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Exeter Phoenix’s Summer Film School gives young people a chance to create an amazing short film from scratch in just 1 week!

Imaginative young people aged 7 to 12 are invited to create a stage play with award winning PaddleBoat Theatre Company during the Summer holidays.

Be inspired by the plants we come across in our everyday lives and learn how to draw them to create a personal record of your favourites.

Work from a model and explore the principles of life drawing guided by an experienced tutor. Perfect for beginners or those wishing to improve their skills. All basic materials supplied.

This workshop is a great introduction to Gelliplate printing. You will have the opportunity to try out various techniques and explore different ways of using your prints.

Welcome to Ghibli Jazz, an ambitious production celebrating the brilliance of Studio Ghibli. Experience iconic tunes from beloved classics such as Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro and Howl’s Moving Castle, reimagined in the styles of swing, latin, funk and jazz fusion.

The BBC Introducing South West Showcase returns to Exeter Phoenix, bringing you the best in unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar music, curated and hosted by Daniel Pascoe.

Come and learn the basics to make creative finger puppets with pre-loved fabric and have fun bringing your characters to life.

Learn how to work with wire and semi-precious stones to create a bracelet and a pair of matching earrings.

Told entirely through stunning visuals and an enchanting score, The Red Turtle is a captivating experience for audiences of all ages.

Filmmaker Marc Isaacs documents the working processes of The Synthetic Sincerity Lab, who are trying to create authentic AI characters as part of a new research project.

Get your August bank holiday party started with Bands & Beers at Exeter Phoenix!

In this stand alone workshop you will be introduced to the work some queer Latin American and Latinx visual artists who use diverse artforms to examine themes of sexuality, gender, and cultural identity. You will be encouraged to get creative to explore how these artists challenge societal norms and celebrate diversity.

The Selecter is led by their iconic frontwoman Pauline Black. One of very few women in the 2-Tone scene, she is often referred to as the Queen of Ska. Known the world over for hits including ‘Three Minute Hero’, ‘Missing Words’, and ‘On My Radio’. 2025 marks the 45th anniversary of their debut album Too Much Pressure.

Discover more from Studio Ghibli’s art, taking inspiration from mystical qualities and traditions from Japanese culture.

Featuring intimate and in-depth interviews with Hockney, this revealing film focuses on two blockbuster exhibitions held in 2012 and 2016 at the Royal Academy of Art in London.

With his brand-new album, as well as a deluxe reissue of his 2013 album Hazy Sunshine on the way, Dennis Ellsworth returns to the UK with a standout 4-piece band.

Sarah West is an ADHD coach and nurse who specialises in supporting women who are late diagnosed with ADHD and navigating perimenopause and menopause.

Forging a career over four decades in countless genres, Devin Townsend has reached cult status in the progressive-metal world for his polymathic talent and continual pushing of the envelope.

Inspired by today’s Nashville music scene, expect an authentic slice of the buzzing Honky Tonk Experience here in the UK.

Perfect for beginners and growers who want to build resilience, save money, and deepen their understanding of plants.Join Exeter Seed Bank for a hands-on workshop all about saving your own seeds for future growing seasons.