Have you seen the huge sign in Exeter Phoenix’s windows (each letter is 5 foot!) which spells out a positive message to our local community? In the face of economic and social uncertainty it promotes a message of solidarity and…
Read more | May 23, 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 launches a brand new menu today. New chef, Maia Moss, 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…
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, 2013
The Unique Boutique indoor market is back! Freshen up for Spring with arts and crafts handmade in Devon. Sat 30 Mar | 11am – 3.30pm There will be plenty of stalls across our ground floor, so you can shop for…
Read more | February 26, 2013
Scottish indie rock band Frightened Rabbit are coming to the Phoenix this month, following the release of their fourth album Pedestrian Verse. The album represents a major milestone in the band’s artistic journey; following the mixed reception of 2010 album…
Read more | February 11, 2013
Exeter Phoenix Digital supported film H.B. has been nominated in the Best Comedy category at the First Light Awards 2013. Co-ordinated by My Pockets, H.B, was one of six 90-second comedy shorts based around sex education that were made for…
Read more | February 7, 2013
By Jean Hawkins (The Exeter Daily) Offered the opportunity by Exeter Phoenix to take part in a new one-day workshop at the lively arts centre and write about it for The Exeter Daily, I agreed with alacrity. I signed up…
Read more | January 30, 2013
Jackie Butler, Western Morning News. There’s one forward-thinking Westcountry establishment where you can be guaranteed to find an intriguing selection of musical talent performing – particularly in the roots and acoustic field – and that’s Exeter’s Phoenix. Every year its…
Read more | January 7, 2013
See 3 LOL Festival events at Exeter Phoenix and get 20% off! Exeter’s comedy festival, Laugh Out Loud kicks off this month and headlining the event are some hilarious award-winning comedians who have recently been raising chuckles on such TV…
Read more | January 3, 2013
3D Printing – An Article by Kate Hird 3D printing is everywhere. Watching television just this week I saw Will-i-am’s new music video with Britney Spears, which includes a section of the 3D printing in action, building a human face…
Read more | December 17, 2012
We 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, 2012
Mary 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
The Unique Boutique indoor market returns! Shop for quirky and unusual christmas gifts, look for a bargain and support local artists. Sat 1 Dec, 11 – 4pm & Thu 6 Dec, 5 – 9pm
Read more | November 29, 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
