Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (14-17 April)

THEATRE

Julian Clary - The Joy of Mincing
Friday, 8pm, Exeter Corn Exchange
Witness a masterclass in camp comedy with national trinket, author, TV and radio star Julian Clary. Over 16s. Tickets £24, £21 conc.  https://sites.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Friday & Saturday, Exeter Phoenix
Join Dorothy and Toto on their fantastical and downright chaotic travels along the Road of Yellow Bricks meeting the usual (sort of) suspects along the way – an unbelievably idiotic Scarecrow, a Tin Man straight from under the Iron Curtain and a Lion whose West End dreams seem just Over the Rainbow – as well as some characters, you might not expect…  7.30pm daily, Saturday matinee 2.30pm.  Tickets £13 (£10). Over fives, seated. http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Glorilla
Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
Acclaimed French Actress and International Animal Communicator Gloria Delaneuf returns to the UK to talk her life-changing experience with the gorillas of the Kungalunga Jungle. Assisted by her UK tour manager Josephine Cunningham, she is determined to show that man and gorilla can live “sans frontieres”. Part lecture, part dramatic-reconstruction, part live-demonstration, it will be an evening that will stay with you forever.  Tickets: £12 (£10) https://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/shows/glorilla/

Mad Hatter's Tea Party and Castle Drogo
Saturday, Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton
An interactive theatre performance by Get Changed Theatre Company and Petroc College, Tiverton. Performances at 1.30pm and 3.30pm on the lawn.

MUSIC

Ben Jordan
Friday, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter
Musician, whiskey connoisseur, music junkie - Ben Jordan can best be classified as a 21st century bard, or a modern troubadour.
He joins the Cygnet Theatre LIVE for one night only! https://cygnettheatre.co.uk

Oakhaart / King Leviathan / Vipera
Friday, Clifford Room, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Winners of Bloodstock Metal to the Masses Winners, Bristol 2014, OAKHAART are gracing The Hometown Metal Alliance stage this April 15th during their UK tour, bringing their thunderous live show to Exeter! Tickets £5 in advance (£7 On The Door).  £5 in advance from www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk or £7 on the door.

Rock the Bike Shed!
Friday, 10pm, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
The Bike Shed is very excited to have the return of the heavy grooves of Bella Figura, on their 2nd EP Tour. And if that’s not enough for you, local talent Potts Music will also be filling your ears with beautiful beats. Followed up by a suitably funky DJ, for what more could you ask?  £5 on the door. https://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/shows/rock-the-bike-shed/

Sarah McQuaid in Concert with special guest Sarah Hayes
Saturday, 8pm, Hope Hall, Hope Road, Wonford, Exeter
Sarah McQuaid’s voice has been likened to malt whiskey, melted chocolate and “honey poured into wine” (Minor 7th). Her new album Walking Into White (2015) is her most honest and adventurous work to date, with a depth and texture of soundscape that are reflected in her beautifully crafted live shows. Tickets £12, call 07508 169 049 or email sstwigg@blueyonder.co.uk

Shake!
Saturday, 10pm, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
Calling all you hip-shakin’ soul freaks and smokin’ hot moochers! This time every month you can cut loose and bathe in the disco-light fantastique. Expect sounds from last century to last week; Louis to Kanye by the way of Stevie, Tina and David… Anything you can shake a tail-feather at! Requests always taken. £1 on the door.

A Musical Tea Party
Sunday, 3.30pm, Chudleigh Town Hall
Enjoy afternoon tea while Chudleigh Community Choir serenades you with songs from the films and the shows, both well-known and less so. This is a free concert, to include tea and cake, with a voluntary retiring collection. Seats are limited and must be reserved in advance. Contact Kate McCormick on 01626 854611 for more details.

Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman
Sunday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix
Two of the British folk scenes most accomplished performers, Kathryn and Sean have graced stages the world over in a number of guises, however, the intimacy and strength of passion shown as a duo, combined with an eclectic repertoire ensures a rare treat for any listener. Tickets £13.50 seated. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

EVENTS

Tucker Malting’s Beer Festival
Friday & Saturday, Newton Abbot
Get the taste buds tingling at the 24th Tucker Malting’s Beer Festival. The event attracts in excess of 3500 ales lovers and features over 250 beers. With dozen of breweries represented, visitors have the opportunity to try scores of West Country ales while listening to live music from local artists including Nicky Swann and Last Resort. Entry from £5. Click here or call 01626 334002.

Killerton Farmers' Market
Saturday, 10.30am, Killerton, Broadclyst, near Exeter, EX5 3LE
Tempt your taste buds and support local producers at Killerton's monthly farmers' market. Browse stalls brimming with meat, sweet treats, preserves and vegetables. Producers include Killerton’s award-winning tenant farmers found on the vast estate. Free parking and tasters. Third Saturday of the month. 10.30am-2.30pm. http://bit.ly/1KkDxZb

RSPB Family Friendly Nature Walk
Saturday, 2pm, RSPB Shop, Darts Farm, Topsham, Exeter
family friendly walks which showcase the beautiful surrounding farmland and wetlands - a great chance to get out and see some wildlife. 2pm-3pm,  (binoculars available for hire). RSPB members free, non-members £3.

Topsham Community Market
Saturday, 8.30am, Matthew’s Hall, Topsham, Exeter
A good mix food stalls, antiques, clothes, jewellery and craft stalls, every Saturday, 8.30am-1pm.

Exeter City Question Time
Saturday, 11am, Belmont Chapel, Western Way, Exeter
A public debate along the lines of the BBC's Question Time. Questions will be selected in advance but you will have the chance to comment from the audience. On the panel will be local councillors or prospective councillors from Labour, Conservative, Lib Dems, Green Party and UKIP. Doors open 10.30am for 11.00am start. Refreshments served on arrival.
Note: only disabled parking allowed in chapel car park, others please use the Triangle Car Park.

EXHIBITIONS

Up Close & Personal: Edward Waite Art Exhibition
Dean Clarke House, Southernhay, Exeter
Edward Waite, exhibiting at Dean Clarke House in Southernhay for the first time. Turning his sketches into larger pieces of art, thus developing his signature style. Now painting iconic cityscapes using his unique drizzle technique, first inspired by ketchup bottles in a New York diner! View his work in elegant and opulent surroundings. The exhibition runs until Sunday. http://www.artsourceuk.co.uk

Fashion to dye for
Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter
Fashion to dye for invites people into the wardrobe to discover how colours, dyes and design shaped fashion history. From a 50s red silk gown (said to have belonged to Princess Margaret), to a 70s blue denim jacket and flares and a young boys red dress - colour can reveal much about the wearer. The collection brings to life how colour can reveal much about the wearer and also looks into the origins, status and function of colour in fashion. The exhibition is open daily until Sunday 30 October. Normal admission fees apply.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton

Charles Richardson: Displacement Behaviour
Exeter Phoenix
Displacement Behaviour brings together recent video and new installation works that explore themes of male identity, social digitisation and contemporary cultural uncertainty. Packed with paradox and contradiction, Richardson’s works combine digital sophistication with an absurd, deadpan humour, drawing together elements of sculpture, performance and collaborative practice. The exhibition runs until 30 April.