THEATRE

Tony Hawks brings 2 hours of fun (but no pigs) to Exeter Northcott

Authored by Jenny Hogg
Posted: Mon, 02/24/2014 - 1:18pm

Fresh from cycling around Devon with a miniature pig, comedian Tony Hawks combines story-telling, stand up, musical comedy and film clips to create two hours of fun when he comes to Exeter’s Northcott Theatre next week.

Tony is a new resident of Devon having falling in love with the county when he visited it for a screening of one of his films and is delighted to be playing in Exeter.

Jenny Hogg, Exeter Northcott’s media officer, spoke to Tony about his forthcoming show:

Tony, your show at the Exeter Northcott Theatre isn't a typical stand-up show so what can our...

The Day We Played Brazil Auditions Continue

Authored by Jenny Hogg
Posted: Mon, 02/24/2014 - 10:55am

Budding performers got their chance to shine last week as auditions for the upcoming community project, The Day We Played Brazil, continued in venues across Exeter.

Beginning at Exeter Northcott Theatre and also stopping at Exeter City’s St James’ Park and the University of Exeter Streatham Campus, singers, dancers and actors took part in the relaxed workshop-auditions which involved playing drama games, singing, and acting parts of the script in large groups.

One auditionee at St James’ Park said “There was a bit of script work, some great warm –ups and some movement,...

Explore the Exeter Northcott

Authored by Jenny Hogg
Posted: Thu, 02/20/2014 - 1:34pm

Have you always wanted to explore behind the scenes of a theatre? Poke around in the dressing rooms and hear tales from some of the people who work here? The Exeter Northcott Theatre Open Day is the perfect opportunity to find out. If you’re aged 11 and over come along and join us as we throw our doors open on Saturday 22 February.

The day will include a backstage tour around the building so you can follow in the footsteps of the famous actors that have graced our theatre and reveal the secrets that bring shows to the stage. The tour will also include make up and costume...

'Story Exchange' closes in on funding

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Wed, 02/19/2014 - 4:56pm

‘Theatre Rush’ an Exeter based drama company, are close to finding the funding their latest project designed to bring storytelling to the city’s streets. The company, made up of a core group of three female artists, Lizzy Humber, Katie Villa and Chloe Whipple is already well established in the Exeter theatre scene having taken up residency at the Bike Shed at the beginning of last year. However their latest project, ‘Story Exchange’, sees the company bring their work out of the theatres and around the city via a portable writing desk come wheel barrow packed with everything needed for an...

Bring the Happy Live

Event Date: 
28/03/2014 - 8:00pm to 30/03/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Met Office, Fizroy Road, Exeter

Bring the Happy is an ongoing project about happiness, an attempt to map moments and memories of happiness in Exeter and across the country. A first kiss, a lost love, a longed-for baby, childhood heroes, a proposal, a dance, a chance encounter - where did it happen and how happy did it make you feel on a scale from 1 - 10?

For three weeks Invisible Flock will occupy a disused shop in Exeter and transform it into a giant 3D map of the city. From 10am to 5pm every day you are invited to explore the map, discover what makes others happy and where, and in turn submit your own happy...

Earworms

Event Date: 
09/03/2014 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Hosted by Mervyn Bedford (Musikgarten)

Enjoy, discover and experience music in a family-friendly atmosphere, featuring a wide range of musicians and music.

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Tickets: £4.50, £3 children over 2 years

Suitable for families with children aged up to 11 years.

All transactions are subject to a £2 booking fee.

Box office: 01392 493493 www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Bring the Happy: Mapping Exeter

Event Date: 
03/03/2014 - 10:00am to 19/03/2014 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Bring the Happy is an on-going project about happiness, and an attempt to map moments and memories of happiness in Exeter and across the country.

A first kiss, a lost love, a longed-for baby, childhood heroes, a proposal, a dance, a chance encounter - where did it happen and how happy did it make you feel on a scale from 1 to 10?

Invisible Flock will occupy a disused shop in Exeter and transform it into a giant 3D map of the city.

You are invited to explore the map, discover what makes others happy and where, and in turn submit your own happy memory or moment to add...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

If you're wondering what's on in Exeter this weekend then you've come to the right place. Whatever the weather, don't make any plans at all until you've checked out what's on offer:

THEATRE

Strawberries in January Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, The New Theatre, Exeter Do you ever wish love could be more like the movies? Strawberries in January is a biting heartwarming comedy about four romantically challenged singletons you stumble through contemporary Montréal in search of in search for love. Tickets: £12 on Friday (with champagne), £10 on Saturday. Box office: 01392...

Clarke Andrews Tempest

Event Date: 
19/03/2014 - 7:45pm to 21/03/2014 - 7:45pm
Venue: 
City Gate Pub, Exeter

Unique adaptation of The Tempest featuring live performance and projected image followed by a post show discussion led by Polly Agg Manning.

Come dressed for the roaring twenties!

£7

For more details visit: www.clarkeandrewstempest.co.uk

The Day We Played Brazil Auditions Kick Off

Authored by Jenny Hogg
Posted: Tue, 02/11/2014 - 4:33pm

People from all over Exeter gathered at St James’ Park yesterday as the first workshop auditions for the upcoming musical The Day We Played Brazil got underway.

Exeter Community Arts Project is looking for 120 people to be part of the project which is set to be the biggest cultural event in Exeter for many years.

Hopefuls as young as 11 took part in the workshop auditions which involved playing drama games, singing songs from the show, dancing, and acting parts of the script in large groups.

Kate Tyrrell, Producer of The Day We Played Brazil said: “It was great to...

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