Nicholas Warren

Oct 1, 2024 | devonlive.com | Nicholas Warren

Joe Sellman-Leava and Dylan Howells try to uncover how the economy wins elections, and why the force that dominates our lives is so complicated, in their new show. It’s the Economy Stupid! is heading out on tour after a successful Edinburgh Fringe run last month, selling out shows since the first weekend. Using paper bags, an old board game and a pinch of theatrical magic, Joe and Dylan tell the true story of how Joe’s family lost their home and livelihood during the early 1990s recession.

Sep 29, 2024 | devonlive.com | Nicholas Warren

The founder of a community boxing gym has been named as an ambassador for Start Up Loans. Jamie Parker set up Bang Bang Boxing in a derelict building in Crediton with the help of a £15,000 Start Up Loan via X-Forces Enterprise, in addition to a crowdfunding appeal. He used his loan to help with the fit out and to buy equipment such as weights, the boxing ring and running machines.

Sep 22, 2024 | devonlive.com | Nicholas Warren

An alternate version of Lord of the Flies by Sir William Golding is set to go on display to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the famous literary work being published. Sir William’s manuscripts, notebooks and letters will also be shown in the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum at the University of Exeter later this month. These include a copy of the original manuscript, which was written in a school exercise book with the cover torn off, of the dark societal tale and a typescript.

Sep 22, 2024 | devonlive.com | Nicholas Warren

Get ready to jump, jive and wail as the multi-award-winning Jive Aces bring their infectious energy to Exeter. Described as the UK’s “undisputed kings of jive and swing”, they are renowned for their electrifying live shows, guaranteed to get audiences of all ages moving in the aisles or on the dance floor. The show promises a night of real entertainment, overflowing with timeless jive and swing classics, alongside electrifying originals from their brand-new album, Keeping The Show On The Road.

Sep 22, 2024 | devonlive.com | Nicholas Warren

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) has been handed a platform to raise awareness and funds with a new partnership. It has been named as the charity partner of Exeter Racecourse. The collaboration will include a variety of fundraising activities and events at the racecourse throughout the racing season, providing racegoers with opportunities to contribute to the charity’s mission.