Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (8-10 December).

THEATRE

Dick Whittington
Exeter Northcott Theatre
With his faithful Puss by his side Dick leaves his Exeter home for the bright lights of London in search of fame and fortune. Follow his adventures as he reaches the big city and travels the high seas. Will Dick find his fortune? Can he and Puss defeat the evil villain King Rat and return home triumphant? Expect plenty of audience participation, live music, magic, mayhem and lots of laughter – the perfect recipe for a family Christmas panto treat! The show runs until 7 January.  https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Cinderella
From Saturday, Exeter Corn Exchange
A story full of magic and mess as Cinderella has to keep her wild Ugly Sisters under control.  As sure as there will be a sing-along, though, Cinders is bound to meet her Prince Charming in the end... The show runs until 1 January.  www.exetercornexchange.co.uk

Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs
From Sunday, The Blackmore Theatre, Bicton Street, Exmouth
Featuring a large cast of all ages, The Exmouth Players promise a show packed with plenty of jokes, laughter, songs and dance. Tickets £10, £5 conc, £25 family. Tickets available by calling 07484 509514. The show runs until 17 December.  www.blackmoretheatre.co.uk

Dick Whittington
Sunday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Join Dick Whittington and his faithful feline friend Tommy on their quest to seek fame and fortune in the city of London, where the streets are paved with gold and the evil Queen Rat dwells. However, Dick dreams of being Lord Mayor of London but he is going to need all the help he can get from the beautiful Alice, Dame Dolly Dumpling, and of course lots of children!! Tickets £10.50 (£8.50). http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Journey to the Impossible
Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
A Christmas coming-of-age quest, devised by the Little Soldier company and scripted by Matt Harvey, featuring epic songs, cinematic storytelling and hip hop dance. Three kids are in trouble. Well, what do you expect if you knock on the door of an inter-dimensional portal and run away? By means of bicycles, bandanas and neural space travel, you’ll travel with them on an adventure to the impossible.  Tickets £6-£12. The show runs until 6 January.  www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk

The Girl With The Iron Claws
Studio 1, Space, The Dartington Hall Trust, Totnes
Growing up isn’t easy, especially when you’re in love with a bear.  The Girl with the Iron Claws is a captivating, dark fairy-tale, which shares its roots with Beauty and the Beast. Stunning puppetry, bewitching music, deft humour and a touch of snow combine to dazzling effect in this coming-of-age tale to enthral audiences young and old. The show runs until 30 December. Click here for tickets.  

MUSIC

CLIC for Christmas 2017
Friday, 7.30pm, Exeter Cathedral
La La Choirs perform the 3rd annual ‘CLIC for Christmas’ concert in aid of CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people. A fantastic evening of singing, fun, and entertainment. Tickets available here.  

Christmas Disco & Soul Explosion with Chris Dinnis 2017
Saturday, 8pm, Exeter Corn Exchange
Radio Exe presenter Chris Dinnis hosts the best Christmas party in town! All the classic disco and soul hits with a dash of funk thrown in. Dance from 8pm until midnight - everyone gets a seat at a table too!   Tickets £12.50/£19.50. www.exetercornexchange.co.uk

The Quo Experience
Saturday, 7.30pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
The Quo Experience is a new band on the Theatre scene that features the perfect tribute to the legendary duo of Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi to help keep the memory of one of the biggest Rock Gods of them all alive. All tickets £20. www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Big Fish Little Fish
Sunday,1.30pm, Exeter Phoenix
Headliner Alex Paterson (The Orb) plus resident DJs Little My & High Eight play (grown up) dance music on the multi-sensory dancefloor with glitter cannons, bubbles and giant parachute dance. There will be craft tables, play area, baby chillout space. Rave Morris will the Voodoo Lounge. Licensed bar, free transfer tattoos and glowsticks. The theme is “Jingle Bell ball”  fancy dress optional (but encouraged). www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Moulettes
Sunday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix
Moulettes are one of the most unique touring bands around, renowned for their breathtaking live shows… it is clear that few bands have the creative range and work ethic of Moulettes. Tickets £14 (£12.50) standing.  www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

EVENTS

Devon County Antique Fairs
Saturday, The Matford Centre, Matford Park Road,Exeter
A huge selection of quality antiques, silver, jewellery, furniture of all periods, retro items, vintage clothing, collectables, home furnishings, books, postcards, pictures, prints and lots more!  9am-10am early entry £4.50 per person, 10am-4pm £3.50. Under 16s free. www.antiques-fairs.com

Russian Christmas Fayre
Saturday, 10am, Exeter Guildhall, High Street, Exeter
A wonderful opportunity to purchase some interesting Christmas gifts, to relax in the café and, if you wish, to find out more about Exeter's links with its twin Russian city of Yaroslavl, situated to the north of Moscow. 10am-1pm, admission free.

Christmas at Cricklepit
Sunday, Cricklepit Mill, Commercial Road, Exeter
Devon Wildlife Trust’s annual Christmas celebration. Lots of children’s activities on offer, including making natural Christmas decorations, bird feeders, wreaths and much more! Enjoy a festive mince pie and pay Father Christmas a visit in his grotto. Devon Wildlife Trust Christmas cards and calendars will be on sale. Admission £3 children, £2 adults. 10.30am-4pm. http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/events/2017/10/12/christmas-cricklepit

Crediton Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Crediton Parish Church, Church Lane, Crediton
Open 11am-6pm Friday, 10.30am-7pm Saturday with a concert at 7.30pm and 11am-5pm on Sunday. Admission is free.  Refreshments will be available in the Christmas Cracker Café, 10am-4pm Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday and 2pm-5pm Sunday; during the cafe opening hours there will be a photography exhibition featuring images by Paul McLoughlin in the Boniface Centre. Governors’ Room tours at noon noon daily and tours of the Bell Tower at 2pm daily. North Creedy Choral Society perform a concert, ”Music on a Christmas Theme” on Saturday at 7.30pm - admission £8, children free. The Choir of Crediton Parish Church will give a Christmas themed concert on Sunday at 6pm - tickets £6. Tickets for both concerts on the door.  www.creditonparishchurch.org.uk/services/christmas-tree-festivals/

Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market

Cathedral Green, Exeter

An exciting mix of local and continental traders, showcasing the best of festive food, crafts and gifts. New for 2017 will be the west front bandstand, with local bands, carol singers and choirs able to bid for free slots to entertain traders and customers. Open Friday & Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday 11am-5pm.  The market is open daily until 17 December.

Christmas at Killerton: The Wind in the Willows
From Saturday, Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter
See sparkling displays in the mansion inspired by Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows. Normal admission fees apply, National Trust members are free but still need to book. Non-members can pay on the day. The event runs until 5 January 2018.  https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton

EXHIBITIONS

Visible Girls: Revisited 

Exeter Phoenix

Visible Girls: Revisited, is a photography commission and national travelling exhibition of female portraits by photographer Anita Corbin. The exhibition brings together original images of women from different subcultures of the early 1980s and newly commissioned portraits of the same women now. The work will reunite women with their adolescent selves, exploring the ways in which photography can reveal and reflect upon identity and society at various stages of women's lives. The exhibition runs from 17 November until 21 December.  www.exeterphoenix.org.uk


MAKE 2017: Christmas Craft Exhibition

Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey

This annual Christmas selling exhibition showcases some of the best contemporary craft from UK based designer-makers. With a wide selection of disciplines to choose from, and a range of prices to suit all, it’s an ideal opportunity to buy an individual, handmade gift for Christmas. DIY festive craft activity area for kids in the gallery. Free entry, open daily, 10am-5.30pm.  The exhibition runs until 7 January.