Entertainment & Reviews

New film installations to launch in Honiton and Exmouth

This January, Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) presents two immersive film installations by international artist Mikhail Karikis.

Children of Unquiet, 2014 and SeaWomen, 2012 share the experience of two very different communities: fisherwomen from the 'haenyeo' community on Jeju island, Korea, and children brought up by the geothermal powerplant in Devil’s Valley, Tuscany.

Both...

3 Forms of entertainment for adults

Adulthood is often confused with being bored and fun with being a child, and we should stop having such old-fashioned ideas. The truth is that the adult world is full of responsibilities and tasks that at some point need a break and a few minutes and hour of fun, but how do adults have fun?

You might be surprised to know that the most chosen games are usually the ones played by...

Top three interactive Paddy Power campaigns

Paddy Power are known for causing a stir with their PR campaigns and publicity stunts, all year round. But isn’t that what makes them so popular? The bookmakers have been jumping on the latest trends in modern media since 1988, using themes and characters to keep their audience engaged in their latest campaign.

In particular, these outlandish marketing efforts have found themselves...

TRP Gallery presents ‘Richard Allman – Plymouth Exposed’

Theatre Royal Plymouth has begun hosting an exhibition by Plymouth-based artist Richard Allman.

‘Plymouth Exposed’ is on display in the TRP Gallery, on the first floor of the theatre until 2 April 2022.

Richard has been painting for more than 50 years. At art school in London, he worked on 7ft square abstract colour field paintings.

Richard is now an artist and...

Online casinos - new opportunities to have fun online

Mobile technology has paved the way for a plethora of online casinos, bringing your favourite game to the palm of your hand. As technology advances, these online casinos can offer more bang for your buck than ever before. You can jump into chat rooms and socialise with likeminded beings, enter into global tournaments, and even don the VR headset for a fully subversive experience. Whether you...

Festive favourites return to the big screen at Vue Plymouth this Christmas

CHRISTMAS classics and festive family favourites are heading back to the big screen this year at Vue, providing the perfect gift of the Big Screen Experience this December.

For those looking to enjoy a pinch of Christmas movie magic, Vue will be showing a number of select seasonal screenings across the month in the lead up to the 25th December and whether it’s some Christmas cheer...

New professional orchestra led by Jacqueline Shave announces debut tour

The Chamber Orchestra of the west led by Somerset’s own internationally renowned violinist Jacqueline Shave is set to bring world-class music to communities across the region.

Thanks to the success of a recent crowd-funding campaign supported by many local people in the South West, the newly formed orchestra announces their debut pilot programme.

Recognising a demand for...

Plymouth College of Art alumni and staff explore mental health, trauma and memory in immersive exhibition at Studio KIND

‘ A Cake of Painted Tin ’ by Plymouth based artist Katy Richardson , which runs from November 5 to November 27 at Studio KIND in Braunton, North Devon, explores themes of mental health, trauma and memory, and features contributions by a number of Plymouth College of Art alumni and staff. The exhibition is the first collaboration between Plymouth based artist-led space KARST and Braunton based...

Visionary Victorian Knightshayes architect brought to life in illuminated walking theatre

This weekend an illuminated play will bring the architect of Knightshayes, William Burges, to life on an evening walk around the formal gardens.

Over three evenings from 11-13 November, the play will transport audiences into the renowned architect’s imagination, bringing his influences to life and transforming the gardens at Knightshayes into an enthralling dreamscape.

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David Suchet comes to Devon

David Suchet comes to the Princess Theatre, Torquay on Tuesday 23 November for a strictly limited engagement.

Sir David Suchet makes his eagerly awaited return to UK stages in POIROT AND MORE, A RETROSPECTIVE this autumn, following a successful tour of Australia and New Zealand in early 2020. David will retrace his steps as a young actor, visiting more than 20 theatres across the UK...

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