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Quay Words presents: writer-in-residence Chris Hoban
Thu 30th Oct 2025
The Quay Words writer-in-residence for Autumn, Chris Hoban, will share his narrative song-cycle, developed over the course of his residency, telling tales from Exeter’s Quay. Chris will be joined on stage by renowned historian of Exeter’s past Professor Mark Stoyle, who will talk about the history that has inspired his…

Fri 3rd Oct – Sat 1st Nov 2025
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The Quay Words writer-in-residence for Autumn, Chris Hoban, will share his narrative song-cycle, developed over the course of…
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