A true story created by three generations of the same family about parents, children and falling in love.
When theatre-maker Tom Frankland's aunt died in 2006, he and his father inherited suitcases of letters written by his grandparents across 25 years. They reveal the astonishing life and love of a couple living through two world wars and recession. Tom suggested they create a performance inspired by the letters, but in creating their debut show together, father and son uncovered more than they bargained for.
Actors from Kneehigh Theatre Company and from the Eden Project have created a show from the plays, correspondence and diaries of Nick Darke, the much-loved Cornish playwright, poet, lobster fisherman, environmentalist, beachcomber, broadcaster, film-maker and chairman of St Eval Parish Council.
Fusing extracts from lesser-known works with firm audience favourites such as The King of Prussia and Hell’s Mouth, and featuring exclusive extracts from Nick’s private journals, this imaginative show explores the creative process of the writer and creates an exciting new showcase for Nick’s...
Crediton, last night. A full house saw the World Premier of Powder and Paint, The Musical. The story of Helena Rubinstein.
CODS, The Crediton Operatic and Drama Society, put on an amazing first ever performance of this fasinating musical story. The evening started with a Champagne reception and gave a chance to meet the people behind the event.
As the box office for the show, Olivia James Design are both happy and sad to say that all four shows have been sold out.
Sidmouth Amateur Dramatic Society present an enchanting story of Belle and the Beast, full of wonderful characters,amusing and visual gags, music, song and dance. Something for the whole family, young and old.
Noel Coward once said "I am an enormously talented man and there is no point in denying it". Peter Gill will remind us of his brilliance and perform such great gems as Mrs Worthington, Mad Dogs and Englishman and much more.
Sidmouth Youth Theatre presents a spoof on post-war British attitudes, BBC radio serials of the day, and a liberal smattering of 'Allo Allo' humour Can Dick Barton save the day?
Tickets £10, £6 under 16s available from Sidmouth College and the Tasty Baguette in Sidmouth.
Tim Luscombe's fast-paced adaptation of a true Jane Austen classic was presented to an appreciative packed house on Wednesday night by the touring Theatre Royal from Bury St Edmunds. But this was no ordinary performance, as friends of the Northcott as well as ardent Austen fans were offered a pre-show tantaliser of meeting the show’s Exeter-based designer Kit Surrey and the Northcott's Wardrobe Manager Beth de Tisi as they revealed the secrets of how the glamour of the 18th century Regency period was recreated for the stage.
2012 saw the launch of an unprecedented countywide project aimed at tackling one of Devon’s most prevalent social issues. But how has dance been a powerful weapon in the fight against rural isolation?
In 2004 the Countryside Agency (which has now become Nature England since 2006) published a report entitled 'Breaking Down Barriers' which investigated the effects of rural isolation on many rural communities in Devon. Rural isolation is widely defined as the lack of access to vital public services, transport, jobs, training opportunities, education or leisure activities due...
