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New West Country gay play, Open Door comes to Exeter

On a dark February night in 1954, a young man catches the Exeter to Bristol express. He never completes his journey. What happens to him on the train changes the life of every queer person in the land...

Who knew? The fight for gay rights began in Exeter! Discover the true story of a...

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Why Gaming is the Future of Entertainment

You may have already heard the news that gaming recently surpassed movies and music as the world's highest-grossing form of entertainment. Casino games, for example, have always been popular, but for a long time you'd have to plan a trip to enjoy some of the top titles. Technology has changed all of that. Today, you can log on to your computer or pick up your smartphone and play various slot...

ArtMakers launch 'Spring Breaks'  virtual art exhibition

A brand new online exhibition has opened to the public featuring 19 artworks from the ‘New Atlantic Wave’ of artists in northern Devon.

Curated by ArtMakers, the Spring Breaks theme promises impressionist watercolours, abstract acrylics and vibrant paintings of local wildlife, dramatic seascapes and rolling countryside hills that north Devon is so well known for.

Artists...

Top Male Choir to visit Devon

The celebrated City of Bath Male Choir will be performing at Crediton Congregational Church on Saturday July 15th. The choir received world-wide acclaim when they reached the final stages of the BBC’s popular Last Choir Standing series.

Since that time they have toured Europe as well as visiting Japan and the USA on two occasions. Most recently they were in Nashville in October 2022...

What are the advantages of playing online Bingo?

Bingo can be played both in-person and online – most players will quickly decide what their favourite version of the game is. With land-based Bingo existing first, there’s more history that surrounds the iconic game.

Despite online Bingo making a huge impact to the way that people play, there are still some who prefer the traditional way of playing at land-based venue. If you’re...

Five copies of I Need You by Harry Hudson on a table at Charlestown Harbour

I Need You

Local author, Harry Hudson is taking a unique approach to promoting his new crime fiction book.

I Need You , the first in the Harlan Action Thriller Series , follows the adventures of a charismatic and highly-principled outlaw biker and nightclub bouncer. Set in Plymouth, Harlan is hired to help a troubled wine bar owner after his venue is taken over by an organised crime gang....

Powerful and poetic new drama exploring race, health and the environment, coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth in May

Family Tree , a powerful and poetic new drama exploring race, health and the environment will tour to Theatre Royal Plymouth in May, as part of a UK tour.

Inspired by the story of one of the most influential women of modern times, Henrietta Lacks, the show premiered at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry earlier this month.

The cast consists of Aminita Francis ( Red Riding Hood...

Welsh National Opera 2023/2024 Season

Welsh National Opera has announced its 2023/2024 Season which includes four new productions, three of which WNO will be performing for the very first time. These productions are all coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth.

Autumn 2023: Ainadamar (31 October 2023) and La traviata (02 – 04 November 2023)

The Autumn Season opens with the Welsh premiere of Argentinian composer Osvaldo...

Spot the wildlife among the donkeys this Easter 

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth is bursting with life now that spring is on its way, and the Spring Wildlife Hunt trail is the perfect excuse to get out with family and friends to explore the sanctuary and combine exercise and brainpower.

The resident donkeys play an important part in increasing the biodiversity of wildlife across the sanctuary. Their hooves and coats spread seeds...

More than 300 varieties of daffodil dazzle during annual springtime festival at Cotehele 

This weekend sees the return of the Cotehele Daffodil Festival, an annual celebration of dazzling daffodils in the Tamar Valley, running from 18 – 26 March.

The Daffodil Festival offers a chance for garden lovers and families to see Cotehele’s collection of more than 300 varieties of historic daffodils, including 200-year-old heirloom varieties.

Every year, the gardens and...

Westward Ho! and Bideford Art Society Annual Open Exhibition returns to The Burton

Opening on 1 April 2023, the Westward Ho! and Bideford Art Society Annual Open Exhibition remains a highlight of the arts calendar in North Devon. Featuring the work of established and well-known artists from the local area alongside that of up and coming artists, this year’s exhibition promises to be as fresh, vibrant and visually stunning as ever.

The Ken Doughty prize for...

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