quartet

The Exmouth Players (CIO) presents “Quartet”, a comedy by Ronald Harwood, at The Blackmore Theatre from Mon 24th to Sat 29th September 2018, including a Saturday Matinee. Evening performances are at 7.30pm and the Saturday Matinee starts at 2.30pm Cecily, Reggie and Wilfred reside in a home for retired opera singers in Kent, England. Each year, on the tenth of October, there is a concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday. Jean, once married to Reggie, arrives at the home and disrupts their equilibrium. She still acts like a diva and refuses to sing. But the show must go on in this funny and...

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR "QUARTET" A Comedy by Ronald Harwood Director: Ray Virr Sunday, 20th May 2018 at 2.30 pm at The Blackmore Theatre Production Dates: Monday 24th – Saturday 29th September 2018 (including a matinee performance on the Saturday) These auditions are open to both members and non-members of The Exmouth Players (CIO). Previous acting experience is not essential. Age is also immaterial. Just pop along, live and enjoy the experience. Synopsis Cecily, Reggie and Wilfred reside in a home for retired opera singers in Kent, England. Each year, on the tenth of October, there is a...

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR "QUARTET" A Comedy by Ronald Harwood Director: Ray Virr Thursday 17th May 2018 at 7.30pm and Sunday, 20th May 2018 at 2.30 pm at The Blackmore Theatre Production Dates: Monday 24th – Saturday 29th September 2018 (including a matinee performance on the Saturday) These auditions are open to both members and non-members of The Exmouth Players (CIO). Previous acting experience is not essential. Age is also immaterial. Just pop along, live and enjoy the experience. Synopsis Cecily, Reggie and Wilfred reside in a home for retired opera singers in Kent, England. Each year, on...

Spiro first met on the Bristol music scene and have been together, their line-up completely unchanged, for over 20 years.

That the group still boast their original line-up speaks volumes for their sense of collectivism and solidarity.

These are virtues that are writ large in their music, a commendable all-for-one sensibility.

Listen to just a few bars of any track and that tight ensemble sound is both overwhelming and invigorating.

Their tour supports the album Pole Star re-issued in 2014.

Spiro are Jane Harbour: violin Jason Sparkes: piano accordion...