharmonic Choir's 2018-19 season begins at Exeter Cathedral with Bruckner 'Mass in E minor' and Rutter 'Requiem' with soprano Amy Carson. A double hoir and 15 wind instruments will produce a rich sound in the Cathedral's superb acoustics. The instrumentalists are all recent graduates from the world-renowned Royal Academy of Music in London, now forging careers as professional musicians.

The second half of concert will be a performance of the ever-popular Requiem by John Rutter, featuring soprano Amy Carson. Amy Carson is a critically acclaimed, versatile singer who...

Sword of Honour for Exeter School alumnus

An Exeter School alumnus has been awarded the prestigious Sword of Honour at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Nathaniel Newman (2006 - 2013) was presented with the honour of ‘Best Cadet’ at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Surrey is where all officers in the British Army are trained to take on the responsibilities of leading the soldiers under their command. Army Scholar Nat said he was delighted and honoured to receive the award. “Everyone who attends the Royal Military Academy will agree that it is a long and challenging year, and it is a...

Exeter Alum brings Critically Acclaimed Play, SKIN A CAT, to Exeter

Following an immensely successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018 ("a witty, tender play” **** Financial Times), a previous sell-out, award-winning run at The Vault Festival 2016 and a highly successful run at The Bunker London 2016, Rive Productions are delighted to bring Isley Lynn’s SKIN A CAT to Exeter Phoenix on 5th & 6th October.

Every teenager thinks they’re the only one not having sex. But for Alana (Lydia Larson), it may well be true. Every time she gets close to doing it, something just seems to get in the way. Soon she can’t help wondering if it’s this tricky for...

Exeter Camerata: A new chamber orchestra for the South West

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/03/2018 - 2:20pm

Exeter Camerata is an exciting new chamber orchestra based in Exeter comprising some 35 of the very best musicians in the area.

Led by well known violinist Antony Clements and directed by Tony Hindley, audiences can expect appealing concert programmes expertly delivered.

The orchestra is the brainchild of Musical Director Tony Hindley who saw a need for a high standard smaller orchestra playing the classical repertoire in the Exeter area. Tony says: “Using such good musicians means that the standard of the music making will be very high.

"As the players are already...

Royal visit for pioneering Exeter Mathematics School

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 10/03/2018 - 12:15pm

Pupils at the pioneering Exeter Mathematics School have received a royal visit thanks to their innovative work with academics and leading technology organisations.

The Duke of Gloucester, the Queen's cousin, visited the school today to find out more about the unique ways teachers are boosting science, technology, engineering and maths skills and careers in the South West.

Exeter Mathematics School, which opened in 2014, is one of only two specialist schools for enthusiastic young mathematicians and scientists in England. The sixth form offers young people in the South West...

*** EVENT CANCELLED *** The Donkey Sanctuary Family Food Fair

Event Date: 
13/10/2018 - 10:00am
Venue: 
The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth

** PLEASE NOTE - EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER **

The Donkey Sanctuary Family Food Fair Intro: The ‘Foodelicious’ event celebrates the best local food and drink When: Saturday 13 October (10am – 4pm) Where: The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU What: An event for foodies and families alike that celebrates the local food and drink scene, The Donkey Sanctuary’s Family Food Fair, has something for everyone. Fantastic local chefs will be providing live cookery demonstrations throughout the day, giving visitors the chance to sample some mouth-watering...

Suck a Lemon Comedy Club

Event Date: 
25/10/2018 - 9:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Lemon Grove

Starring Rhys James (Mock The Week / Russell Howard’s Stand Up / Virtually Famous / Sweat The Small Stuff / The Chris Ramsey Show) with special guest Jack Barry plus compere Tom Glover perform at Exeter Lemon Groveon on Thursday 25th October 2018!

Rhys James…comes to Suck a Lemon but who he is?

Rhys is a size 9 shoe comedian from London, UK. He’s done loads of good stuff I swear, and I’d know, because I’m him. Here’s some of the stuff you may recognise us from Mock The Week (BBC2), Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central), Rhys James is… (BBC Radio 4), Rhys James...

Suck a Lemon Comedy Club

Event Date: 
11/10/2018 - 9:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Lemon Grove

Starring Ivo Graham (Live At the Apollo / Mock The Week / Comedy Store on Comedy Central / As Yet Untitled / Fighting Talk) plus special guest Josh Pugh and compete Luke Honnoraty perform at The Exeter Lemon Grove on Thursday 11th October 2018!

Ivo Graham…comes to Suck a Lemon but who he is?

Apologetic Eton and Oxford alumnus Ivo started stand-up in 2009 at the age of eighteen and eight months later became the youngest ever winner of the prestigious So You Think You’re Funnyaward for new acts at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Since graduating three years later he has become...

Brand new comedy nights with Suck a Lemon Comedy Club

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/02/2018 - 1:38pm

Laughter, they say, is the best medicine and at Suck A Lemon the doctor is definitely in session. Every fortnight they’ll be bringing the best, most entertaining and downright hilarious acts to Exeter for a brand new comedy night. Suck A Lemon will feature some of the hottest and funniest upcoming names in comedy alongside award-winning comedians and guests from TV shows such as BBC2's Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo and Britain's Got Talent. Our wonderful resident compares will lead proceedings for a guaranteed laugh-packed evening out.

Full bar with Suck A Lemon Comedy...

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