Exeter Phoenix is delighted to announce that it has been successful in a bid to Arts Council England for £320,000 to increase its facilities. The project, which will be match-funded, will enable an expanded film programme that will take place…
Read more | February 24, 2015
A definitive guide to all of the classes and workshops taking place under our roof, including those which aren’t run by Exeter Phoenix. Including dance classes, fitness, creative workshops, choirs and music classes, activities for toddlers to teens, digital training…
Read more | January 15, 2015
To celebrate Vibraphonic Festival 2015, we’ll be screening some of our favourite movies about music. Tickets just £5 per film or £8 for a double bill. Booking a double bill online: add tickets for both films to your basket and…
Read more | January 9, 2015
Starting on the Mon 12 Jan with the international German smash-hit Run Lola Run, audiences can go on a nostalgia trip to revisit old favourites, or have the thrill of discovering these films for the very first time. Audiences will…
Read more | January 8, 2015
With new immersive cinema experiences, special post-screening events, plus discussions and Q&As, you can now get more out of your Monday night trip to the cinema than ever before. With tickets priced at just £5 across the board, films range…
Read more | January 8, 2015
Proposals are invited, from South West based artists, for the creation of a new moving image based artwork for screen, installation or online display. Exeter Phoenix will provide a single £1000 fee towards production costs for developing and realising the…
Read more | January 7, 2015
‘We are proud to be supporting such impressive local filmmaking talent.’ DAMO CROSS, COLOURBURN The winners have been announced for Exeter Phoenix’s Two Short Nights Film Festival 2014, sponsored by Colourburn. Only five award categories and almost 65 short films…
Read more | December 18, 2014
Did you know we sell gift vouchers? If you’re stuck for the ideal gift, maybe you could consider something a little bit fun – like tickets to a gig, a comedy show or a one-day art workshop? BROWSE EVENTS TO…
Read more | December 11, 2014
Exeter Phoenix’s Two Short Nights Film Festival is set to return for its 13th year and is promising to showcase some of the most extraordinary and exciting short films from around the world. From Thursday 11th to Friday 12th December…
Read more | December 9, 2014
Vibraphonic urban music festival, Laugh Out Loud comedy, new immersive cinema experiences and over 50 artists’ work featured in a subversive new exhibition: Exeter Phoenix launches a bold and thrilling new season. This season, Exeter Phoenix’s music highlights include: The…
Read more | December 8, 2014
Exeter’s very own award-winning physical comedy theatre company, Le Navet Bete, have been successful in securing Arts Council England funding (£56,849) to support the creation and national tour of over 40 dates of their brand new show, Dick Tracy, debuting…
Read more | October 24, 2014
Can you help? Exeter City Council needs to reduce budgets in line with Government funding cuts so they are conducting surveys to find out your views about culture in our city. Currently, a crucial part of our income comes from…
Read more | October 23, 2014
We are very pleased to announce that the Audience Choice Award for this year’s Exeter Contemporary Open exhibition has been won by Royal College of Art graduate Lexi Strauss. Lexi was voted for by visitors to the exhibition, which remains…
Read more | October 22, 2014
The Dala Horse featured on the Scandiland logo wants to go on an adventure. Cut him out from a printout of the page below or download him from scandilandfilm.com and take a picture of him…
Read more | October 21, 2014
For the first time in Two Short Nights history, we will be offering filmmakers the opportunity to pitch their ideas live to a panel in an audience filled auditorium. The filmmakers will be vying for a £750 commission to create…
Read more | October 13, 2014
This summer, Exeter Phoenix Digital has been working with the Chelsea and Westminster Health Charity on the 2014 Artists’ Healthcare Landscape Moving Image Commission. This provided a fantastic opportunity for lens-based artists to develop their practice in relation to healthcare…
Read more | September 30, 2014
An interview from music muso. We heard that The South were playing at the Exeter Phoenix on September 27th and thought it would be a great idea to hook up with Alison ‘Lady’ Wheeler who, alongside Dave Hemmingway, head up…
Read more | September 25, 2014
A pop up cinema in Haldon Forest, dark and atmospheric screenings of classic thrillers, live Swedish music and a salivating food presentation; just some of the immersive cinematic experiences created by Exeter Phoenix this November. Scandiland Trailer from Exeter Phoenix…
Read more | September 24, 2014
An exclusive awards ceremony and exhibition opening at Exeter Phoenix last night saw Hannah Murgatroyd announced as the recipient of the prestigious £1000 award for Exeter Contemporary Open 2014. The artist, who recently returned to the UK after years working…
Read more | September 17, 2014
This season, Exeter Phoenix’s music highlights include Mercury-prize winning Nick Mulvey (previously of Portico Quartet), Radio 6 DJ Ben Watt and original members of The Beautiful South performing their much loved songs alongside a programme packed with some of the…
Read more | August 8, 2014
Unique Boutique offers a way to shop like no other. A quirky arts market, it showcases the best of the west in the arts and crafts world offering the chance for discerning buyers to support local makers and independent businesses….
Read more | July 25, 2014
Big Screen In The Park returns to Exeter’s Northernhay Gardens for four nights of fabulous films under the stars. This year we are venturing to the moon and back, saving the world from super villains, visiting the bottom of the…
Read more | July 7, 2014
A month has passed since Ignite Festival 2014, Exeter’s biggest and best theatre festival to date. With over 200 performances citywide from local and internationally acclaimed companies and over double the number of visitors from 2013, this year saw Ignite…
Read more | July 2, 2014
Ever wanted to be a Viking? Or find your own treasure? Tanya and Paul Morel of Oddbodies, the creative team behind the darkly comic and award-winning Mrs Lustleigh’s Fancies and The Nature of Angrove have been selected by Exeter Phoenix Digital…
Read more | June 10, 2014
We’re delighted to announce a programme of events this summer with something for everyone. As always, our July to August season has an exciting mix of music, performance, art and film. Music highlights include the legendary Ian McLagan of The…
Read more | May 29, 2014
As part of Ignite Festival 2014, Nick Young brings his touching retelling of the classic tale Peter and The Wolf to Exeter. Reflecting Nick’s childhood growing up in the dusty heat of Africa, his acclaimed production blends the familiar story…
Read more | May 28, 2014
Exeter Phoenix is excited to announce that the Two Short Nights Film Festival’s Call for Entries is now open. Two Short Nights celebrates and promotes short film and the people who make them. Now in its 12th year, the festival…
Read more | May 23, 2014
Exeter Phoenix are pleased to announce the selection panel for this year’s Exeter Contemporary Open exhibition, which will consist of Independent Curator and Art Consultant, Ceri Hand, Turner Prize nominated artist David Shrigley and Phoenix Gallery Curator, Matt Burrows. The…
Read more | May 19, 2014
A Synagogue, a Cathedral, gardens, pubs and a parked caravan outside Central Station – theatre pops up all over the city for Ignite Festival. Mon 2 Jun – Sat 7 Jun. Ignite is a six day celebration of live performance…
Read more | May 6, 2014
Exeter Phoenix Devon Short Film Commission 2014 Exeter Phoenix Digital invited applications for the development of a short film project. The application had to be an original idea or script for a short film between 5-12 mins long. We welcomed…
Read more | April 11, 2014
Exeter Contemporary Open is one of the highlights of the South West’s arts calendar. Now in its ninth year, it provides an important national platform for contemporary visual art with an emphasis on supporting new and emerging talent alongside more…
Read more | April 1, 2014
Mark Grist’s show Rogue Teacher is at Exeter Phoenix this May. In your own words, give us a short biog on yourself. Crumbs…Well, I’m Mark. I’m an educator, poet, comedian and the probably the world’s most unlikely battle rapper….
Read more | March 27, 2014
The polymath virtuoso Tcha Limberger is the king of gypsy music by Garth Cartwright (The Sunday Times) Tcha Limberger, at first glance, might appear just another Gypsy fiddler. A handsome man with a thin moustache and sharp suit who, when…
Read more | March 17, 2014
Following the near biblical deluge of this winter, Exeter Phoenix is excited to welcome in springtime with it’s new season of gigs. So get your wellies off and put on your dancing shoes on as Exeter Phoenix reintroduces sunshine back…
Read more | March 12, 2014
Spring 2014 brings another exciting season to Exeter Phoenix. We’ll be welcoming popular music acts such as the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Joan As Police Woman and the 2013 Glastonbury Emerging Talent winners Bridie Jackson & The Arbour. The new…
Read more | March 10, 2014
VIBRAPHONIC FESTIVAL IS BACK! Vibraphonic returns to Exeter this March to celebrate all things diverse and progressive in reggae, jazz, hip hop, dub step, soul, funk, blues, drum ‘n’ bass, electronica and urban music. The lineup for Exeter Phoenix is…
Read more | March 5, 2014
Berlin-based artist Marie von Heyl will have a solo exhibition in our Phoenix Gallery later this year, but in the meantime you can catch a glimpse of some of her work at the Jerwood Drawing Prize exhibition at Plymouth Arts…
Read more | February 13, 2014
At the end of February, Theatre Alibi are back at Exeter Phoenix with their new production, Hammer & Tongs. For anyone who’s ever craved the last word, Hammer & Tongs is a very human comedy about arguing. Read what Nikki…
Read more | January 28, 2014
Now in its fourth year, the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Festival is back between 25 Jan and 7 Feb for another groundbreaking, non-stop chortling comedy filled time! Shows at Exeter Phoenix range from £12 – £15 per ticket, but with…
Read more | January 27, 2014
Following the announcement of this year’s BAFTA nominees, we’re very pleased to hear that a number of our carefully selected upcoming films have been nominated for awards. Book your tickets now to see these outstanding pieces of cinema on the…
Read more | January 8, 2014
‘The training and professional support throughout the filmmaking process has been invaluable.’ Carrie Hill, director of Old, Grey & Fast Exeter Phoenix has announced that it will commission 5 new short films in 2014 as well as a new £1000…
Read more | December 19, 2013
‘There really is a lot of amazing local talent.’ DAMO CROSS, COLOURBURN The winners have been announced for Exeter Phoenix’s Two Short Nights Film Festival 2013. Only five award categories and almost 60 short films screened in two days created…
Read more | December 16, 2013
With the schools’ performance week for Quirk Theatre’s production of Treasure Island well underway, we thought we’d share some tantalising photos. Public performances begin on Wed 18 Dec and run through until Sat 4 Jan. Tickets for many of the…
Read more | December 12, 2013
Exeter Phoenix New Season Playlist Every season brings its own joys. This coming season Exeter Phoenix proudly presents our very own music playlist for the coming December-March season. We’ve got a smorgasbord of bands, singers and DJs to delight your…
Read more | December 3, 2013
Spring 2014 – A New Season for A New Year It will be a new year and another exciting new season for Exeter Phoenix. As always, there is a programme packed full of music, performances, art, learning and film. We’re…
Read more | November 28, 2013
Exeter Phoenix are looking for a self-employed tattoo artist, based in the Exeter area, to set up a pop-up tattoo studio as part of an upcoming art exhibition. The studio will operate both as a functioning commercial business, and also…
Read more | November 22, 2013
Just because it will be made in just 48 hours, it does not mean your film shouldn’t be of ‘professional’ standards. For this weekend only, ALL Exeter Phoenix Digital equipment will be half price for registered 48 Hour film teams….
Read more | November 19, 2013
In Doggerland – a story about a heart transplant patient who seeks out her donor has opened it’s tour to raving reviews and powerfully poignant reaction. The new play by Tom Morton-Smith has been praised for its unembellished look into…
Read more | November 18, 2013
Exeter Phoenix’s Two Short Nights Film Festival is set to return for its 12th year and is promising to showcase some of the most extraordinary and exciting short films from around the world. From Thursday 12th to Friday 13th December…
Read more | November 18, 2013
Relaxed Performances allow adults and children with autism, learning disabilities, or sensory and communication disorders to enjoy theatre shows without having to worry about making a noise, moving around or leaving the auditorium. Everyone can just relax. The performance has…
Read more | November 12, 2013
Tired of buying the same old gifts? An Exeter Phoenix Gift Voucher is the ideal present – we have something for everybody, including fantastic gigs, comedy shows and one-day creative or digital workshops. Treat someone… Choose a ticket for any…
Read more | November 11, 2013
Now in its fourth year, the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Festival is back for another groundbreaking, outstanding, hilariously funny, unbelievably sidesplitting, non-stop chortling and descriptively extravagant comedy filled time! The festival takes place from the 25th January to 7th February…
Read more | November 8, 2013
Following his 2013 Exeter Phoenix exhibition i am algorithm Charlie Tweed has been selected as one of six artists taking part in the R&D phase of Silent Signal, an upcoming project for Animate Projects, supported by The Wellcome Trust. Silent…
Read more | November 7, 2013
Registration for this year’s 48 Hour Film Challenge is now open. For the sixth year running Two Short Nights Film Festival invites teams of filmmakers to take part in this inspiring challenge. Teams must apply by Wed 20 Nov. No…
Read more | October 28, 2013
Exeter Phoenix is delighted to announce that the Exeter Contemporary Open 2013 Audience Choice Award has been won by Max Cahn. The prestigious contemporary art exhibition, which opened on Friday 13th September, has seen hundreds of visitors vote for their…
Read more | October 21, 2013
Exeter Phoenix is pleased to announce an exciting new sponsorship venture with The Exeter Daily. From 8th October 2013 the Exeter Phoenix auditorium will be renamed as the exeterdaily.co.uk auditorium. The first of its kind for Exeter Phoenix, the naming…
Read more | October 8, 2013
What is the genesis of your new work, Landscape II? I was interested in working with film and projection in my new show and how the use of film could combine with sound and language to create an intimate and…
Read more | September 25, 2013
An exclusive awards ceremony and exhibition opening at Exeter Phoenix last night saw Rachel Busby announced as the recipient of the prestigious £1000 award for the Exeter Contemporary Open 2013. The Wales based artist said, ‘I didn’t expect it. For…
Read more | September 13, 2013
Katy Connor, Exeter Phoenix Digital Bursary Winner 2009, has been shortlisted for the Lumen Prize for her App ‘PURE FLOW’. PURE FLOW [mobile edition] is a miniature, hand held application for a mobile and global audience; revealing the noise generated…
Read more | September 12, 2013
A festival that take arts and performance out of traditional venues, and into unexpected indoor and outdoor locations across the city. As part of the festival Blind Ditch presents This City’s Centre 3. Here, Now, the third part of a new…
Read more | August 30, 2013
Exeter Phoenix saw a full house for the launch of DUGTOWN, a retrospective on the Exeter Skate and BMX scene over the last 30 years. Skaters, BMX-ers and film fans flocked to view photos and new locally produced films reflecting…
Read more | August 30, 2013Cosmic Funk & Spiritual Sounds: The Best of The Flying Dutchman Years is a deluxe overview of Lonnie Liston Smith’s career with the famous Flying Dutchman label, mastered directly from the original tapes. Buy a ticket for Lonnie’s upcoming gig…
Read more | August 23, 2013
We’re pleased to announce that Big Screen In The Park 2013 was our most successful to date, with a record number of visitors, one of our best film line-ups ever, and clear skies (well… for the most part anyway). Once…
Read more | August 21, 2013
Exeter Phoenix has announced an exciting new season of programmed events for September to December 2013. New exhibitions, performances, comedy, music, classes and courses mean there is plenty to inspire, enjoy and embrace. Highlights include big name music acts such…
Read more | August 21, 2013
Two Short Nights is calling for filmmakers to submit their short films for this year’s film festival. Two Short Nights film festival celebrates and promotes short film and the people who make them. Now in its 12th year the festival…
Read more | July 31, 2013
Exeter Phoenix’s first Crowd Funded Short film commission launches Monday 15 July. Host Familie, directed by award winning Devon-based filmmaker Tom Austin is aiming to raise £2000 for his Exeter Phoenix Short Film commission. Each year Exeter Phoenix supports and…
Read more | July 16, 2013
The shortlisted artists have just been announced for the South West’s foremost contemporary art competition. As the only Devon-based competition that is open to artists from across the country and indeed the world, this year’s Exeter Contemporary Open promises to…
Read more | July 10, 2013
We are pleased to announce that the mechanical phoenix who sits at the entrance of our building has been reanimated after several years of inactivity. Now, at certain points of the day, you can witness this metal sculpture stand up,…
Read more | July 10, 2013
We’re big fans of this culture journal for the South West, so we want to help spread the word about their kickstarter campaign to fund the next issue. Nom de Strip started its life as a small zine hand delivered…
Read more | July 5, 2013
This summer we have some excellent live music ranging from a local band tipped to make it big, The Computers, to the American living legend, Lonnie Liston Smith; whilst soul, disco, and funky house tunes get the party started on…
Read more | June 24, 2013
Playwright Natalie McGrath discusses Oxygen and Dreadnought South West This summer Dreadnought South West will be delivering a major arts and heritage project celebrating the centenary of The Great 1913 Suffrage Pilgrimage. As part of this project, a specially commissioned…
Read more | June 19, 2013
With dozens of great new events programmed for May and June since the last brochure, we’ve released an update. If it’s music you’re after, check out the playlist we’ve put together and give yourself a taster of what’s to come….
Read more | May 13, 2013
Exeter’s 6 Day Theatre Festival: 3 – 9 June 2013 Exeter will host a six-day celebration of new live performance work from the South West and beyond. Over fifty performances are to take place across the city at venues including…
Read more | May 10, 2013
Exeter Phoenix has launched a brand new menu. Our chef has created a delicious array of rustic dishes using traditional recipes from around the world fused with a unique contemporary twist. Each of the dishes is homemade, the ingredients are…
Read more | April 25, 2013
Songs take star billing in June’s fresh journey of heartfelt interpretation By Jackie Butler, Western Morning News. On a clear and bright April day, June Tabor is busy sowing seeds and tidying up in the big garden of her home…
Read more | April 23, 2013
We are pleased to announce that the judges on the panel for this year’s Contemporary Open exhibition will include artist and curator Kevin Hunt, independent curators Day + Gluckman and Phoenix Gallery curator Matt Burrows. Entries for the exhibition will…
Read more | April 22, 2013
Folk singer and violinist Jackie Oates tells Jackie Butler about her new LP of lullabies and her bid to bring back singing as a child’s bedtime tradition. By Jackie Butler, Western Morning News. When folk star Jackie Oates was a…
Read more | April 12, 2013
By night, Fay Hield has men gripped in a curious whirlwind of clandestine adventure and exploration. By day, Hield is a Teaching Associate in Ethnomusicology at Sheffield University. The Northern character and her own team of merry men unravel timeworn…
Read more | March 26, 2013
We’re offering a free CD to the first 5 people to book tickets for selected music events* Call Box Office on 01392 667080 and quote ‘CD GIVE-AWAY’. EVENTS INCLUDED IN THE OFFER: Fay Hield & The Hurricane Party Wed…
Read more | March 25, 2013
We are pleased to support two award-winning local companies in the development of their new projects. The popular clown company Le Navet Bete will present their new show at Exeter Phoenix later in the year and the short films supported…
Read more | March 25, 2013
Over the last few weeks we have been busier than ever with a series of ‘hot tickets’ and sold out shows. Bands such as Lee Scratch Perry, Frightened Rabbit, Joy Formidable, Stornoway, Willy Mason and Neil Innes have attracted new…
Read more | March 25, 2013
On Saturday 30th March, we’ll be celebrating Easter with some tasty treats at our café bar. As well as a delicious menu of specials for kids and their mums and dads, we’ll be giving away a chocolate egg with every…
Read more | March 20, 2013
Known as the ‘mini Oscars’, the First Light Awards ceremony in Leicester Square is attended by a mix of film industry luminaries and celebrities. We are delighted to announce that an Exeter Phoenix supported film HB scooped the award for…
Read more | March 19, 2013We hope that our new site will give you all the information you need and offer you a much easier way to find out what’s going on and when. We also have a new ticketing system which allows you to…
Read more | December 12, 2012Merry Christmas from all at Exeter Phoenix This Christmas season we’ll be open as usual right up until the 23rd Dec for festive drinks and activities, but for Christmas week itself there will be a few changes to our opening…
Read more | December 7, 2012
The perfect present this Christmas! We’ve got a whole host of new one-day creative workshops from as little as £28 (£24 concession), and with our new gift vouchers, you can give the experience to a friend this Christmas. Workshops include:…
Read more | December 6, 2012Mary Epworth won this week’s Rebel Playlist on 6 Music! Mary got 50% of the votes, beating Lianne La Havas and Bat For Lashes. Listen out for ‘Black Doe’ being played on 6 Music every day this week on Steve Lamacq’s…
Read more | December 5, 2012
Exeter Phoenix Digital is launching three new Short Film Commission schemes for 2013. We are looking for proposals to shoot short, digital format films of 5-12 minutes duration. Films must be based on an original script or treatment but can…
Read more | November 30, 2012
Two Short Nights Festival this week! Now in its 11th year, Two Short Nights Film Festival kicks off on the 29 Nov at 7.30pm with the International Open Screening, featuring a hand-picked selection of incredible short films from around the world including films…
Read more | November 27, 2012
To coincide with our sensationally smelly show for children age 5 and over, The Emperor’s Perfume, we are offering whiffy workshops for kids and their parents. In the show, the audience has a very important task – to help the…
Read more | November 27, 2012
Over the next few months we’ve got more music than you can shake a stick at and some excellent festivals to look forward to: Laugh Out Loud kicks off in January, giving you the chance to see hilarious stand up…
Read more | November 27, 2012
Maia’s cooking is influenced by her time in Jerusalem, where she lived until 1998. ‘I have learned my best dishes and some secrets from great family kitchens whilst growing up and helping out. From a great dumpling soup on a…
Read more | November 24, 2012
