Devon’s folk arts organisation Wren Music presents a rare chance to experience Sweden’s leading player of the modern chromatic nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle).
He earned the designation Riksspelman – Fiddler of the Realm – while still in his teens, and has been World Champion twice.
In 2010 he was presented Sweden’s most prestigious award recognizing distinction and excellence in folk music, the Zorn Gold Medal, “For masterful and brilliant nyckelharpa playing firmly rooted in tradition”. Peter’s technique is unsurpassed.
His exceedingly precise playing is characterized...
Jonathan is recognized as a leading performer and teacher of Fooling, whose work with audiences is nationally and internationally known, bringing laughter, poignancy and a mischievous delight that blends into the audience. There is no other show like it.
He has toured in Canada, the USA, Australia, Spain, Bosnia, Jordan and the UK.
For a generation brought up on passive pastimes and TV dinners, his performances can be mind-blowing stuff . If you have never seen a Jonathan Kay show before, it is an open door to the imagination. Jonathan’s Fool brings a truly unique and...
Superjohn loves to fly through outer space. But one day... crash! His superpowers are stolen and he has to travel to a dangerous world to get them back.
Fresh from a “Super” run at the Edinburgh Festival, Firehouse Creative Productions bring their educational show for the whole family to the Bike Shed Theatre.
"Superjohn is riotous fun for kids, but also deeply deeply moving for adults" - New Statesman.
"Cleverly and sensitively...engaging young minds with a fantastical story about mortality and the power of the imagination" - The Metro
A bitter-sweet physical comedy for everyone who is a day older than yesterday!
Two elderly Spanish sisters in a foreign land live against the backdrop of a battered rug and a mountain of mysterious boxes. They share the intimacy of a life lived together – careering between genuine affection and irritated annoyance.
The pair shifts between hilarious defamation, tender reminiscing and pure madness. But amidst an ever-changing reality, is this behaviour just eccentricity or something more destructive?
‘You and Me’ is a touching story with sparkling dialogue and witty...
"Best Tribute Act 2012" music award nominees Who's That Girl? is a 100% live 8-piece band performing songs and music by chart topping superstar Annie Lennox.
Powerful dynamic vocals and strong rich harmonies are expertly supported by a line-up of professional musicians and the authentic sound of the band evokes spine tingling memories of Annie Lennox's finest moments from her heyday with Eurythmics and her stunning solo career.
Fab Beatles return to the Barnfield after 10 years to celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Beatles 1st single ‘Please Please Me’ reaching No1 in the charts.
The FAB Beatles are widely regarded as the ultimate tribute to the Beatles. They have gained ultimate respect within the ‘Beatles’ own community in the UK & one of the most sought after and highly recommended tribute bands in the world today.
Each instrument and costume is an exact replica of the real thing, even down to the drum kit used by the FAB Beatles which was used by Ringo Starr on the 1964 American tour....
Originally toured the UK in spring 2007, and now touring with a host of new songs, costumes and routines.
From the biggest nostalgia show producers in the UK, a stunning musical journey through the past six decades. Including some of the greatest all time hits by Judy Garland, Connie Francis, Buddy Holly, Cliff Richard, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Sandy Shaw, Dusty Springfield, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, The Carpenters, Bay City Rollers, Abba, Michael Buble and many more.
Beautifully costumed and choreographed. Performed by 'West End' and International vocalists, along with...
Exeter College Big Band presents ‘Big Band Bond Night’! – This year the big band pays homage to the music of the James Bond films, alongside classics from the Big Band and Jazz genre.
Expect an evening of youthful high energy jazz sounds brought to you by current students from Exeter College lead by Musical Directors Iorwerth Pugh and Laura Wright. This performance is part of the Exeter College Music Academy Spring Festival.
Tickets: £8, £5 conc.
Box office: 01392 270891
www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk
Visit www.exe-coll.ac.uk for full festival info....
Brooke Miller’s career began on Prince Edward Island, Canada, in a loud punk band as the lead guitarist & vocalist at the ripe old age of 12. She later connected with music by the likes of Rickie Lee Jones, The Police and Joni Mitchell. She has flourished into a road warrior, touring throughout Canada, the US, Europe and Japan.
In 2011 she released her fourth CD, 'Brooke Miller', her first to be distributed nationally in Canada through DEP/Universal, getting back to her rockier roots, while still keeping her acoustic guitar playing front and centre. The recording garnered a...
