Cygnet Theatre in Exeter is running its annual Summer School August 1st – 5th
Open to anyone interested in performing (aged 16+) the 5 day course will use Shakespeare and Contemporary texts to explore approaches to acting and characterisation.
Voice, movement and improvisation are key focusses as participants work towards an informal showing of work in progress at the end of the week guided by a range of tutors including Alistair Ganley (Artistic Director of Cygnet), Stephen Copp (Actor and Voice specialist) and Steve Bennett (Actor Broadchurch, Peep Show , Panto Dame and...
Miss Exeter may be in the running for the title of Miss Great Britain later this year but she is swapping the glamour for a mud pack of a different kind. Louise Curtis now has her sights set on raising money for charity, by taking part in Cancer Research UK’s Pretty Muddy at Exeter’s Westpoint show ground on Saturday 23 July.
The administrator and part time beauty therapist was crowned Miss Exeter earlier this year. Being a self- employed beauty therapist first gave her the idea off applying for a place in the beauty competition. She says she is passionate about joining the ranks...
Following a high-profile launch at Buckingham Palace as guests of the Duke of York, national enterprise campaign StartUp Britain will tomorrow (TUESDAY) arrive in Exeter as part of a summer bus tour providing inspiration and support to thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs.
As an indicator of local entrepreneurial drive, new figures released by StartUp Britain for the tour show 363 new businesses were formed in Exeter in the first six months of 2016. This compares with 738 new businesses registered in the city throughout 2015.
Now in its fifth year, the StartUp Britain tour,...
Devon County Council has issued a compulsory purchase order to enable work to start on a new primary school in Exeter.
The Trinity Church of England primary school is designed to serve the growing community at Newcourt off Topsham Road.
The school was originally planned to open in September 2016.
But building work had to be called off last autumn when Devon could not reach agreement with a number of landowners about rights and access to the proposed site of the school.
Now – following protracted negotiations and a new planning application – agreement has...
Join us to explore the grand old mansion Poltimore House and it's lovely grounds.
House and grounds open for free for Heritage Open Weekend. Join us and try your hand at archery, enjoy the kids heritage quiz and watch tudor dancing in our very onw tudor courtyard.
Our Chapel Cafe will be open for light lunches and snacks throughout the afternoon.
Our first ever fun family dog show takes place at Poltimore House on 14th August. Doors open a 10am with the first fun class starting at 11am. Lots of prizes to be won from hairiest hound to child handler class, something for everyone pooch and owners alike. Raffle and tombola, prizes for dogs and humans.
Nominal fee to enter a class, house and grounds will also be open throughout the day. Contact events@poltimore.org with any queries.
Come and join us at the historic Poltimore House for our summer craft fair this coming Sunday.
There will be lots of local gift and craft stalls to browse, light lunches and afternoon teas served in our Chapel Cafe, the house and grounds will be open throughout the day and you are very welcome to wonder. Our friendly and knowledgeable stewards will be on hand to answer any questions you may have too.
All the money raised will be used to help towards the ultimate goal of restoring the fabric of this historically important local landmark. There is free parking for all and...
Soak in the unique orchard atmosphere at this family festival as we celebrate the annual apple harvest. With children's activities, live music, great food and of course Killerton's famous cider there's something for everyone. £6 adults, £2 children, free to National Trust members and under 5s
The nation’s favourite talent show is hitting the road once again, scouring the length and breadth of the country to find talented acts for their brand new series - and they'll be in Exeter on Tuesday 26 July between 10am-4pm at Princesshay Shopping Centre.
If you think you’ve got a talent which can impress and entertain, now is the time to show what you’ve got. Successful acts will then be in with a chance of securing a place at one of the judges’ auditions in 2017.
The show is open to any performer of any age, with any talent - all you need is a skill and star quality...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (15-17 July).
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Ventoux Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter Ventoux is a restaging of the dramatic battle between Lance Armstrong and Marco Pantani in the Tour de France 2000 on Mont Ventoux. Once regarded as the greatest race in the history of cycling, we now know that both Armstrong and Pantani doped during their careers. At the time both were champions in their own right – Pantani winning the Tour de France in 1998, and Armstrong winning in 1999. In 2000 they went head to head on Mont...
