Bursting with experiences Over 150 events to enjoy Many of them free 3, 2, 1 .. it’s here Thank yo u .. After the long cold winter may only flourish briefly, North Devon Festival to our funders and supporters, without whom the festival would not be possible. the North Devon Festival is so don’t miss them. is produced by Major funder Sponsors Media supporters ready to unfurl its many Choose from over 150 blooms this June. The events North Devon Gazette assorted events including come in all shapes, sizes North Devon Journal Art Trek Open Studios , Community & Heritage and colours, some may Primary Times GoldCoast Oceanfest , Fringe Queen’s Theatre, Boutport thrive the whole month The Voice – Festival FM Theatrefest , Barnstaple Street, Barnstaple, North through, whereas others Fringe , plus music, dance, Devon, EX31 1SY We would also like to comedy, drama, community Other funders Box Office: 01271 32 42 42 extend our thanks to all & heritage, nature and northdevonfestival.org our business supporters. n c e action events, many of Barnstaple Fringe d a which are free. Brochure design by Bruce Aiken Distributed by TMS Marketing It’s all waiting to be Website designed and hosted by NetTecs experienced – so what will studio@QT you do this June? jazz t h e a t r e drama n u f d n w o r s p o k e c o m e d y 2 3 Explore online... where the information is infinite and don’t forget eNews - Stay abreast of the action and sign up today The Voice Listen out for updates on our dedicated festival radio station. www.thevoicefm.co.uk This is the official guide to to an event, to video the North Devon Festival, footage and in some cases You can also follow us on: but the font of all festival we’ll even tell you what knowledge lies with the to wear! website... there we can tell So once you’ve identified you everything you need the events you’re North Devon Theatres to know, from the interested in, log-on and practicalities of how to get begin your exploration... www.northdevonfestival.org NDevonTheatres 4 5 Fri 27 & Sun 29 May Sun 29 & Mon 30 May Sat 28 May to Sun 19 June Festival North Devon Twenty Warm Up Real Ale Festival Twenty Vision Kick off the festival here The Appledore Crafts Company Festival Exhibition Get in the mood for the festival with two unmissable warm up shows: From the Jam Featuring Bruce Foxton from the original line-up Fri 27 May, 7.45pm Returning after a successful The Appledore Crafts Queen’s Theatre first year, the North Devon Company is celebrating its Real Ale Festival, set in twentieth anniversary as a Barnstaple’s historic co-operative of local Pannier Market, provides designer-makers. The the opportunity to savour festival exhibition features over 50 locally produced a new signature piece from real ales and ciders. With a each member of Abandoman host of fantastic live music this premier ‘Flight of the Conchords and some wonderful local contemporary meets 8 Mile…Nothing food available, these two crafts gallery. short of genius.’ Chortle days are not to be missed! Appledore Sun 29 May, 7.30pm Barnstaple Pannier Market Crafts Company studio@QT Time : Sun 12pm to 9pm, 5 Bude St, Appledore For more information Mon 12pm to 8pm Time : 10am to 5pm Box Office : 01271 32 42 42 Admission : Free Admission : Free northdevontheatres.org.uk northdevonbeerfestival.com Info : 01237 423547 appledorecraftscompany.co.uk 6 7 Mon 30 May to Sun 19 June Tues 31 May & Wed 1 June SmashEd Arty Den Creating dynamic performances Building Down in the woods A fun, family event led by local artist Karen Hawkins of Oceanic Arts. Come and create an amazing den from a range of natural materials in Arlington’s woodlands. Please wear outdoor clothing that you don't mind getting dirty! Arlington Court , Barnstaple Time : 11am to 3pm liste Admission : £9, young n person £4.50, family on Are you a young man, aged open mind and a line £22.50, NT members & between 8 and 18? Great, willingness to try. 24/7 under 5s free (see website we would love you to work * Landmark Theatre , for further info) alongside a group of girls Ilfracombe Info : 01271 850296 with choreographer and Time : Mon 30 May to Fri 3 nationaltrust.org.uk/arlington director Ben Dunks and June, 10am to 5pm Nix Rosewarne to create a Sat 11, 1pm to 6pm, site specific piece of dance Sun 12, 10am to 4pm and physical theatre. Sat 18 & Sun 19, the voice… of the Festival This is your opportunity 10am to 5pm the voice… of the Fringe to star in dynamic Particpant fee : £25 the voice… of the Local Events performances in and around Free performances : to book LOCAL RADIO advertising the town during Ilfracombe Fri 24 to Sun 26 June Ian Starling - 01271 410 106 Arts Festival (page 61). Booking essential : You don’t need dance or listen online at www.thevoicefm.co.uk 01271 869216 theatre experience, just an northdevontheatres.org.uk 8 9 Throughout June Throughout June Throughout June Barnstaple Fringe Broomhill Broomhill Sending vibrations through the town Exhibitions National Sculpture Prize Psychedelic art Which is your favourite? Cast a vote! John Hurford ’s work is crowded with flowers, birds and insects - highly detailed observations from the natural world that he sees around him in the s n i Devonshire countryside. k w a H From small pencil portraits e i l r a to large flower paintings in h C t s i l acrylic, all are filled with his a n i f own brand of weirdness. y b r e t l e Broomhill Art Hotel , h S Barnstaple The Broomhill Art and summer exhibition in a bid Fringe venues... Time : 11am to 4pm (last Sculpture Foundation to win the 2011 title. The Baptist Hall admission 4pm) launched the National Be prepared to have your Boston Tea Party Admission : Free (entry fees Sculpture Prize in 2009 art critic hat on when you The Fringe returns, pulsing Broomhill Art Hotel apply for Sculpture Park) with an annual prize fund visit, as we'll be asking you with energy and altering Claytons Info : 01271 850262 of £15,000 to provide an to help us select the the atmosphere of the Gallery Café broomhillart.co.uk exciting challenge for winner! town throughout June. Lilico’s new and emerging UK Staging anything from studio@QT Broomhill Art Hotel , based sculptors. theatre to comedy and folk The Old Bus Station Barnstaple Ten short-listed, emerging to jazz, the Fringe’s Time : 11am to 4pm Admission : Free & some sculptors (selected by a attitude is to give anything (last admission 4pm) ticketed events judging panel comprising a go once - there’s never a 50% of the performances Admission : £4.50, conc Box Office : 01271 32 42 42 internationally acclaimed dull moment! We’re are FREE, so why not try it? £3.50, young persons northdevonfestival.org artists Tim Shaw, Rob Ryan introducing exciting new Visit the website or pick up (15yrs & under) £1.50, and Carol Peace) will be artists and welcoming back a Barnstaple Fringe Sponsored by family £10 unveiling their sculptures some old friends. Over brochure for a full listing. Info : 01271 850262 to the public at an outdoor broomhillart.co.uk 10 11 Throughout June Throughout June Throughout June Art From Three Chairs Square The Park by John Picture Show Work from The Park Excellent art at affordable Community School Makepeace prices The Square Picture Show is the annual summer exhibition of North Devon Arts. The theme this year is The Elements and work is available in many media. Size is limited to a 35cm square and the top price £199. Come and buy an outstanding example of your favourite artist’s work. Park Community School Barnstaple Museum will inspire young artists in presents a special the Devon area this June opportunity to view three with their public art chairs by influential exhibits from GSCE furniture designer and students. Look out for the maker, John Makepeace, in work around the town and conjunction with his visit to in public places. Galloping North Devon for the NDA Broomhill Art Hotel , Stables fairground horses and talk on Wed 8 June (p29). Gallery, Barnstaple bumper cars will make an Museum of Barnstaple & Time : Wed to Sun, eye-catching display! North Devon , Barnstaple 12 noon to 3pm Public spaces in Barnstaple Time : Mon to Sat, Admission : Free Time : All day 9.30am to 5pm Info : 01271 850262 Admission : Free Admission : Free northdevonarts.co.uk Info : 01271 373131 Info : 01271 346747 parkcommunity.devon.sch.uk northdevonmuseum.org 12 13 B & B An AON iosphere Event Throughout June Walk on the Wild Side Guided walks within North Devon’s Biosphere and AONB Join a series of free wildlife Dune Bug Hunt Summer Evening walks in the heart of Sandy Lane car park, Wildflower Walks North Devon’s UNESCO Braunton Burrows Braunton Burrows , Biosphere Reserve. 29 June 7pm Sandy Lane car park Wednesday Wanders Saturday Strolls Fri 3, 10, 17 & 24 June, 6:30pm Morte Point, Mortehoe Devon Wildlife Trust Village Car Park Reserve , Meshaw 1 June, 7pm 11 June, 12.30pm Horsey Island Trail , Family Nature Walk , White House Broadsands (Crow Point) 8 June, 7pm car park information Plant Walks & Talks board, Braunton Burrows Hartland Midsummer Orchid Walk , 25 June, 2.30pm Wed 1, 8, 15 & 22 June, 6pm Sandy Lane car park, northdevon-aonb.org.uk Braunton Burrows Info : 01271 817349 22 June, 7pm northdevonbiosphere.org.uk 14 15 nstapl nstap A Bar e Fringe Event A Bar le Fringe Event Wed 1 June Wed 1 June Wed 1 June Thurs 2 June ‘In the face of’ Larry Garner with Country Stand U p@ The Studio By Exeter Shilhay Pappy's Fun Club, Pat Monaghan & Community The Norman Beaker Band Skills Day compere John Robins Support from Maple Canyon A celebration of local skills, ancient and new This extraordinary Hailed as ‘the funniest Patrick Monahan is chatty, multimedia performance sketch troupe on the friendly and knows how to features 12 giant video fringe’ (Scotsman) Pappy’s weave a good yarn.