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Exeter Phoenix; tel: 01392 667080


SOME LIKE IT HOTTER This fast-moving fantasy comedy casts a wry eye at the power of celebrities over the public – both in life and death. Expect razor- sharp wisecracks and sparkling musical numbers. Exeter Northcott; tel: 01392 493493


11-13 JULY


13-27 JULY VIVA VERDI! Celebrating Verdi’s bicentennial year, New Devon Opera has commissioned this show which features scenes and extracts from some of his most famous operas


plus insights about Verdi’s life. 13-14 July at Aeolian Court, Chudleigh; 17 July at Exeter Northcott; 18 July at The Great Hall, Dartington; 26-27 July at Ugbrooke Park. www.newdevonopera.co.uk


WHISTLE When Martin Figura was nine years old, his father killed his mother. Whistle is a 60-minute multi-media depiction of a post- war British childhood using poetry, family photographs and striking visuals, based on his award-winning poetry collection, a profound and uplifting story. The Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter; tel: 01392 434169


14 JULY OTHER EVENTS


UNTIL 13 JULY LAYLA CURTIS: ANTIPODES British artist Layla Curtis presents a solo exhibition including new work focusing on mapping and the ways we represent terrain and locate ourselves and our movements. Spacex, Exeter; tel: 01392 431786


15 JUNE-15 SEPTEMBER GILLIAN AYRES: PAINTINGS AND PRINTS 1986-2011 This exhibition features the printmaking of Gillian Ayres, one of the leading British abstract artists of her generation. As well as the vibrant, heavily-worked


canvasses for which she is best known, she’s also a printmaker. Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, Queen Street, Exeter; tel: 01392 265858


20 JUNE RUGS TALK Brights Of Nettlebed’s resident rug expert Arash Karimzadeh will share his passion for Persian and European decorative rugs at the company’s Topsham showroom. There will also be a live restoration demonstration, and all proceeds will be donated to Wholechild UK, a charity devoted to improving the lives of neglected children. Seats cost £5 and must be booked in advance. Brights Of Nettlebed, Topsham; 01392 877443


23 JUNE-14 JULY JOHN HUBBARD AND ADAM BUICK EXHIBITION This exhibition brings together two artists who work with natural materials to describe the core elements of nature. John Hubbard uses vine charcoal in his series of vigorous drawings entitled Leonardo in Scotland to express the movement and dynamics of rushing, swirling water. Adam Buick uses local clay and stone and the pure form of a Moon Jar to describe the Pembrokeshire landscape. The Art Room, Topsham; www.theartroomtopsham.co.uk


26 JUNE


TEA WITH AN ARCHITECT Fancy getting some free advice from local architects and raising funds for charity? Tea With An Architect is a national scheme started by former Apprentice contestant Gabrielle Omar. She will be at The Magdalen Chapter hotel for the Exeter event with architects from over 10 local practices. Anyone who comes along can get free advice about build projects, plus free tea and cake. They will be asked for a donation to the charity Shelter. teawithanarchitect.com


29 JUNE n Unique Boutique, 30 June, Exeter Phoenix 12 Exeter Living www.mediaclash.co.uk


OPEN MORNING Topsham Pharmacy is holding an open morning to celebrate


its 190th anniversary as an independent local pharmacy – the oldest in the South West. Running from 9am until 2pm, the event will feature memorabilia displays, pharmacy demonstrations, refreshments, face painting and more. Entry is free and all are welcome. Topsham Pharmacy, Fore Street, Topsham; 01392 873063


UNIQUE BOUTIQUE Don’t miss makery magnificence showcase Unique Boutique, a quirky indoor market with fab hand-made items from local makers and artists, featuring one-off ceramics, locally-spun wool, upcycled furniture, hand- made cards and accessories, and more. And Exeter shop Arrietty will be offering drop-in button-making workshops for adults. Market runs from 11am to 3.30pm, and admission is free. Exeter Phoenix; tel: 01392 667080


30 JUNE


7 JULY RNLI PIRATE FAMILY FUN DAY Children are invited to come along in their best pirate attire to enjoy outdoor games and activities. There will be entertainment from local choirs, dancers and bands, plus stalls, pirate-themed competitions and a treasure hunt. Cliffden, Teignmouth; www.teignmouthlifeboat.org EL


n Al Murray, 19 June, Plymouth Pavilions


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