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Much Ado about Nothing

Event Date: 
09/08/2015 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Manor Gardens, Exmouth

Two of East Devon’s best loved parks will be the venue for several outstanding shows this summer.

Well regarded touring theatre companies will be performing at Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth and Manor Gardens in Exmouth. Choose from Much Ado about Nothing, Hamlet or Pride and Prejudice.

This is a joint project between East Devon District Council’s StreetScene and Countryside departments bringing new events to our outstanding parks and gardens.

Prices for adults will start from £12 with concessions, child and family tickets available. For box office please contact the...

Taking the Mic

Event Date: 
18/02/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Taking the Mic returns for another evening of have-a-go magic, hosted by performance poets Morwenna Griffiths and Tim King.

Poetry is the mainstay of our show but we also welcome comedy, philosophy, theatrical acts and singer-songwriters. Every performer gets a five minute slot to showcase their talent.

Once again, we have 16 spaces up for grabs, so if you want to perform let us know by emailing TTM@speakinsong.co.uk , or get in touch via the facebook group >>.

Come on, you know you’re bard enough!

Thanks again to everyone for your continued support,...

Residents invited to speak at open forum

People in Exeter are being given the chance to quiz councillors on any “burning” issues for the city.

Exeter residents are invited to put forward questions to members of the joint County and City Councils' Exeter Board, at their next meeting on 15 January at 5:30pm at the Civic Centre in Paris Street. The Board allocates 15 minutes for their ‘open forum’, with 3 minutes per speaker, with a maximum of three to four speakers to allow time for discussion.

Previously, residents have prompted debate about issues including street lighting, homelessness and waste collection....

Understanding Women's Ambition: Cliffs, gaps, and revolutions

Event Date: 
18/11/2014 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Venue: 
Alumni Auditorium, Forum, University of Exeter

The free lecture series 'Research Uncovered' returns with a special guest lecture from Professor Michelle Ryan, Dean of Graduate Faculty at the University of Exeter.

Professor Ryan will present "Understanding Women's Ambition: Cliffs, gaps, and revolutions":

Women continue to be under-represented in particular sectors (such as surgery or policing) and in particular roles (such as leadership). Recent commentary has suggested that women's innate lack of commitment and ambition can help explain this under-representation. In contrast to such an...

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