Filtering by: Spoken word

 A Limitless Life: Dr Alan Desmond and Andy Ramage.
Oct
12
to 13 Oct

A Limitless Life: Dr Alan Desmond and Andy Ramage.

Dr. Alan Desmond in Conversation with Renowned Life Coach Andy Ramage.

Live interview and Q&A followed by a fantastic plant-based meal.

Explore the potential for transformation as Dr. Alan Desmond and internationally acclaimed life coach, Andy Ramage, delve into the profound benefits of implementing a strategic break from alcohol.

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Vision & purpose in these uncertain times – with Mac Macartney and friends
Oct
8
7:00 pm19:00

Vision & purpose in these uncertain times – with Mac Macartney and friends

How do we find purpose and connection to ourselves, each other and nature in these uncertain times?
Join us for a unique evening as we uncover the stories and songs that help us reconnect with our wild authentic selves and live a passionate and purposeful life in a world for all species. This evening brings together Embercombe founder Mac Macartney and Tugba Kirhan in conversation; alongside master musicians Nigel Shaw, Bethan Lloyd and Matthew Pickles.

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"A Happy and Healthy Life" with Dr Alan Desmond and The Happy Pear.
Apr
13
6:00 pm18:00

"A Happy and Healthy Life" with Dr Alan Desmond and The Happy Pear.

Join us for a night of empowering conversation and nourishing food. Enjoy a sumptious plant-based meal with Gastroenterologist and author Dr Alan Desmond and David Flynn of The Happy Pear. Let's eat, chat, and explore the secrets of a happy and healthy life. 

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Hollie McNish (Mothers on the Mic)
Feb
3
1:00 pm13:00

Hollie McNish (Mothers on the Mic)

Join Mothers Who Make Exeter for a very special, relaxed and uplifting daytime show with poet and mother Hollie McNish! Whether you join online or in person you are in for a treat.

“One of the best poets we have” – Matt Haig
“Makes me cry and howl with laughter” - Paapa Essiedu
“like Pam Ayres on acid” – Lemn Sissay
“Her writing is sublime” – Ellie Taylor

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The Eleventh Annual Exeter Poetry Slam!
May
20
7:30 pm19:30

The Eleventh Annual Exeter Poetry Slam!

12 contestants, 3 rounds, 1 winner, much kudos.
This year's slam is part of the Cygnet Theatre’s 40th Anniversary festival

Tim King and Ysella Sims proudly host 12 of the finest poetic performers in the South West as they compete in the 11th instalment of this annual knock out competition.

In addition to the kudos and abundant opportunities for further paid gigs, there's a £100 prize for the winner alongside £50 and £20 for the two runners up.

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 Story Blaze: The King & The Corpse
Jan
19
8:00 pm20:00

Story Blaze: The King & The Corpse

Artemis Storytelling will be telling the story of The King and the Corpse, an extraordinary set of tales handed down through Indian oral tradition for hundreds of years, each one with a riddle or moral dilemma at its heart which we invite you, the audience, to explore with us. Storyteller line-up: Sarah Brand, Robin Eastoe, Moniqa Islam, Chuffy Jenkins, Elly Lee and Tricia St Clair. Hosted by Katy Cawkwell.

Doors open 7:30, 8pm start.
BBar and snacks availbale.
Tickets cost £4 - buy here in advance or on the door.

If you can't make it in person, there will be a livestream that night - livestream tickets must be bought by 2pm on 19th. If you buy an in-person ticket, you will be able to convert it to a livestream one up to 6 hours in advance, if you are ill or need to isolate. NB the storytelling will be directed at the in-person audience: the livestream is simply "fly-on-the-wall" - we will not be talking to the camera and the digital audience with not be able to interact directly with the storytellers. If you possibly can, please come to The Hall: you will have a much better experience!

link to purchase online / in person tickets from Artemis website;

https://www.artemis-storytelling.co.uk/workshops

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2015 Election Hustings 'Creativity in Exeter'
Apr
30
7:00 pm19:00

2015 Election Hustings 'Creativity in Exeter'

With an election around the corner, we’ve invited five prospective parliamentary candidates to discuss their views and policies around culture and creativity. This is your opportunity to ask the politicians how they see Exeter’s cultural community developing over the coming years and the values they place on creativity in all areas of life.

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