Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (15-17 July).

THEATRE

Ventoux
Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
Ventoux is a restaging of the dramatic battle between Lance Armstrong and Marco Pantani in the Tour de France 2000 on Mont Ventoux. Once regarded as the greatest race in the history of cycling, we now know that both Armstrong and Pantani doped during their careers. At the time both were champions in their own right – Pantani winning the Tour de France in 1998, and Armstrong winning in 1999. In 2000 they went head to head on Mont Ventoux. They crossed the line together but their careers spiralled in wildly opposite directions.  Tickets: £12. https://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/shows/ventoux/

MUSIC

Engraved Disillusion
Friday, 8pm, Clifford Room, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Taunton’s Engraved Disillusion will be dominating the HMA stage once more with local legends Cryostorm at 8pm. Tickets: £7 advance, £8 on the door www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Paul Metcalfe is Rod Stewart Live in Concert
Friday, Sheldon Open Air Theatre,  Doddiscombsleigh
This tribute to Rod Stewart involves the same swaggering showmanship, audience participation and sheer sense of fun that has made Rod Stewart one of the most popular performers of all time.  www.sheldontheatre.co.uk

Glas-Denbury family friendly music festival
Friday & Saturday, Fairfield Farm, Danbury, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6DQ
A platform for local artists and bands, the festival also brings in headliners, this year’s line up includes Dr & The Medics, Sam Evans Band Mr Tea and the Minions and Bert Miller. The event is open from 5.30pm on Friday and from 9.30am on Saturday.  Tickets are priced from £25 per adult and teen and £1 for children under 12. Free parking.  free parking. Full line-up and details  http://www.glas-denbury.co.uk

Devon Wildlife Trust Charity Concert
Saturday, 7.30pm, Exeter Cathedral Green
Music from the Exeter Symphony Orchestra in a classical programme that features: Violin concerto in D – Tschaikowsky;  Four Sea Interludes - Benjamin Britten; Overture - The Wasps - Ralph Vaughan-Williams. A wide and appealing programme of music in a fund-raising concert for the Devon Wildlife Trust. http://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Police Dog Hogan Live in Concert
Saturday, 8pm, Sheldon Open Air Theatre, Doddiscombsleigh
Police Dog Hogan are a high-energy, eclectic eight-piece, combining fiddle, banjo, mandolin, brass, drums and guitars with knockout four-part harmonies in an exuberant fusing of country, pop, folk, and rocking urban bluegrass.  www.sheldontheatre.co.uk

Luke Friend & Special Guests
Sunday, 7pm, Exeter Phoenix
Luke Friend returns to Exeter Phoenix for a special summer concert with Viewmygig. Local artists will be supporting Luke in what is sure to be a fantastic evening of next generation artists showcasing their talent. Tickets £13.50, over 12s. http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/whats-on

EVENTS

Craft Festival
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Exeter Cathedral Green
A celebration of the very best artists and makers based in the South West and one of the major highlights of Exeter's summer, this very special event takes over three days – open 9.30am-6pm Friday and Saturday and 11am-5pm on Sunday. http://www.exetercraftfestival.co.uk

Paulos Circus
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Darts Farm, Topsham, Exeter
A traditional circus with a touch of magic and something for everyone. For full details, tickets and show times visit  www.the-circus.co.uk

Cider Festival Weekender
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Exmouth Pavilion
Now firmly established as one of Exmouth’s premier outdoor events this years Cider Festival at the Exmouth Pavilion will be bigger and better than ever. https://www.ledleisure.co.uk/exmouth-pavilion/whats-on

Roof & Tower Tours
Saturday, Exeter Cathedral
This fascinating behind-the-scenes tour takes you into the roof void high above the Nave, into the south tower, through the spaces in the north tower and onto the roof to enjoy the best views of Exeter (and beyond). www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Patronal Flower Festival
Friday & Saturday, 10am St Margaret’s Church, Topsham, Exeter
The theme for this festival is the Seven Ages of Man. Opening times: 10am-6pm on Friday and 10am- 5pm on Saturday.  The funds raised this year will be shared between St. Margaret’s Church and the charity Peninsula Initiative. There will be refreshments - coffees, lunches and teas. Please go along, it’s always a feast for the eyes!

Silverton Baby Toddler and Children’s Market
Saturday, 10am, Silverton Community Hall, Silverton
A pop up sale for pre loved baby, toddler and children's items to include maternity wear, toys, equipment, clothes, books etc. 10am-noon.

Canoe safari
Saturday, Axe Vale Canoe club, Harbour Road, Seaton
Guided trip down the river Axe to discover the area's wildlife
Led by qualified instructors from the Axe Vale Canoe Club and accompanied by EDDC Countryside Rangers. Riverside picnic included.
http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2016/canoe-s...

EXHIBITIONS

Flower Power: Botanical illustrations from India
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter
An exhibition of beautiful early 19th-century illustrations of Indian flora exploring the plants’ usage in traditional Ayurvedic and modern medicine. Part of Naturally Inspired: RAMM’s season of botanicals, gardens and landscapes. The exhibition runs until 11 September. http://www.rammuseum.org.uk

Fashion to dye for
Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter
Killerton's latest exhibition 'Fashion to dye for', will be opening its doors to invite people into the wardrobe to discover how colours, dyes and design shaped fashion history. From a 50's red silk gown (said to have belonged to Princess Margaret), to a 70's 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 

THG Open 2016
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell Street, Honiton
The THG Open celebrates the rich and varied talent of artists living in the South West. It is a perfect opportunity to view and purchase work by some of the best established and emerging artists from across the region. It also gives visitors the opportunity to vote for their favourite work in the exhibition to win the Audience Prize this year. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm, the exhibition runs until 27 August.  www.thelmahulbert.com