Monthly Archives: May 2012

The Stone Angels

Local Music, The Stone Angels

The Stone Angels are a Classic Rock band from Torquay, Devon with an average age of 21.
Comprising of Vocals, Guitar, Bass and Drums, the band have a powerful performance with a classic vibe.
The band have been performing for the past 3 years in the south west and have been played on ‘Radio Plymouth’ and ‘Riviera Fm’ in Torbay, as well as ‘Birmingham City Radio’ (UK) and  ‘cKut’ radio in Montreal, Canada.
The Stone Angels are now part-endorsed by ‘Dovetail Strings’ www.dovetailstrings.co.uk

The debut album  is due for release on Saturday the 14th July! Available online or at our album launch shows!
Upcoming Gigs:
29th Jun The Yacht – Torquay
14th Jul The Yacht – Torquay ALBUM LAUNCH!
 21st Jul The Spinning Wheel – Paignton ALBUM LAUNCH!
 27th Jul The Ship Inn – Paignton
3rd Aug The Yacht – Torquay
24th Aug The Old Manor – Paignton
23rd Nov The Old Manor – Paignton

Useful links:
http://www.thestoneangels.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com/stoneangels09
http://www.reverbnation.com/stoneangels09
http://www.twitter.com/stoneangels09
http://www.stoneangels09.tumblr.com
http://www.soundcloud.com/stoneangels09
http://www.dovetailstrings.co.uk

Sports Play

The Big Stage, Theatre, Whats On & Events Guide

                     
Just a Must in partnership with the Austrian Cultural Forum London present:

Sports Play

English Language Premiere of Nobel Prize Winner Elfriede Jelinek’s theatrical meditation on sport and violence
An unflinching exploration of the close relationship between sports, nationalism and violence by the Nobel Prize winning author of The Piano Teacher, Elfriede Jelinek, receives its English Language premiere on the eve of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Blurring the boundaries between a theatre event and a sports event, punctuated by live reporting of results from the Olympics and elsewhere, actors perform feats of linguistic gymnastics, their capacity to memorise and articulate non-naturalistic, punning and unpredictable lines stretched to the limits.

Premiering in 1998 in Vienna’s Burgtheater as Ein Sportstück, the play received a 55 minute standing ovation.  The production began a new vogue for choric works in German language theatre, and Just a Must’s staging emerges from the performers’ improvisation with the text, which treats the text as a musical score. The postdramatic play explores pertinent themes of the commodification of the human body through sport, and gender relations in the sporting world.
Elfriede Jelinek (born October 20, 1946) is an Austrian playwright and novelist. She was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2004 for her “musical flow of voices and counter-voices in novels and plays that, with extraordinary linguistic zeal, reveal the absurdity of society’s clichés and their subjugating power.” Her best known work, The Piano Teacher, was adapted into the film by Michael Haneke in 2001. Past work also includes We are Decoys, Baby!; Women as Lovers and The Children of the Dead.

The production is the principle showcase of Austrian culture coinciding with the Olympics, and is supported by the Austrian Cultural Forum London, the organization that promotes cultural contacts between the UK and Austria by organizing events and supporting artists and projects in the fields of music, performing arts, visual arts, literature, film and science.

Just a Must company was founded by producer Berislav Juraic and director Vanda Butkovic in 2009 to promote intercultural and cross-disciplinary cooperation in the British performing arts arena, and to introduce to a UK audience contemporary and innovative European works. In particular, the company’s work focuses on post-dramatic theatre, contemporary dance and circus. Past productions include Woman Bomb at the Tristan Bates Theatre (2011) and El-Harrag in Algeria, Croatia and Middle East (2009-10).

justamust.com | @justamust | #sportsplay

Running Time: 100 minutes | Suitable for ages 16+
You can see ‘Sports Play’ @

Exeter
The Bike Shed Theatre
23 – 24 July 7:30pm
01392 434 169
www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk

Stan Kenton comes to Ivybridge

Theatre, Whats On & Events Guide, , , ,

There will be a rare treat for big band lovers on Friday 29th June when the Dave Hankin Big Band appear at the Watermark Theatre in Ivybridge.
The concert celebrates the centenary year of the innovative composer and big band leader Stan Kenton.
Described as “jaw-droppingly good” and “exceptional..they could not be bettered” the Dave Hankin Big Band has earned a reputation of being one of the best big bands in the land.
Dave Hankin, the musical director, says: “When I realised that Stan Kenton would have been 100 this year I decided we just had to perform his music in a ‘centenary special’. With Kenton penning so many big band classics such as ‘Peanut Vendor’, ‘Intermission Riff’, ‘Eager Beaver’ and ‘Artistry In Rhythm’ it’s definitely been a case of what to omit rather than what to include into the programme.”
Dave adds: “I am a huge fan of Stan Kenton’s music and I am genuinely very excited to showcase his music in Ivybridge.”
All tickets are £12.50 and are available from the Watermark Box Office on 01752 892220
FURTHER INFO: www.davehankin.com
CONTACT: Dave Hankin ~ 0792 9999 740

Milkshake! Live

Plymouth Pavilions, Whats On & Events Guide

Milkshake! Live
Channel 5 and Premier Stage Productions are proud to announce the brand new milkshake! live tour!

The all singing, all dancing live stage show will be visiting theatres up and down the country, in a 12 month tour starting this summer. Starring milkshake! favourites: Little Princess and Scruff, Noddy and Tessie Bear, Roary and Big Chris, Fifi and Bumble and B1 & B2 – the Bananas in Pyjamas, this musical spectacular is sure to have children tapping their toes, clapping their hands and singing at the top of their voices.

Joining this fantastic line up will be two milkshake! presenters, who will take us on a magical milkshake! adventure; bound to dazzle and delight! In the milkshake! live show your favourite milkshake! friends come out to play! But when the time comes to go home they find themselves stuck outside the TV.

Come and join them and then make sure they get back to milkshake! in time for the morning show! The show features new songs, classic favourites and funky dance moves, plus plenty of laughter, bags of audience interaction and bucket loads of fun for all the family too! For more information visit: www.channel5.com/milkshake

You can see Milkshake! Live @
Plymouth Pavilions
on
Wed 1 August 2012, 11:00am   1:00pm   &  3:30pm

&

Thu 2 August 2012, 11:00am   1:00pm   &  3:30pm

Prices
Adult £12.50, Child £10, Family £42

Box Office on 0845 146 1460

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Winner: Highstreet Neighbourhood

Whats On & Events Guide

Winner: highstreet neighbourhood is a visual art project happening in the centre of Paignton. Artist Holly Smith and curator Gareth Ballyn have worked with several local organisations including Torbay Arts Development, ROC Creative and shopkeepers on Winner Street to develop this celebration of Winner Street.

Winner: highstreet neighbourhood celebrates Winner Street through the launch of a shop, a map, a model, portraits, new art work and events!

The Winner: highstreet neighbourhood shop at 93, Winner Street opens 6.30pm on the 3rd June 2012 (during Jubilee weekend) and will exhibit art work made by Smith and also the groups they have worked with. By late May the artist made map of Winner Street will be available on line and also to take away at Paignton Library and other venues. Also showing at Paignton Library throughout June will be a scale model of Winner Street made by Curledge Street Primary school and portraits of shopkeepers on Winner Street done by the artists at ROC Creative

During June there will be a programme of events all based in and around No.93. These events are free and include exhibitions, artist talks and history tours. The programme of events published on this blog will also be available at venues including Paignton Library, Palace Theatre and other venues around Paignton/Torbay.

No.93 Winner Street opens Sunday June 3rd 2012 at 6.30pm and is open throughout June

“Moonstock” Beer & Music Festival

Whats On & Events Guide, , , ,

Friday 25th, Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th May 12.00Pm – 12.00Am
 
 ”Moonstock” Beer & Music Festival is in it’s 5th year now and has been providing real ales, real food, real music and a real good time for people who like the festival atmosphere in a Pub. They usually have around 30 Real Ales from around the South West, Hog Roasts, BBQ’s and the best bit…entry is free! Taking place at the Half Moon Inn, Clayhidon, nr Cullompton, the pub has good transport links – with the M5 close by as well as Taunton and Honiton train stations. The area is a Mecca for walkers & cyclists and there are many lovely walks and footpaths passing near to the pub as well as plenty of camping facilities nearby.
 
 
“Moonstock”
Half Moon Inn
Clayhidon
Devon
EX15 3TJ

T: 01823 680291
E:
W: www.halfmoondevon.co.uk

What’s On @ Occombe Farm

English Riviera Attractions Partnership Events,

 

Events June – Sept

Booking essential for all events on 01803 520022 or online at www.countryside-trust.org.uk

Mussels by Moonlight
 Thursday 7 June
An unforgettable evening boat trip exploring our amazing Geopark coast with a marine ranger who will tell you more about the local geology and will help spot dolphins, seals, seabirds and other amazing marine life.  As the sun goes down enjoy a dish of delicious local mussels and crusty bread cooked up by expert chef David Jones of Manna from Devon Cookery School.  
Meet: Inner Harbour, Brixham
Time: 7.15pm – 9.15pm
Cost: Cost: £25 adults / £10 children

Canoe the Coves
 Saturday 9 June
Explore Torbay’s spectacular coastline on this memorable canoe adventure – this is the perfect way to discover the Bay’s stunning marine wildlife and fascinating geology.  You will be kitted out and shown canoeing techniques by an experienced instructor before taking to the water to begin your sea voyage.  You will be accompanied by a marine ranger throughout the trip to help you spot spectacular marine wildlife such as seals, dolphins and seabirds.  We will stop in a secluded cove to enjoy a beach picnic and a brief rockpooling session.  During your return journey, you will have the chance to test your canoeing skills by weaving in and out of the rocky crevices.
Meet: Grenville House, Brixham
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: £50 per person

Occombe Beer Festival
 Friday 15 & Saturday 16 June
Sample from a menu of over 50 Westcountry beers at Occombe’s annual festival, plus local cider, perry and a Pimm’s bar.  Live bands perform throughout the festival.  Sponsored by Bays Brewery.
For full details visit: www.occombebeerfestival.co.uk
Friday 15 June 4.30pm – 11pm: Tickets £7
Saturday 16 June 2pm – 11pm: Tickets £9
Tickets on sale from 1 May at Occombe Farm, at www.occombebeerfestival.co.uk, or at a Torbay Visitor Information Centre.  We are sorry but under 18s are not permitted at this event.  Please bring photo ID.
Occombe Beer Festival is a fundraising event in aid of Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust. 

Sails at Sunset Wildlife Voyage
 Friday 22 June
Enjoy an exclusive sunset sailing voyage around our beautiful bay and see some of Tor Bay’s stunning wildlife and amazing geology. Sit back and relax with a glass of wine and nibbles whilst a marine ranger will help you spot dolphins, seabirds and grey seals. This is the perfect way to discover and learn more about our incredible Bay with the Trust’s marine wildlife expert. If you are feeling adventurous you can also try your hand at sailing the yacht with Grenville House instructors.
Meet: Grenville House, Brixham
Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Cost: £30 per person

Italian Summer Feast
Sunday 24 June
No cuisine in the world celebrates summer like Italian but these dishes taste fabulous using the freshest local ingredients found on our doorstep.  We will show you how to create easy and delicious dishes brimming with herbs and vegetables home-grown in our soils, Westcountry cheeses, and local pork to create a mouth-watering centrepiece.  We will prepare an array of tasty antipasti and make a luscious Italian dessert too.  Discover how to make catering for larger numbers easier, using cheats to help with planning your menu!  If you want to throw a special summer party to impress, then come along and learn the art of the Italian summer feast.  Workshop led by Gabrielle Jackson – chef and ex-BBC producer of series including Rhodes around Britain and Kitchen Chemistry with Heston Blumenthal.
Meet: Occombe Cookery School
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: £65 per person, includes lunch

Catch and Cook
 Sunday 8 July
Get your sea legs ready for this seafood adventure. You’ll be taken on a morning boat trip mackerel fishing, and once you’ve reeled in your catch it’s off to Occombe Farm Cookery School where the sous chef from the Michelin-starred Elephant Restaurant will show you how to turn your catch into a culinary masterpiece. You will get hands on with the fish and learn to cook delicious fish dishes, which you will enjoy for your lunch.  While at sea, you’ll be accompanied by a ranger from the Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust who’ll provide a fascinating commentary on the coastal landscape of the English Riviera, its wildlife, its fish stocks and why the area is recognised by UNESCO as a Global Geopark.
Meet: Below Decks, Torquay Harbour
Time: 9am – 3pm
Cost: £70, to include two course lunch

Canoe the Coves
 Saturday 21 July
Explore Torbay’s spectacular coastline on this memorable canoe adventure – this is the perfect way to discover the Bay’s stunning marine wildlife and fascinating geology.  You will be kitted out and shown canoeing techniques by an experienced instructor before taking to the water to begin your sea voyage.  You will be accompanied by a marine ranger throughout the trip to help you spot spectacular marine wildlife such as seals, dolphins and seabirds.  We will stop in a secluded cove to enjoy a beach picnic and a brief rockpooling session.  During your return journey, you will have the chance to test your canoeing skills by weaving in and out of the rocky crevices.
Meet: Grenville House, Brixham
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: £50 per person

Mussels by Moonlight
 Thursday 26 July
An unforgettable evening boat trip exploring our amazing Geopark coast with a marine ranger who will tell you more about the local geology and will help spot dolphins, seals, seabirds and other amazing marine life.  As the sun goes down enjoy a dish of delicious local mussels and crusty bread cooked up by expert chef David Jones of Manna from Devon Cookery School.  
Meet: Inner Harbour, Brixham
Time: 7.15pm – 9.15pm
Cost: £25 adults / £10 children

Coasteering
 Saturday 28 July
If you’re in search of an adrenalin rush there is no better way to explore our Geopark coast than through this thrill seekers adventure!  You will experience Torbay’s incredible coastline through the exhilaration of coasteering as you are taken on a thrilling trail by an experienced instructor.  You will find yourself swimming across inlets, scrambling across cliffs and for the brave – taking part in adrenalin fuelled jumps into deep water!  A marine ranger will be on hand throughout to help you spot some of our local marine life from your unique cliff edge viewing points including dolphins, seals, seabirds and more – plus discover how our coast was created over 400 million years ago!
Meet: Ansteys Cove, car park
Times: 10am – 1pm
Cost: £35 per person

Coasteering
 Saturday 4 August
If you’re in search of an adrenalin rush there is no better way to explore our Geopark coast than through this thrill seekers adventure!  You will experience Torbay’s incredible coastline through the exhilaration of coasteering as you are taken on a thrilling trail by an experienced instructor.  You will find yourself swimming across inlets, scrambling across cliffs and for the brave – taking part in adrenalin fuelled jumps into deep water!  A marine ranger will be on hand throughout to help you spot some of our local marine life from your unique cliff edge viewing points including dolphins, seals, seabirds and more – plus discover how our coast was created over 400 million years ago!
Meet: Ansteys Cove, car park
Times: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Cost: £35 per person

Canoe the Coves
 Saturday 11 August
Explore Torbay’s spectacular coastline on this memorable canoe adventure – this is the perfect way to discover the Bay’s stunning marine wildlife and fascinating geology.  You will be kitted out and shown canoeing techniques by an experienced instructor before taking to the water to begin your sea voyage.  You will be accompanied by a marine ranger throughout the trip to help you spot spectacular marine wildlife such as seals, dolphins and seabirds.  We will stop in a secluded cove to enjoy a beach picnic and a brief rockpooling session.  During your return journey, you will have the chance to test your canoeing skills by weaving in and out of the rocky crevices.
Meet: Grenville House, Brixham
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: £50 per person

Coasteering
 Saturday 18 August
If you’re in search of an adrenalin rush there is no better way to explore our Geopark coast than through this thrill seekers adventure!  You will experience Torbay’s incredible coastline through the exhilaration of coasteering as you are taken on a thrilling trail by an experienced instructor.  You will find yourself swimming across inlets, scrambling across cliffs and for the brave – taking part in adrenalin fuelled jumps into deep water!  A marine ranger will be on hand throughout to help you spot some of our local marine life from your unique cliff edge viewing points including dolphins, seals, seabirds and more – plus discover how our coast was created over 400 million years ago!
Meet: Ansteys Cove, car park
Times: 9am – 12pm
Cost: £35 per person

Catch and Cook
 Sunday 19 August
Get your sea legs ready for this seafood adventure. You’ll be taken on a morning boat trip mackerel fishing, and once you’ve reeled in your catch it’s off to Occombe Farm Cookery School where the sous chef from the Michelin-starred Elephant Restaurant will show you how to turn your catch into a culinary masterpiece. You will get hands on with the fish and learn to cook delicious fish dishes, which you will enjoy for your lunch.  While at sea, you’ll be accompanied by a ranger from the Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust who’ll provide a fascinating commentary on the coastal landscape of the English Riviera, its wildlife, its fish stocks and why the area is recognised by UNESCO as a Global Geopark.
Meet: Below Decks, Torquay Harbour
Time: 9am – 3pm
Cost: £70, to include two course lunch

Mussels by Moonlight
 Thursday 23 August
An unforgettable evening boat trip exploring our amazing Geopark coast with a marine ranger who will tell you more about the local geology and will help spot dolphins, seals, seabirds and other amazing marine life.  As the sun goes down enjoy a dish of delicious local mussels and crusty bread cooked up by expert chef David Jones of Manna from Devon Cookery School.  
Meet: Inner Harbour, Brixham
Time: 6.45pm – 8.45pm
Cost: £25 adults / £10 children

Canoe the Coves
 Saturday 25 August
Explore Torbay’s spectacular coastline on this memorable canoe adventure – this is the perfect way to discover the Bay’s stunning marine wildlife and fascinating geology.  You will be kitted out and shown canoeing techniques by an experienced instructor before taking to the water to begin your sea voyage.  You will be accompanied by a marine ranger throughout the trip to help you spot spectacular marine wildlife such as seals, dolphins and seabirds.  We will stop in a secluded cove to enjoy a beach picnic and a brief rockpooling session.  During your return journey, you will have the chance to test your canoeing skills by weaving in and out of the rocky crevices.
Meet: Grenville House, Brixham
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: £50 per person

Coasteering
 Monday 27 August
If you’re in search of an adrenalin rush there is no better way to explore our Geopark coast than through this thrill seekers adventure!  You will experience Torbay’s incredible coastline through the exhilaration of coasteering as you are taken on a thrilling trail by an experienced instructor.  You will find yourself swimming across inlets, scrambling across cliffs and for the brave – taking part in adrenalin fuelled jumps into deep water!  A marine ranger will be on hand throughout to help you spot some of our local marine life from your unique cliff edge viewing points including dolphins, seals, seabirds and more – plus discover how our coast was created over 400 million years ago!
Meet: Ansteys Cove, car park
Times: 10am – 1pm
Cost: £35 per person

Canoe the Coves
 Saturday 1 September
Explore Torbay’s spectacular coastline on this memorable canoe adventure – this is the perfect way to discover the Bay’s stunning marine wildlife and fascinating geology.  You will be kitted out and shown canoeing techniques by an experienced instructor before taking to the water to begin your sea voyage.  You will be accompanied by a marine ranger throughout the trip to help you spot spectacular marine wildlife such as seals, dolphins and seabirds.  We will stop in a secluded cove to enjoy a beach picnic and a brief rockpooling session.  During your return journey, you will have the chance to test your canoeing skills by weaving in and out of the rocky crevices.
Meet: Grenville House, Brixham
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: £50 per person

Mussels by Moonlight
 Thursday 6 September
An unforgettable evening boat trip exploring our amazing Geopark coast with a marine ranger who will tell you more about the local geology and will help spot dolphins, seals, seabirds and other amazing marine life.  As the sun goes down enjoy a dish of delicious local mussels and crusty bread cooked up by expert chef David Jones of Manna from Devon Cookery School.  
Meet: Inner Harbour, Brixham
Time: 6.15pm – 8.15pm
Cost: £25 adults / £10 children

Catch and Cook
 Sunday 9 September
Get your sea legs ready for this seafood adventure. You’ll be taken on a morning boat trip mackerel fishing, and once you’ve reeled in your catch it’s off to Occombe Farm Cookery School where the sous chef from the Michelin-starred Elephant Restaurant will show you how to turn your catch into a culinary masterpiece. You will get hands on with the fish and learn to cook delicious fish dishes, which you will enjoy for your lunch.  While at sea, you’ll be accompanied by a ranger from the Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust who’ll provide a fascinating commentary on the coastal landscape of the English Riviera, its wildlife, its fish stocks and why the area is recognised by UNESCO as a Global Geopark.
Meet: Below Decks, Torquay Harbour
Time: 9am – 3pm
Cost: £70, to include two course lunch