Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (28-30 July)

THEATRE

Comedy of Errors
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Rougemont Gardens, Exeter
A brand-new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. Marrying a colourful circus-infused physicality with Shakespeare’s linguistic acrobatics and live music, this is a fast paced and joyous new outdoor staging of Shakespeare’s farce of mistaken identity. www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

The North! The North!
Friday, Boat Shed Theatre, Exeter Quay
Ahead of a run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Christopher Harrisson presents a dark contemporary myth about England featuring highly physical storytelling and animation. Suitable for ages 14-plus.  www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk

Little Moments
Saturday, 7.30pm, Boat Shed Theatre, Exeter Quay
Frank is a welsh spoken word artist, David is a scottish multi-instrumentalist and by the power of Greyskull they are… Frank and Dave. A spoken word music making duo who use David’s violin and loop pedals to create soundscapes to Frank’s stories about life, love and superpowers! www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk

MUSIC

Lapstock 2017
Friday & Saturday, Lapford Mill, Lapford
Music at the Mill features 30 bands/performers on three stages over two.  Friday night showcases young local talent and is free of charge.  Headline acts on the main stage (Saturday) include Tankus the Henge and Lionstar both having played Glastonbury. Plenty of stalls and activities including ukulele and didgeridoo sessions, children's drum workshop, storytelling, yoga and jewellery making. Local real ale, cider and food stalls. Limited camping available.Tickets in advance adult £15, young person (5-17yrs) £5. On the gate adult £20, young person £5. Under fives free.  Friday night free. www.lapstock.org.uk

Royal Heist launch party
Friday, Exeter Phoenix
The start of something big within the South West music scene as Royal Heist presents: Bassboy, Ussy, Bru-C, Shosh. 10pm-3am. Tickets £7, £10, £15. Over 18s only. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Informal concert: Brixi Singers
Saturday, 1pm, Exeter Cathedral
Music by Tallis, Purcell, Parry, Fayrfax, Mawby, Brixi and Eriks Esenvalds. Concert included in cathedral admission.

Concert: Mad Dog Mcrea, Wildwood Kin & The B-Minors
Saturday, 7pm, Sheldon Open Air Theatre, Doddiscombsleigh
Saturday’s gala night opens with The B-minors, a young family trio from Ireland performing a mix of traditional & modern Irish folk.  To follow are local headliners of the BBC Introducing stage – Wildwood Kin with their anglo/americana style and sublime close harmony.  Mad Dog Mcrea close off the evening with their infectious blend of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘backside-shaking’ music.  www.sheldontheatre.co.uk  

Loco Terrace Party
Saturday, Exeter Phoenix
After the massive success of you last Loco terrace party, we’re teaming up with the Recharged Events crew doing a bit of a Love Summer Festival warm up. Bringing you the best in house and techno with the likes of Gavin Quiet, DJ Creature Craig, Kelly Jay, DJ Dave Moore (Disco Dave), Poirot, Plastachio and Rivum. 2pm-10pm, free. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

EVENTS

Devon & Cornwall Beard & Moustache Championships
Saturday, noon, Exeter Corn Exchange
A celebration of the finest facial hair from Devon, Cornwall and beyond. Whether you sign up to compete, or just come along to enjoy the spectacle, you’re guaranteed a great day out, and will help raise vital funds for both the Devon and Cornwall Air Ambulance Trusts.  www.exetercornexchange.co.uk

Rum Festival
Saturday, noon, Exeter Castle, Castle Street, Exeter
100 different Rums on offer, so something for Rum experts and novices alike to enjoy alongside a selection of street food! Tickets £22.50 which include all the rum samples you could possible want. Noon-7pm. www.exeterrumfestival.co.uk

Poltimore House and ground open day
Sunday, Poltimore House, Exeter
Take a stroll in the grounds and explore the House. Refreshments will be available in the Chapel Tea Room, 11.30am-4pm. http://www.poltimore.org

EXHIBITIONS

The Summer Show
Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey TQ13 9AF
This year marks the 62nd annual Summer exhibition of selected pieces by Devon Guild Members. The show features a diverse range of contemporary craft from across the South West. You can also gain an insight into what makers do all day with diary snapshots of Members' everyday lives displayed alongside the exhibits. Open daily until 10 September, 10am-5.30pm. Free entry. http://www.crafts.org.uk

Hannah Murgatroyd: Landscape as a Peopled World
Exeter Phoenix
Hannah Murgatroyd’s works can be seen as island spaces of the imagination; painted and drawn worlds inhabited by protagonists who spring from a history of the body, as told through high art, popular culture and personal narrative. Her images often explore a moment of desire; one that is owned equally by men and women. The exhibition runs until 2 September. Open 10am-5.30pm daily. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Sea Life: Glimpses of the Wonderful
RAMM, Queen Street Exeter
Catch a glimpse of the magic and mystery of the world under the sea. Dive in, and delight in the wonders of aquatic life. Through a playful mix of historic objects, film, illustrations, live creatures and contemporary craft, the exhibition combines science and art to inspire a greater appreciation of Devon’s glorious coastline for visitors of all ages. The exhibition runs until 17 September, open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm.