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Maggie Irving

Maggie Irving

What do you do? Forty-year career in theatre and performance and the creative industry. University lecturer and qualified teacher with a PhD in clowning. My expertise in stand-up comedy and clowning has inspired me to provide safe and inclusive comedy workshops and...

Magic Carpet

Magic Carpet

What do you do? Magic Carpet runs weekly art and drama groups for adults with learning disabilities. Exmouth Extraordinary Theatre Company meet weekly on Fridays 2-4pm for drama games, improvisation and social connections. Honiton Day Project runs on Wednesdays and...

Manor Gardens

Manor Gardens

What do you do? The Events team at East Devon District Council welcome applications for all types of events that take place in Manor Gardens. Situated in the centre of Exmouth, Manor Gardens are a popular Victorian style gardens contained within a wrought iron fence,...

Manor Pavilion Theatre

Manor Pavilion Theatre

What do you do? A very popular theatre in Sidmouth. Open all year round covering all aspects of entertainment at affordable prices including plays, musicals, comedies, concerts, variety shows, dance shows, professional ballet and pantomime. The venue is home to the...

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...

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...

Naomi Dunstan

Naomi Dunstan

What do you do? I'm a lecturer in Visual Communication and Design and Fashion Brand Management. I have also taught branding, digital communications, and digital research methods to international public relations students. I have a creative design background and still...

National Trust, East Devon Countryside

National Trust, East Devon Countryside

What do you do? We connect people to outside spaces through our outstanding walking offer along the South West Coast Path and the heritage fabric of the area. Visitors to our hub in Branscombe can see the working watermill (reopening soon) and watch the blacksmith at...

Neil Watt

Neil Watt

What do you do? I'm a woodcarver currently swapping focus towards clay. My current work is figurative, focusing on faces specifically. Who would you like to collaborate with? Any galleries or local arts groups committed to raising profiles and culture

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