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Will Carling
MARCH: YOUR MONTHLY GUIDE TO WHAT'S ON IN EXETER
Here's our monthly round-up of arts and culture in Exeter this month.
14- 16 March
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
When a traditional production of Oscar Wilde’s classic play gets underway, everything seems to be going perfectly to plan…that is, until the lead actor fails to arrive on cue. Filled with wicked Wildean wit, this is a hilarious and unpredictable twist on this comedy classic.
Exeter Northcott Theatre
19-23 March
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Shakespeare's classic comedy is presented by Exeter's local theatre company and directed by David Finlay. Strike up Pipers!
Cygnet Theatre
19-23 March
BLOOD BROTHERS
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary musical tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
3 March
BUZZARD BUZZARD BUZZARD
The band’s new music takes the fast-paced energy from the band’s debut non-stop EP and twists it with a heavier guitar sound which stems from Tom’s teen obsessions with Black Sabbath and The White Stripes.
15 March
GAZ COOMBES
The Supergrass frontman with the big, soulful voice has carved out a very successful (and Mercury Prize nominated) body of work. Expect energy, emotion and catchy riffs.
15 March
MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES BY CANDLELIGHT
Get ready to be whisked away on a journey of iconic scores and soundtracks as live orchestra London Concertante perform classics, including the epic melodies from Jurassic Park, the poignant emotions of Schindler’s List, and the heartwarming wonder of ET.
16 March
VERDI’S REQUIEM
Exeter Philharmonic Choir joins forces with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and four world-class soloists to perform Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem. Verdi’s choral ‘blockbuster’, also known as the Requiem Mass, is an opera in all but name and is one of the most dramatic large-scale choral works in the classical repertoire.
7 March
CHRIS MCCAUSLAND: YONKS!
He's been called an "overnight success" - Even though he's been doing this for bloody yonks! Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making.
9 March
JOE WELLS: KING OF THE AUTISTICS
There are 700,000 autistic people in the UK, but who is their leader? Two years ago, Joe Wells decided he should be ‘King of The Autistics’ and it all went horribly wrong. Funny and thought-provoking.
On now until 2 June
ARTISTS ROOM BILL VIOLA
American artist Bill Viola (born 1951) is recognised internationally as a pioneer of video art, and today remains one of its leading practitioners. His work explores universal human experiences – birth, death and the unfolding of consciousness – and is shown in museums and galleries worldwide. This exhibition presents three intimate and moving works from his well-known series The Passions.
On now until 21 March
KATH HADDEN ART
Exeter-based landscape artist undertook a project last year - to create a small painting every day of the year. This exhibition is the fruits of her labour: a visual diary of life in the South West, covering the coast, the city and suburban life.
On now until 13 April
NATASHA MACVOY: EYE WITNESS
A solo exhibition featuring recent works by Gloucestershire-based artist Natasha MacVoy who works across sculpture, film, performance and text. Throughout her practice, Natasha explores ideas and motifs that relate to invisible labour, care and neurodiversity, realising these through the playful use of doubling, repetition, and the considered use of close-at-hand materials.
The works in this exhibition shift between acutely observed oil paintings of wild flowers at night, found in the local landscape of Honiton, to large watercolours of skies, built of dozens of thin washes on raw canvas, painted from memories of observing the transitions of dusk and dawn in the Mojave desert.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton
3 - 27 April
NATURAL LIGHT
Local artist Rachael Bennetts mixed media work considers landscapes, seascapes and the ever changing weather. “People sometimes have strong reactions to my work, often on first sight my paintings appear a calm and tranquil surface, then I notice them step back and forward, trying not to touch surfaces, perhaps then taking time as they unravel the story and underlying energy,” she says.
15 March
THE COURIER
Topsham Film Society shows films twice on selected Fridays at Matthews Hall. It’s a steal at £4 for a matinee performance, and £4 for an evening performance. This March sees The Courier, a true-life Cold War spy thriller, where unassuming British businessman Greville Wynne (Benedict Cumberbatch) becomes entangled in one of the greatest international conflicts in history.
Topsham Film Society, Matthews Hall
19 March
PILLOW TALK
Rock Hudson and Doris Day star in this classic screwball comedy. Expect zippy dialogue, pacy scenes and loads of laughs. This nostalgic Cinema screening will have soft lighting, subtitles, relaxed table seating, and refreshments served throughout. Whilst promoted as a dementia-friendly screening, anyone who loves nostalgic films is welcome.
OTHER
2-9 March
MAGPIES: A FESTIVAL OF THRIFT
This inaugural week-long festival will celebrate all things thrifty: upcycling, repurposing, saving, mending and reusing. There’ll be low cost workshops, free activities and a family fun day, exploring skills and ideas for fixing old items or turning them into new ones, and creating community along the way.
11 March
PAUL MCKENNA: SUCCESS FOR LIFE
The hypnotist, broadcaster and author of numerous bestseller self-help books will be talking about how you can achieve more of your true potential in every area of your life.
21 March
EXETER VOLUNTEER FAYRE
Connect with local organisations, charities, and non-profits and learn how you can get involved and make a positive impact on the local community. Whether you are passionate about the environment, animals, or helping people, there is something for everyone at the Exeter Volunteer Fayre. 11-2.30pm.
22 March
AN EVENING WITH WILL CARLING
Former international rugby star Will Carling OBE is heading to Exeter shortly where he’ll be guest speaker at a gala dinner. Expect tales from Will’s time as England rugby captain at the event, which takes place at Sandy Park on 22 March and is being held to raise funds for Age UK Exeter, a charity which has been supporting local people aged over 50 for more than 30 years. The evening includes a three-course meal, DJ and other entertainment, photo opportunities and a charity auction.
26 March
AGILE RABBIT: HOW SAFE IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE?
From positive impacts such as healthcare advances to those that affect real-life opportunities and services, the AI landscape is rapidly advancing and complex. Hosted by BBC journalist Rebecca Kesby, a panel of leading experts will look behind the headlines of this rapidly accelerating technology and address the role that law and politics play in providing regulation and reassurance.
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