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Space Cats take off in Devon with Boo To A Goose

Space Cats take off in Devon with Boo To A Goose

Boo To A Goose Theatre are back! The family theatre group is renown for entertaining young and old – but especially young with their immersive, imaginative and absorbing shows. Now you can catch them in libraries with their new family show Space Cats.

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With fairies, animals and teddy bears, The Magic Garden is coming to libraries throughout Devon this summer

With fairies, animals and teddy bears, The Magic Garden is coming to libraries throughout Devon this summer @boo_toagoose @LibrariesUnLtd @DevonLibraries

The long, summer hols should be filled with journey and adventure, and if libraries don’t offer enough scope for escape and adventure, Boo to a Goose Theatre are bringing The Magic Garden to library venues throughout Devon this summer.

We caught the Boo to a Goose’s Christmas show,which was delight to the senses, ideal for little…

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Devon Libraries Unlimited, bucking the trend for national library closures

#Devon @LibrariesUnLtd, bucking the trend for national library closures: @DevonLibraries

Five Plymouth libraries closed in September, which seems part of a national trend that attacks poverty, literacy and according to Will Dunn in the New Statesman, will be a huge blow to the economy. Through its new organisation, Libraries Unlimited, has bucked that trend. (more…)

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Christmas magic lingers in the library air – Christmas Past and Present show from Boo to a Goose (review)

Christmas magic lingers in the library air – Christmas Past and Present show from @boo_toagoose (review) @DevonLibraries @ace_southwest

The scent of cinnamon greets you upon arrival to the Christmas Past and Present performance, which is visiting Devon Libraries. This is a show that helps create one of those seasonal memories to share. And that it is touring libraries makes it incredibly accessible. (more…)

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A multi-sensory magical experience for Christmas: new family theatre show comes to Devon Libraries

A multi-sensory magical experience for Christmas: new family theatre show comes to @DevonLibraries from @boo_toagoose

If Christmas is about kids and a multi-sensory magical experience, then the show Christmas Past and Present seems to have it all, plus it’s on at libraries throughout Devon. Here’s what to expect… The elves have been up to mischief in the Christmas household! Following their successful summer tour, funded by Arts Council England and voted Top 10 family activity in the UK, Boo to a Goose Theatre…

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Exeter’s cultural venues invite public to season launch party

Exeter’s cultural venues invite public to season launch party

On September 5, Exeter’s cultural venues will celebrate a new season of events taking place in the city. The Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter Cathedral, The Cygnet Theatre, Devon Libraries, Exeter Northcott Theatre, Exeter Phoenix and RAMM, will officially announce an exciting programme of events taking place between September and December at a launch party held at The Bike Shed Theatre. (more…)

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Young Creatives called to enter writing and photography awards scheme

Young Creatives called to enter writing and photography awards scheme

Holidaycottages.co.uk in partnership with Devon Libraries aims to encourage children to share their point of view while discovering more of their local area, and capturing their favourite moments in either a story or an image. The Devon-based business has partnered with HarperCollins Publishers, Argos, TRUPRINT and stayindevon.co.uk, who are all helping to support the scheme.

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