The Ministry of Fear at Exeter Northcott soundtrack on AudioBoo!

Theatre Alibi are performing Graham Greene’s The Ministry of Fear is at the Exeter Northcott. Have a listen to this atmospheric live score for double bass and sax and a stunning set and lighting inspired by the bombed-out wreckage of London during the Blitz.

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CCANW at Haldon Forest faces closure

CCANW Haldon Forest

The Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World at Haldon Forest is facing closure and is calling on the public and business to support its re-application to the Arts Council for funds

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Nicola Curtis explores past and present at Finding Place, Plymouth University

Plymouth University research student Nicola Curtis explores the place between the past and the present with her series of work called Marken Holland -1908, Marken Holland -2009. The work-in-progress is part of the Plymouth University research students’ exhibition, Finding Place

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Artists call for work for House of Fraser Window Gallery, Plymouth

Plymouth House of Fraser

Plymouth House of Fraser and the Plymouth City Council Arts Unit are joining forces to showcase artists work in a window gallery in Plymouth city centre

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Finding Place: Plymouth University research students' exhibition

Finding Place, at Plymouth University is an exhibition of the work of 10 research students: Emanuel Bras, Lu La Buzz, Sarah Chapman, Nikki Curtis, Jason Hirons, Kate Isherwood, Karol Kwiatek, Jess Maslen, Kayla Parker, and Laurie Reynolds.

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Encountering Reynolds at the Peninsula Arts Gallery: exhibition of the week

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The 2006 photograph Reynolds after Raphael greets you as you enter the Encountering Reynolds exhibition at the Peninsula Arts Gallery, says Heather Smith. But then this exhibition is not so much about the life and work of the Plympton-born painter, but the effect of his legacy on the way we view and consume art.

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Plymouth College of Art urges South West creative industries to take advantage of 'golden hello' to apprentices

Plymouth College of Art are pushing for creative industries to sign up to an apprentice scheme which could see businesses gaining £2,500 towards the cost of hiring an apprentice

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