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Lympstone History Society

Lympstone History Society

What do you do? Lympstone History Society exists to further interest, information and education with regard to the history of Lympstone as a place, its people, its culture and its surroundings. We hold history-related exhibitions or contribute to exhibitions of...

Lynn Brookes Art

Lynn Brookes Art

What do you do? Contemporary abstract artist, using paints and other mixed media. Who would you like to collaborate with? Open to new collaborations

Maggie Irving

Maggie Irving

What do you do? Forty-year career in theatre and performance and the creative industry. University lecturer and qualified teacher with a PhD in clowning. My expertise in stand-up comedy and clowning has inspired me to provide safe and inclusive comedy workshops and...

Magic Carpet part of Exeter Community Initiatives

Magic Carpet part of Exeter Community Initiatives

What do you do? Magic Carpet is part of Exeter Community Initiatives and runs weekly art and drama groups for adults with learning disabilities. Exmouth Extraordinary Theatre Company meet weekly on Fridays 2-4pm for drama games, improvisation and social connections....

Manor Gardens

Manor Gardens

What do you do? The Events team at East Devon District Council welcome applications for all types of events that take place in Manor Gardens. Situated in the centre of Exmouth, Manor Gardens are a popular Victorian style gardens contained within a wrought iron fence,...

Manor Pavilion Theatre

Manor Pavilion Theatre

What do you do? A very popular theatre in Sidmouth. Open all year round covering all aspects of entertainment at affordable prices including plays, musicals, comedies, concerts, variety shows, dance shows, professional ballet and pantomime. The venue is home to the...

Mark Chapman

Mark Chapman

What do you do? I run an open mic night which draws people of all ages and abilities from across the district. I teach guitar. I have just started a songwriters night, the first of which was full and attracted people from as far away as Torquay and Totnes. Excellent...

Mark Gambrill

Mark Gambrill

What do you do? Theatre Manager at Exeter Northcott Theatre, managing the Front of House operation, commercial programming and Health & Safety aspects. I am also the licensee for the venue. Who would you like to collaborate with? Young people on the ACED Mentoring...

Martin Berry

Martin Berry

What do you do? I am Creative Director and Chief Executive of Exeter Northcott Theatre. I lead on all our work on stage, in the community and with local and national theatre artists. Who would you like to collaborate with? Anyone who would benefit from spending time...

Mila Oshin

Mila Oshin

I am currently writing an autobiographical one-woman show about domestic abuse, using storytelling, comedy, music and film, with support from Arts Council England. As a writer, singer, performer, curator and lecturer, I use the power of art to unveil hidden and...

Mimi Cassidy

Mimi Cassidy

What do you do? I co-founded the multi-award-winning touring theatre company Boo To A Goose Theatre in 2016, having moved to Devon and taken the decision to focus on creating original theatre performances for children and families living in this county. Prior to this...

Music in Devon Initiative CIC

Music in Devon Initiative CIC

What do you do? Music in Devon Initiative CIC (MIDI) is dedicated to enriching Devon’s music scene through inclusive, community-focused projects. Key initiatives include MIDI TV, a local music channel showcasing regional talent; Exeter Street Arts Festival, a...

Naomi Dunstan

Naomi Dunstan

What do you do? I'm a lecturer in Visual Communication and Design and Fashion Brand Management. I have also taught branding, digital communications, and digital research methods to international public relations students. I have a creative design background and still...

National Trust, East Devon Countryside

National Trust, East Devon Countryside

What do you do? We connect people to outside spaces through our outstanding walking offer along the South West Coast Path and the heritage fabric of the area. Visitors to our hub in Branscombe can see the working watermill (reopening soon) and watch the blacksmith at...

Neil Watt

Neil Watt

What do you do? I'm a woodcarver currently swapping focus towards clay. My current work is figurative, focusing on faces specifically. Who would you like to collaborate with? Any galleries or local arts groups committed to raising profiles and culture

Next Generation JCC

Next Generation JCC

What do you do? We are a junior carnival club, so we build a motorised carnival float which is then taken round the local East Devon towns to perform for the local communities Who would you like to collaborate with? Local businesses

Nick Lawrence

Nick Lawrence

What do you do? I work in production teams of various theatrical activities. I am President of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA). Who would you like to collaborate with? Any performance activities.

Norma Walton

Norma Walton

What do you do? I am an artist, mainly painting the Devon countryside and coast. I work in watercolour, mixed media and printing. Who would you like to collaborate with? Like minded artists, organisation involved with the countryside.

Octavia Madden

Octavia Madden

What do you do? I am a painter, printmaker and drawer. In my work, I meld observation with abstraction, translating my surroundings—guided by feeling and memory—into a visual language of marks, patterns, colour, and shape. Who would you like to collaborate with? ...