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WHAT’S 23 October onwardsON

Rocks is showing at Exeter Phoenix

ART

24 October – 3 Jan 2021

ANITA CORBIN: 100 FIRST WOMEN PORTRAITS One hundred powerful images: the renowned photographer celebrates the achievements of pioneering British women, many of them from the West Country, over the past century. For more information turn to page six. Exeter Royal Albert Memorial Museum &Art Gallery; Queen Street, Exeter; www.rammuseum.org.uk

29 October

OUT AND ABOUT ARTISTS’ PLATFORM: QUEERING THE MUSEUM Hosted by Professor Jana Funke and writer Natalie McGrath, this event will see artists share insights about their work on this new project, plus conversations about queer and trans art, thinking and practice. Exeter Royal Albert Memorial Museum &Art Gallery; Queen Street, Exeter; www.rammuseum.org.uk

For more information on art exhibitions locally turn to page 12.

COMEDY, THEATRE & AND SPOKEN WORD

28 October

SPORK! Enjoy an evening of spoken word with special guests Muneera Pilgrim and Matt Harvey, alongside other emerging artists. Muneera is an international poet, cultural producer, writer, broadcaster and co-founder of the Muslim female spoken word and hip-hop duo Poetic Pilgrimage; Matt is a poet, humourist and enemy o all thats dicult and upsetting, as well as host of Radio 4’s Wondermentalist Cabaret and creator of Empath Man. 7pm-8.30pm; Exeter Phoenix; Gandy Street, Exeter; www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

11 November

SOFIE HAGEN One of British comedy’s most exciting talents (although she’s Danish), winner of the prestigious Edinburgh Best Newcomer Award, and a cult podcaster, oe returns to Exeter with a brand new show about the things you forget, the things you remember, and the things you wish you could forget. But also, there’s a bit about bums. 7.30pm; Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter; www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

14 November

TO WOMB IT MAY CONCERN A chance for women to learn how comedy and stand up can improve condence and build communication skills for professional and personal use. 10am-4.30pm; Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter; www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

17 November

DISPATCHES ON THE RED DRESS Twice BBC Radio 2 Folk Awardwinning songwriter Rowan

ABOVE: Sir David Attenborough’s film is showing at Exeter Phoenix; BELOW: Comedian Sofie Hagen is coming to town

Rheingans brings a new show of immersive storytelling with live ddle, bano and genre-melding original songs. 7.30pm; Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter; www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

9 December- 9 January

TREASURE ISLAND n partnership with local comedy troupe e aet ete, epect an adentorous rib-tickling take on the Treasure sland classic. Exeter Northcott Theatre, Stocker Road, Exeter; exeternorthcott.co.uk

MUSIC & FILM

23, 25, 27 October

ROCKS The lm ollows teenager ocks ukky akray who ears that she and her little brother mmanuel angelou sei issiedu will be orced apart i anyone nds out they are living alone. With the help of her riends, she eades the authorities and naigates the most dening days o her lie. ocks is a lm about the oy, resilience and spirit o girlhood. Various times, Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter; www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

24, 25 October

SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH: A LIFE ON OUR PLANET n his years, aid ttenborough has isited eery continent on the globe, eploring the wild places o our planet and documenting the liing world in all its ariety and wonder. ow, or the rst time he reects upon both the dening moments of his lifetime as a naturalist and the deastating changes he has seen. onest, reealing and urgent, this is a powerul rst-hand account of humanity’s impact on nature and a message o hope or future generations. 3pm; Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter; www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

31 October

SHOW OF HANDS est ountry olk legends, how o ands tee nightley and hil eer will be oined by ormac and iranda or a raucous night o music. 7.30pm; Exeter Northcott Theatre, Stocker Road, Exeter; exeternorthcott.co.uk

13 November

MUSIC IN THE CASTLE The internationally acclaimed piano duo hilippa arrison and ames illshire will perorm a wide ariety o pieces, including aint-ans Carnival of the Animals as well as new commissions such as Duelogue by Rory Boyle. 7.30pm; Powderham Castle, Exeter; www.powderham.co.uk

WORKSHOPS AND COURSES

7 November-5 December

HOW TO WRITE GOOD POEMS AND GET THEM PUBLISHED WITH JONATHAN DAVIDSON This e-week short course offers guidance in crating poems that really connect with readers alongside adice

and insight into the poetry sector and how to get published. There will be opportunities to sharpen-up existing poems, write new pieces of poetry and create a personal plan or nding opportunities to be published and to share poems in other ways. 11am-1pm; Quay Words, Exeter Custom House, Exeter Quayside; www.exetercustomhouse.org.uk

7 November

MEET THE EDITOR – POET AND PUBLISHER ANTHONY ANAXAGOROU In this masterclass, participants will be given advice on some of the best ways to have their poetry read and seen. This will include thinking about magazine submissions, live readings (including open mics), as well as competitions and prizes. Anthony will also discuss things to consider when approaching a publishing house, the pros and cons of self-publishing and how to use the internet in a healthy and productive way. 2pm-5pm, Quay Words, Exeter Custom House, Exeter Quayside; exetercustomhouse.org.uk

LIBRARY LIFE

EMILY MACAULAY shares the latest from Exeter Library

Just as the Exeter Library is open, so to is the FabLab in Exeter Library. This space – on the main floor – is a space where you can create anything you can imagine. There are 3D printers, a laser cutter, a CNC router, t-shirt printing, vinyl cutting and digital embroidery. It’s a playground for adults as well as children! You do not need any technical or creative skills, but if you have them you can stretch your mind.

We also work with partners, such as the RAMM, on exciting projects. Recently we scanned and 3D printed a 240 million year old footprint, belonging to a creature that lived before the dinosaurs!

At the moment things are obviously running slightly differently to normal and in-real-life workshops or birthday parties are for smaller numbers, but we have a range of online workshops too. There’s even a free taster workshop on their Facebook page.

There’s a range of half term workshops and a Home Educators Academy series too. This half term we’re running spooky t-shirt sessions, design your own tealight, laser cut nameplate and design a flickering haunted house or pumpkin.

It’s not all about half term though and we have a range of “Taster Sessions” on offer, so if you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at 3D printing, or laser cutting, check out our dates of forthcoming sessions.

To find out more or book your place visit the website fablabdevon.org or their Facebook page

For more: www.exeter.ac.uk

ABOVE: Muneera Pilgrim will be performing with Spork; BELOW: According to Arthur is on at Exeter Phoenix

FAMILY FUN

Until 1 November

HALF TERM ACTIVITIES AT CANONTEIGN FALLS A week of fun including a bat trail where children can delight in spotting bats, a night walk to Clampitt falls around their Lily Lake which will be lit by lights and fancy dress Halloween trail. Canonteign Falls, Christow, Near Exeter; www.canonteignfalls.co.uk

Until 3 Jan 2021

THE GREAT BIG BRICK SAFARI Follow the trail around the zoo and marvel at the giant gorilla, jumbo size elephant, majestic lion, marvellous macaws, beautiful butteries and a cool crocodile all made from millions of LEGO® pieces. Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon; www.paigntonzoo.org.uk

26-28 October

ACCORDING TO ARTHUR Expect an inspirational and heartwarming tale of an old man who re-engages with the outside world and the adventurous life he once led. 11am and 2.30pm (45 minute family show); Recommended age 3+; Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter EX4 3LS; www.exeterphoenix.org.uk ■