Tom Cadbury, Assistant Curator at
@rammuseum.bsky.social, told us about his three favourite objects in the collection relating to Shakespeare’s work and time 👉 lightbearlane.org/2026/04/17/r... Why not visit the museum while in Exeter for the #swshakespearefest? @dexinst.bsky.social #shakingitup 🪶

For our #SWShakespeareFest, we have programmed a variety of exciting events. Our performance of Merchant of Venice is sold out but there are still tickets available for the talk and the concert 👇 lightbearlane.org/shakespeare #shakingitup @literatureworks.bsky.social @exetercouncil.bsky.social

Excited to see @exetercouncil.bsky.social has put our #SWShakespeareFest graphics on the community boards all over town (12+ locations) 💖 Thank you so much for your support with spreading the word 🙏 #shakingitup #ShakespeareSW @dexinst.bsky.social @bdcmuseum.bsky.social @exetercityoflit.bsky.social

South West Shakespeare Festival - Exeter Observer Inaugural festival programme features performances, exhibitions and film screenings.

Fabulous to see @exeterobserver.org picking up on our South West Shakespeare Festival. Thank you for having us on your radar🩷 exeterobserver.org/2026/03/19/s... #shakingitup #swshakespearefest @dexinst.bsky.social @exetercathedral.bsky.social @bdcmuseum.bsky.social #drama @visitdevon.bsky.social

It's #ShakespeareWeek, so the perfect time to share that we're part of the inaugural South West #Shakespeare Festival!
Keep your eyes peeled from 20 April for our special display on Shakespeare on Screen, curated by Dr Sarah Spencer. She discusses it in the article by the PRSD. #SWshakespearefest

Announcing the South West Shakespeare Festival, 22-26 April! Tickets available here: www.lightbearlane.org/shakespeare #swshakespeare #shakingitup #shakespeare #dramasky #musicsky @visitdevon.bsky.social @devondeved.bsky.social @chamberdevon.bsky.social @sdevonplayers.bsky.social

Justice and mercy | Shakespeare tantalises with contemporary relevance - the PRSD With Shakespeare on Screen and Impressions of Venice, Dr Sarah Spencer shares the deep relevance of the South West Shakespeare Festival

Great article @theprsd.bsky.social about "Impressions of Venice" and "Shakespeare on Screen", two exhibitions at the upcoming South West Shakespeare Festival: www.theprsd.co.uk/2026/03/21/j... @visitdevon.bsky.social @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social @bdcmuseum.bsky.social #SWShakespeare #shakingitup

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry However, the government's position is now unclear, saying it

This is a step in the right direction www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #theatre #artists #AI

Shaking it up | new South West Shakespeare Festival - the PRSD There's a new Shakespeare Festival in the South West, with something for everyone to get into. Lightbear Lane explain

Lovely to see @theprsd.bsky.social pick up on our press release about the South West Shakespeare Festival www.theprsd.co.uk/2026/02/25/s... Early-bird tickets available now www.lightbearlane.org/shakespeare @exetercathedral.bsky.social @exetercityoflit.bsky.social @dexinst.bsky.social #Shakespeare

We had the pleasure of speaking to Hospital #Radio #Exeter today. Dr Sarah Spencer and Maya Dallal chatted about our community project Roots & Routes, the South West Shakespeare Festival and more. Listen to it here 👉 player.autopod.xyz/1208755 @malcmardon.bsky.social @visitdevon.bsky.social

Submissions for our Young Poet Awards are now open! Very pleased that Theatre Alibi is hosting our postbox this February half-term 🙏 8 -12-year-olds can post their poems for this year's awards in our special awards postbox for a chance to win and have their poem read by a professional actor 🪶#Exeter

Did you know about this 👇? Exciting stuff! @visitdevon.bsky.social #Exeter #freethingstodo #cinema #museum

Given the toxicity of social media, a moral question now faces all of us: is it still ethical to use it? | Frances Ryan With so many platforms rife with racism, misogyny and far-right rhetoric, there must be a point where decent people walk away, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

Is it still ethical to use social media? Frances Ryan, journalist at the Guardian, asks this question in her latest column (14 Feb, 2026): www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... How can organisations with ethical standards and sustainability goals navigate these choppy waters? @exeterobserver.org

Early-bird tickets for our South West Shakespeare Festival are selling fast. Get yours now www.lightbearlane.org/shakespeare #shakespeare #exeter #devon @visitdevon.bsky.social #drama @chamberdevon.bsky.social #literacy #theatre

Laws of Nature, Laws with Nature: Nature on Board with Alexandra Pimor of the Earth Law Center Across the world, our legal systems are crumbling, the rule of sane law dismantled in real time. Yet at the same time, rivers, mountains, bees are being granted legal rights in ways that would have be...

How do we shift business from extractive/destructive to *actually* working as if we were all integral to the Web of Life - and our joy, our duty, our meaning and purpose were its flourishing?

accidentalgods.life/laws-of-natu...

#Accidentalgods #Podcast
#NatureontheBoard
#LawyersforNature

For "Merchant of Venice", we're delighted to work with Wild Thyme Theatre, who share our vision of creating a focal point for #Shakespeare, giving audiences a quality experience of Shakespeare close to home & performers a platform to develop their classical skills. Book now tinyurl.com/4a8vtknz

Fabulous to see VisitExeter's blog post about our South West Shakespeare Festival 👉 www.visitexeter.com/inspire-me/b...
@visitdevon.bsky.social @dexinst.bsky.social @exetercathedral.bsky.social @bdcmuseum.bsky.social @exetercityoflit.bsky.social #SWShakespeareFest #Shakespeare #literature #theatre

Excited to announce the launch of the South West Shakespeare Festival! 🎉 From 24-26 April, Exeter UNESCO City of Literature will be host to a celebration of Shakespeare's work and legacy: lightbearlane.org/2026/01/30/l... #Shakespeare #SWShakespeareFest #culture #theatre #literature #musicsky

Our latest newsletter is out - find out about our exciting plans for 2026! mailchi.mp/760b76479797... This 👇might be a bit of a give-away 😉 #Shakespeare #SWShakespeareFest #theatre #plays #shakespeareonscreen #drama

Happy New Year! Our first newsletter of the year is out 🎉mailchi.mp/905f679fa12d/letters-fro... Don't forget to sign up 😊 #arts #theatre #heritage

New Year resolutions that reconnect us In an increasingly disconnected world, seven resolutions to end the doomscroll and rebuild everyday connection

What a great way to look at New Year's resolutions in this article by @positive.news.web.brid.gy www.positive.news/society/new-...

Crisp and sunny morning at Brillsville Market in St Thomas #Exeter today 😊 We are passionate about supporting #local initiatives and traders, so we decided to bring our pop-up stall with Sarah's art along. Lovely chatting to people from the community about our work to create more #accesstothearts

Christmas tree illustration left of the poster. Right of the poster: Cygnet Theatre, Cygnet Christmas Carols, 14th December 2025, 4PM - details of the concert underneath.

Cygnet Christmas Carols

📅14th December 2025
🕐16:00pm
🎟 FREE!

Join us for our traditional start to the festive season! Followed by Mince pies and mulled wine!

#cygnettheatre #theatre #exeter #devon #christmas #christmascarols #whatson #christmasconcert #music

A man reading next to a book shelf.

❤️ A lovely bit of feedback recently:

"I always struggled with reading and never learnt to read for enjoyment. With the library I can try out different genres & books and read them without pressure to finish or buy. It has made me a lot more comfortable with reading!" - library user

A Victorian post-and-lantern with decorative wreath against a brick wall with a street sign that reads Lightbear Lane. The lantern illuminates an old-fashioned display board. The show advertised is a Twelfth Night Concert by pianist Alex Wilson. It is early evening and gently snowing.

Tickets for our popular Twelfth Night Concert are now available here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/lightbearlan... Pianist Alex Wilson will take us on a musical winter journey in the beautiful medieval hall of St Nicholas Priory in #Exeter, 3rd January. Perfect #stockingfiller, too! 🎄 #musicsky #concert

At St Thomas Library in #Exeter today with our "Roots & Routes" workshop. Join us this morning to learn about Exeter "West of the river" and create your own guide to the area! @exeterlibrary.bsky.social #libraries #booksky #history #community @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social #exeterculture

What's your favourite Christmas film? 👇 @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @exeterobserver.org #filmsky #Exeter @dexinst.bsky.social

Our "Roots & Routes" creative workshop is coming up soon! Be inspired by maps and photos and learn more about the past and present of St Thomas. 6th Dec, 10:30-12:30pm. For more info and FREE tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/exe... #ProudToBe @exeterobserver.org @exeterlibrary.bsky.social

If anything catches your eye, you can order it here www.lightbearlane.org/shop 🎄⭐🎁

Our Christmas tree in #Exeter city centre #Princesshay is now twinkling in the gathering gloom of evening 🎄 You'll find Sarah's hand-painted decorations on the tree amidst your favourite Christmas quotes and much more to discover #plastic-free #natural #Christmas @exeterlibrary.bsky.social 🎁