Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (14-16 October):

THEATRE

Pride and Prejudice
Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre
A highly praised and sparkling interpretation of one of the most loved and romantic stories of all time, this is a must for Austen fans and those looking for a fresh and surprising new piece of theatre. Fast and very funny – this chance to catch the five Bennett sisters and the whole world of Austen brought to life by just two actors is a treat not to be missed. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Badass Grammar
Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
Badass Grammar is a theatrical collaboration between a pole dancer and a guitarist, a composition in exploded view. With a mischievous agenda, the performance invites in the mucky subjects of shame, power & privilege. And takes them dancing. Peering in at the nuts and bolts, the muscle and bone. The pole dislocated, the guitar unfretted. Sparkling, witty, savage, fabulous: they draw on the invisible histories of our disciplines and are building a new one. Starting now.  www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/

War Paint
Friday, Bike Shed Theatre (off-site)
War Paint is a theatre installation/live art performance, a process of 4 women getting ready in a private flat. It explores themes of beauty, vulnerability, insecurity, fragility and strength and questions the relationship of women to their bodies Over 18s, tickets £7.50. www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/

MUSIC

Nine Below Zero
Friday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix
Cult Rhythm and Blues heroes Nine Below Zero are currently touring the UK in support of their brand new album 13 Shades of Blue – a celebration of the expansive genre of Rhythm and Blues.  Tickets £15 (£13) standing.  www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

All About the Piano
Saturday, 3pm, St Matthew’s Church, Exeter
A concert that explores the varied roles of the piano in performance. Featuring new music by Emma Welton and Nicholas Peters alongside old(er) music by Alvin Lucier and Gerald Barry. Performed by Alex Wilson (piano), with support from Emma Welton (violin) and Nicholas Peters (trumpet). £5, tickets available on the door.

Gentleman’s Dub Club
Saturday, 7.30pm, Exeter Phoenix
Touring to promote their latest album, The Big Smoke, which is released on Easy Star Records it’s a welcome return to Exeter for Gentleman’s Dub Club. 7.30pm - 11pm, tickets £15. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Stephen Beville: Evening Piano Recital
Saturday, 7pm, South Street Baptist Church, Exeter
Programme: Beethoven - Sonata in D, Op 28 'Pastoral';  Beville - Four Sacred Pieces; Chopin - Four Impromtus (Op 29, 36, 51 and Fantasie Impromtu);  Chopin - Fantasie in F minor. Tickets £10, available in advance from www.exeterphoenix.org.uk (call: 01392 667080) or at the door.

Celebration of A Cappella
Sunday, 7pm, Exeter Northcott Theatre
Tedburn St Mary Community Choir return to Exeter Northcott Theatre after their sell out show in July 2015. This time they are hosting a Celebration of A Cappella including performances by Tedburn KIDZ, Orchard Harmony and featuring Semi-Toned. With music ranging from current pop music to musical theatre and well known classics this is an evening not to be missed. Fundraising concert for Rowcroft Hospice. Tickets £8-£12.  https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Robin Trower
Sunday, 7.30pm, Exeter Phoenix
Hailed as one of the finest guitarists in rock history, Robin Trower’s career has spanned more than four decades. Tickets £23.50. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk  

EVENTS

Oktoberfest
Friday & Saturday, Exeter Castle, Castle Street, Exeter
A celebration of Bavarian culture with beers, food, music and everything else that will have you dancing in your lederhosen on top of a wooden table!   This event is strictly for over 18s.  http://www.oktoberfestexeter.co.uk

Killerton Cider and Apple Festival
Saturday & Sunday, Killerton Estate, Broadclyst
Soak in the unique orchard atmosphere at this family festival as we celebrate the annual apple harvest. With children's activities, live music, great food and of course Killerton's famous cider there's something for everyone. £6 adults, £2 children, free to National Trust members and under 5s. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton

RSPB Family Friendly Nature Walk
Saturday, 2pm, Darts Farm (RSPB Events), Topsham
Family friendly walks which showcase the beautiful surrounding farmland and wetlands - a great chance to get out and see some wildlife. 2pm-3pm. 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.

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

Sidmouth Science Festival
Until Sunday, various venues, Sidmouth
Ten days of science events for all ages and all abilities including art, exhibitions, hands-on activities, talks and a rather large dinosaur! http://www.sidmouthsciencefestival.org

EXHIBITIONS

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

The Beauty of Light on Dartmoor
Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown
An exhibition by international award winning photographer and film maker Jonathan Scott. Jonathan has travelled the world and has had his work featured by the likes of National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, Google, the BBC, ITN and many more.  The exhibition is running from 26 August 2016 until 5 March 2017.

Exeter Contemporary Open 2016
Exeter Phoenix
Exeter Contemporary Open 2016 is an annual, open submission exhibition, which over the last eleven years has built national and international reputation as a prime opportunity for artists to showcase their work, drawing audiences and attention from across the country. The exhibition runs until 5 November. Gallery open from 10am-5.30pm daily (excluding Sundays). Free.  http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Kurt Jackson: Revisiting Turner’s Tourism
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter
Visitors can explore changing Southwest landscapes in an exhibition featuring works by J.M.W. Turner, one of Britain’s greatest landscape painters, and contemporary British artist Kurt Jackson.  Kurt Jackson visited 12 locations in Devon and Cornwall depicted in Turner’s work. From Land’s End to Exeter he investigated and recorded the profound changes that have occurred between the 19th century and the present. The exhibition, Kurt Jackson: Revisiting Turner’s Tourism, showcases his diverse body of work in a variety of media with accompanying film, sketchbooks and other relevant material. Jackson’s new works are shown together with the Turner engravings that inspired them. The exhibition runs until 4 December.