Pam Ayres brings her latest show to Exeter Northcott Theatre following the recent publication of her new book of poetry, You Made Me Late Again!, copies of which she will be signing after the show.
Pam Ayres’ work is funny, and approachable. It sounds simple, as though dashed off, but this is deceptive. Her hair-trigger timing, her eye for the detail of everyday life, and for the absurdity therein, makes for an art that hides art.
Pam has sold millions of books, CDs, and DVDs over the years, and she is still a regular on TV and Radio, on programmes such as Just A Minute,...
Fresh from cycling around Devon with a miniature pig, comedian Tony Hawks combines story-telling, stand up, musical comedy and film clips to create two hours of fun when he comes to Exeter’s Northcott Theatre next week.
Tony is a new resident of Devon having falling in love with the county when he visited it for a screening of one of his films and is delighted to be playing in Exeter.
Jenny Hogg, Exeter Northcott’s media officer, spoke to Tony about his forthcoming show:
Tony, your show at the Exeter Northcott Theatre isn't a typical stand-up show so what can our...
Budding performers got their chance to shine last week as auditions for the upcoming community project, The Day We Played Brazil, continued in venues across Exeter.
Beginning at Exeter Northcott Theatre and also stopping at Exeter City’s St James’ Park and the University of Exeter Streatham Campus, singers, dancers and actors took part in the relaxed workshop-auditions which involved playing drama games, singing, and acting parts of the script in large groups.
One auditionee at St James’ Park said “There was a bit of script work, some great warm –ups and some movement,...
Bring the Happy is an ongoing project about happiness, an attempt to map moments and memories of happiness in Exeter and across the country. A first kiss, a lost love, a longed-for baby, childhood heroes, a proposal, a dance, a chance encounter - where did it happen and how happy did it make you feel on a scale from 1 - 10?
For three weeks Invisible Flock will occupy a disused shop in Exeter and transform it into a giant 3D map of the city. From 10am to 5pm every day you are invited to explore the map, discover what makes others happy and where, and in turn submit your own happy...
The Endellion String Quartet is renowned as one of the finest quartets in the world and is entering its thirty-fourth year. Recent and future engagements include concerts in Eire, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Holland, Mexico, India, the USA and Canada. In Britain, the Quartet has appeared at nearly all of the major series and festivals and has broadcast many times on BBC radio and television.
HAYDN – Quartet in G Op.76 No.1 BEETHOVEN – Quartet in F Op.135 SCHUMANN – Quartet in A Op.41 No.3
www.endellionquartet.com
Tickets: £16 Student Standby: £8 Groups 10+ get 11th...
A modern and fun twist on an old-fashioned afternoon tea dance! The award-winning Sugar Dandies (as seen on Britain's Got Talent) serve up their special brew of performance, social dancing and party games. Bring your dancing shoes and be ready to take a whirl around the floor to your favourite Ballroom and Latin standards or to learn a new 'party' dance.
Dancers and non-dancers of all ages are welcome.
www.sugardandies.com
Tickets include tea and cake:
£18 (tables on stage) £14 (main auditorium).
All transactions are subject to a £2 booking fee....
Bring the Happy is an on-going project about happiness, and an attempt to map moments and memories of happiness in Exeter and across the country.
A first kiss, a lost love, a longed-for baby, childhood heroes, a proposal, a dance, a chance encounter - where did it happen and how happy did it make you feel on a scale from 1 to 10?
Invisible Flock will occupy a disused shop in Exeter and transform it into a giant 3D map of the city.
You are invited to explore the map, discover what makes others happy and where, and in turn submit your own happy memory or moment to add...
People from all over Exeter gathered at St James’ Park yesterday as the first workshop auditions for the upcoming musical The Day We Played Brazil got underway.
Exeter Community Arts Project is looking for 120 people to be part of the project which is set to be the biggest cultural event in Exeter for many years.
Hopefuls as young as 11 took part in the workshop auditions which involved playing drama games, singing songs from the show, dancing, and acting parts of the script in large groups.
Kate Tyrrell, Producer of The Day We Played Brazil said: “It was great to...
For three nights only, The Met Office plays host to Bring The Happy Live, a theatre event mapping and celebrating happiness in Exeter.
An intimate and interactive evening somewhere between a wedding and a wake, Bring The Happy Live is a spectacular culmination of a project mapping moments and memories of happiness in Exeter and across the country.
The project will begin with artists, Invisible Flock, occupying a disused shop in Exeter High Street. Armed with giant maps of Exeter and stacks of tea, they will invite passers-by to come in and share a memory – a first kiss, a...
