Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (12-14 May):

THEATRE

Othello
Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre
Venice, a western colonial power, employs the newly-married Othello, a Muslim general, to lead their army against Turkish invasion. The difficulties of assimilating into a society riven by discrimination, fear and mistrust, soon begin to take their toll on Othello: manipulated by Iago, his life quickly unravels, and he turns on all he holds dear. A timeless play. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

The Simon and Garfunkel Story
Friday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
The biggest and the most successful No 1 touring theatre show celebrating the lives and career of Folk/Rock sensation Simon and Garfunkel.  Tickets £15 (£14, £12). http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/

London Suite
Friday &  Saturday, The Blackmore Theatre, Bicton Street, Exmouth
A comedy written by Neil Simon, this play takes part in a London Suite.  You may think of this as a sedate place, but what really is about to unfold…?  Tickets £10. www.blackmoretheatre.co.uk 

Give Me Your Love
Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
Theatre legends Jon Haynes and David Woods of Ridiculusmus are back with a funny, fragile and profound fable based on groundbreaking medical research and real-life war testimonies.
https://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/shows/give-me-your-love/

MUSIC

American Duo, Porter-Nickerson
Saturday, 7pm, St James' Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter
Porter Nickerson are a duo that embody the best of what live music has to offer: heart, grit, and the kind of raw musicianship that transforms listeners into long-time fans. Willy Porter’s seering finger-picking guitar style deftly blends with Carmen Nickerson’s lush vocals to create an unforgettable sound that resonates long after the last chord fades. Tickets £13.50. http://www.wegottickets.com/event/391433

Clare Teal and her Trio
Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
From swing to sublime ballads, Clare’s concerts with her Trio are renowned across the country for their fabulous arrangements interspersed with Clare’s warm and witty storytelling guaranteeing the audience something personal and very special.  Tickets £22.50.
http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/

Age UK Exeter 80's Disco
Saturday, 7.30pm, Coaver Club, County Hall, Matford Lane, Exeter
Boogie on down to all your favourite 80s hits at our fabulously retro 80s Disco! Ben Clark from Radio Exe will be our DJ for the evening.  80s fancy Dress is encouraged.  Tickets: £5 in advance. Available from the Age UK Exeter centre at 138 Cowick St or telephone 01392 202092 or buy on line Go to http://www.ageuk.org.uk/exeter/events/80s-disco/

Concert: Songs of Love (or the want of it!)
Sunday, 3.30pm, St Margaret’s Church, Topsham
Exeter Singers, directed by Tony Yates with Dorothy Raven at the piano, perform works from John Dowland (16C) to Bob Chilcott (a composition written in 2015), interspersed with poetry readings. In aid of FORCE. Tickets: £6 on the door or £5 in advance from The Topsham Bookshop 877895 or Tony Yates 875276. Children free. Refreshments available.

Ladies of the Blues
Sunday, 7.30pm, Exeter Phoenix
Featuring Elles Bailey, Gabriella Jones and Amy Khonsari.  Tickets £12 advance, £14 on the door www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

EVENTS

Exeter Pride
Friday & Saturday, Exeter Phoenix
The biggest celebration of LGBT+ communities returns with a lively cabaret evening on the Friday followed by the main event all day Saturday. Full details at www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Breakfast with the Birds
Saturday, 6am, RSPB Bowling Green Marsh nature reserve, Bowling Green Road, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0BG
Close your eyes and soak up the sound of the birdsong as it gathers from a single voice into a full dawn chorus. Meet at The Lookout, part of our revamped hide at Bowling Green marsh to join the Warden to learn more about bird calls and the reserve.  Enjoy a breakfast bap with eggs, bacon and a hot drink 6am-9am, booking essential.  RSPB members £6.50, non-member £8 (payable on the day) Further details here. 

Topsham Community Market
Saturday, Matthews Hall, Topsham
A mix of food stalls, antiques, clothes, jewellery and craft stalls, 8.30am-1pm every Saturday.

Exeter Record Fair
Saturday, Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter
A host of your favourite regular vinyl and CD dealers from the South West along with returning dealers. With all the dealers having masses of good quality Vinyl Records, CDs and much more to choose from and following on from the success of the last fair, it should be another good event for everyone. Doors open at 9.30am, entry is £1. For the earlybirds entry can be from 8am with a £3 fee. The fair finishes at around 3.30pm. Exeter Record Fair is now on Facebook.

Fun on the Water Day
Saturday, 11am, Grand Western Canal Country Park, Canal Hill, Tiverton
Families have the chance to try a range of water based activities including stand-up paddle boarding, rowing boat and Canadian Canoe hire sessions as well as model boating and pond dipping. 11am-3pm.  If you want to give it a go make sure you take a spare set of clothes and towel.  For further information call 01884 254072 or email: gwcanal@devon.gov.uk

National Mills Weekend at Cricklepit
Sunday, 10.30am, Cricklepit Mill, Commercial Road, Exeter Quay
A special day of milling in celebration of National Mills Weekend, with family friendly wild crafts, bug hunting, nature trails and refreshments.  Visitors can take part in milling demonstrations running from 10.30am-12.30pm and 1-3pm. Cricklepit Mill’s wildlife garden will also be open for visitors to explore and family activities will run throughout the day.

Classic Car Day
Sunday, Killerton Estate, Broadclyst, Exeter
Over 400 classic car enthusiasts take a pit stop in the historic parkland to showcase their polished pride and joys.  As well as a variety of music performances, there will also be over 60 stalls selling arts and crafts, in addition to traders from Killerton’s monthly farmers’ market. Adults can enjoy sampling Killerton Estate cider at the bar, while kids can let off steam on the bouncy castle. 10am-5pm. Normal admission fees apply to non-members. National Trust members and under 5s go free. Entry to the event also includes access to the house, garden, parkland and Killerton’s cafes and restaurant. Explorer maps are available on site for visitors to make the most of the vast estate.

EXHIBITIONS

Art Exhibition: Wislist by Winnie Chan
The Oddfellows, 60 New North Road, Exeter
The exhibition explores Winnie’s vision of the capitalist world, viewing desirable commodities from different angles and often with a focus on textile products, in order to resist what she describes as her “shopaholic behaviour and temptation”. Winnie, who graduated from UAL/Chelsea College of Arts with an MA in Fine Art, paints her obsessions into her artworks. The exhibition is curated by Julian McSweeney and Huanglu Shi for Artsalon+, and is being held in the atmospheric 1st floor room of The Oddfellows. The exhibition is open Wednesday to Saturday 6pm-midnight, until 21 May. Other times by appointment - email wychan@live.hk Art Week Exeter 2017 programme booklet: https://issuu.com/clockworksatellite/docs/art-week-exeter-2017