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Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival announces lineup for Spring Weekend

Festival organisers unveil inspiring line up of authors for Spring Weekend

From Churchill’s legacy to the profound impact of books on our lives, this year’s Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival Spring Weekend promises an inspiring and thought-provoking programme for all.

Taking place in the town’s St Peter’s Church on March 7 and 8, the festival brings together a distinguished lineup of authors and speakers who will share captivating stories, bold ideas, and fresh perspectives. Attendees can look forward to exploring history, politics, music, justice, and personal journeys, all while celebrating the power of the written and spoken word.

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Festival Of The Dead Brings 'The Dark Carnival' To Life As It Arrives In Exeter On Spectacular 2019 Tour

Festival of the Dead brings 'The Dark Carnival' to life in Exeter

Authored by Paula_D
Posted: Sat, 09/14/2019 - 6:05am

Festival Of The Dead, the hugely popular 'deathly fiesta' lands at The Great Hall, University of Exeter on Friday 25th October for its 4th year touring, with brand new, mind-blowing production infusing carnival, circus, theatre and clubbing. New for 2019, Festival of the Dead presents 'The Dark Carnival' featuring a whole new cast of characters and otherworldly creations, acrobats, circus performers, magnificent carnival processions through the crowd, and much more, all set to a high octane soundtrack.

Only Festival Of The Dead can dazzle the crowds with the UK's largest touring...

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Salcombe ‘Live’ Music and Comedy Festival announced - 11-13 October 2019

Salcombe ‘Live’ Music and Comedy Festival announced - 11-13 October 2019

Details of the inaugural Salcombe ‘Live’ music and comedy festival have been released. Starting on Friday 11th October and running until Sunday 13th October 2019, this free weekend of live entertainment will bring together famous faces from the world of folk, Americana, jazz and blues music, alongside a smattering of stand-up comedy artists, and entertainers.

Set to be a huge draw for music fans with a love of Salcombe - South Devon’s chic tidal town, renowned for its celebrity residents, pretty beaches, boutique shops, pubs, restaurants and hotels - the festival is expected to be...

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Hot trends in entertainment set to become mainstream

For individuals based in Exeter, finding something to do when not at work or when not busy doing things with the family is important. Doing soenables you to relax and to do something that you enjoy and having some precious time to yourself.Of course, we all know the usual things you can get up to, watching TV, listening to music or reading a book. But what about if you fancy doing something different and on-trend?

The entertainment industry is a fast-moving sectorand that has been especially true in recent years. Changes in technology and how we like to keep entertained have seen...

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5 features to visit at The Creative Craft Show this September

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 09/06/2019 - 12:40pm

The Creative Craft show returns to Exeter this September bringing the hottest new supplies and latest trends to crafters. An unmissable date in any crafter’s calendar in the South West, the Creative Craft Show will be at Westpoint from Thursday 26th to Sunday 29th September 2019.

A crafter for the last 20 years, The Creative Craft Show’s Head of Features, Jane Bolsover, shares five highlights of this year’s show:

The Creation Station. New to the Exeter show, younger visitors can have the chance to take part in a Creation Station workshop. The Creation Station is a multi-...

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Oysterband & June Tabor: 'Fire and Fleet' Tour

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/03/2019 - 8:32am

One of the most exciting collaborations in folk music, June Tabor and Oysterband, resumes this autumn for a major tour - appearing in Exeter on 13 November.

The 2019 ‘Fire and Fleet’ Tour will take in 15 dates across the UK this Autumn, including shows at the majestic Union Chapel, Islington, Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music, and more.

With separate distinguished careers to pursue, their appearances together are necessarily rare, so this is a must-see opportunity to catch them live.

The majesty and control of June’s voice combined with the passion of...

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"Wickedly funny" Laurence Clarke visits Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/02/2019 - 9:47pm

Comedian Laurence Clark brings his UK Autumn 2019 tour to Exeter next month.

Laurence starred in BBC1’s documentary We Won’t Drop the Baby, following his family’s journey as they welcomed their second child, with the show recently being uploaded to YouTube. The response it received worldwide was at times inspirational and uplifting – at others, derogatory and incredibly personal.

Laurence’s show explores these reactions and questions his role as a father with cerebral palsy - with the help of his two young sons, who undoubtedly steal the limelight with their charming and...

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All aboard for the Ocean Film Festival World Tour!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/02/2019 - 4:12pm

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing three nights of spectacular ocean films to Exeter this autumn, landing at the Corn Exchange on 19-21 September.

Visiting more than 35 locations, the event involves a selection of short films telling seafaring storiesfrom both above and below the water’s surface. Witness mind-blowing marine life, wild adventures and stunning cinematography – all on the big screen!

“From surfers to fisherman, and marine scientists to artists, these films feature fascinatingcharacters who have dedicated their lives to the sea’s salt spray,” says...

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Coronation Street star returns for Exmouth Pavilion panto

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 09/01/2019 - 10:36am

It may only be August however panto bosses at Exmouth Pavilion are already working hard towards their biggest pantomime to date. This year Trio Entertainment will return to produce The fun-filled family favourite "Jack and The Beanstalk” starring Coronation Streets and Dancing On Ice star ‘Steven Arnold” best known for his role as Ashley Peacock in Coronation Street.

It was in 1996 that he made his debut in the soap and he remained there for the next 15 years. Out of all the memorable storylines he was given, the one Steven picks as his favourite is one of the first he did....

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Tickets go on sale for Let's Rock Exeter! 2020

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 08/31/2019 - 10:58pm

Let’s Rock Exeter! will return to the magnificent Powderham Castle on Saturday 27 June 2020.

With 2019 proving to be the biggest and most successful summer series in Let’s Rock’s eleven-year history, tickets for many of the 2020 events have gone on sale.

The UK’s biggest retro festival series, Let’s Rock offers gloriously unpretentious non-stop fun with legendary artists performing hit after hit to a crowd of all ages, many of whom embrace the throwback vibe by dressing in their finest 80s fashion. 2019 has been the biggest year yet in terms of audience and...

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Exeter’s role in birth of surrealist art movement celebrated in new exhibition

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Sat, 08/31/2019 - 10:22am

Exeter’s key role in the surrealist art movement will be celebrated through a new exhibition as the world’s key experts in the genre come to the city.

An influential exhibition in the city, The Enchanted Domain, in 1967, helped to revive surrealism in Britain. It was part of the Exeter Festival of Modern Arts, organised by bookseller John Lyle.

Now fifty years later academics from around the world will gather at the University of Exeter this week to discuss the movement and unveil new research. As part of Surrealisms 2019, a conference of the International Society for the...

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