Your guide to What's On this weekend (13-15 May 2016)

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (13-15 May).

THEATRE

Travels with My Aunt
Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, Exeter Northcott Theatre
Four actors take on over 20 characters in this hilarious mad cap dash around the world with Henry Pulling, a retired suburban bank manager with a penchant for dahlias.  https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Jonny & the Baptists: The End is Nigh
Friday & Saturday, Exeter Bike Shed Theatre
Last year, Jonny accidentally told his four-year-old niece climate change would end the world. To stop her crying, he and Paddy promised to fix it. They really tried very hard… A new show about family, friendship and environmental disaster. Tickets: £12 (£10). www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk

Dinner Down Memory Lane
Saturday, 7pm, Tedburn St Mary Village Hall
Dinner Down Memory Lane will showcase entertainment through the decades from the 1940s to the 1990s, using live performances, video and music with a quiz thrown in for good measure. There will be a 3 course meal (from the 1970s....) included and after the show is over, the evening will continue with a Retro Disco. The dress code is anything from your favourite decade. Marie Curie Fundraising Event in Conjunction with Tedburn Amateur Dramatic Society. Tickets: 07981 536110 or 01647 61243.

BalletBoyz – Life
Sunday, 7.30pm, Exeter Northcott Theatre
BalletBoyz are back! This brand new show is performed by an all-male company of ten amazing dancers who perform to a mesmerizing and evocative original musical score. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

MUSIC

The Blackhearts Orchestra concert
Friday, 7.30pm, Poltimore House, Exeter
A return performance by this talented duo whose eclectic musical style and highly personal songs have won them a fast growing fanbase around the world. Tickets: £10. Call: 01392 248938 or email  events@poltimore.org or on the door.

Live Music
Friday, various venues, Exeter
Venezia, Exeter Quay: Marnie, 7pm, free.
Old Firehouse, New North Road: Solana, 10.30pm, free.
The Sorry Head, Blackboy Road: Slim Pickings, 9pm, free.

Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers tribute show
Saturday, 7pm, Tiverton Golf Club
Kelly O’Brien and Peter White, both winners at the National Tribute Awards in 2013, bring The Dolly and Kenny Show to Tiverton. Tickets £12. Email for more details: tgcsocial@hotmail.co.uk

Haunt the Woods, Hein Cooper and Charlie Bowdery
Saturday, 7.30pm, Exeter Phoenix
Fresh from supporting Sunset Sons, Haunt The Woods - an alternative folk rock band hailing from Devon and Cornwall - are looking forward to an exciting 2016.  Joining Haunt the Woods is one of the fastest up & coming Australian talents indie musician & songwriter Hein Cooper. Joining Hein will be 18 year old Cornwall based singer songwriter Charlie Bowdery who recently support Rozi Plain on her ‘Introducing’ tour.  Tickets £4 advance, £5 on the door. http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/

Benedicite: A Concert of Celebration and Praise
Saturday, 7.30pm, Mint Methodist Church, Exeter
Joyful celebration will be the theme of the concert. The Bach motet has great vitality and energy, while the work by Howells is in the glorious English cathedral tradition. Andrew Carter’s Benedicite (Bless the Lord) includes movements full of fun for children’s choir. http://www.exephil.org.uk

Live Music
Saturday, various venues, Exeter
The Bishop Blaize, Commercial Road: White Spirit, 9.15pm, free.
The King’s Arms, Cowick Street: Society Rocks, 8pm, free.
Venezia, Exeter Quay: Greg Hancock, 7.30pm, free.
Old Firehouse, New North Road: The Pookas! Free before 10.30pm, £1 after.
The Bowling Green, Blackboy Road: The Harlem Trainspotters, 9pm, free.
Heart of Oak, Pinhoe: The Perfect Strangers, 9pm, free.

Martin and Eliza Carthy
Sunday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix
Martin Carthy and daughter Eliza join forces to perform songs from their first duo album of traditional material.  Tickets: £16 (£14). https://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Sunday, various venues
The Famous Old Barrel, Exmouth: Elijah Wolf, 8.30pm, free.
The Strand Inn, Exmouth: Wired, 4pm, free.
The Bank, Exmouth: The Dissenters Bluesband, 3pm, free.
First & Last Inn, Exmouth: Kiss This! 6.30pm, free.
Bicton Inn, Exmouth: Over the Hill, 3pm, free.

EVENTS

Banff Film Festival World Tour ** SOLD OUT **
Friday & Saturday, 7pm, Exeter Corn Exchange
The international Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings big screen stories and adventure to Exeter, with two different film programmes being held at the Corn Exchange in Exeter on Friday and Saturday. For a taste of the action, watch the 2016 trailer here: https://youtu.be/4XGi18ql93Y. For further details and tickets visit https://sites.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

Freewill Climate Graffiti
Saturday, 10am, Exeter Phoenix
Join two local artists for a day of graffiti art on Exeter Phoenix’s terrace as part of Art Week Exeter. Cleo Heard and Clare Bryden have been working on their design with Freefall, Exeter Phoenix’s youth art group through April and May, and are inviting the public to come along on Sat 14 May to get involved in the final creation. 10am-4pm Free. http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/freefall-climate-graffiti/

Cream Tea, Bake Sale
Saurday, 2.30pm, Pinhoe Road Baptist Church, Pinhoe Road, Exeter
Enjoy a cream tea and tasty bakes while supporting charities that help kids who are suffering from M.E/chronic fatigue. For those caring or suffering from the disability, come and meet and talk to fellow sufferers, carers and professionals. 2.30pm-4.30pm.

Killerton Farmers' Market
Saturday, 10.30am, Killerton, Broadclyst, near Exeter
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. The RSPB’s resident expert will be alongside to answer questions and point things out. 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.
 
Devon Bead Fair
Sunday, 10am, Exeter Castle, Castle Street, Exeter
The second Devon Bead Fair will be taking place in the grounds of Exeter Castle, from 10am to 4pm. The event will feature exhibitors from across the UK who will showing visitors practical demonstrations of various bead techniques. Tickets cost £3 if pre-booked via www.montysbeads.com or purchased from Montys Beads in Little Castle Street, or £5 on the day.

Spring Family Fun Day and Dog Show
Sunday, The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth
An action-packed day with a whole range of activities for all of the family to enjoy. There will be lots of stalls with a wide assortment of different stands and goodies for two and four legged visitors. Does your dog have the waggiest tail or the most appealing eyes? The Dog Show will be split over two parts of the day with will be an array of classes (entry £1 per class). Admission £2 per adult, children under 12 free. 10am-4pm.

Classic Car Day at Killerton
Sunday, 10am, Killerton Estate, Broadclyst, near Exeter
Around 500 vintage vehicles are parking up in style to celebrate Classic Car Day at Killerton, the National Trust estate outside Exeter. Visitors can admire unique cars, enjoy live bands and shop at food and craft stalls against the backdrop of the historic parkland. In addition, visitors can explore over 40 stalls selling jewellery, furniture, silk scarves and textiles; and food lovers can tuck into a delicious range of sweet and savoury food and meet regular traders from Killerton’s monthly farmers’ market selling local produce. There will be a bar and the chance to enjoy award-winning cider made on the estate. Music from Tiverton Town Band and All Jazzed Up will set the atmosphere. For big and little kids, there will also be two bouncy castles. Open 10am-5pm. Normal admission fees apply.

EXHIBITIONS

Sean Lynch: The Weight of the World
From Saturday, Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, Queen Street, Exeter
In this solo exhibition Irish artist Sean Lynch presents three new artworks commissioned by Spacex and inspired by aspects of RAMM’s collection. The exhibition also features the UK premier of the video artwork Adventure:Capital, produced to represent Ireland at Venice Biennale 2015. Throughout his work Lynch caries out investigations into stories, historical records, and places, creating idiosyncratic narratives that signal new understanding and questions.
Opening Event and Artist Talk, 3pm-5pm on 14 May at Exeter Phoenix. The exhibition continues at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery until 2 July, open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm, free entry. 

Double Exposure: Landscapes of Devon through Painting and Photography
Friday & Saturday, St Stephen’s Church, High Street, Exeter
Devon based artist photographer, Paul Moody, and painter, James Tatum, SWAc, are presenting an exciting joint exhibition. Double Exposure: Landscapes of Devon through Painting and Photography will be on show at St Stephens Church in Exeter until14 May, open10am-6pm.

Posters from the Past Masters
From Sunday, Brook Gallery, Exeter
Many of the world's leading artists have enjoyed making posters for their exhibitions. These often took the form of original lithographs, printed by some of the great Parisian ateliers. The poster, by nature, is ephemeral and mint copies are rare so Brook Gallery are delighted to exhibit a selection of these striking prints. Open from 8 May  until 7 June, 11am-5.30pm.  http://www.brookgallery.co.uk/

Carnage on the Streets of Exeter: Jimmy Cauty’s ADP Riot Tour
Friday & Saturday, Piazza Terracina, Exeter Quay
The fine city of Exeter has never witnessed such devastating scenes of destruction and chaos. So it will come as great comfort to citizens to learn that it is on an incredibly small scale - 1:87 to be precise - and safely contained within a 40ft shipping container, as part of a surreal model village experience visiting the city. The Aftermath Dislocation Principle (ADP) is a post-riot landscape created in miniature by acclaimed artist Jimmy Cauty. Following the ADP's critically-acclaimed appearance at Banksy's Dismaland last summer, the installation has taken to the road, re-housed in a specially converted shipping container, which will open its doors to visitors across the UK, at the sites of historic riots. This artwork showcases a vast diorama detailing the aftermath of a major disturbance - which Exeter last experienced in The Bread Riots of 1854, when women and children took to the city’s streets, only to be met by the army and police. 

Inspired by Dartmoor
Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown
Visitors to the National Park Visitor Centre in Princetown can enjoy an exhibition of the work of four members of the West Dartmoor Art Group. David Mather, Peter Blake, John Streeter and Gloria Sprague will be exhibiting a selection of paintings in different media, all inspired by their love of Dartmoor.  The exhibition runs until Thursday 30 June and the centre is open daily,10am-5pm. http://www.dartmoor.gov.uk/visiting