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New West Country gay play, Open Door comes to Exeter

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

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

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Samba drums thump through Truro

On the 5th of October the streets of Truro came alive with the sound of drums as children and adults alike performed in the Samba Festival. I spent the day with Launceston Community Primary School who put on two wonderful performances despite reduced numbers. This group of 8-11 year olds are well known in Launceston itself and they had decided to share their Samba with a wider audience....

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BFI Player launches a new deal for UK film audiences and industry

Collected, curated and connected: brand new video-on-demand service is unveiled
Seven channels including day and date releases for The Selfish Giant and The Epic of Everest
Biggest ever archive release

BFI (British Film Institute) Chair Greg Dyke has unveiled the 'BFI Player', a brand new video-on-demand platform for the millions that enjoy...

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The Fixer: Alex Polizzi to return to BBC Two to help failing family firms

Tom Edwards, Commissioning Editor, Factual Features and Formats, has commissioned Plymouth-based production company Twofour to produce a third series of hit BBC Two series Alex Polizzi - The Fixer.

The show sees third-generation hotelier of the internationally renowned Forte family dynasty - and successful businesswomen - Alex Polizzi turn her attention to family firms that have...

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Award nominations for Plymouth's Theatre Royal

Plymouth’s Theatre Royal is among the nominees at The Stage for the UK Theatre Awards to be held in London’s Guildhall on Sunday 20 October.

The Theatre Royal Plymouth is nominated for the ‘Promotion of Diversity Award’ – an award that recognises the diversity in programming as well as the theatre’s work in creative learning.

The theatre’s creative learning programme works...

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The essential guide to your weekend

Events Derriford Hospital Open Day Derriford Hospital, Saturday 10am – 2pm Derriford Hospital is opening its doors to everyone on Saturday 28 September 2013, with our first Open Day in more than a decade. They would love you to come along between 10am and 2pm. They are working hard to create an event that offers something for everyone, including: • Step inside an operating theatre and play a...

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The Sound of Cinema: What has the nation voted as its favourite film soundtrack?

BBC Radio 3 will reveal the nation’s favourite soundtracks on Friday in a live orchestral countdown, with John Williams' Star Wars Main Theme coming in at number one.

With almost a quarter of the audience votes, John Williams’ Star Wars Theme topped a list that spans 64 years of cinema soundtrack history. Williams' soundtrack remains to this day the highest-grossing orchestral film...

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Mad Dog Mcrea with support Sheelanagig The Wharf, Tavistock, Devon, 20/09/13

Drink fuels sound and souls, Fast hands and hearts take the stage, Feet will not be still.

Last night I had the privilege of seeing two fabulous bands breathe much needed life into what is widely perceived as a wilting venue. Tavistock Wharf’s tale is one that seems to be upsettingly common in live...

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Peter Pan Easter pantomime flying in for Easter 2014

Let your dreams take flight at Plymouth Pavilions 10-11 April 2014

Join Wendy, Michael and John as they take off to Neverland with the boy who never grows up…Peter Pan. Take part in their adventure and meet a fantastical range of characters along the way; Tinker Bell, the Lost Children, Tiger Lily, Nana the dog, mermaids, pirates, Smee and, of course, the deadly Captain Hook....

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Love in the air: Tim Burgess at Exeter Phoenix

Tim Burgess, Exeter Phoenix, Thursday 19 September 2013

Perhaps it has something to do with Tim Burgess' keen practice of Transcendental Meditation, but rarely I have watched such a relaxed and admirably unshowy gig from a commercially successful artist.

Indeed, a low-key gig at the Exeter Phoenix - part of a UK autumn tour - seemed pretty apt for the laid-back recent solo...

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Peppa Pig’s Big Splash - tickets on sale

Peppa Pig returns live on stage with puppets and brilliant sing-a-long songs at Plymouth Pavilions on 5- 6 August 2014

This brand new production, Peppa Pig’s Big Splash , comes fresh from the huge successes of the two previous tours Peppa Pig’s Party and Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt . Opening at the Orchard Theatre in Dartford on 24 October, this touring production will travel throughout...

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