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Movers, Shakers & Comedy Makers
Absolutely chuffed to be a creative mover, shaker and comedy maker on the Exeter comedy scene. Huge chapeau to all the brilliant funny folk bringing such a rich mix of comics, venues and ideas to this growing hotbed of humour. It’s all featured in a fabulous five-page spread in May’s edition of Devon Life magazine (pp.102–106). Big thanks to James Banyard for championing comedy and shining a light on this valuable artform in Exeter. And the buzz is already building for Exeter
Maggie Irving
May 141 min read


Spring is springing out all over
New Beginnings... Just followed a seagull purposefully carrying a mouthful of dried grass—clearly nest building. Making ready for the arrival of baby chip-butty eaters of Exmouth. Filling up on plenty of carbs and fat, ready to 'offload later' on some poor unsuspecting target. They say it's lucky... People are planting their carrots; the sun’s now staying up till 8pm (shiny stop out), and the daffodils… well… mine are very much dead. Six weeks in—and boom: two standout showca
Maggie Irving
Apr 162 min read


The Best Fest in the West!
Image: Andy Gray of One Gray Dot “Smile Like You Mean It: The Art of Not Dying at Networking” Loved this cartoon from Business Festival South West 2026 —it captures the power of sharing knowledge and real-life experience. Andy Gray of One Gray Dot . A brilliant panel— James Court (Boost), John Harvey (Samphire Club), Chris Bentley (Not Working Networking), and Katie Arscott (Sisters and Sequins) —shared insight, humour, and genuinely useful advice. Let’s be honest… walking in
Maggie Irving
Apr 22 min read


Spring is...springing!
And the sun is finally sunning! Time to repaint these gals – now the sun’s here to stay - for today! Yes, it’s Mad March – clocks go forward – again. Just wish they’d stay put instead of the continual bounce back and forth – although it is spring… Had a fab all women comedy night this month – sold out – and there’s another awesome comedy Mash-Up next - Thursday 26 March. 7.30 kick off. Lovely mix of experienced and newbies. Support if you can. It’s a GREAT night out. People a
Maggie Irving
Mar 192 min read
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