
The Iliac Crest: Book Review
by George Stamp
Cristina Rivera-Garza’s novel is a twisting journey through the uncanny, coercing its reader into considering the true relationship between identity and the human body. Cristina Rivera Garza’s ‘The Iliac Crest’ was recently published in the UK for the first time courtesy of And Other Stories. This is a new English Translation by Sarah Booker of […]

POLTIMORE FESTIVAL IS BACK
by Exetera Magazine
Lydia Spencer-Elliott reviews the Poltimore Festival launch event at Cavern last month, and anticipates the independent arts festival coming up this May. On the 7th February Poltimore Festival burst back onto Exeter’s social scene with their jam packed launch party at Exeter’s edgiest venue, Cavern. Bristol’s most up and coming musical selections had attendees dancing […]

L B-H’s Artist Profiles: Rachel Howard
by Luke Bromage-Henry
“I don’t see myself as a ‘female painter’ – I see myself as a painter.”
As Rachel Howard’s most recent exhibition opens at the Newport Street Gallery, Luke Bromage-Henry introduces us to one of of Britain’s most powerful living artists.

A Night in Finisterre
by Lily Plume
One cold November evening a few weeks back, surf brand Finisterre opened the doors to their latest store on Exeter High Street, welcoming in wholesome folk from all around the south west. The Exetera team were lucky enough to be invited to join in the celebrations of all things surf, style and sea – with […]

OUR HOUSE 5TH BIRTHDAY: MIDLAND
by Emma Croft
Half a decade of Our House parties have been good to Exeter. The upcoming 5th Birthday event featuring Midland is preceded by its top five place in DJ Mag’s regional raves of the month. Ranked up next to Bristol’s Love Save the Day and Virgo Festival in Devon, Midland is a milestone booking for Exeter’s music […]

Dark and Twisted: A Reflection on Black Mirror
by Sam Lynch
Charlie Brooker’s award winning show Black Mirror has become the latest British TV show to make the ambitious leap across the Atlantic. Netflix released its new six episode long series last week, with all the hype and ceaseless Facebook ads that seems to follow most Netflix originals. Considering the brief yet crisp three episodes of […]

An Evening with Marvin Gaye Chetwynd
by Daisy van der Lande
Bizarre, absurd and confused might be some of the impressions you will leave with after experiencing one of performance artist Marvin Gaye Chetwynd’s films. The British artist is famed for taking iconic moments in cultural history, such as Michael Jackon’s Thriller music video or the film Born Free and re-working them into improvised, spontaneous performances. […]

The Fourth Phase: Review
by Joe Shrimpton
Over hundred people were spotted crowding into the upper level of Exeter’s Hole in The Wall this Sunday evening for a spot of late summer apres courtesy of Redbull. Familiar faces from the university Snowsports and Surf club amongst others mingled together civilly; that was until the food came out. Quickly, the drinks which had […]
Our House Presents Breach: Preview
by Emma Croft
Happy 4th Birthday, Our House! Exeter’s leading electronic music brand has had one massive year. Our House generation ‘15/’16 presented Boiler Room sensation Dan Shake, Glaswegian maestros Denis Sulta and Jasper James, and Redlight’s Lobster Boy protégé, Mella Dee. The 2015 management team, Harry Fox, Harry Gordon and Marek Skibinski have enjoyed the class backup […]

WAREHOUSE NAMES WITH A PERSONAL TONE: MOXIE AND SHENK AT OUR HOUSE
by Harry Bowley and Emma Croft
Harry Bowley and Emma Croft take a look at Our House, the progressive night at the forefront of Exeter’s burgeoning electronic music scene.

REVIEW: SIMON AMSTELL’S “TO BE FREE”
by Dylan Abbott
Simon Amstell’s impresses in his new stand-up comedy show To Be Free

CINEMA: SPIKE JONZE’S ‘HER’
by Declan Henesy
Our review of Spike Jonze’s hotly anticipated new film ‘Her’.

CINEMA: THE LEGO MOVIE
by Declan Henesy
Our review of The Lego Movie. It’s much better than it sounds.

CINEMA: DALLAS BUYERS CLUB
by Mark Izatt
The Dallas Buyers Club “true story” reveals a truth or two about the film industry.

EXETERA REVIEWS ‘AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY’
by Charlotte Simpson
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mpson reviews EUTCo’s production of ‘August: Osage County’ at the Northcott Theatre.