Nine Below Zero
5 Jun 2025 - 20 Feb 2026
One of the UK’s finest Rhythm ’n’ Blues bands, Nine Below Zero formed in 1979 and named themselves after the famous Sonny Boy Williamson song.
Exeter Phoenix
Multi-use arts venue with film and gig auditorium, gallery spaces, recording studio and a cafe-bar.
What's On @ Exeter Phoenix
Swiftogeddon: The Taylor Swift Club Night
2 May 2025 - 2 Aug 2025
A night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits.
Do you have a Blank Space in your diary? Then this night is Taylor-made for you! Join fellow fans in a celebration of the genius of the Swift - because she'll never go out of Style.
The Selecter
22 May 2025 - 28 Nov 2025
The Selecter is led by their iconic frontwoman Pauline Black and co-fronted by original member Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson. They are now re-united with original drummer Charley ‘Aitch’ Bainbridge who is back in the line-up.
Pauline is one of very few women in the 2-Tone scene - often referred to as "the Queen of Ska" she was awarded an OBE in the in the 2022 New Year Honours. 2-Tone was a crucial multi-racial, multi-cultural explosion borne out of Coventry and the Midlands that remade British pop from 1979 onwards.
Absolute Bowie
10 May 2025 - 11 Apr 2026
There will only ever be one David Bowie, he was unique in every way and an inspiration to millions. Absolute Bowie, Europe's Finest David Bowie Tribute continue to celebrate the life and music of the Starman with a spectacular show uniting Bowie fans across the UK.
Stone Foundation
4 May 2025 - 29 Nov 2025
Stone Foundation are a British soul band known for their energetic fusion of classic soul, jazz, and rhythm and blues, woven with socially conscious lyrics.
Alabama 3
1 May 2025 - 24 Jul 2025
Get ready for a celebration of Alabama 3’s 1997 debut album, Exile On Coldharbour Lane and their sophomore album, La Peste, alongside a selection of greatest hits.
It's the 25th anniversary of the hit song "Woke Up This Morning", which served as the iconic theme song for the acclaimed TV show The Sopranos, and the track which features on both records.
Jah Wobble
23 May 2025 - 23 May 2025
Over the past three decades or so, Jah Wobble has ploughed his own furrow as a prolific solo artist, as well as becoming a well-respected session musician, with genuine passion for Eastern and Global music.
He has worked with a diverse range of musicians, including Baaba Maal, Bjork, Primal Scream, Brian Eno, Sinead O'Connor, Julianne Regan, Delores O'Riordan, Holgat Czukay, The Edge and Chaka Demus & Pliers.
The man born John Wardle began his musical journey when he met John Lydon and Sid Vicious at Kingsway College, London in 1973. It was Vicious who not only nicknamed John 'Jah Wobble' after a drunken binge but also loaned him his first bass guitar.
Lydon asked JW to join Public Image Limited (aka PiL) in spring 1978. Wardle's distinctive 'low end' bass became the backbone of PiL's pioneering sound. After its follow-up, the exploratory yet sinister soundscapes of Metal Box, Wardle became disillusioned by politics within the band and their reluctance to play live. He eventually split from PiL in mid-1980 and embarked on a prolific solo career.
Wobble is joined on stage by drummer Marc Layton-Bennett and Martin Chung.
Oas-is
7 Jun 2025 - 13 Dec 2025
Oas-is The UK's best and most authentic Oasis tribute band!
The only tribute to tour with a full video show, using some of the same equipment and visuals/footage that Oasis used on their tours.
Oas-is have toured all over the UK and Europe, and performed live on prime time TV, playing some of the most famous venues and theatres in the country.
Oas-is have worked with the likes of Alan McGee and Oasis tour DJ Phil Smith; having shared a stage with both many times.
What's the story? Some might say Oas-is are definitely, not Maybe the best tribute out there!
The Bluetones
9 May 2025 - 12 Dec 2025
A very special acoustic show with Mark Morriss & Adam Devlin of Britpop legends The Bluetones.
The band, formed in 1993, had an impressive run of hit singles throughout the late 90's/early 00's, including ’Bluetonic’, ‘Slight Return’, ‘Marblehead Johnson’, ‘Solomon Bites The Worm’, ‘If’ and ‘Keep the Fires Burning’. They scored thirteen Top 40 singles and three Top 10 albums in the UK charts before splitting up in 2011.
Join frontman Mark Morriss alongside band mate Adam Devlin as they "Cut Some Rug" on stage together at this very intimate show.
Elvana
9 May 2025 - 28 Feb 2026
From the bowels of Disgraceland, Rock & Roll icons of the afterlife are raised from the dead! Rock & Roll meets Grunge as Elvis fronts Nirvana and gives the band the front man it’s been missing since ’94.
Elvana tear through Nirvana’s catalogue whilst splicing in grunged up sections of the king of rock & rolls finest moments, culminating in an audible orgasm of overdrive & old school Rockabilly. It smells like cheeseburgers and teen spirit, daddy-o! Elvana’s short lifetime has already seen them support NYC titans ‘Tragedy: A Heavy Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees’, Drive Thru-Metal’s finest - LA’s ‘Mac Sabbath,’ as well as tearing up venues throughout the UK.
Bad Manners
22 May 2025 - 30 Jan 2026
Fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (born Douglas Trendle), the band was formed in 1976 while the members were at school together, and among their early incarnations were known as Stoop Solo and the Sheet Starchers.
None of the members had any formal musical training, not even the ability to play any instruments. They were popular during the late 1970s and early 1980s, a period when lots of similar ska bands filled the charts. Some of their hits include 'My Girl Lollipop', 'Lip Up Fatty', 'Special Brew' and 'Ne-Ne-Na-Na-Na-Na-Nu-Nu'. One of the main reasons for their notoriety was because of their outlandish, larger-than-life, huge-tongued & shaven-headed front man.
Buster´s exploits got them banned from the British TV chart show Top of the Pops (which included dressing as Henry VIII and singing to a blow-up doll for the song 'Lorraine', pouring a large can of baked beans over his head, and dressing in a can-can dancer´s dress to promote their single 'Can-Can').
Ten Years Too Late
3 May 2025 - 7 Nov 2025
It's time to dig out the skinny jeans and black eyeliner! Ten Years Too Late are finally bringing their '00s emo party to Exeter! The band play a full length live show jam-packed with all of your favourite 00's emo anthems, including the likes of My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Taking Back Sunday, Paramore, Jimmy Eat World, Yellowcard & many more!
New Purple Celebration
2 May 2025 - 30 Jan 2026
New Purple Celebration, the band formally known as Purple Rain: A Celebration of Prince, are back with a brand new name but the same “brilliantly funky,” musical extravaganza celebrating the music, life and legacy of Prince.
New Purple Celebration deliver a non-stop, hit packed show, spanning more than two hours. Described as “nothing short of a huge party,” expect to see, hear and feel the hits from one of the most loved artists of all time; 1999, Little Red Corvette, Purple Rain, Kiss, Diamonds And Pearls, U Got The Look, When Doves Cry, Cream, I Wanna Be Your Lover and many more…
A full nine-piece band, New Purple Celebration have been together for 13 years. Fronted by founder-member Jimi Love, and including a horn section, backing vocals and keys.
Matt Forde
12 May 2025 - 14 Jul 2025
Host of hit political podcast The Political Party Matt Forde (Spitting Image, Have I Got News For You, The British Scandal, The Last Leg, The Royal Variety Performance) explores the dark comedy horror that is British politics, ahead of the next election. Plus silly voices.
John Otway
17 Jul 2025 - 7 Feb 2026
John Otway and his hard hitting band attack his favourite set list with gusto, leaving plenty of room for anarchy, fun and acrobatics that are his trademark.
The Big Band are Richard Holgarth (lead guitar), Seymour (bass guitar), Murray Torkildsen (guitar, songwriter), Adam Batterbee (drums).
Limehouse Lizzy
2 May 2025 - 19 Dec 2025
Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world renowned solo artist) Gary Moore.
From their Official PRS award, performing for Virgin Atlantic in Barbados, T.V. appearances (BBC 2’s ‘Arena’ amongst others), and to actually being recruited to record and tour by members of the original Thin Lizzy, Limehouse Lizzy enter their 25th year with their most explosive show and critically-acclaimed line-up yet.
The boys are back!
The Blockheads
13 Jun 2025 - 6 Dec 2025
Formed in 1977 to promote Ian Durys’ album ‘New Boots and Panties’ on the first Stiff Records tour of the U.K. Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, Charlie Charles, John Turnbull and Mick Gallagher became known as ‘The Blockheads’ (a reference to a song on Ian’s album). As ‘Ian Dury & The Blockheads’ they went back out on tour, this time without Chaz Jankel, and in 1978 released ‘What a Waste’ a single that reached number five in the U.K. charts. They were then joined by saxophonist Davey Payne and toured the U.S.A supporting Lou Reed across North America ending with their own dates in California (with backline roadie Pete Rush)
In late 1978 Chaz returned to the fold and composed ‘Hit me with your Rhythm Stick’ with Ian. The band recorded it in The Workhouse Studios, Old Kent Road, London and in 1979 had a number one hit record with it in the U.K. Ian Dury & The Blockheads went on to record the ‘Do it Yourself’ album and toured Europe and the U.K. recording ‘Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3’ in Rome. Released as a single in late 1979 it reached number three in the U.K. charts.
In 1980 Chaz, once again, left the band to pursue solo projects in California and Wilko Johnson joined Ian, Norman, Johnny, Charlie, Mickey and Davey to record and release a third album for Stiff Records called ‘Laughter’ and released ‘I Want to be Straight’ and ‘Supermans Big Sister’ as singles. They toured throughout 1981 in the U.K and Europe, sometimes augmented by Don Cherry on trumpet, ending the year with a tour of Australia.
In 1982 Ian Dury & The Blockheads disbanded and were not to play together again until 1987 when they went out to Japan in June to play three shows in four days, disbanding again until 1990 when the death of Charlie Charles in September of that year re-united them to play two Benefit gigs in aid of Charlies’ family. Chaz returned from America and Steven Monti picked up the drumsticks for the hottest ticket in town. The band, now augmented by Merlin Rhys-Jones on guitar and Will Parnell on percussion, recorded a live album ‘Warts & Audience’ in December 1990.
Chaz returned to California and the band toured Spain in January 1991. Once again the band stopped working until August 1994 when, with the return to England of Chaz, the band were invited to play the Madstock Festival in Finsbury Park in August which led to a series of hit and run gigs in Europe, Ireland, the U.K.and Japan throughout the rest of 1994 and 1995. In March 1996 Ian was diagnosed with cancer and, after recovering from an operation, was determined to write another album.
Connor Burns: 1994
24 May 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
From one of the most exciting emerging new stars in the UK’s live stand-up scene,1994 is Edinburgh native’s Connor Burns third solo hour. A prolific joke writer, his Scottish-level cynicism and self-deprecation punctuates a disarmingly relaxed persona and an intelligent, razor-sharp wit.
Connor’s burgeoning reputation as “one to watch” was cemented at the 2023 Fringe when he sold out his entire run two months before the festival started.
Goldie Lookin' Chain
2 May 2025 - 20 Dec 2025
Coming straight out of Newport The GLC are officially Britain’s biggest rap group. Known for classics like “Guns don’t kill people rappers do”, The GLC started almost by accident around the turn of the century with Eggsy’s impromptu rap about his tracksuit over a serious piece of music Rhys was working on in the studio. Adam Hussain, Billy Webb, Mystkal, the Maggot, 2hats and Mike Balls convinced Rhys to record the rap.
Fuelled by Lambrini, fags, Chicken Tikka Massala and weed they all took to the mic and The GLC’s first album “Don’t Blame the Chain” was born. And so it began, the journey which has so far seen The GLC rise to the top of the charts, perform around the world and at every major festival in the Western Hemisphere and make millions of people laugh along the way. Now many years since that first rap about Eggsy’s tracksuit, the boys are still keeping it real in the rap game and hold the title of the most successful UK rap act ever. To date The GLC have released 18 albums… and amazingly none of them have died yet. You knows it!
GLC (Live) plus special guests
Ben Ottewell
1 May 2025 - 20 Jul 2025
As a singer and lead guitarist in rock band Gomez, Ben Ottewell is well known for his unmistakable voice and talent for blistering and inspired guitar solos.
Ottewell released his first solo album Shapes & Shadows (ATO) in 2011, featuring such beautiful acoustic tunes as 'Blackbird', 'Shapes and Shadows' and 'Take This Beach', which appeared on FX’s Sons of Anarchy. Since then, Ottewell has been pleasing audiences with a series of successful solo tours across the UK, US and Australia.
Newton Faulkner
29 Apr 2025 - 12 May 2025
Dreadlocked, laidback surfer dude troubadour doing tricksy stuff with acoustic guitars.
Ferocious Dog
15 May 2025 - 22 Nov 2025
Ferocious Dog takes the traditional instruments; fiddles, whistles, mandolins and mixes them up with a bit of, raw, buzz saw rock'n'roll attitude. With their unique, aggressive yet feel-good music they tear up venues across the country often bringing their faithful Hell Hounds along for the ride.
Gary Meikle
9 May 2025 - 28 Nov 2025
On 23rd January 2024 I was diagnosed as being neurodivergent which was kind of a surprise to me, funny enough, not to anyone that knows me. Although surprising this pretty much answered my full life and why I am the way I am. So come join me in a show where I’ll give you a 1st hand insight from my delusional eyes to what goes on in my ever expanding mind with stories of how I’ve manage to survive through a life of total confusement to how and why I now prefer to be alone, mostly!
Harry Baker
5 May 2025 - 17 Dec 2025
World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker's heart and humour has been watched by millions online and allowed him to perform all over the world, until suddenly he couldn't. From reviewing toilet seats online to writing falafel-based diss tracks for Chris Evans, he's back on stage where he belongs with his most heartfelt, playful, unashamedly Harry Baker-y show yet.
The Wedding Present
9 May 2025 - 25 Oct 2025
The Wedding Present, formed from the ashes of Lost Pandas, were founded in Leeds, England, in 1985. The only constant member throughout the group's history was singer/songwriter David Gedge. The initial line-up included guitarist Peter Solowka, bassist Keith Gregory, and drummer Shaun Charman.
UK Foo Fighters
1 May 2025 - 13 Dec 2025
This World-Famous tribute band UK Foo Fighters takes you on a journey spanning 25 years of music from the now legendary Foo Fighters and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl.
UK Foo Fighters' brand new show for the theatre is inspired by the Foo’s studio album In Your Honor. It offers a unique opportunity for fans old and new to explore the melodic acoustic recordings from the Foo’s live album Skin And Bones (recorded at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles), culminating with a powerhouse rock set featuring tracks from all 9 studio albums including greatest hits such as; Everlong, Best of You, Times Like These and All My Life.
Hejira: Celebrating Joni Mitchell
6 Jun 2025 - 3 Oct 2025
Hejira is a 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late ‘70s. Having released the albums The Hissing of Summer Lawns, Hejira, Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter and Mingus (regarded as her ‘jazz period’), Joni then toured briefly with a band formed from the crème de la crème of contemporaneous jazz musicians (Metheny, Mays, Brecker, Pastorius and Alias). The tour was recorded, producing the outstanding live album, ‘Shadows And Light’; it is from this album that the band Hejira is drawing the body of its repertoire.
Comprising highly experienced jazz musicians, this band is fronted by the brilliant Hattie Whitehead who not only has - in her own way - assimilated the poise, power and beauty of Joni’s vocals, but also plays guitar with Joni’s stylistic mannerisms. Expect an evening of the ‘great’ songs from Mitchell’s back catalogue, such as Amelia, Woodstock, A Case Of You, Song For Sharon, Edith And The Kingpin etc.!
King Creosote - Any Storm in a Teacup
2 May 2025 - 11 Oct 2025
Following on from the success of 2024’s “Any Port in a Storm” tour, King Creosote’s 2025’s follow-up “Any Storm in a Teacup” promises a night of modular synth, I DES tracks and KC classics.
Oysterband
10 May 2025 - 24 May 2025
Oysterband, the 5-times BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-winning outfit that brought passion, power and not a little poetry to folk and roots music, enter their fifth decade as vital and creative as ever, with some of the finest songs in the modern folk canon to their name: Put Out The Lights; When I’m Up (I Can’t Get Down); Blood Wedding; Everywhere I Go; The Oxford Girl; Granite Years; Native Son; A River Runs… these and many others from their vast back catalogue will feature as they embark on another year of international touring and festivals.
Theirs has been a unique and fiercely independent career. Oysterband still play with that spirit of the punk ceilidh band that roared through people’s lives all those years ago. But the growing depth and sensitivity of their songwriting, coupled with the strength of John Jones’ voice and their remarkable musicianship, have lifted their music into a richer, more acoustic era.
Their occasional collaboration with folk diva June Tabor has produced two cult-classic award-winning albums, Freedom & Rain and Ragged Kingdom. The latter and their hugely influential album Holy Bandits were voted nos. 4 and 5 among the Ten Best Albums of the last 30 years by the public in a poll by fRoots Magazine in 2016.
Oysterband are:
John Jones - voice, melodeon
Alan Prosser - guitars, voice
Ian Telfer - violin, keyboard, voice
Al Scott - bass, mandolin, voice
Adrian Oxaal - cello, guitar, bouzouki, voice
and the newest member, formerly of Bellowhead,
Pete Flood - drums, percussion, voice
Elles Bailey
2 Aug 2025 - 2 Aug 2025
To an artist without the creative energy and laser-focused determination of Elles Bailey, it could all have been very different. But when you're the hardest-working woman in blues, rock and roots music, not even the tumultuous world events of the past two years were going to stop you from writing several new chapters in a remarkable story.
Catherine Bohart
12 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025
Catherine Bohart loves control, hates change and is a serial planner. It’s been an interesting couple of years…
A blisteringly funny new stand-up show filled with horrendous life advice, cheery nihilism and reluctant self-discovery from one of the UK and Ireland’s most exciting comics.
Chloe Petts: How You See Me, How You Don't
9 May 2025 - 28 Jun 2025
Chloe Petts returns with her follow-up hour. Everyone complimented her on how polite she was with big issues in the last show so now she's cashing in those points and plans on being really rude. Expect routines on Greta Thunberg, the footie and calling you all a bunch of virgins.
Sanctum Sanctorium - The Darkside of the 80's
3 May 2025 - 13 Dec 2025
Formed through a mutual love of 80’s goth and alternative rock music, Sanctum Santorium are a live 6-piece band that faithfully recreate classic hits by artists such as The Cult, Killing Joke, Sisters of Mercy, Siouxsie & The Banshees, The Cure, Bauhaus and more.
The Poldark Show: Magic & Hypnosis
20 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of hypnosis, magic, and mentalism, where you’re not just the audience—you’re part of the show!
Opening the night is special guest and award-winning magician Billy Kidd, whose high-energy style of magic will have you laughing, gasping, and questioning the impossible. Experience jaw-dropping illusions performed live, right before your eyes.
Next, international stage hypnotist Poldark takes centre stage with his unique, immersive performance. Prepare to be mesmerized as he explores the powers of the human mind through hypnotic phenomena. Whether you choose to watch in awe or step into the spotlight as a volunteer, this interactive show will leave you amazed. Volunteers (ages 18+) can participate fully and may leave the stage at any time.
Smoove & Turrell
2 May 2025 - 20 Jun 2025
Smoove & Turrell create a style they describe as 'Northern Funk'. The duo's contemporary sound fuses a variety of musical genres including funk, Northern soul, hip-hop and jazz.
A firm favourite of 6 Music's Craig Charles their live shows are legendary and they'll be playing material from the new album Crown Posada and their extensive back catalogue.
Nick Harper
1 May 2025 - 18 Oct 2025
Nick Harper is one the UK's best kept musical secrets. Those who have witnessed the spellbinding, one-man show will tell you this. A childhood growing up surrounded by the musical prowess of some of the 60's most revered songwriters & musicians, not to mention being son of Roy Harper, along with 20 years of crafting songs & touring the land has spawned a truly one-off, original guitarist & songwriter who stands alone as a UK great, to be cherished & revered.
For over two decades, he has been dazzling audiences, reviewers & fellow artists alike with his heady mix of virtuosity, boyish charm, showmanship & sheer bravado. An imagination bursting with ideas has seen Nick release 11 solo albums to critical acclaim, earning a Number 1 spot in the charts with the seminal hit 'Blue Sky Thinking'.
Sophie Duker: But Daddy I Love Her
8 May 2025 - 9 May 2025
Sophie Duker is back! The Taskmaster champ is back on tour and dealing with her (sugar) daddy issues in a hilarious new stand-up show.
But Daddy I Love Her sees Sophie take the stage with her trademark naughtiness, this time arguing that we should all choose silliness over common sense and hot wet fantasies over cold, bleak reality. In this intentionally unhinged hour, delulu is the solulu.
Andy Zaltzman
9 May 2025 - 9 May 2025
With the 3rd millennium almost 2.5% complete, Andy Zaltzman, one of the UK's leading satirical comedians, assesses the state of Planet Earth and its most famous and controversial species–the human race. In the biggest stand-up tour of his career, Andy will attempt to concoct vaguely plausible answers to perennial questions such as What?, Who?, Where?, and above all Why? As chair of The News Quiz since 2020, Andy has brought his inventive brand of satirical comedy to BBC Radio 4's long-running flagship topical comedy show, earning the show multiple awards, critical acclaim and a growing listenership.
Andy has hosted The Bugle, one of the world's longest-running and best-loved comedy podcasts, since 2007 (alongside John Oliver until 2015, and with numerous co-hosts from numerous continents since 2016). Renowned for its unique cocktail of up-to-the-minute global satire and premium-grade hogwash, and listened to by hundreds of thousands around the world.
Andy is unquestionably amongst the very best of the one-person list of Satirical Stand-Up Comedians Who Are Also Professional Cricket Statisticians. Since 2016, he has been a key member of the Test Match Special team, adding his distinctive blend of knowledge, expertise, humour and numerical inquisitiveness to the BBC's legendary cricket broadcast.
“outright hilarious... beautifully formed.” Dominic Maxwell, The Times
“Andy Zaltzman has revitalised the News Quiz ... fizzes with a vitality and sense of fun that’s rare in such topical comedy warhorses.” Steve Bennett, Chortle
“The Bugle: Silliness and laughter... Zaltzman is a sharp writer and an excellent satirist who combines political observation with daft whimsy.” Fiona Sturges, Financial Times
Clearwater Creedence Revival
1 May 2025 - 9 May 2026
Selling out at venues all over the world, Clearwater Creedence Revival feature road-hardened players who, collectively have performed with – Stax legend Steve Cropper, Big Country, Denny Laine (Wings, Moody Blues), Eric Haydocks Hollies, Animals And Friends, Alan Silson (Smokie), Wayne Fontana’s Mindbenders and more.
Together, they are the best celebration of the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and Fogerty you’re ever likely to see – and a band selling out all over the world, as audiences in Germany, Israel,Russia, Holland, Scandinavia, UK and more will attest! A tribute band like no other.
Sham 69
3 May 2025 - 13 Dec 2025
The MJR Group Presents: Sham 69 - The Original Line Up.
Laurence Jones
23 May 2025 - 7 Jun 2025
Although Laurence doesn’t need too much of an introduction in the music business, for those that haven’t had the chance to see him yet, it’s well worth sharing a thing or two about this artist!
He sings, he plays and he writes -- a triple craft -- and he does so like a veteran twice his age, but absolutely no ego and with both feet firmly on the ground!
Hailed as 'one to watch' as a teenager by the blues media, concert/festival bookers, blues fans and various guitar stars alike, young Laurence really has come of age. The blues cub has become a man with a plan, turning heads and making jaws drop with his take-no-prisoners, incendiary live set and stunning records.
Laurence and his crack band -- Jones on vocals and guitars, Roger Inniss on bass and Phil Wilson on drums -- put the power into power trio, with their modern day blues rock with an edge.
Wunderhorse
27 May 2025 - 29 May 2025
The band – the project of former Dead Pretties frontman Jacob Slater – emerged with debut single ‘Teal’ and have shared a handful of singles since.
The Specials Ltd.
24 May 2025 - 24 Jan 2026
The Specials Ltd are the UK's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Legends, The Specials.
When the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they left behind a legacy which has been unrivaled by a single band since. The group were integral to promoting an anti-racial ethos, created a unique image and combined punk, ska and reggae music while lyrically commentating on the state of Britain in the late 70's and early 80's. They formed their own 2-Tone record label which launched the recording careers of Madness, The Beat and The Selecter.
The Specials Ltd recreate the passion and enthusiasm of The Specials, bringing back memories of those who were there first time around and showing younger fans what they missed. The Specials Ltd are a 9 piece band full of energy, excitement and accuracy, performing Specials favourites such as Gangsters, Too Much Too Young, Do The Dog, Message To You Rudy, Stereotype, Rat Race, Do Nothing, Monkey Man, and Ghost Town.
Zoe Lyons: Werewolf
3 May 2025 - 18 May 2025
Zoe Lyons has kept herself busy in the last couple of years by having what can best be described as a monumental midlife crisis. It involved buying a sports car, having a brief marital separation and running a 100k ultra marathon which really didn’t end well. Along the way her hair decided the best thing to do was abandon ship. It ain’t easy being a middle aged woman: try doing it with a combover. Thankfully Zoe has been able to explore the funny side of all these twists and turns. It's time to sell the silly car and try and put the wheels back on her life.
Zoe is the host of BBC2’s Lightning. She's known as a star of Live at the Apollo and a regular on Have I Got News for You (BBC1), QI (BBC2), and Mock the Week (BBC2). Other credits include Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (BBC2), Stand Up and Deliver (C4), House of Games (BBC2). Zoe is an immediately recognisable voice on Radio 4 as a regular on The News Quiz, Just a Minute, The Unbelievable Truth and The Now Show, and also co-hosts Frank Skinner’s show on Absolute Radio.
Dub Pistols
9 May 2025 - 5 Jun 2025
Dub Pistols are a London based dub music and big beat band, founded by ex-club promoter, Barry Ashworth, in 1996. The other members of the band were record producer and bassist Jason O'Bryan, Brooklyn producer and lyricist, T. K. Lawrence on vocals, Jap Slt guitarist John King, and turntablist DJ Stix / Steve Hunt. Guest songwriters and vocalists include Blade, James Dewes Sheffield (JMS), Rodney King and Terry Hall. In 2008 Dan Bowskill joined the band.
Rachel Fairburn: Side Eye
7 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025
Rachel Fairburn is back with seven deadly characters. We'd say Rachel can't wait to see you there, but she's not technically in the show (the devil might be…). Co-host of International smash-hit podcast All Killa No Filla and as seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Richard Osman's House of Games (BBC Two) and Russell Howard Hour Life Lesson (Sky).
The Smyths
9 May 2025 - 16 Jan 2026
Join The Smyths as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of two iconic Smiths albums, The Smiths and Hatful of Hollow, that feature such classic tracks as “This Charming Man” “What Difference Does It Make?” “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now” and “How Soon Is Now”.
The Skids
24 May 2025 - 25 Apr 2026
The Skids formed in 1977 in their home town of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan. After releasing an independent single the band were played by John Peel, supported The Clash in concert and then were signed to Virgin Records in 1978. Their first singles were ‘Sweet Surburbia’, ‘The Saints are Coming’ and ‘Into the Valley’ - the latter reaching the UK Top Ten in early 1979.
Their seminal debut album ‘Scared to Dance’; came out in 1979 and was quickly followed by two chart singles – ‘Masquerade’ and ‘Working for the Yankee Dollar’. Both singles were taken from the Bill Nelson (Be Bop Deluxe) produced second album ‘Days in Europa’. The album also featured new member Rusty Egan of Rich Kids & Visage fame after the departure of Tom Kellichan. The band released two more albums ‘The Absolute Game’ (1980) and ‘Joy’ (1981) before splitting. Stuart Adamson went on to have worldwide success with his new band Big Country.
The Skids were at the heart of the punk scene in Scotland and took their music to London where they were signed by Virgin records. They made 4 albums and had numerous hit singles including Into the Valley, The Saints are Coming, Masquerade and Working for the Yankee Dollar.
The most recent Skids lineup includes Richard Jobson, Martin Metcalfe and Fin Wilson (Goodbye Mr Mackenzie), Nick Hernandez and Connor Whyte.
DJ Yoda
2 May 2025 - 8 Nov 2025
Cut up hip hop, beats, 80s and movies from cut-and-paste mixmaster Yoda.
Luke Combs Experience
2 May 2025 - 21 Mar 2026
The Luke Combs Experience.
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with amazing music and good vibes as we welcome the UKs best tribute band to country superstar Luke Combs. Get ready to sing along to all your favourite hits and experience the magic of live music.
Echobelly
2 Oct 2025 - 8 Nov 2025
Echobelly debuted in 1993 with their debut EP, Bellyache, on the independent Pandemonium label. The favourable response including gushing press reviews and sold out gigs ensured the securing of a recording contract with Epic via their subsidiary, Rhythm King. Their first single, was Insomniac and the album, Everyone's Got One, reached number 8 in the UK Album charts.
Fat Dog
1 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2025
Fat Dog’s particular brand of chaos seems a fine antidote to the remains of pent-up lockdown frustration.
The collective scream has found a mouth; the potential energy has been activated.
Joe’s singing, his words slurred and distorted in the time-honoured tradition of delta bluesmen, melds to Jazz’s wordless vocals, high and keening like some punk banshee princess, equal parts Grace Slick and Yoko Ono.
The Wild Robot
16 May 2025 - 25 Jul 2025
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
Joan As Police Woman
26 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2025
Acclaimed Brooklyn songwriter Joan As Police Woman announces rescheduled tour dates for 2022 with her trio featuring drummer Parker Kindred (Antony & The Johnsons, Jeff Buckley) and bassist Jacob Silver (Lee Fields).
Joan has spent lockdown making and releasing new music including her second album of covers and her first live album. Joan also appeared on the Afel Bocoum album "Lindé" (World Circuit) and wrote and recorded "Simplicity" with Damon Albarn for the recent Gorillaz "Song Machine" album. A new Joan As Police Woman studio album is expected Autumn 2021 via PIAS. Sessions for the new record began in Paris in November 2019 with Dave Okumu and Afrobeat legend Tony Allen, who we lost 5 months later. For the 2022 tour, Joan and her trio will perform music spanning her career, including songs off the new albums and reworked classics.
£25 + booking fee
Danny & the Champions of the World
28 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025
Danny George Wilson has been touring the world and making critically acclaimed records for nearly 20 years now, the first Grand Drive release was on Loose Back in 1997. Since forming as ‘Danny & The Champions of the World’, the band have released four albums, the latest, ‘Stay True’, being their ‘finest set yet’ according to Mojo Magazine.
Danny & The Champions Of The World are and have always been a loose collection of great musicians, songwriters, stowaways and adventurers. Danny talks of Stay True as being inspired by the ‘great soul, country and rock n roll of Stax, Muscle Shoals, The Band, Dan Penn & Spooner Oldham, Dion DiMucci, Van Morrisson, Ronnie Lane meets Ronnie Spector’! It is an album steeped in good times, bad times, family, friends and powered by a great jukebox. It is without a doubt, the work of a champ.
Elf Lyons: Horses
15 May 2025 - 6 Jun 2025
The first ever comedy show performed entirely by a horse. Made by award-winning Elf Lyons, performed by Treacle.
Thea Gilmore
27 Nov 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
Prolific singer-songwriter from Oxfordshire whose style is strongly influenced by Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and Joni Mitchell.
Thea Gilmore released “Small World Turning” in 2019 - her first new collection of songs since 2017’s “The Counterweight” which was her 3rd successive top 40 album.
“Small World Turning” takes a sharp musical turning of its own, many may argue a new commitment to what Thea Gilmore does best, as it’s an album with an unashamed folk flavour.
An artist of enduring international acclaim (Bruce Springsteen regularly names her as a favourite) and a justly revered lyricist, Gilmore’s musical settings have taken many ingenious detours in recent years.
"Murphy's Heart” (2010) arrived with a buffed-up radio sheen, 2013’s “Regardless” was luscious chamber pop and “The Counterweight” brought electronica flavourings to the table.
Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons
24 Jul 2025 - 16 Aug 2025
Phil Campbell has been the lead guitarist in Motorhead for 32 years. He has toured the world, sold millions of albums and headlined the biggest festivals. Phil has a passion for music and it is this passion that has led to the formation of Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons. The band are set to explode onto stages all across Europe in 2016 , playing rock and roll music to the fans, close up and intimate. The way it should be!
The set list will be full of a mixture Motorhead songs infused with covers of some of Phil's favourite bands including Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and David Bowie. 2016 has also seen the start of Phil recording his debut solo album which will feature guest appearances from some of the worlds biggest musicians and Phil's best friends.
Alabaster DePlume
29 Apr 2025 - 10 May 2025
We're delighted to be working with H!M favourite Alabaster DePlume plus special guest Paddy Steer and DJ Coops!
Following 12 monthly development residency concerts and three viral video clips, this ruthlessly creative approach to experimental pop music delivers eastern-influenced anthems, under spoken elements that attempt to challenge and address divisive rhetoric recently prevalent in society.
Ahead of an LP release on Lost Map Records, produced by Danalogue (Comet is Coming) and Kristian Capitol K in early 2018, the show described in the Guardian as 'a reminder of how vital and adventurous music can be' enjoys an emphasis on candid interaction, humility and warmth.
Based in underground East London's Total Refreshment Centre, saxophonist and spoken word artist Alabaster DePlume creates a new band each month in his development residency Peach.
Josienne Clarke
11 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025
Indie-folk singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer Josienne Clarke is often said to draw on traditional British folk inspirations, but is a thoroughly modern, multifaceted artist who follows her own compass.
Soft Machine
9 May 2025 - 9 May 2025
Their work, from their earliest performances as a psychedelic band who were contemporaries of, and shared stages with, Syd Barrett’s Pink Floyd and the Jimi Hendrix Experience, all the way to being one of Europe’s best known ‘fusion’ groups, has influenced several generations of bands, and continues to be name-checked by today’s hip experimentalists.
Whilst the line-up of Soft Machine may have changed many times since the heady days of the late 1960’s, the band’s spirit of musical adventure, and the ease with which it freely avoids being pigeon holed and can move from powerful progressive jazz fusion to atmospheric psychedelia to free improvised jazz-rock to ambient loop music continues to make it both unique and totally contemporary.
Walter Trout and Dan Patlansky
6 May 2025 - 11 May 2025
Walter Trout's backstory is a page-turner you won't want to put down. Five decades in the making; it is equal parts thriller, romance, suspense and horror. There are musical fireworks, critical acclaim and fists-aloft triumph, offset by wilderness years and brushes with the jaws of narcotic oblivion. There are feted early stints as gunslinger in bands from John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers to Canned Heat, and the solo career that’s still blazing a quarter-century later. The veteran bluesman has seen and done it all - plays earth shattering blues rock music.
In only a little over a decade, Dan Patlansky has become one of the busiest and most respected blues artists to ever come out of South Africa. After his debut album which garnered Dan a reputation as a Blues-phenomenon, and his subsequent “Readers Choice” vote as “Best Blues Guitarist in Southern Africa”, Dan’s second album was released by EMI on the famed Blue Note label. Dan is one of the only South Africans to ever achieve “Blue Note” status and one of only six Fender endorsed guitarists in South Africa. Dan Patlansky, #1 Blues Rock Album 2016 by Blues Rock Review.
Moana 2
3 May 2025 - 27 May 2025
Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania after receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors.
Family Film screening starts with the short film Hooba! followed by Moana 2.
James B Partridge: The Big Christmas Assembly
2 Nov 2025 - 22 Dec 2025
Celebrate the Christmas season with JAMES B PARTRIDGE and his delightful THE BIG CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY 2025 show, a night packed with festive spirit, singalong tunes, and the nostalgia of Christmases gone by. Known for his vibrant energy and exceptional vocal talent, James brings seasonal favourites and unexpected mashups that will have the whole audience singing along. With appearances on BBC The One Show, BBC Breakfast, Loose Women, and BBC Radio 2, James has charmed audiences across the UK and Europe, bringing people together through his love of music and performance.
A mix of classic Christmas tunes and reflections on growing up during this magical season, this show promises warmth, community, and a dash of Christmas magic. Don’t miss your chance to relive the joy of a Christmas assembly, with James leading the way for an unforgettable night of festive fun!
Young & Animated Saturday Club
21 Jun 2025 - 2 Aug 2025
Popular Saturday morning animation club for young people looking to learn stop motion and digital animation.
This popular Saturday morning group for 8-13 year olds provides fun and detailed exploration of both digital and stop motion animation. Get messy making your own plasticine character and bring them to life using stop animation techniques. Then you will have the chance to add your very own sound effects!
This course is run by highly-trained animators and filmmakers. Our tutors recognise the importance of attending to individual needs, meaning the group is suitable for those experienced in animation and those curious to make a start. Over the five-week period there will be opportunity for plenty of development and experimentation, as well as time for each participant to complete a personal project.
How do I join?
Interested in joining Young & Animated? Our Young & Animated courses run for 5 weeks on Saturdays during term-time.
Brickfilm: Lego Animation 2 Days
28 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 2025
In this two day hands-on workshop you will use stop motion animation techniques to design, plan and shoot a short film using your favourite Lego from home.
Under the supervision of our professional animation and filmmaking tutors you will create a set for your very own story and bring your characters to life using visual and sound effects. The final films will be uploaded to our Youtube account after the workshop for you to share with your family and friends!
Please bring with you any Lego you have from home, including mini figures. Only limited lego will be provided, such as base plates and standard bricks. We also ask that attendees bring a packed lunch. Suitable for those aged 8-13 years.
TUTOR/OTHER INFO Ashley Thorpe & Graham Hayter
Ashley’s short animated horrors Scarycrow, The Screaming Skull and The Hairy Hands have been screened across the world, winning numerous international awards, and he recently released his feature film Borley Rectory to rave reviews. Ashley uses a wide array of animation techniques including rotoscoping, After Effects and stop motion and encourages those he teaches to experiment and rejoice in the form. He has also provided animated sequences for BBC Manchester and Derren Brown’s Trick of the Mind for Channel 4.
Graham has had over 16 years experience working in the 2D children’s Television animation industry and has worked on a number of shows made by Honeycomb Animation and King Rollo Films including Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids, Binka, Poppy Cat, Funky Valley and Funky Town. Both Funky shows were animated in a digital cut-out style.
The Devout: Depeche Mode Tribute
15 May 2025 - 27 Feb 2026
The Devout is a new Depeche Mode Tribute Act born from the infamous Speak and Spell - Europe’s leading DM Tribute that played Glastonbury and festivals across the continent - updated and driven forward by the same core member and productions.
‘The Devout’ play DM’s greatest hits with startling accuracy and production. Now they bring the sellout ‘Violator 30th Anniversary’ show, recreating the triple platinum LP, followed by a best hits set.
The Devout will be performing hit after hit from ‘Personal Jesus’ and ‘Enjoy the Silence’ to ‘Stripped’ and ‘Just Can’t Get Enough’...
There’s no doubt that this is a group of musicians whose experience, drive, passion and love for Depeche Mode shines through as they relish in recreating a live experience worthy of the boys from Basildon.
The aim of The Devout is simple. To put on a show that transports the senses of the audience back to the sacred glory days of Depeche Mode.
Katey Brooks + Kevin McLoughlin
8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2025
A rebellious artist that resists formula, the ‘powerful’ (Evening Standard) award-winning singer, songwriter, songwriter & producer brings a seamless blend of Americana, Folk and Pop to listeners’ ears.
Jane Weaver
30 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
Abusing, evading, and obliterating 20 years of whimsical pop trends, Jane Weaver’s experience as a truly independent and resilient songwriter and sound-carrier commands respect and inspiration in equal measures.
As an unshakable figure in the UK’s experimental pop music landscape her self-propelled career has in recent years reached a critical zenith with unanimous praise for her work.
The Showhawk Duo
2 May 2025 - 21 Nov 2025
Young British guitarists Mikhail Asanovic and Jake Wright, together known as The Showhawk Duo, have dazzled audiences worldwide with their spectacular approach to playing the guitar. Their playing style has broken down barriers between acoustic and electronic music. They have re-thought traditional musical structure creating their own all-encompassing genre. Whether Playing old-school trance classics or modern funky house, their live show knows no boundaries and will leave you amazed.
Mik is a classically trained guitarist having studied at Manchester's RNCM. Jake is an electric junkie and grew up playing in rock and metal bands. Mik's classical foundation shines through in the music with Jake's raw percussive approach always keeping the crowd moving. Together they create a truly unique and impressive sound, and have turned many "acoustic" nights into a thumping rave.
Together, they started out as buskers and have since gone on to play all over the globe. They have performed at most of the UK's large festivals including Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Kendal Calling, Bournemouth 7's, and Electric Picnic. They have had sell-out shows at Edinburgh Fringe, and had numerous radio broadcasts for BBC. International performances include shows in the seychelles, club tours in Spain, Switzerland and the Netherlands and a residency at Pacha in Ibiza. this dazzling duo are sure to rock your socks off.
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
3 May 2025 - 23 Oct 2025
This popular, multi award-winning husband and wife duo exude timeless class with their exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary music.
Duos come and duos go… and some nurture and fine tune their art and watch it grow into something totally original and captivating. For over a quarter of a century Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman’s partnership has proved personal, permanent and pivotal.
From early days in folk supergroup ' Equation ' through to their most recent work, acclaimed as ‘Their best yet’, with a nod or two along the way to their extra-curricular musical adventures, the evening promises a whistle-stop tour through their artistic journey to date.
Decapitated
4 May 2025 - 11 May 2025
Having released their critically acclaimed early demos collection The First Damned, Decapitated are a Polish metal band who recently celebrated their 25th anniversary.
Exeter Playwrights Cafe
1 May 2025 - 1 May 2025
Are you a writer for performance based in or around Exeter? Join us on the first Thursday (7-9om) of each month for the Exeter Playwrights Cafe.
These informal sessions are a space where you can share extracts of your work, receive feedback, discuss new ideas in their early stages, and share your exciting reading recommendations. It’s also an opportunity to come together once a month with other writers in the area, and get to know each other.
When and where: First Thursday of the month, 7-9pm, Exeter Phoenix.
Jamie Lawson
16 Oct 2025 - 8 Nov 2025
The English singer-songwriter performs his pop originals.
Those Damn Crows
17 Oct 2025 - 6 Nov 2025
Welsh quintet who keep the spirit of the '70s and '80s alive with their pounding, ultra-melodic hard rock.
Toby Lee
30 Apr 2025 - 7 Aug 2025
Toby Lee - Winner of the Young Blue Artist of the Year 2023!
Toby Lee is an English guitarist from Oxfordshire and has appeared on the television shows Little Big Shots and Ellen Show, as well as starring in the musical School of Rock. At eight years old he taught himself how to play and became a global sensation after playing guitar at BB King's blues club in 2015 when he was just ten years old.
John Shuttleworth's Raise the Oof!
14 May 2025 - 22 Nov 2025
Due to huge demand, John Shuttleworth returns to the Playhouse this November with Raise the Oof!
Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and ‘the 42nd best reason to love Britain’ (The Telegraph) John Shuttleworth, is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ (with built-in auto accompaniment!)
In Raise The Oof John celebrates 40 years in showbiz. Yes, it was 1985 when he met TV’s Clarinet Man – next door neighbour Ken Worthington who came last on New Faces in 73 (Tony Hatch crucified him!)
Steampunk Yule Ball 2025
13 Dec 2025 - 13 Dec 2025
Steampunk Yule Ball will be back in 2025 – book your Super Early Bird Tickets now!
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TICKETS
Super Early Bird – £12 _(When they’re gone, they’re gone!)_
Limited Early Bird – £15 _(When they’re gone, they’re gone!)_
General Admission – £20
Curved Air. 55th Anniversary Uk Tour
23 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025
One of the all-time great Progrock bands make their first ever visit to the venue celebrating an incredible 55 years since their formation and bringing their unique mix of progressive rock, folk, fusion, jazz and dynamic live performances to legions of fans old and young alike.
‘Curved Air……Legendary British classic prog/rock art group….. beautiful demonic violin, tremendous musicianship and the exotic presence of lead singer Sonja Kristina’. This was how the music press recently described Curved Air after their staggering show at the Isle of Wight Festival.
The band reformed, inspired by iconic vocalist Sonja Kristina and oriental drummer Florian Pilkington-Miska. Original guitarist Kirby Gregory rejoined the ranks leading a skilled and talented line up from Sonia’s Acid Folk band bringing their unique music to an existing and new fanbase for the 21st Century.
Their concert and festival appearances continue to thrill with an experimental blend of classical themes, electronic sounds and beautiful timeless songs, performed with unrivalled fire and passion.
One of the most dramatically accomplished of all the bands to come out of the late 60s Progrock explosion, these elements elevated them from the underground Roundhouse scene to top the album charts. They burst onto the scene, signed to Warner Brothers who released their debut album ‘Air Conditioning’ notable for being the first commercially available picture disc in the UK. Reaching No 8 in the album charts and charting singles hits ‘It Happened Today’ and live favourite ‘Vivaldi’ soon to be followed by major chart hit ‘Back Street Luv’ which led
to a major US tour opening for B.B. King and Johnny Winter.
The band has always included celebrated soloists within its ranks including legendary drummer and producer Stewart Copeland who went on to join The Police (the band that is!)
Over the years they have appeared alongside some of the biggest names in rock including Fleetwood Mac, Jethro Tull, Black Sabbath, Yes, Free and Status Quo amongst a host of others.
Always known as a dazzling live act playing brilliant timeless music by five virtuoso musicians feeding their electric energy to the undisputed queen of Progrock out front.
That old phrase “They don’t make them like this anymore” has never sounded so relevant.
Catch them while you can!
‘Sonja Kristina prowls the front of the stage expertly playing off the energy of all the performers with her. There is no denying they remain formidable live’ PROG MAGAZINE
‘Thrilling exponents of rock/classical crossover’ LOUDER
‘All of the players impress, stunning instrumentalists who immerse the audience in a set of swirling solos, with the undisputed queen of British Progrock Sonia Kristina and what a joy it is to see her and Curved Air back in action again perfectly recreating the band’s uniqueness authentically’ CLASSIC ROCK
‘Progrock and Jazz/Fusion teetering on the edge of arty hard rock’ REAL GONE
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Spring Foraging Walk | Hedgerow Medicine
11 May 2025 - 11 May 2025
Spring Foraging Walk Led by Medical Herbalist Yasmin Kerr
Date: Saturday 5th April 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:30
Location: We will begin the walk from Mincinglake Valley Park car park.
Cost: £35
Join Medical Herbalist, Yasmin Kerr, on an informative exploration of our local hedgerows
and meadows!
On the day, we will discuss key identification features of seasonal plants; delve into their
botanical folklore; and consider their historic and contemporary uses in Western Herbal
Medicine. Participants will learn how local plants can support them throughout the Spring
for common conditions such as hay fever.
Subject to availability, we will forage seasonal plants such as plantain, nettle, cleavers,
dandelion and more. Participants will harvest and brew their own Spring Tonic infusion!
Yasmin will also provide book recommendations and discuss some seasonal wild-food
recipes.
By the end of the walk participants will feel confident to identify, harvest and use seasonal
plants in food and herbal remedies for themselves and their loved ones.
So, come along, stretch your legs, connect with nature and some friendly strangers, learn
about what’s growing around us and how plants can support us throughout the seasons!
Useful Information for participants
Location: We will begin the walk from Mincinglake Valley Park car park. Please note, the
turning for the car park is directly opposite from 51 Calthorpe Road, Exeter, EX4 7JS.
Public transport: There is a bus stop on Calthorpe Road situated next to the car park. Use
services P, F1, or F2. The nearest train station is Polsloe Bridge.
Route difficulty: Easy to moderate.
Nearest public toilet: Morrisons Supermarket, Prince Charles Road, Exeter, EX4 7BY.
What to bring: Please wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear. Feel free to bring a
notepad, pen, foraging basket, mug and flask with hot water.
About the tutor:
Yasmin Kerr, founder of Honeysuckle Herbal, is a Medical Herbalist practicing in Exeter
and Topsham. Yasmin spends most of her time foraging and making medicine with plants.
Yasmin is dedicated to making private healthcare affordable, accessible, and sustainable
for people and the planet. Yasmin aims to share her knowledge, empowering individuals to
make informed choices throughout their healthcare journey.
Website: www.honeysuckleherbal.co.uk
Instagram: @honeysuckleherbal
King King
16 May 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
Throughout the music industry King King is a name synonymous with, not only great music and outstanding musicianship, but with, and perhaps even more importantly, having a damn good time every time.
King King’s music is the kind of music that makes people happy. And let’s face it, especially in these all too dark and difficult times, who doesn’t want to be happy?
Not convinced? It’s simple. Come along to a show and find out for yourself.
Huey Morgan's NYC Block Party
8 May 2025 - 2 Aug 2025
Hugh "Huey" Morgan is the frontman of the New York rock / hiphop band Fun Lovin' Criminals. Huey is also an author, podcaster, a radio presenter on both BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music and a much in demand club and festival DJ.
His extensive record collection has seen him DJ around the world spinning the very best in Hip-Hop, Funk, Disco and stone cold classics.
The Beat ft Ranking JNR
17 May 2025 - 19 Dec 2025
One of the key bands of the UK ska revival of the late '70s and early '80s,The Beat achieved a near-perfect balance of pop melodies and taut rhythms that made them stars in Britain and won them a substantial cult following in the United States.
The Beat were based in Birmingham, England and released their debut single, "Tears of a Clown" b/w "Ranking Full Stop," through the Specials' 2-Tone label in 1979. The single went Top Ten in the U.K., and they soon struck a deal with Arista to distribute their own Go Feet label. 1980's I Just Can't Stop It (released by Sire in the United States) went gold in England on the strength of the single "Mirror in the Bathroom," and the band's ferocious performances and clever blend of personal and political lyrics made them stars at home.
Ranking Jnr, son of the late Ranking Roger, is carrying on his father's legacy.
The Beat feat Ranking Jnr tour dates listed on Ents24.com since Aug 2022.
Exeter Phoenix Camera Group
16 May 2025 - 13 Jun 2025
Popular monthly social photography meet-up, with training and exhibition opportunities.
The Exeter Phoenix Camera Group is a monthly social meet-up for anyone keen on photography who has some experience, or may have been on the beginners course and would like to keep in contact with like minded enthusiasts.
Prior to joining the group, participants should be able to use the manual features of their camera, off the automatic mode. As a group you will be spending some time taking pictures together during the session on a particular theme. There will also be an opportunity to share images taken between sessions and any projects participants are individually working on. Support is given both technically and aesthetically by photography tutor Vanessa Miles and also fellow members.
Places limited to 8 per session so early booking is advisable.
Group attendees get 10% off all food and hot drinks at the Café Bar.
Star in Your Own Superhero Movie 2 Days 2025
28 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 2025
This two day workshop will give an introduction into digital composites, green screen and stop frame animation by combining video footage of you battling a stop motion monster or villain of your own creation! Using classic movie magic techniques, students will create and animate their own monster from modelling clay and then after filming themselves in combat against a green screen – battling their imaginary foe! Afterward they will use Adobe After Effects to blend the live action footage with their animated monster/villain to create their own superhero scene. Skills and techniques covered will include: ● Clay modelling ● Stop motion animation ● Green screen techniques ● Simple film combat moves ● After Effects compositing This course is capped at only 6 places so advance booking is highly recommended. Suitable for those aged 8-13 years, a knowledge of animation or filmmaking is not required. Please bring a packed lunch with you. All materials will be provided, there will be some limited props available, however the attendees will be encouraged to bring their own superhero costumes or accessories.
TUTOR/OTHER
INFO Ashley Thorpe is a professional filmmaking and FX editor based in Exeter. Ashley returned to his Devon roots in 2005 and focused all his energies upon creating a series of animated short films using neglected aspects of English mythology as source material. His latest production – Borley Rectory (a Carrion Film / Glass Eye Pix NYC co-venture) starring Reece Shearsmith & Julian Sands was released in 2019. In 2015 Ashley animated the opening Lalo Schifrin scored sequence for Neil Marshall’s (Game of Thrones, Westworld) and Axelle Carolyn’s Saturn Award nominated Hollywood Horror feature Tales Of Halloween. Ashley regularly teaches animation, visual effects and filmmaking to a variety of age groups.
Asomvel
9 Sept 2025 - 9 Sept 2025
ASOMVEL are a four-piece hard rock band from the U.K., notorious for excessive volume, and high-octane stage shows.
The band released their latest album, ‘Born to Rock ‘n’ Roll’ on March 29th 2024, following a year of tremendous growth with their music reaching new fans around the world, due to their incredible social media presence.
ASOMVEL are currently touring the new album with numerous sold out shows, and high profile international festival appearances such as Barcelona Rock Fest, and Bloodstock Open Air.
No strangers to adversity, the band was shaken to its core when front-man, Jay-Jay Winter, was killed in a road accident, barely a year after ASOMVEL released their debut LP. Although a devastating tragedy, co-founding guitarist, Lenny, knew that the band had to continue in tribute to the determined spirit of their founder.
The Undertones
2 May 2025 - 6 Dec 2025
The Undertones emerged from Derry in 1976, the result of five friends learning how to play basic rock and roll. Practicing in their bedrooms eventually led to the band recording ‘Teenage Kicks’ in 1978 on Terri Hooley's Good Vibrations label in Belfast. The legendary DJ John Peel received a copy and liked it so much he played it twice in a row on his radio show.
Matt Rendell’s Inside Stories Of The Tour De France
8 May 2025 - 9 Jun 2025
ITV Tour de France commentator Matt Rendell shares stories from his 25 years' covering the Tour - and his dealings with cycling's big names from Eddy Merckx to Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish to Chris Froome.
In a revealing and entertaining night for cycling fans new and old, Matt brings a mix of first-hand experiences of the biggest races on the calendar, bizarre/hilarious personal tales and thought-provoking ideas about the future (and history) of the sport.
Matt Rendell will be in conversation with former Procycling magazine writer Duncan Steer. There will be a chance to ask your own questions.
Molotov Jukebox
19 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025
Molotov Jukebox are a 6 piece, genre dodging, leviathan of an experience, poised to take the world by storm. Incorporating trumpet, accordion, violin and the sultry tones of lead singer Natalia Tena, over the most concrete and inventive rhythm section this side of Jamaica, this is a band born out of love - love of each other, love of music and a love of making whole roomfulls of people dance til they fall over (or fall in love).
Utah Saints
2 May 2025 - 22 Nov 2025
English electronic music duo consisting of members Jez Willis and Tim Garbutt. The band had three top-ten and another five top-40 singles on the UK Singles Chart in the 1990s, as well as number-one dance tracks in the UK and US. This is an 18+ event .
Mark Travis Eagles Acoustic
21 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025
Mark Travis makes hit return to Exeter Phoenix, this time to Studio 1. It’s intimate, up close and personal with no safety net, one vocal, one guitar. A singer songwriter by nature, Mark performs a handful of his originals alongside classic songs from the timeless mega band and legends, the Eagles. If you are a fan of the 70’s icons then don’t miss this one! This is different, played in an almost unplugged style and completely stripped back without the soaring harmonies or guitar solo’s and yet, Mark still manages to respectfully portray those incredible songs without moving too far way from the original sentiment. Enjoy the hits like Lying Eyes, Take it Easy, Desperado, One Of The Nights.. and many more! In many ways, having first picked up an acoustic guitar aged 14, Mark finds himself coming full circle with this acoustic set after decades of playing various line ups including Southwest rock bands, ‘Sons of Toil’ ‘Freeway Split’ and ‘Poorboy’ acoustic duo. He has worked with notable international stars and talented local musicians on his fully produced studio albums ‘Soul of the World’ (find on Spotify). From that recording listen out to his set for the singles ‘Mother’ & ‘Destiny’ and get ready for an evening feast of acoustic Eagles!
Harriet Dyer
19 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
Harriet has been a full time comic since 2013. Shes had numerous critically acclaimed shows, works for the majority of big clubs and festivals, regularly gigs overseas, and prides herself in being totally original an experience to behold, if you will!
Harriets other tv credits include Jokes Only Neurodivergent People Can Tell on Channel 4 and Movie Megastars: Made In The 80s on Sky Max, as well as Elephant In The Room, The Fringe Comedy Showcase, The 13 Million Club, and The Good, The Bad & The Unexpected, all on BBC Radio. Harriet was a main writer for both seasons of Jon Richardsons Channel Hopping on Channel 4, and she wrote for and starred in Meet the Richardsons on Dave. In 2024, Harriet won The Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award and she won the Neurodiverse Reviews Neurodivergent Representation Award at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe.
David Ford
9 Oct 2025 - 6 Nov 2025
These days, David Ford feels much more at home operating on the fringes of the music business, not trying to be famous, not trying to get rich. It might be an unconventional way to conduct a musical career, but this is not a conventional guy, as evidenced by his most recent album, Animal Spirits, a surprisingly accessible, even soulful collection of songs about economics.
As an artist Ford still defies classification or comparison. Singer-songwriter doesn’t begin to cover it. He writes and performs with fluency across multiple genres, plays every instrument on the stage and even invents new ones to create truly unique recordings and performances. Every live show is different. Ford’s trademark one-man loop machine circus grows more complex and audacious every year, but then he is just as likely to show up with a six-piece band, a string quartet, jazz drummer or a choir and his most recent UK tour proved he can be equally compelling sat in an armchair, playing acoustic guitar and telling stories. The result is a live spectacle described by The Guardian as “unmissable”.
As well as playing sold-out headline shows on both sides of the Atlantic, he has toured with and supported artists such as Elvis Costello, Allen Toussaint, Ray LaMontagne, Aimee Mann, Sara Bareilles, Gomez, Aqualung, Richard Ashcroft, Suzanne Vega, Augustana, Ingrid Michaelson and Jakob Dylan.
Jon Boden & the Remnant Kings
1 Jun 2025 - 3 Jun 2025
Following the release of their new album ‘Parlour Ballads’ (Hudson Records) – released Sept ’24 – Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings return to the live arena with their unique brand of post-apocalyptic folk played in a traditional style vs. traditional folk played with post-apocalyptic swagger.
Boden’s Waitsian parlour ballads and Napoleonic power-pop, will be performed alongside the band’s fifteen-year back-catalogue of traditional and original songs and tunes. The band combines a deep understanding of traditional music with musical audacity and theatrical brio, and feature the enormous talents of Sam Sweeney (Bellowhead), Rob Harbron (Leveret), Ben Nicholls (Seth Lakeman Band), Sally Hawkins (Bellowhead) and the vocals and pedal-steel guitar of cult singer-songwriter M.G. Boulter.
Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure for Kids
25 May 2025 - 30 May 2025
World record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo makes mad music with his mouth. Become one of this sonic superhero’s sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music, whether you’re aged 1 or 101!
The genre-defying, award-winning, record-breaking beatboxer, producer and live-looper burst into the mainstream as ‘Shlomo’, collaborating with Björk and performing with famous fans including Damon Albarn, Lily Allen and Imogen Heap.
As the first ever World Looping Champion, he taught his friend Ed Sheeran some tricks. He has played the main stage at Glastonbury, won rave reviews for his autobiographical one-man shows, and even had a feature film about him. His debut album, Surrender, was released in 2019.
I Am Martin Parr
9 Jul 2025 - 9 Jul 2025
Since the 1970s, English photographer Martin Parr has held up a sometimes tender, sometimes critical and always mischievous mirror to our times, forcing us to take a hard look at how consumer society has shaped our lives. Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century on an intimate and exclusive road trip across England with the uncompromising Parr, whose subjects, frames and colours have revolutionised contemporary photography.
Alex Kealy: The Fear
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2025
After a 5-star, sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Alex Kealy is taking his new stand-up show about fear on a national tour.
One of the country’s most exciting up-and-coming comedians, Alex has been the tour support for Jack Dee, Shaparak Khorsandi, Tom Rosenthal and Kieran Hodgson.
Along with Ivo Graham, he hosts hit podcast Gig Pigs, and his sharp joke-writing and political takes have been featured on multiple guest appearances on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show, Catherine Bohart’s TL;DR and Rhys James ’What Are You Talking About (both Radio 4). He’s also been a regular writer for Mock The Week and The News Quiz.
“A career-defining show.” ★★★★★ Broadway Baby
"Sharply witty, almost sexily cerebral...Kealy is going places" ★★★★ - The Telegraph
"Breakneck pace with surprising turns in eloquent comic’s wonderful new hour" ★★★★ - The List
"Fresh, insightful, and original...a great hour of cerebral stand-up" ★★★★ - FringeGur
Marc Burrows: The Magic of Terry Pratchett
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025
Join author and comedian Marc Burrows on a journey through the life and work of Sir Terry Pratchett, based on his Locus Award-winning biography and officially endorsed by the author’s estate. Explore Pratchett's life, influences, impact, wit and wisdom, from his days as a school librarian to his time as a trainee journalist to his untimely death from Alzheimers in 2015. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Discworld and discover the joy, anger, and delicious cock‘n’ bull stories of one of the greatest storytellers of all time. Warning: includes bad puns and unnecessary footnotes.
Age restriction: 7+
Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure For Kids
25 May 2025 - 25 May 2025
Join world record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo (they/them) who makes amazing music with just a mouth and a mic, and has performed around the world with legends like Bjork, Ed Sheeran and Rudimental.
Their 5-star sell-out show Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure for Kids is back
Anybody can become one of this sonic superhero’s sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises, and cool music, whether they’re aged 1 or 101
Veronica Cookie
8 Aug 2025 - 8 Aug 2025
Political Commentator, Veronica Cookie (Created by Rachel Cook) gives a talk on the Past, present and future of British Politics. She hopes to make you learn and laugh, to bring Satire and history together. Contains explicit language!
Submotion Orchestra
1 May 2025 - 2 May 2025
A kaleidoscope of earth-shaking bass and drums, entrancing vocals, ambient layers, jazz and dub, Submotion Orchestra’s unique music is at once delicate and heavy, spacious and dense, highly atmospheric but firmly rooted.
The Bon Jovi Experience
16 May 2025 - 20 Mar 2026
Ranked number 14 in Q Magazine’s top 50 bands of all time and inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame, Bon Jovi is a household name the world over. With front man and namesake Jon Bon Jovi at the helm since they formed back in 1983, the New Jersey band have sold over 120 million albums worldwide, performing more than 2,600 concerts in over 50 countries for 34 million fans and counting.
In tribute to this incredible musical talent, The Bon Jovi Experience was born and since 1994 have become the only band to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself. Lead singer Tony Pearce’s striking resemblance to the original front man creates an unrivalled tribute not to be missed.
“The best Bon Jovi tribute band I’ve ever watched” Jon Bon Jovi
Endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi himself, the official tribute band to Bon Jovi perform all over the world to sell-out crowds. As the world’s leading tribute, The Bon Jovi Experience are often copied but never equalled, performing all the hits you know and love including, “Livin’ On a Prayer”, “Always”, “It’s My Life”, “You Give Love a Bad Name”.
This is a tribute band.
Mad Dog Mcrea
17 May 2025 - 18 Dec 2025
Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs. In constant demand and having played just about every festival and two-bit, jibe-arsed dive in Christendom, Mad Dog Mcrea are, in every sense of the word, a live, band.
Huey Morgan - The Fun Lovin' Criminal
11 May 2025 - 29 May 2025
The King of New York, Mr Huey Morgan is back with a his new brand band – Huey Morgan The Fun Lovin Criminal.
Having sold over 10 million record’s, The former Fun Lovin Criminal frontman, will hit the road to play a mixture of those old classics such as The Fun Lovin Criminals, Scooby Snacks, King of New York, Big Night Out, Love Unlimited, Loco, Couldn’t Get it Right, along with the promise of new music.
In Other Words
1 May 2025 - 9 May 2025
They call it ‘the incident’ now. What happened when they first met. He always said it was part of his ‘romantic plan’, but they both know that’s rubbish.
Connected by the music of Frank Sinatra, this intimate, humorous and deeply moving drama examines the power of music, memory, and the nature of enduring love.
Matthew Seager's five star, 4 x Moliere Award winning play has now been by over 300,000 people in multiple languages across the globe.
Guns 2 Roses + Nirvana
11 Sept 2025 - 11 Sept 2025
GUNS 2 ROSES + Nirvanah
Thurs Sept 11th / auditorium / standing /doors 7.30pm / £18 + BF / promoter – the band (Nile Shephard)
Stories From The Wild Edges With Ted Simpson
1 Jul 2025 - 1 Jul 2025
From the debate around deer management and rewilding, to the epic story of the return of the white-tailed eagle to Britain, Ted’s work explores our relationship with nature in the British isles.
In this event, he will talk about what has drawn him to these topics, and the lessons he has learnt through making these films: about ourselves, nature, and the future of our wild places.
The event will feature a screening of Ted’s latest short film, The Pine Hunters, a documentary following two ecologists in search of the last of our ancient wild pine forests.
The film screening will be followed by insights into the film’s production and a Q&A session.
Ted Simpson is a documentary filmmaker specialising in stories from the wild edges.
His work intersects society, nature and the environment, exploring complex topics through human stories.
He is passionate about the power of documentary and nonfiction storytelling, and is naturally drawn to nuanced, thought provoking stories that challenge preconceptions.
Ted has achieved awards recognition for his long form cinematic work, including his feature length films,
The Eagle With The Sunlit Eye and The Cull - Scotland’s Deer Dilemma.
He is based in Cornwall, UK, and works worldwide.
Tom Robinson
31 Jul 2025 - 7 Nov 2025
Thomas Giles Robinson is a British singer, bassist, radio presenter and long-time LGBT rights activist, best known for the hits "Glad to Be Gay", "2-4-6-8 Motorway", and "Don't Take No for an Answer", with his Tom Robinson Band. He later peaked at No. 6 in the UK Singles Chart with his solo single "War Baby".
Eat Static
4 Oct 2025 - 4 Oct 2025
Eat Static is celebrating an incredible thirty years since Merv Pepplar first levitated his flying saucer from the cosmic confines of the Ozric Tentacles hangar and started spreading the finest banging alien techno across the universe. The muscular beats, strangely twisted melodies, swirling space-noises and unearthly effects are all generated completely live by this master of madness who has been consistently taking us on a fast and furious trip to strange new worlds since 1989.
Banco de Gaia is the on-stage incarnation of live electronic music pioneer Toby Marks, celebrating thirty years of producing top quality music acclaimed in both the dance and ambient arenas. This special live performance will be packed with classic tracks which have thrilled audiences across the world over the last three decades, such as the immortal ‘Last Train to Lhasa’ and the timeless classic ‘Heliopolis’, delivered seamlessly with all the right songs in the right order…
DJ Ambiessence completes the line-up for this special event with sets to match brimming with dance-friendly electronica which blends trance sensibilities and techno beats, blissed out washes and sci-fi samples.
All profits to Exeter’s sound alternative community radio station, Phonic FM
Patrick Monahan: The Talkinator
1 May 2025 - 12 Jun 2025
Its the year 2025 and theres a lot of talk about AI taking over humans. Only one man can out-talk the chat-bots & robots. One hour of standup comedy written by a human, performed by a human... Edinburgh Fringe favourite Patrick Monahan is back on tour!
Everybodys favourite comedian, Patrick Monahans high energy style combines with hilarious, engaging, topical and observational material to make a fun evening out! Known for working a room, Patrick is adored by all audiences with whom he makes an effortless connection!
Running time: 90 mins plus interval
Alan Fletcher Tour
29 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2025
Alan Fletcher is a household name in the UK because of his portrayal of Dr Karl Kennedy
in the popular Australian drama Neighbours. Thousands of people also
know Alan
’
s
work as a successful musician, first as a Rock artist with
his band Waiting Room and
lately with as a fine Americana and Alt/Country singer
-
songwriter
.
In 2024 Alan and his five
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piece band promoted his album
The Point
on a sold
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out 22
date UK tour
In 2025 Alan and the band return to the UK for a 32
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date tour pro
moting his upcoming
album
Back to School
.
Alan
’
s songs are a blend of humour (For the Love of Lager
, How Good is Bed, I
’
ve Got a
Crush on Susie K
) and poignant reflections on love and life (Hey You, The Point
, Back to
School
)
Don
’
t miss the opportunity t
o
enjoy Alan
’
s songs and meet a TV legend up close and
personal.
What they say about Alan
’
s gigs.
Engaging, delightful, wistful and original, The Point is classically crafted whilst
contemporarily composed. It’s an album that covers a wide spectrum of e
motions, that
shakes and stirs with infectious honesty.
–
The Manc Review
(mancreview.com)
Overall,
Alan Fletcher delivered a show that surprised in the best possible way. He had a
fantastic vocal quality throughout as well as some solid guitar playing, bu
t what elevated the
evening for me was the balance he struck between thoughtfulness and fun and the strength
of his connection with the crowd. It
’
s safe to say he
’
s going to appeal to music fans way
beyond just those who know him from
‘
Neighbours
’
.
Entertainment
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focus.com
–
Laura Cooney
Although the essence of the show is the great Americana of Alan's songs and delivery,
Jen added some lovely, polished vocals and the whole band was exceptional ... it is
always great to see such a
high
-
quality
band h
aving such a ball on stage ... and the
audience rightly loving every second. Five hugely talented musicians and singers
delivering a truly outstanding set of Americana ... up there with the finest gigs ever ...
loved every second ... richly entertaining sh
ow ... doesn
’
t get much better!!
Rich Wakefield Leicester Musician review 2024
An Evening With Martin Barre & Friends
20 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2025
An Intimate Evening of Music and Anecdotes with Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre and Friends
Line-Up:
Martin Barre
Alex Hart
Alan Thomson
Dan Crisp
Butler, Blake, & Grant
7 Jun 2025 - 7 Jun 2025
Bernard Butler, Norman Blake and James Grant are three established and respected musicians. Norman, a centrifugal force in Teenage Fanclub, Bernard, renowned for his production and songwriting with myriad artists and James, best known as the songsmith of Love And Money.
Phil Cooper & Jamie R Hawkins
16 May 2025 - 16 May 2025
An evening of intimate Folk/Americana. Both excellent singer-songwriters in their own right, when Phil Cooper & Jamie R Hawkins combine forces they become something even better than the sum of their parts. Possibly better known as two thirds of harmony trio The Lost Trades, they have an instinctual musical relationship. With spine-tingling harmonies and a brotherly camaraderie on stage they could be considered a modern day Simon and Garfunkel.
With influences ranging from stripped back folk (Cat Stevens and James Taylor) to classic guitar pop (Crowded House and Del Amitri), you can expect an evening of timeless songs with emotional warmth, full of melodic charm and soul.
Martin Barre Band
8 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025
Martin Barre has been the guitarist of Jethro Tull for 43 years, his sound and playing having been a major factor in their success. Album sales have exceeded 60 million units and they continue to be played worldwide, representing an important part of classic rock history.
Martin's guitar playing has earned him a high level of respect and recognition; he was voted 25th best solo ever in the USA and 20th best solo ever in the UK for his playing on 'Aqualung'. His playing on the album 'Crest of a Knave' earned him a Grammy award in 1988.
As well as numerous Jethro Tull albums, Martin has worked with many other artists including Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Gary Moore, Jo Bonamassa and Chris Thompson and has shared a stage with such legends as Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.
As Jethro Tull are taking a long break from touring, Martin has put together a band to play the "classic" music from the Tull catalogue. His band is a total commitment to give the Tull fans and a broader audience the chance to hear tracks not performed for many years. The band includes top musicians from a similar background.
The Magic of Terry Pratchett
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025
Join author and comedian Marc Burrows on a journey through the life and work of Sir Terry Pratchett, based on his Locus Award-winning biography and officially endorsed by the author's estate. Explore Pratchett's life, influences, impact, wit and wisdom, from his days as a school librarian to his time as a trainee journalist to his untimely death from Alzheimers in 2015. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Discworld and discover the joy, anger, and delicious cock'n' bull stories of one of the greatest storytellers of all time. Warning: includes bad puns and unnecessary footnotes.
Dutty Moonshine Big Band
14 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2025
Dutty Moonshine Big Band announce their huge Autumn tour for October and November 2025.
This 24-date extravaganza promises to deliver high-octane energy and genre-defying performances that the band have become synonymous for since their incarnation ten whole years ago.
The "Blood, Sweat and Tears" tour is set to be the band's most ambitious endeavor yet, featuring a series of electrifying shows across all corners of the UK whilst visiting some of the country's most iconic independent venues.
The twelve-strong Electronic Dance band is made up of a 7-piece brass section, mind-bending vocalists and killer live drums & synths.
From packing out main stages and wowing audiences new and old at the UK’s finest festivals, to charting multiple albums; the Dirty Dozen are easily becoming one of the hottest live acts in the industry and their show is pure proof as to why. A non-stop barrage of bass music, jazz, grime and hip hop, guarantees one of the most memorable nights you will have this year.
With their recent success of selling out Bristol’s largest concert venue, Bristol Beacon, in 51-hours, this tour is not one to delay getting tickets to.
Sign up at www.duttymoonshine.com for pre-sale ticket access on Wednesday 26th February.
Further Paint Making with Art Scribe
17 May 2025 - 17 May 2025
Building on the foundations of traditional hand-mulled watercolour paints, this workshop takes your skills to the next level. Dive deeper into the art of colour mixing, where you'll have the exciting opportunity to craft your own unique hues. Led by experienced artists and paint makers from Art Scribe, you’ll explore the alchemy of blending pigments in true apothecary fashion. Using traditional paint-making tools, you’ll bring your custom colours to life. By the end of the session, you’ll have created your own personalised watercolour palette to take home and cherish.
Josie Long: Now Is the Time of Monsters
6 Sept 2025 - 12 Dec 2025
A new show about extinct gigantic, charismatic, megafauna from 3-time Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominated Comedian, and very good comedian Josie Long. In these troubled times, in this wicked world, it can feel like apocalypse is everywhere but did you know 11,000 years ago there were some really big armadillos? I’m talking about as big as a car. Really big. And they were vegetarian so don’t even worry about them. Also my daughter has a hamster and I’m not saying distract yourself from everything, but I’m saying he’s also part of everything.
Josie is back with a new show about discovery, wonder, extinction and how to walk through a landscape of monstrous disaster. There is also a good tip about silt, guaranteed.
AC/DC UK
2 May 2025 - 21 Feb 2026
Fronted by the most authentic Angus Young, and 80’s era Brian Johnson in the business; AC/DC UK deliver up to a 2 hour powerhouse show, featuring all the AC/DC hits; with a few fan favourites thrown in to boot! The experienced backline drive out the set with the same tenacity, volume, and passion as the real deal! All the AC/DC gimmicks are brought out to whip the crowd into a frenzy! From Angus’ famed striptease, Brian’s iconic flat cap, a giant inflatable Rosie, and fully firing cannons to salute those who are ready to rock!
June 2018 saw the British tribute band, AC/DC UK embark on one of their biggest shows in the band's history. Closing the Friday night of Graspop, the band played just after legendary headliner's Iron Maiden to a packed out Metal Dome. Other acts to play the hallowed turf in Dessel, Belgium included Guns N' Roses, Ozzy Osbourne, Volbeat, The Darkness, Avenged Sevenfold, Judas Priest, Marilyn Manson and a raft of other rock superstars. The past several years have seen the band play several other notable shows and festival's alongside the likes of Alice Cooper, The Darkness, Steve Vai, Santana, Magnum, Within Temptation, Saxon, and more.
Nerina Pallot
18 Sept 2025 - 4 Dec 2025
Nerina Natasha Georgina Pallot is a British singer, songwriter and producer, who has released seven albums and over a dozen EPs. She was nominated for British Female Solo Artist at the 2007 BRIT Awards and nominated for an Ivor Novello Award for "Sophia" in the category of 'Best Song' in the same year.
Family Animation Workshop
27 May 2025 - 18 Aug 2025
Use 2D cut out animation to bring to life your very 2D cut out character in this fun filled all ages workshop! This half day course is an introduction to 2D cut-out animation, giving adults and children a chance to work together to create their very own animated character. Using a variety of pens and thin card you’ll design and animate your own crazy character. Draw out your design on thin card and cut it out to make it a 2D stop motion puppet, then using 2D cut-out animation techniques you will be able to bring your creation to life through the wonder of animation. You’ll come away with a copy of your film to share with family and friends! Tickets for this workshop cost £60 and allow 1 adult and 1 child (age 7+) to attend the course. Additional attendees for your party (ages 7 to adult) can be added to a booking for £5 each. Groups are limited to 5 individuals. You will be working together in your group to create your animation.
TUTOR/OTHER
INFO Ashley Thorpe & Graham Hayter Ashley’s short animated horrors Scarycrow, The Screaming Skull and The Hairy Hands have been screened across the world, winning numerous international awards, and he recently released his feature film Borley Rectory to rave reviews. Ashley uses a wide array of animation techniques including rotoscoping, After Effects and stop motion and encourages those he teaches to experiment and rejoice in the form. He has also provided animated sequences for BBC Manchester and Derren Brown’s Trick of the Mind for Channel 4. Graham has had over 16 years experience working in the 2D children’s Television animation industry and has worked on a number of shows made by Honeycomb Animation and King Rollo Films including Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids, Binka, Poppy Cat, Funky Valley and Funky Town. Both Funky shows were animated in a digital cut-out style.
Fairytales, Fables & Other Assorted Nonsense
29 May 2025 - 29 May 2025
8+ - Fairy tales from across the land live in fear. Fear for their lives, fear for their freedom and, most importantly, fear for their turnips. Why you ask? Because Little Red Riding Hood has taken control. The once sweet and innocent girl now rules The Fairytale Woods with an iron fist and a mob of incompetent wolves, intent on creating layer upon layer of bureaucracy till no fairytale can live free.
All this changes when Susan, a kind, if rather uninspiring, book editor from Croydon finds herself magically transported into this world of wonder and fantasy. Faced with tax collecting big bad wolves, talking pigs intent on rebellion and smorgasbords of poisoned fruits, Susan must try desperately to find a way home. If she starts a revolution along the way, well that can’t hurt anyone can it? Featuring all your old favourites from Cinderella and Prince Charming to Snow White and the Three Bears, Assembleth Theatre’s brand-new fantastical comedy Fairytales, Fables & Other Assorted Nonsense will take you on a rebellious fairytale journey you’ll never forget.
Fairytales, Fables & Other Assorted Nonsense was co-created over a period of three months in late 2022 with a group of young people aged 15-18 from the Barbican Theatre, Plymouth’s Rebels programme. It is intended to capture the essence of these sessions and the themes young people wanted to explore through comedy. The R&D was supported by Barbican Theatre Plymouth, and their young people.
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Obscure Desires - Many Hands Circus
13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025
A Contemporary Circus and Music Performance.
Acrobatics company Many Hands Circus delves into the depths of human connection in a show that masterfully combines circus artistry and theatrical storytelling.
Obscure Desires weaves together spectacular acrobatics and original live music to explore the landscape of human longing.
Drawing inspiration from John Koenig’s The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, the performance unfolds across five captivating scenes. Each segment highlights a different facet of desire—from discovering hidden potential and exploring missed connections to fulfilling our fundamental need for physical and emotional belonging, and finally, embracing the wish to let go and relax.
This visually stunning production communicates through a powerful blend of movement and music. Obscure Desires creates an inclusive experience that speaks to all audiences through relatable imagery.
We communicate through the universal language of emotion in this extraordinary celebration of people.
Audience Testimonials:
“I was held captivatingly present the whole time, crying for most of it – the expression, the talent, the artistry of it all.”
— Audience member at Shambala Festival 2023
“I find your work so moving. Something about the combination of your vulnerability, strength, and trust in one another. Beautiful.”
— Audience member in Bristol 2022
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The Honey Pot
16 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025
The Honey Pot are a tight four-piece whose sound evokes
the psychedelic era of the late 60s and early 70s, but with a
very modern feel. Their feel-good blend of vocal
harmonies, tasty guitar solos and authentic Hammond
sounds against a backdrop of the dynamic rhythm section
will fill you with joy! The band’s motto is ‘new music for
those who were there’, but younger audiences who need
alternative music in their lives are also loving the sounds.
The band have been releasing their music on two highlyrespected independent record labels, Mega Dodo Records
and Fruits De Mer Records since 2012, and love to meet
new audiences whenever they can.
Brits Abroad: Banned
23 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2025
Comedy, physical theatre, live music and biting satire combine for a rowdy, rip-roaring holiday you won't forget, from NotThatButThat.
After being banned from going anywhere abroad, yes even Benidorm. British tourists are forced to go on holiday to the only place that'll have 'em. Hell.
At least it'll be hot.
From the creators of Wild Tales for Weird Folk, The Embers Collective and Stumble Trip Theatre have teamed up once again but this time they've made it official. Introducing NotThatButThat Theatre with Brits Abroad: Banned. Following a sellout run at Edinburgh, Hastings and Brighton Fringe 2024 they're kicking off the summer with a West Country tour before heading back to Edinburgh 2025.
'Magical, sexy, funny & unforgettable' – Broadway Baby ★★★★★
London Calling: A Tribute to The Clash
9 May 2025 - 31 Jan 2026
London Calling - A tribute to the only band that mattered. Consisting of 4 guys from Bristol, London Calling put on a performance with energy and enthusiasm recreating the sound and intensity of The Clash. All the guys genuinely love the band and put their all into each show. London Calling over some 10 years have gigged all across the UK, Europe and the USA.
Niall McNamee
16 Oct 2025 - 6 Dec 2025
Niall McNamee is an Irish singer-songwriter and actor known for his own passionate, thoughtful and full-blooded songs. He has starred opposite Pierce Brosnan, fought with Jackie Chan and now is starring as the leading role in numerous feature films.
Niall moved to London at 17 years old working on building sites whilst growing a devoted fan base playing gigs in pubs and music venues across London.
He began his acting career on London’s West End as Romeo in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ before moving into film and tv and even having a major fight scene with Jackie Chan in ‘The Foreigner’.
Flow
28 Apr 2025 - 20 Jul 2025
Cat is a solitary animal, but as his home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences. In the lonesome boat sailing through mystical overflowed landscapes, they navigate the challenges and dangers of adapting to this new world.
Throwing Muses
17 May 2025 - 2 Sept 2025
Kristin Hersh brings the Throwing Muses live show to Europe in Spring 2025.
Their first tour since 2011, the Muses will embark on a 2025 European tour as a three-piece, fronted by Hersh.
Hersh remains one of the most unique and singular talents of her generation, a celebrated and gifted writer as well as a relentlessly touring musician.
Throwing Muses finds Hersh going back to where it all began, with nearly 40 years of Muses history behind them. This year marks a new chapter in the project.
A very rare opportunity to witness one of the great cult American rock bands, we look forward to presenting the Muses on their intimate European adventure.
Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys
2 Sept 2025 - 7 Sept 2025
Jake Vaadeland is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Saskatchewan, Canada. His traditional sound and unique style blends bluegrass and 50s rockabilly, with Jake also specializing on guitar and banjo in addition to his impressive vocals. Jake strives to write and play with a focus on storytelling, and messages that he hopes his audience can relate to, all packaged in foot stomping, high energy performances with The Sturgeon River Boys.
In 2023, he performed at JunoFest, CCMA Week, travelled to Nashville to showcase at AmericanaFest, and opened for artists like Dean Brody and Charley Crockett. He recently earned a Western Canadian Music Award nomination for ‘Roots Artist of the Year’ and won a Saskatchewan Country Music Award for ‘Alternative Country Album of the Year’.
A Minecraft Movie
27 Apr 2025 - 8 Jun 2025
A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master the terrain while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected crafter named Steve.
Robin Ince: The Universe and the Neurodiverse
4 Jun 2025 - 17 Aug 2025
The Universe and the Neurodiverse is a journey from the outermost planets to our innermost thoughts.
Robin Ince has spent 15 years hosting the multi award winning The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox and been at the forefront of the renaissance in science communication. Always keen to explore new avenues of communication, he has also recently been exploring poetry and was officially given his Poetic License at the 2024 Morecambe Poetry Festival. Combining poetry, stories, jokes and music, this show explores what it is to be human and the incredible diversity of our minds. It is a show about Jane Goodall and chimpanzees, about Apollo 8 and the Earthrise image, about our environment, about climate change, about neurodiversity and it is about finding joy and inspiration. It is a show created to empower and activate.
It is both Robin's most personal and most universal show and the tour will coincide with the publication of his latest book Normally Weird...Weirdly Normal (Pan Macmillan) and then his first poetry collection, Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth (flapjack) comes out in October 2025.
Stuart Goldsmith: A Brand New Hour of Climate Comedy
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2025
Internationally award-winning stand-up Stuart Goldsmith presents a brand-new hour of climate comedy.
As seen on Live At the Apollo (BBC), Conan (TBS) and As Yet Untitled (Dave) and Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central). This hilarious show will take you through the biggest eco confessions, what has to happen next, and how to cope when the next unprecedented weather event starts to actually feel quite… precedented.
Turin Brakes
7 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
Turin Brakes are an English band, comprising original duo of Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian, and long-term collaborators Rob Allum and Eddie Myer. They had a UK top 5 hit in 2003 with their song "Painkiller (Summer Rain)". Since starting out in 1999, the band have sold around one million records worldwide.
Dubioza Kolektiv
4 Oct 2025 - 15 Oct 2025
Once upon a time (2003) in a faraway land called Bosnia and Herzegovina, a group of friends decided to form a band. But this was no ordinary band, and they did not form under ordinary circumstances. True, along with local Balkan flavours, musical influences came from all over the world: ska, punk, reggae, electronic, hip-hop. Yet, there was no music industry, few concerts, no space for cultural or political expression among the new crop of plugged in youth. In fact, the entire region was reeling from deep moral and economic stagnation.
If you're looking for macho, money-and-ego driven posturing, you won't find it here; no MTV rude boy gangstas, no strippers or bling, no corporate endorsements from the international fashion industry. Rather, they take on traditional musical forms with their unique perspective, shaped by a war that changed their lives forever, and delivered with a level of positivity that hits you like a blast of fresh air.
Sound of The Sirens
23 May 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
Exeter-based duo Abbe Martin and Hannah Wood dovetail beautifully on their debut album, For All Our Sins, a beguiling acoustic pop collection replete with lyrical sensibility on tracks like the first single, Smokescreen (“Living beyond the darkness others create for us, and growing into something positive”), The Circus (“When everyone wants something from you, who can you trust?”) and Mr Wilson (“The chemistry of a new relationship, unsure of where it is going, but knowing that you want more from it”).
Already championed by Chris Evans – who declared himself “blown away” when he heard Sound of the Sirens for the first time – they’re certain to broaden a burgeoning fan base on the back of For All Our Sins. It’s a fan base built up not just over several sublime EP self-releases – but also through their live shows, which combine a natural facility for connecting with their audiences and unforgettable performances predicated on energy, warmth, humour and, above all, real conviction.
Esther Manito: Slagbomb
25 May 2025 - 27 Feb 2026
Esther’s new show ‘Slagbomb’ takes a nosedive into the awkward sandwich years of life. The phase when youthful freedom gives way to the reality of adult responsibilities. It’s a time when one finds oneself juggling everything from prostate checks to hosing faeces off the garden decking, whilst clad in questionable footwear like crocs. Growing up, Esther imagined she would fulfil all the expectations of a lady, poised and dignified, but looking around she realises that just hasn't happened.
Esther's life seems to be a magnet for embarrassing moments and endless cockups. No matter how hard she tries to project sophistication, she often ends up highlighting her unrefined side. Now she wants to embrace her lack of dignity - whether it’s her less-than-graceful posture, cringeworthy encounters with shady drug dealers, or the painful realities of waxing gone wrong.
At its core, Esther’s show is an exploration of the challenges and hilarities of navigating the sandwich years, and an invitation to the audience to feel good about the madness in their own lives. After all, she has a Lebanese father dealing with war, a mother dealing with cancer, two kids (who seem to have permanently lost their PE kit), a husband who just wanted some birthday nooky, and a sudden loss of hearing. It’s all part of the messy, chaotic, and often hilarious journey of a right Slagbomb.
Bess Atwell
22 May 2025 - 18 Sept 2025
If it’s here, you need to be there. Presented by Parallel Lines.
This is an 18+ event.
Jacob & Drinkwater
12 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2025
UK alt-folk duo Jacob & Drinkwater.
Jacob's sweeping vocals never fail to captivate, delivering many a spine-tingling moment; the fluidity and precision of his finger-picking underpinned by Drinkwater's nimbly rhythmic double bass; at times sweetly soaring, haunting, percussive and driving, the layers of depth a perfect counterfoil.
Featured numerous times on BBC Radio 2, BBC6 Music and lauded by their musical peers as one of the most accomplished acts touring the circuit today.
Helen Bauer: Bless Her
5 May 2025 - 24 Nov 2025
Star of Live at the Apollo, Late Night Mash and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee, brings a show all about the women in her life, from her mother to her best friend and that one girl who was mean in 2008. Oh, and Disney Princesses, obvs. Co-host of the smash-hit podcast Trusty Hogs and seen on BBC3, Comedy Central, Dave, ITV and more.
The History & Endurance Of Witchcraft
1 May 2025 - 1 May 2025
The traditional stereotype of the witch as an ugly old woman who harms others using supernatural means has a strong hold within the popular imagination, but in modern society other types of witches have emerged, including those who use supernatural means to benefit others, those who follow a nature-based neo-pagan religion, and those who resist the imposition of patriarchal structures and hierarchies.
From among this complex environment of different understandings of witchcraft emerged Modern Pagan Witchcraft, also known as Wicca, in the 1950s. It has been described as one of the fastest growing religions in Western civilisation and it is the only religion that Britain has given to the world. Social media channels abound with specialised groups for witchcraft and Wicca, with numbers measuring in the millions for Facebook and Instagram, and in the billions for views on TikTok.
Join Dr Phillips in this enchanting talk to examine beliefs about witchcraft from the witch trials of medieval Europe to its modern expression in the 21st century. Discover the key influencers from 19th century Britain who helped witchcraft endure from its shadowy past to emerge re-born into public awareness in the 1950s.
Dr Julia Phillips is Hon Senior Research Associate and lecturer at the University of Bristol. She received her PhD for her research examining how witches and witchcraft were featured in newspapers in Victorian Britain.
Presented by Seed Talks
This is a 16+ event
Southern Fried Groove Queens
5 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025
Fresh from the fryer of the UK's Deep South, we present Southern Fried Groove Queens’ debut EP release
launch party. Devon’s spicy blues duo will be playing ‘That’s when the blues begins’ in full, alongside a deep
dive into music from the Mississippi Delta that inspired them.
One for fans of Authentic Southern Style Blues!
Formed in 2021, predicated on a chance meeting between blues enthusiasts Lee Hall & Lucy Piper, they’ve
played many of the UK's leading Blues festivals, earning a reputation for their well honed infectious boogie.
Using a traditional recipe passed down through generations, they provide fiery delectable grooves that will
make you want to get down!
A review by Mid Wales RnB Club described the band; "Lee and Lucy play together brilliantly, with amazing and
irrepressible energy, displaying an uncanny ability to follow one another’s moves. They manage to take some
of the absolute all-time blues standards, and reinterpret them in their own up-tempo style, whilst never
compromising the authenticity of the originals."
With Lee’s unique, soulful & haunting’ vocal, spicy guitar playing alongside Lucy’s hypnotic drumming, be
prepared to 'juke' with them!
Tom Hickox
9 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
Tom Hickox is a singer, songwriter and composer specialising in the art of storytelling through music. He's renowned for his celebrated storytelling and rich baritone, Hickox promises a cinematic sweep of a show, brimming with drama and poignancy.
Ozric Tentacles
2 May 2025 - 13 Dec 2025
One of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK’s festival scene, Ozric Tentacles formed during the solstice at Stonehenge Free Festival 1983 going on to become psychedelic staples at Glastonbury and other festivals. The creative vision of multi-instrumentalist Ed Wynne, the Ozrics’ uniquely trippy soundscapes connect fans of progressive rock, psychedelia and dance music
culture.
Alas! Poor Yorick
12 May 2025 - 12 May 2025
If the Two Ronnies were cast as the Gravediggers in Shakespeare’s Hamlet re-written by Samuel Beckett you might have something like Ridiculusmus’s Alas! Poor Yorick.
The legendary independent theatre double act of Jon Haynes and David Woods pull out every trick in their theatrical playbook to create a fresh take on Shakespeare’s much-loved clowns, re-enacting all the preceding acts of the original and meticulously staging the famous graveyard scene in all its 420 year-old glory.
Flipping the Shakespearean original tragedy into an existential clown piece, Ridiculusmus cast aside chaos and mistaken murders to unearth a beautiful and oddly moving meditation on work, faith and existence, with the prevaricating protagonist offered in a refreshingly contemporary light.
Ridiculusmus is a multi-award winning theatre company that has been producing seriously funny theatre since 1992. Their co-artistic directors, David Woods and Jon Haynes have established the company as a flagship UK performance group touring nationally and internationally with works passionately wrought from minimal resources that achieve the aim of being both serious and funny. The company has created over 25 original theatre productions and is regularly commissioned by venues including the Barbican, National Theatre, Royal Court, Soho Theatre, BAC and Arts House, Melbourne.
Betamax Presents: 40th Anniversary of Live Aid
25 Jul 2025 - 25 Jul 2025
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Live Aid!
This summer marks a monumental milestone in music history — the 40th Anniversary of Live Aid! Join us this year as we mark the occasion and welcome back South West favourite cover experts “BETAMAX 80s” for their special tribute to the biggest names in the music industry at that time.
Relive the Iconic Moments: Live Aid set a new standard for global charity concerts and we’re honouring that legacy with an evening dedicated to capturing the spirit of 1985 and a journey through the music that made Live Aid such a global phenomenon.
Save the Date: Date: Friday 25th July Time: [Insert Time] Location: Exeter Phoenix
Let’s remember the Live Aid moment, the Live Aid mission and keep the music playing - Don’t miss this one! Get your tickets now.
Harry Baker – Harry Christmas
17 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2025
World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker loves Christmas. And he loves Exeter Phoenix so much he’s coming back for his third show here this year. Last year he did a boldly titled Christmas show in London called Harry Christmas and it went so well he’s packed up his poetry reindeer and is ready to sleigh all over the country (AKA Exeter and maybe Bath as well as hopefully London again.) Expect some brand new poems, some festive faves, and some extra special guests. All he wants for Christmas is you (to come along so that they let him do this again).
About Harry...
World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is a poet and a maths graduate. He writes about important stuff like hope, dinosaurs and German falafel-spoons. His latest collection ‘Wonderful’ came out in May 2024 alongside a 40-date sellout UK and Ireland tour of the same name. His combination of playfulness and vulnerability has reached millions online, and he recently headlined the Poet’s Revival at the Royal Albert Hall. He soon hopes to headline the festival of your heart when you come along to this gig after reading this lovely impressive bio.
“Harry Baker’s intricate, quick-fire rhymes have always been on the impressive side of mind-blowing” The Scotsman
“Spectacularly Witty” ★★★★★ Whatsonstage
“Blistering wordplay” ★★★★★ Threeweeks
“Not one syllable out of place” ★★★★★ The Wee Review
“The Spell Over The Audience Is Tangible” ★★★★★ Broadway Baby
“Simply put... The greatest performer on earth” ★★★★★ BBC Radio 1
Summer Film School
4 Aug 2025 - 4 Aug 2025
"The legends are true. Exeter Phoenix’s fabled Summer Film School, created with film, education and theatre company Four of Swords, has returned!
Yes indeed, Summer Film School is back and promises to be better thanever. This week-long workshop (Mon 04 – Fri 08 Aug) is aimed at young creatives aged 10 to 17 years old. It offers the chance to work with skilled filmmakers to create an amazing short film from scratch in just one week.
Activities include:
- Writing / Story-boarding / Devising
- Set / Costume / Make-up Design
- Acting!
- Prop making
- Camera Operation
- Green Screen Work / Animation
You don’t need to be interested in ALL of these areas, but everyone will have the chance to try everything. Mostly, of course, it will be exhausting, enormous fun!
Each day will run from 9am – 4pm, with a dedicated lunch break. Our theme for 2025 will be adapting Brothers Grimm-style fairytales.
The final film will premiere at Exeter Phoenix, where parents, family and friends will be able to see the finished film on the big screen. Spaces are limited. As there are only 26 places available, early booking is advised for this popular workshop.
Feedback from previous workshops:
""Thank you for creating such an engaging and inclusive course. [My child] has felt completely comfortable, inspired and accepted."" Parent Feedback
""This is amazing that children were involved in all stages of creating processes! You helped our daughter to discover and develop her hidden talents!"" Parent Feedback
""I just want the whole thing repeated this week and every week.""
""Thoroughly enjoyed the week as I always do with Four of Swords."""
IJAHMAN LEVI + CULTURE feat KENYATTA HILL
26 May 2025 - 26 May 2025
Reggae Royalty appearing in the West Country for the very first time!
Reggae, roots, dub & dancehall in the greatest double bill this side of Trenchtown!!
One of only 2 UK. shows!!!
Raw Writing Workshop - Introduction to Memoir
2 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2025
Memoir is no longer the preserve of the rich and famous. We can all write about our lives. Come along and explore the key components of writing from life, enjoy some inspiring writing prompts, and make a start on telling your story...
This dynamic and interactive workshop will be run by local author and founder of Raw Writing, Carla Jenkins
The John Martyn Project
21 Sept 2025 - 26 Sept 2025
One
evening
at
the
Jaz
z
Cafe,
Camden
in
2018,
six
artists
came
together
in
celebration
of
John
Martyn's
music.
It
was
an
evening
of
deep
connection,
not
just
to
John's
music,
but
also
with
a
unique
community
of
John
Martyn
fans.
That
night
saw
the
sparks
of
what
was
to
become
'
The
John
Martyn
Project'
-
an
ongoing
homage
to
a
truly
pioneering
and
unique
musical
soul.
E
ach
bring
ing
their
own
story
and
relationship
to
John's
music,
they
continue
to
keep
the
spirit
of
his
music
alive
whilst
collecting
stories
and
insights
from
the
crowds
they
play
to.
With
thanks
to
John
and
those
that
find
connection
in
his
music.
British Lion
28 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025
British Lion are an English hard rock band formed by Steve Harris, best known as the bassist for Iron Maiden.
This Flight Tonight - The Songs Of Joni Mitchell
8 May 2025 - 11 May 2026
Joni Mitchell is one of the most influential artists of the modern age, rising to stardom in the late 1960's, Her music and songwriting is the jewel in the crown of the Woodstock generation. Bursting onto the scene with a sound entirely her own, Joni earned the respect of her musical peers and the love of her audiences Worldwide. Joni would go on to mine the depths of her emotive landscape and push the boundaries of songcraft and artistry for over five decades. Mitchell's albums and songs are widely recognised as masterpieces, standards that would become the soundtrack to the lives of countless fans throughout the world and continue to draw and inspire new generations of fans.
Zervas & Pepper are Welsh Singer/Songwriters Paul Zervas and Kathryn Pepper, who have been creating and performing original music for over a decade professionally. The duo and their recording/touring band enjoy cult success on the UK and European Folk/Americana scene and have released five critically-acclaimed studio albums and undertaken countless live headline and support tours, receiving strong national and international network radio support throughout their career and their original music garnering praise and accolades from the likes of CSN&Y legend David Crosby, BBC DJ's Mark Radcliffe, Bob Harris, Lauren Laverne and Don Letts.
'This Flight Tonight' is a celebration of Joni Mitchell's music that the duo have had in the making for many years, and now 2023 will see them finally take this show on the road for the first time. The carefully-crafted set list will feature songs from Joni's million-selling albums such as Clouds, Ladies of the Canyon, For The Roses, Court and Spark, featuring many cuts from her 1972 landmark release 'Blue'.
We are musical purist's Kathryn Pepper explains If we're going to present Joni's music for a live show then we are going to aim to recreate the performances almost exactly as they were intended, as songwriters and performers ourselves we know that every single note, inflection, momentary pause was placed there by the artist with intent.. We hold Joni Mitchell's music in the utmost regard and so we aim to capture its inner spirit and channel its majesty into each live performance
Intro To Adobe Premiere Pro 1 Day
6 Jun 2025 - 6 Jun 2025
Get to grips with editing using Adobe Premiere Pro. Film editing is now something that anyone can do at home to a basic level, however to take it to a professional level and understand what works and what doesn’t, takes the same amount of dedication and awareness as any other art form.
This course will get you started in digital video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro – from the basics of file types and imports to learning to edit with story, music, rhythm, pace and performance in mind. You’ll be able to hone the almost infinite possibilities of your footage to create a desired effect and a cohesive whole. Suitable for those looking to create video content for marketing their business on social media or filmmakers looking to expand their skill set.
The session is taught on mac computers with Adobe Premiere Pro, however a majority of the skills taught are transferable to other platforms and software.
We offer a range of film production courses covering scriptwriting, editing and visual effects, please do take a look at the full programme of courses available.
Workshop attendees get 10% off all food and hot drinks at the Café Bar.
TUTOR/OTHER INFO Ashley Thorpe is a professional filmmaking and FX editor based in Exeter.
Ashley returned to his Devon roots in 2005 and focused all his energies upon creating a series of animated short films using neglected aspects of English mythology as source material. His latest production – Borley Rectory (a Carrion Film / Glass Eye Pix NYC co-venture) starring Reece Shearsmith & Julian Sands was released in 2019. In 2015 Ashley animated the opening Lalo Schifrin scored sequence for Neil Marshall’s (Game of Thrones, Westworld) and Axelle Carolyn’s Saturn Award nominated Hollywood Horror feature Tales Of Halloween. Ashley regularly teaches animation, visual effects and filmmaking to a variety of age groups.
Introduction To Adobe Illustrator 2 Days
20 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025
This 2 day course will offer an in-depth introduction to Adobe Illustrator and prepare you with an understanding of how to use the programme to benefit your work.
The workshop will teach you to:
● Navigate your way around the programme.
● Import images and introduce you to the tools and commands
to get your projects started.
● You will learn how to modify, manipulate and scale images.
● Manage layers, amend modes and adjust to incorporate
backgrounds.
● You will discover how to use text, colour control, drawing,
shapes and brushes as well as how to use different styles for various audiences.
Individual needs will be catered for where possible. All courses are taught on Apple Mac computers and skills learnt are transferable to PC.
Workshop attendees get 10% off all food and hot drinks at the Café Bar.
TUTOR/OTHER INFO Paul Smith’s creative story began at an early age with him painstakingly learning to recreate punk logos onto his school bag at the end of the ’70’s until he could ink them from memory.
Along with dinosaurs, nature and wildlife, drawing in the form of pencil, ink and acrylic paint was always his first love. Technophobic by nature, until playing the first Tomb Raider game and being blown away by what was possible in this new digital world; he went off to study creative media in Amsterdam at the end of the 90’s and didn’t look back.
Well regarded and as friendly as a labrador, Paul is based in the UK, specialises in Logo Design, Brand Identity, Graphic Design and the delivery of printed materials. Despite an impressive national and international client roster, Paul remains a completely down-to-earth and easy guy to work with. Still completely besotted with Adobe Illustrator even after the 20+ year daily relationship they have.
Introduction To Digital Photography 5 Weeks
12 May 2025 - 12 May 2025
WEBSITE COPY This weekly photography course will build your confidence in photography skills, taking you from beginner to brilliant in five weeks. Designed for participants who have their own DSLR cameras, this course is run by professional photographer Vanessa Miles for those who love photography and want to venture off the automatic mode.
You will explore how apertures, shutter speeds and ISO’s work together as well as analysing composition and how to make the best use of natural light in multiple situations. We will also look at the different genres of photography. You will gain practical, hands-on experience as you get to know your camera in this interactive course. In a small group you will be taking pictures and downloading the images in most of the sessions, creating a supportive environment to learn and progress your skills in the medium you love.
Please note that all attendees are expected to bring along their own DSLR camera. Compact cameras are not suitable for this course, some bridge cameras might be possible, if you’re unsure please contact us on: [email protected]
Workshop attendees get 10% off all food and hot drinks at the Café Bar.
TUTOR/OTHER INFO Vanessa Miles is a professional photographer based in Exeter.
Her experience is rich and varied in the world of photography. She was a founder member of a women's photography collective in South London in the early eighties and set up and ran the Environmental Picture library in London in the early nineties. In London she worked as a freelance picture editor, researcher and as a film stills photographer. Since living in Devon, she has worked in the fields of wedding, press and events and as a photography teacher. She has a masters degree in photography. Her passion is working on environmental themes.
Vanessa is Exeter Phoenix’s principal photography tutor. She is now director of Well Image, a social enterprise improving wellbeing through creative photography projects.
Beginners Scriptwriting
23 May 2025 - 23 May 2025
This intensive one day course is designed for those new to scriptwriting looking to push their work to a professional level.
Run by locally based script editor Lucy V Hay, this session will draw on the importance of scriptwriting as the starting point for most dramatic films. You will be introduced to the basic elements and key concepts to be expected from a professional screenplay. Looking at common vocabulary used when developing screenplays, script analysis and usual exercises based on your own story ideas.
Any writers who already have treatments or script written would be encouraged to bring these along to the session.
We offer a range of film production courses covering scriptwriting, editing and visual effects, please do take a look at the full programme of courses available.
Workshop attendees get 10% off all food and hot drinks at the Café Bar.
Lucy V. Hay is a script editor, author and blogger who helps writers. Her site has appeared on The Write Life's 'Top 100 Sites for Writers' four years in a row. Lucy is the script editor and advisor on numerous UK features and shorts. She has also been a script reader for over 15 years, providing coverage for indie prodcos, investors, screen agencies, producers, directors and individual writers. Lucy's debut crime novel, The Other Twin is being adapted by Agatha Raisin producers Free@LastTV.
Stop Motion Animation For Adult Beginners 5 Weeks
2 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2025
Discover the magical world of stop motion animation in our engaging and comprehensive course designed exclusively for adults. Whether you're a budding animator, a storytelling enthusiast, or simply looking to explore a new hobby, our course offers everything you need to bring your imagination to life—one frame at a time. What You'll Learn: ● Foundations of Stop Motion: Understand the basics, from storyboarding to animating motion. ● Animation Techniques: Explore different stop motion methods, including claymation and cut out animation. ● Hands-On Experience: Create your own stop motion film from scratch with guidance from experienced animators. ● Small Class Sizes: Benefit from personalized instruction and feedback. No prior experience is required—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Workshop attendees get 10% off all food and hot drinks at the Café Bar.
TUTOR/OTHER
INFO Graham Hayter has had over 16 years experience working in the 2D children’s Television animation industry and has worked on a number of shows made by Honeycomb Animation and King Rollo Films including Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids, Binka, Poppy Cat, Funky Valley and Funky Town. Both Funky shows were animated in a digital cut-out style.
Next Steps In Digital Photography 5 Weeks 2025
23 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2025
Where do you go once you’ve got to grips with the first steps of digital photography? In this course you’ll start to explore the skills needed to step up your photography and start to gain real control over your camera and style. This course is ideal for those who have attended a beginners photography course and are getting to grips with ISO’s, shutter speeds and exposure. This course will enable you to judge how to use the camera’s functions in different circumstances to capture the best image image you can in varying shooting styles and situations. Please note that all attendees are expected to bring along their own DSLR camera. Compact cameras are not suitable for this course, some bridge cameras might be possible, if you’re unsure please contact us on: [email protected] Workshop attendees get 10% off all food and hot drinks at the Café Bar.
TUTOR/OTHER
INFO Vanessa Miles is a professional photographer based in Exeter. Her experience is rich and varied in the world of photography. She was a founder member of a women's photography collective in South London in the early eighties and set up and ran the Environmental Picture library in London in the early nineties. In London she worked as a freelance picture editor, researcher and as a film stills photographer. Since living in Devon, she has worked in the fields of wedding, press and events and as a photography teacher. She has
Tabatha Andrews - Artist’s Talk
17 May 2025 - 17 May 2025
Join the artist for an informal discussion with Phoenix Gallery curator Matt Burrows, followed by an activation of the exhibition by South West Dance Hub at 1.45pm.
_The Slightest Gesture_ is an exhibition of new sculpture and moving image works by artist Tabatha Andrews, who is known for making immersive sculptural installations that question our reliance on sight, drawing attention to non-verbal communication, touch, movement and listening.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE EXHIBITION >> [https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/the-slightest-gesture/]
Stevie Martin
1 Aug 2025 - 6 Dec 2025
Stevie Martin has built a significant following and acclaim for her prolific online output which includes a series of regular viral sketches with Lola-Rose Maxwell which have amassed over 20 million views (3 million of which on Tiktok) two hit podcasts (Nobody Panic with Tessa Coates and Might Delete Later with Gina Martin) which collectively receive over 100,000 downloads a month, and a regular long-form improvised comedy book club on Twitch. A writer published everywhere from Vice to the Guardian, Stevie’s first book, Nobody Panic, was published by Hodder Studios and adapts her hit podcast.
David Attenborough: Ocean
8 May 2025 - 11 Jun 2025
This compelling documentary takes viewers on a breath-taking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. In the film the legendary broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.
Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the never-before-seen realities and challenges facing our ocean, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Ultimately the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough showcasing inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone has ever seen.
Eurovision Party: Unity Shapes Love
17 May 2025 - 17 May 2025
Come and join the incomparable Roberta Calamari, mother of the fabulous Haus of Calamari, as she guides you through this year’s Eurovision Song Contest live from Basel. Switzerland.
Expect songs, sequins and serious style – and that’s just from your host!
With doors opening from 7pm the show will kick off at 7.30pm with the live stream from 8pm – 11pm, topping the night off with DJs playing camp classics until late.
Relaxed cabaret seating will let you wander off to the bar for a sneaky cocktail whenever you wish as we celebrate the greatest music competition on Earth.
C Duncan
31 May 2025 - 22 Jun 2025
Born and raised in Glasgow by two classical musicians, Chris studied piano and viola before taking up guitar, bass, and drums in his teens, eventually studying music composition at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
After graduating he began work on his first album, writing and recording everything from home. His Mercury nominated debut ‘Architect’ was released in 2015 and after a spell of touring the UK and Europe he returned to his home studio and began work on his Twilight Zone inspired second album ‘The Midnight Sun’ which was released in 2016 and shortlisted for Scottish Album of the Year.
He supported Elbow on their UK and North American tour which led him to record his third album ‘Health’ at their studio in Salford with Craig Potter, which was released in 2019 and also shortlisted for Scottish Album of the Year. Chris signed to Bella Union and released his 4th album ‘Alluvium’ in 2022.
Following this he produced records for Scottish harpist Gillian Fleetwood, and Downton Abbey actor Michael C. Fox, as well as writing music for documentaries and orchestral commissions.
Chris’s new album ‘It’s Only A Love Song’ on Bella Union was recorded in his “new and improved” home studio and will be released in January 2025. He is also a keen artist and paints all his album artwork.
BC Camplight
27 Jun 2025 - 16 Nov 2025
BC Camplight is an England-based American songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His 2005 album Hide, Run Away was released by One Little Indian and featured Cynthia G. Mason on vocals. Camplight's follow-up, Blink of a Nihilist, was released in 2007, and his third album came out in January 2015 on Bella Union.
The Little Unsaid
2 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2025
John Elliott, known by his stage and recording name The Little Unsaid, is an English songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist
Tom Rosenthal
17 Jun 2025 - 13 May 2026
Arctic Monkeys' album, 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not', hit the shelves in January 2006. Tracks like 'I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor' and 'When the Sun Goes Down' became anthems, showcasing Alex Turner's sharp lyrics and observational storytelling.
Tom Rosenthal's show, 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I Am', tours the UK and Ireland in 2026. Jokes like 'Wimbledon', 'Daniel Radcliffe' and 'Some Weather We're Having' have the potential to become classics, showcasing Rosenthal's sharp nose and observational squawking.
Star of 'Friday Night Dinner' (C4) and 'Plebs' (ITV), this is Tom’s much awaited return to stand-up following his critically-acclaimed 2019 show, 'Manhood'.
Freefall Youth Arts Group
12 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2025
Freefall is a youth arts group for young people aged between 13-16 years run by Exeter Phoenix. The group aims to create a space to socialize, share ideas and opinions and develop creative projects together.
Places are available in 5-week (half-termly) blocks during term times, on a PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN basis, equivalent to £10, £5 or £0 per session.
Please see more details HERE before you book
SESSION DATES: THURSDAYS, 6PM – 8PM
Autumn 1:
Sep – 21, 28
Oct – 05, 12, 19
Autumn 2:
Nov – 09, 16, 23, 30
Dec – 07
2024
Spring 1:
Jan – 11, 18, 25
Feb – 01, 08
Spring 2:
Feb – 29
Mar – 07, 14, 21, 28
Summer 1:
Apr – 18, 25
May – 02, 09, 16
Summer 2:
Jun – 13, 20, 27
Jul – 04, 11
PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN
Find out more about our pay-what-you-can guidelines here
Radio & Podcast Production
11 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2025
Over four evenings, learn about different styles of audio content, and plan and produce your own short audio feature for podcast or broadcast.
The course will cover:
● Listening to, and critiquing, different styles of audio content
● Planning a feature
● Writing for radio
● Interview technique
● Recording techniques
● Editing
● Packaging and supplying finished content
● Broadcasting
● Podcasting
In this course you’ll learn about audio production techniques, with guidance on how to plan and produce your own feature. You’ll receive hands-on recording and editing training, with suggestions for ways to distribute your finished work, either online as a podcast, or for broadcast on air.
This course would be ideal for people interested in telling stories in new ways, people involved in community projects looking to share what they do with a wider audience; local/community radio practitioners looking to develop their output; people with a particular interest in podcasting; people looking to develop a career in radio.
Workshop attendees get 10% off all food and hot drinks at the Café Bar.
TUTOR/OTHER INFO Tom Williams has been working in radio for over four years working with PhonicFM, Exeter’s community radio and BBC Devon and Cornwall.
Alongside presenting programmes showcasing local musicians, he has had responsibilities for training presenters, scheduling output and keeping the station on air behind the scenes. Tom has extensive experience in producing live and recorded content for radio, advising new podcasters to create their podcasts and recently created audio pieces for an art exhibition. Before getting into audio, Tom taught English as a second language to students in Spain and the UK.
Content Creation For Business
17 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2025
In today’s digital landscape, video is king. This course is your gateway to mastering the art of video production tailored specifically for business needs and marketing on social media. Whether you're a small business owner, marketing professional, or entrepreneur, this comprehensive course will equip you with the skills to create compelling video content that captivates audiences and drives engagement.
What You'll Learn:
- Fundamentals of Video Production: Understand the basics of video creation, including camera operations, lighting, and sound.
- Content Strategy: Learn how to develop a video content strategy that aligns with your business goals and target audience.
- Filming Techniques: Get hands-on experience with filming, including shooting techniques, framing, and angles.
- Editing and Post-Production: Discover how to edit your videos using industry-standard software, adding effects, music, and graphics to enhance your content.
- Re-purposing and Distribution: learn ways to optimise your content, create shorter form videos from your longer ones, and distribute them across various platforms to maximize production time, reach and impact.
- Performance Analytics: Understand how to measure the success of your video content and make data-driven improvements.
Say Something: Using Text In Your Artwork 1 Day Course
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2025
"Spend the day making bold statements! Explore the power of text and incorporate hand drawn type into your visual language in an expressive and meaningful way.
This workshop will explore ways of using text in your artwork to create impact and meaning. We will be looking at how to write for visual media rather than writing for an essay and how to make it impactful and meaningful as well as avoiding live laugh love-isms!
During the session you will be encouraged to think about what you want to say, what themes and ideas are important to you and what stories do you want to tell.
You will work through a series of exercises using a variety of materials and processes and look at the work of artists along the way. "
Lampshade Making 1/2 Day
28 May 2025 - 28 May 2025
"During this workshop you will be taught how to make your own 30cm diameter Drum Lampshade. This class involves no sewing or experience.
Please bring 1.2 metres by 30cm of non-embellished, non-silky, medium weight cotton or polycotton fabric. All other materials provided. "
Studio Practice 5 Weeks
3 Jun 2025 - 3 Jun 2025
An exciting opportunity to develop your own creative projects under the guidance of artist and tutor Sarah John. You will have access to a range of materials and processes and a group of other people to share ideas and inspiration with.
Summer Stories - Word Kitchen's Prose Night at the Exeter Phoenix
10 Jun 2025 - 10 Jun 2025
Word Kitchen's showcase for prose writing returns with a chance for writers at any stage to read from their writing, both published and unpublished.
Bring flash fiction, short stories, novel extracts or pieces of memoir writing to the mic. It's a chance to hear work from accomplished authors and fresh voices in a range of genres and styles. We also welcome people who want to come and just listen to writers showcasing their work.
Reading spots are booked in advance via David Lloyd at [email protected]
We meet in the Phoenix bar beforehand and there will also be an interval for networking. David Lloyd and Pippa Marriott look forward to welcoming you.
This is what some of our writers say:
Always interesting and inspiring, and such a great opportunity to chat to other writers and readers."
"I've always wanted to dare to read at an open mic and this is the perfect place to start - such a welcoming bunch and appreciative audience!"
Gwenno
29 Oct 2025 - 15 Nov 2025
Gwenno Saunders is a music producer, DJ, radio presenter, musician and singer from Cardiff. She is a native Welsh and Cornish speaker and it is this, along with co-producing and co-hosting Welsh language show Cam O'r Tywyllwch (A Step Away From The Darkness) with Peski for Radio Cardiff and more recently, Resonance FM, that has led her to create music that translates her Internationalist influences into layered, home-fi keyboard sounds wrapped in echoed vocals and musique concrète-inspired beats.
Lack of Afro
29 Oct 2025 - 15 Nov 2025
Lack of Afro is the stage name of R&B and soul multi-instrumentalist and producer Adam Gibbons. Signing to Freestyle Records in 2006, his debut single "Wait A Minute" announced the arrival of a vibrant rising star. Gibbons has proceeded to release eight studio albums, including his debut title Press On and latest offering Square One.
Gong
21 May 2025 - 12 Nov 2025
Gong are a progressive rock band that incorporates elements of jazz and space rock into their musical style. The group was formed in Paris in 1967 by Australian musician Daevid Allen and English vocalist Gilli Smyth. This is a 16+ event.
Billy Nomates
18 May 2025 - 9 Oct 2025
Tor Maries who performs as Billy Nomates is a British post-punk musician from Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
Botanical Drawing All Ages 1/2 Day 2025
30 May 2025 - 30 May 2025
A new addition to our All Ages workshops, be inspired by the plants
we come across in our everyday lives and learn how to draw them to
create a personal record of your favourites.
Tutor Lumi Centurion
Block Printing Onto Fabric 1 Day
21 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025
In this 1-day workshop you will explore techniques for creating blocks to print a length of fabric that reflects your own style. Suitable for all skill levels, this hands-on experience encourages creativity and experimentation, ensuring you leave with your own stunning creations and the confidence to continue your block printing journey at home.
Abstract Painting :Inspired By The Garden 4 Weeks
9 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2025
an inspiring course that delves into the vibrant world of abstract art, drawing influence from the beauty and diversity of gardens. In this workshop, students will explore various techniques and materials to express the colours, shapes, and textures found in garden landscapes. Participants will experiment with bold strokes, layered compositions, and unconventional tools to create unique pieces that capture the essence of nature in an abstract form. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, this class invites you to unleash your creativity and reconnect with the serenity and vibrancy of the garden, transforming your observations into stunning works of art.
Inspired By Artists Who Use Textiles 5 Weeks
9 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2025
This vibrant course is dedicated to South American artists who utilize textiles as their primary medium. Participants will explore the rich traditions and contemporary practices of contempoary textile art across various South American cultures. Through hands-on workshops, you’ll use techniques such as embroidery, and dyeing, inspired by renowned artists and their unique stories. This class will not only enhance your artistic skills but also deepen your appreciation for the historical and cultural significance of textiles in South America. Perfect for all skill levels, this immersive experience will encourage creativity and foster a sense of community among textile enthusiasts.
Grice & The Polarchoral Band
28 May 2025 - 28 May 2025
Grice & the Polarchoral band
“Music of exquisite beauty from an artist of rare refinement” – PROG
Art-rock artist, singer, songwriter, guitarist GRICE presents his unique brand of sonic alchemy through a deeply personal set of powerful and intricate songs. Following last year’s sold out show,
GRICE returns to Exeter Phoenix with a new line-up: Robert Brian – drums (Siouxsie Sioux, Simple Minds, Goldfrapp) – Al Swainger – bass & Duncan Chave – programming.
GRICE and the Polarchoral Band set co-ordinates for a journey through dark and sometimes challenging waters, gliding between neo-psychedelic rock, nuJazz, sophisticated pop and progressive rock, creating a cocktail of emotive songs mixed with hints of electronica and electroacoustic glitch set to a kaleidoscope of stunning visuals created by GRICE.
‘Powerful and defiant, these songs are sonic satellites launched into the darkness in search for unity, reconciliation and healing in a fractured and polarised world.’ G
GRICE’s signature sound of art-rock and avant-pop synthesis have led to successful collaborations involving high profile musicians including Richard Barbieri (Japan, Porcupine Tree), Steve Jansen (Japan, Exit North), Hossam Ramzy (Peter Gabriel), Raphael Ravenscroft (Pink Floyd) and B J Cole (Elton John, Marc Bolan, Scott Walker).
GRICE has been championed by Tom Robinson on BBC 6 Music and his album Polarchoral was voted Best Album of the Year in the Indie Prog Awards (NY).
Proceeds are in support of social enterprise Sound Gallery CIC.
Jewellery Making:introduction To Working With Wire
27 May 2025 - 29 May 2025
"Start your jewellery making journey here
A great workshop to learn how to use some basic jewellery making tools. Create your own unique earrings, pendants and bracelets using wire, beads and charms.
Tutor Lila Alvarado
Is a jewellery designer/maker who works with wire, crystals and semiprecious stones, she has been making and teaching handicrafts from the age of 15.
Lila is from Nicaragua and worked for the Nica Hope Project for 13 years as part of a successful Artisanal and Handicraft Development project started in 2008. She worked with children, teenagers, single mothers and adults from at risk communities teaching them jewellery making and other crafts, enabling them to generate income from their handicrafts.
‘I am committed to continuing my crafting /teaching journey in the United Kingdom for any children, adults and families that wants to learn this beautiful skill.’ "
Life Drawing With Props 5 Weeks
5 Jun 2025 - 5 Jun 2025
Work from our wonderful life models and explore the use of props in life drawing to create structure and drama in your work.
Midsummer Still Life Class 1/2 Day
14 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2025
Join us for our Midsummer Still Life Class, where you'll explore the vibrant colours and lush textures of summer through the art of still life painting. In this immersive workshop, you'll learn techniques for composition, color mixing, and capturing the essence of seasonal flowers, fruits, and natural elements. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class offers personalized guidance to help you discover your unique artistic voice. Bring your enthusiasm and creativity as we celebrate the beauty of summer in a relaxed and inspiring environment!
Life Drawing
10 May 2025 - 10 May 2025
Work from a model and explore the principles of life drawing. Perfect for beginners or those wishing to improve their skills. All materials supplied.
Our tutors are artists and qualified teachers specialising in teaching students of all abilities and can offer an insight into both historical and contemporary art. Basic materials are provided.
Sarah John – BA Hons Applied Arts (Ceramics)/PTLLS
Sarah is a practising ceramics and fine artist and is a regular tutor at Exeter Phoenix. Observation of human and natural form (in both 2D and 3D media) has remained central to her interests. Sarah focuses on learning ‘ways to see’, that are key for expressing the world of form around us, and on sharing skills and techniques in an informal atmosphere, which bring out the best creative ideas.
Life Drawing Evening Class
15 May 2025 - 15 May 2025
Work from a model and explore the principles of life drawing. Perfect for beginners or those wishing to improve their skills. All materials supplied
Tutor Sarah John
Abstract Painting And Mixed Media 4 Weeks
9 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2025
Build your repertoire of techniques and incorporate collage, mono printing and drawing into your abstract pieces.
Suitable for all abilities, come and explore, be playful with a range of materials. Looking at ways to make images with texture and experimental pieces.
Agile Rabbit: The Science Of Swearing
29 May 2025 - 29 May 2025
Bloody Nora! Bugger! What the heck?! Feeling any better yet?
Did you know that swearing can help us relieve pain and feel physically stronger – if momentarily? Or that it is a crucial aspect of navigating our identities and relationships to other?
While the use of bad language is frowned upon in most public-facing scenarios, it proofs to be an intrinsic part of our lives. We’re thrilled to welcome back Catherine Loveday will take a deep dive into the science behind swearing, how it can help us process emotions but also trigger our fight of flight response. We’ll specifically, we’ll look at what happens in our brains when we use swear words, how it affects the way we think, behave, and interact with others.
Come along to this promising evening, bring your favourite swear words, make comments, and ask questions. Everyone is welcome, though parental guidance may be advised.
Art And Ideas: Bridging Continents 4 Weeks
4 Jun 2025 - 4 Jun 2025
In this course we will be taking an artistic journey across continents charting the ways some inspiring and influential artists have drawn from their indigenous culture, migration experiences and European colonialism as well as modern political struggles to shape the art of their homelands and beyond. This course will have a focus on Latin American modern artists who explored:
-Surrealism: Leonora Carrington (UK/Mexico)
-Pioneering collage: Mary Delany (UK)
-Modern art: Tarsila do Amaral (Brazil)
-Contemporary art in textiles: Claudia Casarino (Paraguay)
-Naïve art: Ysanne Gayet (Sri Lanka/UK/Paraguay)
We will then be making our own artworks using a variety of media including painting, drawing, collage and textiles to create our own responses to the artist's techniques and the region's rich art history.
Inspired By The Museum 5 Weeks
3 Jun 2025 - 3 Jun 2025
Take inspiration from the amazing collection of objects and artifacts housed at RAMM and learn how to make observational studies using a variety of media. Once back in the studio at Exeter Phoenix these studies will be used to create some exciting new artworks.
The Sabrina Carpenter Tribute Show
31 May 2025 - 2 Aug 2025
Get ready to experience the ultimate tribute to pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter! We bring you all the energy, charm, and unforgettable hits of Sabrina. From ‘Feather’ to ‘Taste,’ we’ve got every beat covered to keep you dancing all night long.
This is a tribute show.
Professor Slug’s House Of Bugs
30 May 2025 - 14 Sept 2025
Professor Slug’s House of Bugs is a show all about ... bugs. Professor Slug is an eccentric expert on invertebrates who helps bugs out with their buggy problems - and you can too!
The House of Bugs is fully booked with all sorts of bugs seeking help from Professor Slug and his fellow bug experts (that’s you, the audience!) But can all these buggy problems be solved before the Queen Bee arrives, or will a swarm of honey-hungry wasps wreak havoc!
From the co-creator of the award winning One Duck Down, this interactive show is packed full of colourful puppets, catchy songs, and educational info about the wonderful world of bugs.
The puppets are designed by Georgia Hill (CBeebies) with music written by Catriona Gisby (Elle & the Pocket Belles).
Professor Slug’s House of Bugs is proud to be supported by charity partner Buglife and the Royal Parks Nature Roadshow.
"Silly and little bit raucous, this was a total crowd pleaser" ★★★★ Children's Theatre Reviews
Understanding Wildfires
25 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2025
From California to Australia, Wales to Bodmin Moor, news of wildfires has increasingly flickered across our screens. Not only do these fires dramatically change our landscapes, they also release huge amounts of carbon dioxide into our atmosphere. But what constitutes a wildfire? And how does it affect wildlife and humans?
Thomas Smith from the London School of Economics and Political Sciences visits Exeter to share his experience of chasing wildfires across four continents. Thomas is an environmental geographer who specialises in pyrogeography – the study of fire on earth. Together, we'll explore the science of wildfires, what they can tell us about the drivers, the impacts of environmental change, and the implications to our lives and broader society.
Everyone is welcome! Come along, make comments, and ask questions!
Naomi Wood: Gobbess
24 May 2025 - 15 Aug 2025
She doesn't want to be a Goddess.
She wants to be a Gobbess.
Storytelling and poetry combine with aerial, circus and live music to tell a kaleidoscopic story of rage and becoming. This is one person’s search for lightness and depth amongst creativity and cat-calling.
Naomi Wood is a multi-disciplinary performance artist specialising in aerial arts and spoken word. She brings the two together to tell her personal story on the nature of creativity and identity, of queerness and self-expression in the social media age. Her work covers consent, the weirdness of human habit and why sometimes we should just embrace being rubbish.
Naomi has an MA in Creative and Critical writing from Sussex University and teaches creative writing workshops that empower people to perform their work onstage. As well as the show, Naomi will be providing a free creative writing workshop at TOM - full details for this are coming soon.
Burning Rope
15 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025
The remaining members of multiple UK blues award winning blues rock band Catfish, following the sad death of frontman Matt Long in October 2024, have come together with superb guitarist Alex Voysey to form a new band, Burning Rope. They will be performing the songs written for Catfish by keyboard player Paul Long and also songs he wrote for his previous band The Riotous Brothers. The guys are also writing new material together. Their first show sold out and they are now starting to tour the UK, and will head out to Europe for a tour next Summer.
Green Phoenix Festival
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2025
We are pleased to announce that Exeter Phoenix’s Green Phoenix Festival will return on 6th July 2025, following a successful first event in 2024. The day looks towards a sustainable future using collective creativity to empower action.
Delivered in partnership with a variety of sustainability-focused local groups, organisations and individuals, this festival will be an opportunity to highlight how we can all play a part in creating a greener future whilst connecting with the excellent work taking place locally to mitigate the climate crisis.
Over the course of the day we will be offering a diverse programme of presentations, panel discussions, workshops and creative activities completely free of charge to the local community. Some of this activity includes:
MUSIC | FAMILY ACTIVITIES | ART | FILM SCREENINGS | LEARNING | STALLS | PERFORMANCE | POETRY
…and much more to be announced!
Kae Tempest
25 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2025
A lifelong Londoner, Kae Tempest was born in 1985 and raised in Lewisham. They are a musician, lyricist, performer, poet, playwright, and author. Their career began as a 16-year-old MC busking at bus stops, open mic nights, battles, raves, squat parties, and scrappy festivals. After a stint in the band Sound of Rum, Kae self-published the poetry collection _Everything Speaks In Its Own Way_ in 2012. That same year, their debut play _Wasted_ opened in London and toured the UK. Meanwhile, their long poem _Brand New Ancients_, won the Ted Hughes prize and transferred to New York in 2013.
Their first solo recording, the Mercury-Prize-nominated_ Everybody Down_, came in 2014 as well as the release of _Hold Your Own_, which named them a Next Generation Poet by the Poetry Book Society; a once in a decade accolade. They’ve since recorded four more albums: 2016’s Mercury & BRIT nominated, _Let Them Eat Chaos_, followed by _The Book Of Traps_ and Lessons and _The Line Is A Curve_ both of which were executive produced by Rick Rubin (Jay Z, Adele, Lana Del Ray, Johnny Cash). Kae’s debut novel, _The Bricks That Built The Houses_ (2016) made the Sunday Times Bestseller list. Their first non-fiction book,_ On Connection_, was released to critical acclaim in 2020. To date, they are the only artist who has opened a play at the National Theatre one summer and played Glastonbury festival the next.
Reflecting on their latest offering, a decade after their first album they explain, “This album has its own life force, it knows where it wants to go. I’ve just got to follow it for a bit and see what happens.”
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Twin Atlantic
5 Jun 2025 - 5 Jun 2025
Twin Atlantic are Sam McTrusty, Ross McNae, Barry McKenna & Craig Kneale, the soaring Scottish rock outfit that traffics in all the elements of alternative music. Glasgow’s Twin Atlantic emerged in 2009 and found mainstream success with their gold-selling sophomore effort Free. Comprised of core members Sam McTrusty and Ross McNae, the band has remained active on the UK charts for over a decade, issuing acclaimed efforts like The Great Divide (2014), GLA (2016), Power (2020), Transparency (2022) and Meltdown (2024) that skillfully walk the line between pained and majestic.
Ye Vagabonds
25 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025
Ye Vagabonds Bio 2025
Ye Vagabonds is an Irish alt-folk group led by Dublin-based brothers Diarmuid and Brían
Mac Gloinn. Having been described as "being at the fore of a new wave of Irish folk",
they have won Best Track, Best Album and Best Folk Group at RTE Radio 1 Folk
Awards. They have toured relentlessly in recent years across Ireland, the UK, Europe
and beyond including (alongside their own headline touring) notable Special Guest slots
opening for the likes of Patti Smith, Hozier, Phoebe Bridgers, boygenuius, Dermot
Kennedy and Vampire Weekend. A new album is due for release in 2025.