David Shrigley A talk by the Turner Prize nominated artist, best known for his humorous drawings that make witty, wry and sometimes dark observations on everyday life, giving an insight into his work practice. Shrigley’s deliberately crude graphic style has an immediate and accessible appeal, while simultaneously offering insightful commentary on the absurdities of human relationships. His work, which extends beyond drawing to include photography, taxidermy, sculpture, animation, painting, and music, is characterised by a varied use of humour and...
Doug Segal I Can Make You A Mentalist Award winning entertainer Doug Segal’s new comedy mind reading show turns the audience into mind reading mentalists. Expect comedy, interaction and mind blowing miracles performed by you, the audience. Come on the ride of your life as Doug opens the doors to his Brain Academy. There’s nothing spooky or supernatural about this show, everything is achieved using one or more of the following skills from Doug’s background in psychology & advertising: persuasion techniques, statistics, reading body...
International Flamenco Company – Mi Flamenco presents Sentimiento Four members of the company present a work of authentic flamenco dance with Andalusian voice and virtuoso guitar to thrill, move and inspire. ‘With her passion laid bare Ester Tal’s dance is expressive, raw and strong while still elegant.’ LUKE CASTIGLIONE, ITV MERIDIAN ‘Stunning flamenco dancing backed up by hugely talented guitar players and singers. If they are to return again, I would recommend booking a ticket. You don’t need to know much about dance to appreciate it and the...
Mon 02 Jun 2014 | 8pm | £7 | Tickets go on sale in early May Victoria Melody presents Major Tom This one-woman, one-dog show features Victoria and her Basset Hound, Major Tom. Major Tom is the story of how an average 34-year-old became a beauty queen and how her unruly pet basset hound, Major Tom, became a championship show dog. Major Tom and Victoria increasingly immerse themselves in the obsessive and confusing realm of personal scrutiny as they participate as genuine contestants, determined to win. Victoria, accompanied on stage by documentary film footage and her dog, tells this true...
Sat 31 May 2014 | 10.30am - 2pm Storytelling, art drop-in, Jumping Beans, free taster classes and lots more! Family Sundays have now become Family Saturdays. As part of the change there is a new mix of brilliant workshops and exciting art activities for families to enjoy together. 10.30am – 11am: Seasonal Storytelling with Love Local Food 11.15 – 12.15: Messy Beans, £3.50, siblings £3 12.30 – 1pm: Jumping beans, £2.50, siblings £2 This month’s free taster 1.15 – 1.45pm: To be confirmed Other activities are likely to be added at a later date, so please keeping checking as we will update...
Brought up in the Wiltshire valleys and inspired by his great troubled heroes such as Nick Drake, Elliott Smith, R. Stevie Moore, Mark Linkous and Daniel Johnston, Wilde developed an appreciation for reclusive melodies, experimental chording and intimate poetry whilst holding tight to some of the more traditional writing aesthetics. Initially arming himself with just one microphone, a guitar and a combination of internal conflicts, Oliver Wilde’s sound is stacked up with whispering guitar riffs, fragile vocal layers, slurring lap-...
Quantic Live Quantic is the production persona for Will Holland, fusing jazz sensibility with dance floor orientated grooves and intelligent breaks. Funky, laid back jazz, groovy house, whatever – it all gets put in the mix. Fans of Mr Scruff and Jazzanova will not be disappointed. Musician and DJ for over 15 years, evolving and involving styles like Funk & Jazz to Electronic & Folk music through to Latin, Reggae, Dub & Cumbia, Holland has packed dance floors from Bulgaria to Buenos Aires. Holland also makes music under the ‘...
Tue 27 May 2014 - Sat 28 Jun 2014 Catherine Cartwright - To Still The Raging Sea New prints and paintings arising from the artist’s residency in a women’s refuge funded by Arts Council, Exeter Arts Council and Visual Arts South West. With thanks to SAFE (Stop Abuse for Everyone).
MORE INFO: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/catherine-cartwright/
EDge Dance With moments of dramatic suspense, tenderness and frantic energy, EDge’s 12 talented dancers perform a collection of work that’s both playful and dramatic. Accompanied by electronic and operatic sound scores, sweeping lifts, precise gestures and complex floor patterns combine in this evening of narrative and abstract dance by a selection of internationally acclaimed choreographers. The diverse programme features work by Yael Flexer, Joe Moran, Ben Wright, IdanCohen, Maya Levy and legendary dance-maker Trisha Brown. EDge, the postgraduate...
Johanna Graham Quartet The Johanna Graham Quartet comprises the elegant and hugely accomplished guitar phrasing of Martin Bowie, an exciting and vital drumming talent in Damian Rodd, brilliant and sensitive double bass from Tim Greenhalgh and Johanna herself on vocals. Johanna’s captivating stage presence and emotive style puts a fresh spin on jazz standards, with original compositions and modern classics arranged in her own unique way, and together the group produce a passionate and exciting sound. The quartet won the This Is Cornwall...
