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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.

The...

The Donkey Sanctuary stars on CBBC show

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/17/2019 - 11:55am

Staff at the state-of-the-art veterinary hospital at the international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary will feature on the CBBC show ‘The Pets Factor’ this Friday 19 July. The show will be aired at 9.05am and repeated later in the day at 4.35pm.

James Greenwood, one of the show’s professional vets visited The Donkey Sanctuary in Devon earlier this year, where he rolled up his sleeves and donned his surgical gown and assisted veterinary staff in performing castrate operations on three colts named Ben, Moshi and Casey.

The popular children’s show presented by...

Bizarre new social experiment comes to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/17/2019 - 9:12am

This summer The Murder Trial Live is set to sweep the nation.

While offering those who are lucky enough to secure tickets to partake in a national social experiment, its aim is to test the robustness of the UK’s judicial system. In a world first experiment, a live murder trial will take place over the course of the evening and you, as an attendee, will decide the outcome. On trial is Mr Frank Lane who is accused of murdering his wife Alison Lane on 25th March 2017, however, no body has been found.

The experiment produced by leading barristers and the ITAE Group will test...

Discover the people around you with Restless Theatre’s Network Tales at Exeter Fringe

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/16/2019 - 10:41pm

Let our Train Conductor (Derekk Ross) carry you away with Network Tales inspired by brief glimpses into the lives of his passengers. As the Conductor attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter Amy (Hetty Elliot), the stories begin to take on a life of their own in this heart-warming comedy about fathers and daughters.

Departing from Exeter Phoenix Studio on 2nd and 3rd August at 7pm, tickets priced £8 (£6.50 concessions) for Restless Theatre’s Network Tales service can be booked on the Exeter Fringe website at: https://exefringe.co.uk/

As the train speeds through...

Homecoming concert to light up Exeter Fringe Festival

The inaugural Exeter Fringe Festival will be brought to a dynamic conclusion by an act described recently by BBC Radio 2 as “Two of the most extraordinary musicians, a phenomenal duo”.

On 4th August, East Devon born India Electric Company will headline at the 19th century built Barnfield Theatre bringing to end a diverse and exciting festival that will encompass over 100 performances across the city.

Using traditional instruments in contemporary styles, exploring diverse themes from Eastern Europe, Irish traditions and modern urban alienation the duo comprising of Joseph O’...

Devon weaver selected for international exhibition

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 07/16/2019 - 9:49am

The work of a local tapestry artist has been selected for a prestigious international exhibition in London and Nottingham.

Tapestry weaver Christine Sawyer from Exeter has had ‘Split Detail’ selected for Heallreaf 2019 where there are 40 exhibitors from all over the world. The exhibition runs from September 7 to 21 at Surface Gallery, Nottingham and then from October 15 to 26 at Espacio Gallery, London.

There is a 'People's Choice' prize and visitors will vote for the work they like best. The winning artist receives £250, sponsored by yarn company Weavers Bazaar. There is...

Boyzlife play Exeter Lemon Grove

BOYZLIFE (Playing the Hits of Boyzone and Westlife) play Exeter Lemon Grove on Sunday 22nd September 2019!

Boyzlife brings together members of two of the biggest boybands in history, Boyzone and Westlife, to perform a whole host of their biggest chart hits.

Brian McFadden enjoyed 12 UK and Ireland number ones as a member of Westlife, including a record breaking seven top spots in a row. The band also boast four number 1 albums and over 30 million record sales in total. Since Westlife, Brian has enjoyed international solo success, including a UK number 1 with ‘Real to Me’....

Award-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden arrives at The Donkey Sanctuary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/15/2019 - 7:01am

The Donkey Sanctuary’s 50th anniversary celebrations continues as its multi-award-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden has been re-built back at the charity’s international headquarters in Sidmouth, Devon. The garden will open to visitors from Monday 15 July and like the Sanctuary, will be free of charge for people to visit.

The ‘Donkeys Matter’ Artisan Garden scooped the coveted ‘People’s Choice Award’ and a silver medal in the judges’ awards at the prestigious London show in May. The garden, which has now been skilfully reconstructed at its Sidmouth sanctuary, was designed to...

A theatrical performance for babies coming to the Exeter Fringe

Authored by jane arnold
Posted: Sat, 07/13/2019 - 9:43am

A sensory show for under 5's to whisk the whole family away on an adventure! A Giant Went to See is a 30-minute sensory exploration for babies. The story follows a big giant on a little adventure, exploring all the senses as she takes off in her boat. You’ll help her flowers to grow, get caught in a thunder-storm and hear songs old and new! Audiences watch, get involved and sing along as this lovable character whisks them away to her little world.This show offers parents and babies a chance to watch theatre in a completely new way; it’s a visual adventure that has grown from Tiny Little...

Exeter Fringe Festival to take place this summer bringing over 100 performances to the city

In July 2019, the inaugural Exeter Fringe Festival will take place with over 100 performances at Exeter Phoenix and Barnfield Theatre across 10 days from 26 July to 4 August. There are 6 performance spaces featuring a wide range of fringe theatre, family theatre, comedy, music and dance. The inaugural Exeter Fringe Festival has been organised by Elaine Faulkner and Alex Jackson.

Headline acts include the magician James Phelan (Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee’s nephew), India Electric Co. a soulful folk double act who recently supported Midge Ure on tour, Sleeping Trees with their new...

Diamonds Are Forever

Exclusive chance to view the Forever Diamond

At

Exeter Phoenix Studio, As part of the Exeter Fringe Festival

On

Friday 2nd August – 2019 – 9pm

in

Diamonds Are Forever

Presented by

Diamond Dolls

For one night only, the Diamond Dolls present to you the Forever Diamond; mined in India, cut in America and on display right here in Exeter at their show Diamonds Are Forever at the Exeter Phoenix on Friday 2nd August.

Welcome to the sparkling world of burlesque. Where you will be subject to sensational songs, daring...

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