What's On

A solo exhibition of textile sculptures, collage, sound, and film, that addresses the impact of colonialism, migration and patriarchy. Co-commissioned by Exeter Phoenix and Phoenix Art Space (Brighton) the exhibition follows two years of intensive research to uncover the facts behind the story of the artist’s Great Aunt – the first Indian woman to be sentenced to be hanged in British colonial Kenya 1949.

Charlie Lewis Marffy’s practice focuses on his interest in building a visual language free-associatively through his paintings and drawings. Marffy explores combinations, references, interactions, networks, and idiosyncrasies across a vast array of sources. For this particular project Charlie has chosen four diverse books from a charity shop and responded to their content with a drawing installation.

This is a great opportunity to network with South West based artists for projects & collaborations.

A monthly evening of have-a-go magic, hosted by spoken word artist and pandemic Bard of Exeter Tim King.

This portraiture series celebrates eight inspiring individuals who are challenging stereotypes and leading the way towards a brighter energy future.

Work from a model and explore the principles of life drawing. Perfect for beginners or those wishing to improve their skills.

Freefall is a youth arts group for young people aged between 13-16 years run by Exeter Phoenix. The group aims to create a space to socialize, share ideas and opinions and develop creative projects together. 

A place where you can write in silence with others. Make time to work on your novel, memoir, short story, play or poetry in this warm and supportive space.

Written, directed by and co-starring Jesse Eisenberg alongside a scene-stealing Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain is a deft and moving dramedy that sees two polar opposite cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honour their beloved grandmother.

Told in four chapters, to mirror the changing of the seasons, Maura Delpero’s stunningly beautiful and powerful new film takes us into the world of a remote Italian mountain village. It is nearing the end of the Second World War, something that has not really touched this place at all — until now.

Struggling actors Sam and Mark find solace from isolation by staging a production of Hamlet inside the video game Grand Theft Auto.

Discover how to professionally and seamlessly edit your film footage in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in this electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history.

A chance to listen to published poets read from their work and perhaps read two or three of your own. Hosted by Chrissy Banks & Matt Bryden.

This therapeutic collage-making experience serves as an excellent mood booster, helping to alleviate tension and promote overall well-being.

An action-packed two-day in-depth introduction to digital SLR photography.

Want to vocalise your bare bones vision? Give it a try! Need to stand up and show without a ticketed audience? Go for it! Maybe you would like to hear people read your script out loud? Just ask! New to this and have a curiosity about making something from scratch? Start here!

Come along to this talk and hear Dr. Abby Russel discuss nine things you never knew about neurodiversity (or maybe you did!).

Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being forced apart during wartime by shifting borders and regimes.

We’re delighted to be welcoming (back) The Beat to the Exeter Phoenix, after their brilliant 2023 performance. Tickets now on sale for 2025 too!

One of the most celebrated interpreters of folk song in the UK, Jim Moray has marked himself out as having a singular, idiosyncratic vision that has rarely wavered in style and substance.