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Mark Chapman

Mark Chapman

What do you do? I run an open mic night which draws people of all ages and abilities from across the district. I teach guitar. I have just started a songwriters night, the first of which was full and attracted people from as far away as Torquay and Totnes. Excellent...

Mark Gambrill

Mark Gambrill

What do you do? Theatre Manager at Exeter Northcott Theatre, managing the Front of House operation, commercial programming and Health & Safety aspects. I am also the licensee for the venue. Who would you like to collaborate with? Young people on the ACED Mentoring...

Martin Berry

Martin Berry

What do you do? I am Creative Director and Chief Executive of Exeter Northcott Theatre. I lead on all our work on stage, in the community and with local and national theatre artists. Who would you like to collaborate with? Anyone who would benefit from spending time...

Martin Staniforth

Martin Staniforth

What do you do? I am a sculptor working in mixed media on ideas around life cycles, regeneration and natural progression. I have worked in clay, bronze, 500-year-old burnt timbers, willow, aluminium mesh and spalted lime. I particularly enjoy working with other...

Martyn Brown

Martyn Brown

What do you do? Fine art practitioner, using a wide range of media from oil painting to installation. My work is generally concerned with subjects of personal interest or relevance, from landscape to portraits and abstractions. I am keen to work with and encourage...

Michael Terry

Michael Terry

What do you do? Run a small theatrical agency for local actors. ACT NOW. Covering a complete range of opportunities in Theatre, Film and Television and most areas of the entertainment industry. Would be happy to give advice to anyone entering the industry. Have been a...

Mila Oshin

Mila Oshin

I am currently writing an autobiographical one-woman show about domestic abuse, using storytelling, comedy, music and film, with support from Arts Council England. As a writer, singer, performer, curator and lecturer, I use the power of art to unveil hidden and...

Mimi Cassidy

Mimi Cassidy

What do you do? I co-founded the multi-award-winning touring theatre company Boo To A Goose Theatre in 2016, having moved to Devon and taken the decision to focus on creating original theatre performances for children and families living in this county. Prior to this...

Music in Devon Initiative CIC

Music in Devon Initiative CIC

What do you do? Music in Devon Initiative CIC (MIDI) is dedicated to enriching Devon’s music scene through inclusive, community-focused projects. Key initiatives include MIDI TV, a local music channel showcasing regional talent; Exeter Street Arts Festival, a...

Next Generation JCC

Next Generation JCC

What do you do? We are a junior carnival club, so we build a motorised carnival float which is then taken round the local East Devon towns to perform for the local communities Who would you like to collaborate with? Local businesses

Nick Lawrence

Nick Lawrence

What do you do? I work in production teams of various theatrical activities. I am President of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA). Who would you like to collaborate with? Any performance activities.

Norma Walton

Norma Walton

What do you do? I am an artist, mainly painting the Devon countryside and coast. I work in watercolour, mixed media and printing. Who would you like to collaborate with? Like minded artists, organisation involved with the countryside.

Oliver Evans

Oliver Evans

What do you do? I am an artist, technologist, researcher, and educator who passionately creates cultural research projects that drive creative innovation. My work encompasses a broad spectrum of digital experiences, interactive lectures, comprehensive curriculums,...

OSBD Media Charity

OSBD Media Charity

What do you do? OSBD develops and gives opportunity to creative, adventurous and talented novice and emerging filmmakers determined to make films that have reach and impact. We collaborate with organisations such as The Princes Trust, Academia , Youth and community...

Ostara Music

Ostara Music

What do you do? Artist representation Who would you like to collaborate with? Villages in Action

Otter Vale Art Society

Otter Vale Art Society

What do you do? We are a friendly, welcoming and inclusive group of visual artists. We aim to provide a supportive environment for anybody in East Devon interested in the visual arts.. We are mainly amateurs and range from beginners to experienced painters. Our...

Ottery St Mary Carnival and Tar Barrels

Ottery St Mary Carnival and Tar Barrels

The Tar Barrel tradition is hundreds of years old. The exact origins are unknown but probably started after the gunpowder plot of 1605. Various alternative reasons suggested for burning barrels have included fumigation of cottages and as a warning of the approach of...

Ottery St Mary Food and Families Festival (Ottery Food Fest)

Ottery St Mary Food and Families Festival (Ottery Food Fest)

What do you do? We are a free, volunteer led not for profit event which focusses on the amazing local produce of East Devon. We have food workshops and demos with local chefs from local students to some of the more famous residents. We also have live entertainments...

PaddleBoat Theatre Company

PaddleBoat Theatre Company

What do you do? We are an award-winning theatre company delivering exciting drama workshops and theatre shows for young people and their families in Devon and beyond. Who would you like to collaborate with? Libraries, Schools, Theatres.