Synesthesia – the sparking of a sensory or cognitive pathway that leads to a new way of thinking. A function that is the very basis of creativity, where one idea leads to another and inspiration is fired through testing, experimenting, making and doing.
Running alongside the University’s Degree Show, this exhibition brings together some of the finest alumni from the University of Plymouth’s School of Art, Design and Architecture, including artists, designers, filmmakers, illustrators, photographers and architects, who since...
Plymouth University Orchestra will perform a selection of orchestral works prepared during the term with additional pieces for strings, wind and brass ensembles.
The Orchestra comprises of students, staff and community members and performs three concerts during the academic year.
The programme features Gabriel Fauré's Requiem, with a first half of shorter French works including Fauré's Pavane, as well as additional pieces from the choir, soloists and orchestra.
Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday 13 March – the perfect opportunity for beginners to try out a choir, without audition, singing one of the world’s most popular and beautiful choral pieces.
For more information about joining the choir, please contact the Choral Society Secretary, Jan Green, via email at: jan.fairview@gmail.com .
A very special series of sonic episodes brings together US mixed-media composer/saxophonist Matana Roberts and UK improviser and flautist Kelly Jayne Jones. These are two artists from disparate backgrounds, finding affinity in practices charged by fiercely personal philosophies on sound and its potential within a patchwork of genre, texture and meaning.
Matana is an internationally renowned composer, band leader, saxophonist, sound experimentalist and mixed-media practitioner. Kelly Jayne Jones makes use of varying combinations of prepared recordings, text, rocks, found sounds and...
As a keen local historian, Paul Rendell – a Dartmoor National Park Guide for many years –has written many articles for newspapers, magazines and books on the Dartmoor area.
In 1991, he founded the Dartmoor News, a bi-monthly magazine that he still edits. His talk, and associated walk on Saturday 19 May, look at the history of taking water from the moors, including Burrator and Meldon Reservoirs, and Plymouth and the Devonport Leats.
Ticket information: £6 /£4.20/Friends free/Free to Plymouth University students via SPIA
A sell-out in November, and now back by popular demand to coincide with Plymouth History Festival, Remembrance following a group of Devonport-based Royal Navy ratings, due to sail to America for a six-month NATO exercise. On their last night in port they go out on the town, hitting Plymouth's notorious Union Street district, with violent results.
The film features a distinctive Brian Eno soundtrack, significant early performances from British actors who have gone on to establish significant careers such as Gary Oldman, Timothy Spall and John Altman. It is also a compelling...
Wouldn't it be nice if someone could switch places with you and know exactly how you feel?
In Disney's 1976 film Freaky Friday, that's exactly what happens: a power struggling mother and daughter magically switch places when they both wish the other to walk in her shoes for a day.
Teenage troublemaker Annabel suddenly has to deal with the challenges of running a household while mother Ellen is back in junior high!
This is a Disney classic that stands the test of time and has been specially chosen by Lauren Child, Children’s Laureate.
Children’s Laureate Lauren Child, MBE explores the magic of reading and writing with some of her best-loved characters including Clarice Bean, Ruby Redfort, and Charlie and Lola.
Child is one of today’s most highly regarded writers and illustrators for children and young teenagers. Her Charlie and Lola series for 2-5-year-olds was made into a BAFTA award-winning television show, while her Clarice Bean and Ruby Redfort detective novels sparked the imagination of young teenagers. Appointed Children’s Laureate in 2017, she says her mission is to get children excited about reading....
Enjoy live music from local hard rock band, Capulus, whose influences include The Foo Fighters and Iron Maiden.
The four piece band has just released their first album and are gaining increasing support in and around Devon. It is comprised of students from the BA (Hons) Music course: • Joshua Vaughan - Vocals and Guitar • Thomas Riley - Guitar and Vocals • Sean Bradford - Bass Guitar • Jacob Tromans - Drums
A feast of jazz, blues and improvisation is hosted by Sam Richards with a full complement of performers.
The evening features final year students and jazz/blues duo, Dylan Ellis and Angelica Cashman, and concludes with a set from final year bass clarinet and sax player, Alex Lloyd with his Alex Lloyd Trio.
Nestled somewhere in the middle the audience will be treated to a Conduction session. This is a technique of ensemble improvisation, which will be directed by Sam Richards and performed by Music to Our Ears.
