Direct from sell-out shows at the Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and New Zealand Comedy Festivals, the sublime Australian comic and ex heavy-metal drummer returns to UK shores to embark upon his second solo tour.
He stormed the UK last year with his sell-out debut tour, with extra dates added due to phenomenal demand. On TV he’s recently performed stellar sets on Live at the Apollo and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC One), Stand Up For The Week (CH4) & One Night Stand (Dave).
This brand new show features more thoughtful, outspoken social commentary courtesy of a...
This summer Miracle Theatre demonstrates why Waiting for Godot, once famously described as a play in which "nothing happens, twice", is one of the most profound, moving and funny plays ever written. Both deadly serious and seriously funny, Beckett's timeless masterpiece explores what makes us tick with clarity, dramatic force and genuine humour.
A stellar cast of Miracle's best known actors performing a masterpiece that challenges all certainties while proving a perfect remedy for disillusion!
Devon County Council has responded to a recent spate of fish deaths at the Grand Western Canal near Sampford Peverell by taking action to re-oxygenate the water in that section of the Canal.
Several hundred small roach and a number of larger roach and pike died recently when oxygen levels in the canal dramatically declined.
The problem was caused by a natural algal bloom that grew towards the end of the recent spell of hot sunny weather.
When the sunny spell ended and the weather turned cloudy, the algae stopped producing as much oxygen, but continued to deplete...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 94-year-old woman had her handbag stolen in a Tiverton supermarket.
The woman visited the café at Morrisons between 6.15pm and 6.30pm on Friday evening (26 July) and placed her handbag on the floor next to her chair. She heard a noise behind her and when she looked down her handbag had gone. The red handbag contained cash, various cards and a Nokia mobile phone. The victim, who is from Buckinghamshire, was in the area to visit family and had stopped briefly at the café. Police are appealing for witnesses and are particularly keen to speak...
Update 5pm: As a result of the earlier appeal, a potential witness has been identified and has spoken to the Police.
Earlier today (25 July): Police are looking to identify a male cyclist (pictured) who is a witness to the house fire at Magnolia Court in Tiverton on Tuesday 23 July.
He cycled past the fire before emergency services arrived, possibly more than once. He may hold vital information.
A joint Police and Fire Service investigation has been launched following the fire which damaged four properties in Tiverton at around 4pm.
Two years of hard work has led to considerable improvements at a Tiverton primary school, according to education inspectors.
They say action taken by school leaders at Bolham Primary has promoted better teaching and led to improving progress.
Learning typically takes place in a very positive environment, they say. Children leave Bolham at the end of Year 6 attaining national standards.And they add: “For all groups, progress is now strengthening.
“There are appropriate plans to improve pupils’ reading, writing and maths skills. Pupils have positive attitudes to their...
A joint Police and Fire Service investigation has been launched following a fire that damaged four properties in Tiverton. The fire broke out at Magnolia Court at around 4pm yesterday (Tuesday, 23 July 2013). The fire, which is being treated as suspicious, spread to four properties, causing extensive damage to one house. No-one was injured. A 30-year-old local man was arrested in connection with the incident and was later released on Police bail until 25 September 2013. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Police on 101, quoting reference KT/13/1196 or...
Shakespeare's wonderful fantasy comedy has always been a firm favourite for open-air production. As in the Bard's day, The Festival Players will be performing with an all-male company of skilled professional actors, and invite you to share in the colour, poetry, and magical mayhem. Summer fun for the whole family!
Tickets: £14
An open air production in the grounds of Tiverton Community Arts Theatre, presented as part of the Two Rivers Festival.
An official turf cutting was held at the Grand Western Canal on Monday (8 July) to mark the start of restoration work.
The Canal suffered a serious breach of its northern bank near the Swing Bridge at Halberton on 21 November last year, after water spilled over the top of the embankment during torrential downpours and flooding.
It is estimated that more than 16 million litres of water (the equivalent of more than 100,000 bathtubs or 6.5 Olympic swimming pools) flowed through the 23-metre wide breach onto neighbouring farmland. Emergency services spent days pumping water...
An innovative and award-winning programme for pre-school children is being launched in Exeter and Mid Devon.
The Creation Station’s hands-on art and craft exploration sessions give even very young children the chance to safely experiment with a wide range of materials, tools and ideas.
Erin Blake is leading the weekly, term-time programme for youngsters and their parents/carers at various locations around Exeter and Mid Devon.
At the age of 25 years Erin Blake has taken on The Creation Station business. Erin is an enthusiatic new mum to 10 month old daughter Emily,...
