·                ‘Film, Food and Funniness’ at the Watermark Centre, Ivybridge from 3pm - 7.30pm at the Watermark Centre, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ: “Immerse yourself in a poetic extravaganza of Film, Food and Funniness – for the poet soul in you.”

Film                3.30-5.30pm: Paterson (2016) : A beautiful film directed by Jim Jarmusch, about the triumphs and defeats of daily life, along with the poetry evident in its smallest details. [Winner of the Palm Dog Award for best canine performance Cannes 2016.] “Quiet, thoughtful, and deeply human”

Food               5.30–6.15pm: Delicious chilli and rice supper [vegetarian option available]; Coffee, tea and cakes. Bar open.

Funniness    6.30-7.30pm: Matt Harvey: Hugely popular and well-loved Totnes based, comic genius, stand-up poet: “Writer, poet, enemy of all that’s difficult and upsetting”.

Tickets: £20.00; Likely to sell out so book tickets early! Box Office: 01752 892220.

This event is part of a partnership setup by Lucy Pearce with the Watermark cinema in Ivybridge to host immersive, film based, arts events on Sundays. The intention of these events is fivefold:

-                 To showcase excellence in the arts – locally and internationally

-                 To bring together unique and wonderful programmes of events

-                 To support and utilise a local film / arts venue

-                 To fulfil on the Arts Council intention, Arts for All, and expand audiences enjoying the arts.

-                 To build on the credibility of The Writing Lab as a platform for the expansion, enjoyment and furtherance of poetry and literature, stories and dance, across the SW.