Magical storytelling with Claire Barker at St Thomas Library

Event Date: 
31/10/2012 - 11:00am
Venue: 
St Thomas Library, Exeter

Devon County Council’s Library in St Thomas will host a special story-time workshop next week.

Local author and illustrator Claire Barker will be in the library on Wednesday 31 October from 11am.

This free event is aimed at children aged 7 to 12 years old.

For more information please contact St Thomas Library on 01392 252783

Further information about Claire Barker is available at magicalmailclairebarker.com

Powder and Paint. The Musical

Event Date: 
31/10/2012 - 7:30pm to 03/11/2012 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Crediton

POWDER AND PAINT

The world premiere of a musical which chronicles the life of Helena Rubinstein through two thousand of her letters and telegrams is to take place in Crediton, Devon.

Tickets are now on sale through Olivia James Design, Crediton.

At the shop: 27 High Street, Crediton. 9-5.30. Mon-Sat By phone. 01363 777968. 9-5.30 Mon-Sat On line, anytime: www.oliviajames.co.uk

Ava Vidal

Event Date: 
24/11/2012 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

A regular on Mock the Week , Ada Vidal has a knack for drawing out comedic potential out of timely topics.

'Impeccable... enjoyable... hilarious'

THE LONDONIST

http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/

Josie Long: Romance and Adventures

Event Date: 
13/12/2012 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Award-winning comedienne Josie Long is bringing her new show, Romance And Adventure, to Exeter Phoenix this winter.

Romance And Adventure is Josie Long ‘s sixth solo show. She’s going to try and make it her best. It’s going to be silly and fun. And she promises to swear less this time.

Josie Long began performing at the age of 14 and by 17 was already claiming her first BBC Comedy Award .

After finishing Oxford University , she returned to performing, notably at the Edinburgh Fringe , where she carried on winning awards for Kindness and Exuberance (Best Newcomer...

Mark Thomas: Bravo Figaro

Event Date: 
13/11/2012 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

After walking the wall in the West Bank, becoming Guinness World Record holder for political protests and chasing arms dealers around the country Mark Thomas turns his attention to matters closer to home with a show about his father.

First commissioned by the Royal Opera house Bravo Figaro is the true tale of a self-employed builder’s love of opera, degenerative illness and how to put opera on in a bungalow in Bournemouth.

It is about love, death and the search for peace in an imperfect world ... with some gags thrown in for luck and told by one of the finest storytellers...

Mark Thomas: Bravo Figaro

Event Date: 
12/11/2012 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

After walking the wall in the West Bank, becoming Guinness World Record holder for political protests and chasing arms dealers around the country Mark Thomas turns his attention to matters closer to home with a show about his father.

First commissioned by the Royal Opera house Bravo Figaro is the true tale of a self-employed builder’s love of opera, degenerative illness and how to put opera on in a bungalow in Bournemouth.

It is about love, death and the search for peace in an imperfect world ... with some gags thrown in for luck and told by one of the finest storytellers...

Chris Ramsey: Feeling Lucky

Event Date: 
01/11/2012 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

As seen on Celebrity Juice , Never Mind the Buzzcocks , 8 Out of 10 Cats , Russell Howard’s Good News , Argumental and soon to be playing the lead role in brand new BBC Two sitcom Hebburn , Foster’s Comedy Award Nominee, Chris Ramsey, brings his hugely anticipated new show to venues nationwide on his biggest ever live tour, following his complete sell-out 2012 spring tour, Offermation .

How did we get here? Elaborately laid plan, or just pure fluke? Who knows… do you feel lucky? Perhaps you should.

'Ramsey has the potential to be a mainstream hit, a cult favourite...

Peter Hook and The Light at Exeter Phoenix

Event Date: 
20/11/2012 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

The Light play Joy Division's acclaimed album Unknown Pleasures, back to back alongside other classic material from Joy Division’s repertoires.

‘His versions of Love Will Tear Us Apart had jaws on the floor and actual tears in the eyes’ * * * * DAILY RECORD

http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/music/november-2012/peter-hook-and-the-l...

Singer-songwriter Martha Tilston comes to Exeter

Event Date: 
15/11/2012 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

A captivating performer and an enchanting singer-songwriter blessed with a gloriously clear and seductively beautiful voice.

'A sparkling repertoire of self-penned songs' TIME OUT

http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/music/november-2012/martha-tilston.html

Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman

Event Date: 
04/11/2012 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Two of the British folk scenes most accomplished performers, Kathryn and Sean have graced stages the world over in a number of guises, however, the intimacy and strength of passion shown as a duo, combined with an eclectic repertoire ensures a rare treat for any listener.

With a story that includes music making with the likes of Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon, Levellers, Kate Rusby and Show of Hands, Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have established themselves as pillars of modern British folk

http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/music/november-2012/roberts-lakeman.html

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