Leigh Curtis

Leigh Curtis is deputy editor of Exeter Observer and a director of its publisher Exeter Observer Limited.

She writes many of our community and culture stories and also contributes to news, features and investigations.

Leigh holds a degree in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London, and leads on design and marketing as well as Exeter Observer’s financial and administrative management.

She is also an accredited UK press card holder and a member of the National Union of Journalists.

Stories by Leigh Curtis

Culture for climate microphone

FRIDAY 16 JUNE 2023

Culture for Climate open mic summer edition

An evening of climate-themed poetry, music and readings as part of Big Green Week.

CLIMATE ACTION HUB EXETER

Rainbow Fayre logo

SATURDAY 13 MAY 2023

Rainbow Fayre

Exeter Phoenix and Exeter Pride present a one-day celebration featuring live music, performance, stalls, food and the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.

EXETER PHOENIX

Exeter Respect Festival

SATURDAY 10 & SUNDAY 11 JUNE 2023

Exeter Respect Festival 2023

Exeter Respect Festival returns for its 26th year with live music and performance, food stalls, campaigners and community groups.

BELMONT PARK

The Great Imagining bug

SATURDAY 22 & SUNDAY 23 APRIL 2023

The Great Imagining

A weekend of science, craft, poetry and film to coincide with Earth Day 2023.

CLIMATE ACTION HUB EXETER

Frame from The Exam

SUNDAY 23 APRIL 2023

Kurdish Screen presents The Exam

A feature film by Iraqi Kurdish director Shawkat Amin Korki that depicts a high school student struggling to avoid being forced into an arranged marriage.

EXETER PHOENIX

Microphone close-up with bokeh background

SATURDAY 29 APRIL 2023

Not Saints and Together open mic night

A free evening of music, poetry and comedy in an inclusive, safe and sober space.

SIDWELL STREET BAKEHOUSE

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