Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (16-18 March):

THEATRE

Awful Auntie
Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre
When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has happened. But not everything Aunt Alberta tells her turns out to be true and Stella quickly discovers she’s in for the fight of her life against her very own awful Auntie! https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

The Battle of Boat
Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Set during WW1, this musical follows the adventures of a group of children trying to find their place in a world at war. Heartwarming, funny and emotional, The Battle Of Boat is an original musical, written by composer Ethan Lewis Maltby and lyricist Jenna Donnelly. Tickets- £12 adults, £8 children.  http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org 

Teignmouth and Dawlish Drama Festival of One-Act Plays
Friday & Saturday, Shaftesbury Theatre, Brunswick Place, Dawlish
The Teignmouth and Dawlish Drama Festival of one-act plays features eight plays presented over three shows. Full details: http://shaftesbury-theatre.net

The Wedding Reception
Saturday, Exeter Northcott
Packing 5-star reviews from London’s West End and Edinburgh Fringe, this bonkers immersive comedy from the makers of Faulty Towers The Dining Experience makes its debut at the Exeter Northcott Theatre, promising to love, honour and disarray… The Wedding Reception sees Kate and Will expecting a small party to celebrate their wedding. But Kate’s mum had other plans. Cue uninvited guests, misbehaving family and secrets better left in the closet! https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Tiff Stevenson: Bombshell
Sunday, 8pm, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
Critically acclaimed stand-up Tiff Stevenson, who you may know from Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats and the BAFTA nominated People Just Do Nothing, or your dreams, she’s definitely been there. Some say she oscillates wildly between Sylvia Plath and Beyonce, like Belva Lockwood fused with your drunken aunt. Tiff says she’s very funny and a right old smarty-pants. She also says she’s very, very, very modest. https://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk

A Celebration of the Poetry of Derek Walcott 
Sunday, 2pm, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter
The event will include a brief introduction to Walcott’s work, readings of a selection of his shorter poems and a performance of extracts from Omeros first performed by Joseph Marcell in a sell out run at the Globe in 2014. Tickets £8, £5 conc. http://www.wegottickets.com/cygnettheatre

MUSIC

DJ Hype
Friday, Exeter Phoenix
Bare Safe team up with the mighty Rumble in the Jungle once again, bringing you a heavy night of Jungle, Drum n Bass and next level decor. The legendary Dj Hype  will be headlining. Irie Bingo, Sound System + full crew in room 2 and Jangle take over in room 3. 10pm-3am, Tickets £16. Over 18s. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

The Adele Songbook - Someone Like You
Friday, Exmouth Pavilion
Touring UK theatres for the very first time, Someone Like You is an immaculate celebration of one of our generation’s finest singer-songwriters. Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC ADELE Special, the outstanding Katie Markham has the show-stopping voice and captivating charisma to deliver all your favourite Adele hits in an enthralling concert performance.  https://www.ledleisure.co.uk/exmouth-pavilion

Exeter Festival Chorus Spring Concert
Saturday, 7pm, Exeter Cathedral
“This concert takes us to Rachmaninov’s Orthodox Russia, with his Liturgy of St John Chrysostom; it’s not such a well-known piece but extremely beautiful,” explains Nigel Perrin, Choral Director of Exeter Festival Chorus. “The litanies will be sung on the move, in candlelight and a haze of incense; it will create a marvellous spectacle.” Tickets: £5-£28.   http://www.exeterfestivalchorus.org.uk/

Dreadzone
Saturday, Exeter Phoenix
One of the most energetic, exciting and powerful live bands to emerge from the post-rave scene, Dreadzone have steadily been releasing albums and progressively bettering, refining and perfecting their own unique and inimitable take on dub since their inception in 1993. Still going strong after nearly 25 years in the game they have also long been and still are, one of the best live bands around.  Ticktes  £17.50. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Exeter University's Choral Society and Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert 
Sunday, 3pm, The Great Hall, University of Exeter
Exeter University's Choral Society and Symphony Orchestra collaborate to perform a brilliant selection of music: Puccini's Messa di Gloria; Verdi's Anvil Chorus;  Beethoven's Egmont Overture; Chopin's Piano Concerto No.1 in E Minor. Tickets are £10 Adult, £5 student/child, available on the door or in advance online at https://fixr.co/event/506529171 

Daria Kulesh and David 9 Lunas in Concert
Sunday, 7.30pm, St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter
With her striking voice and strong Russian and Ingush heritage, "bold, exotic, impressive" Daria Kulesh is a rising star and a unique character on the UK folk scene. Her debut album Eternal Child was described as “phenomenal” and named Runner-Up in “Best Album of 2015 from a Female Artist” by FolkWords, among numerous other accolades. Hot drinks available, BYO alcohol. Tickets £10 avaialble at www.david9lunas.co.uk

EVENTS

Exeter Cheese Fest
Saturday, 11am, Matford Livestock Centre Exeter, Matford, Exeter 
A day of the most incredible melted cheese delights and delicious cheese-based cuisine!  Taste cheese from across the country and the world, plus a great selection of craft beers and wines to match. www.cheesefestuk.com

Take a Walk in the Park
Saturday, 10am, Younghayes Community Centre, Cranbrook
As part of 'Take a Walk in the Park Month' join the Cranbrook Country Park ranger for a guided walk around the Country Park. Discover the range of wildlife living in Cranbrook. 10am-non. http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/march-2018/take-a...

Yeofest - Yeoford Beer Festival
Saturday, 11.30am, Yeoford Community Hall, Yeoford EX17 5HY
The annual beer festival gets bigger and better every year, and this year in no exception. There will be  22 real ales on offer (as well as a couple of ciders and a ginger beer), a fantastic line-up of live music all day and of course some tasty food to soak it all up. £3 entry, which includes a souvenir glass and programme. 11.30am-9pm.  All proceeds go towards the Yeoford Community Association.

The Machine Gun Preacher at Rediscover Church 
Sunday, 9.30am, Rediscover Church, Northernhay Street, Exeter EX4 3ER
Former gangland enforcer, tireless activist and lifelong biker Sam Childers, the ‘Machine Gun Preacher’, is heading to Exeter’s Rediscover Church. The church will host a special talk with Childers, whose story of redemption has continued to enthral people around the globe. http://www.rediscoverchurch.com/preacher

Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair
Sunday, 10am, Exeter Corn Exchange
Find unique, handpicked quality goods with stalls of vintage fashion, accessories, home, collectables and more from some of the UK's finest vintage traders. It’s the perfect chance to shop affordable items, support independents and grab yourself a unique piece of the past!  10am-4pm. £2.50 entry, under 12s free.  https://thevintagefair.com/

EXHIBITIONS

Exeter’s Fine Art Collection: Modern
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter
This exhibition includes two works by the British Pop Art movement artist Brian Rice, gifted through the Art Fund and on display for the first time. This diverse selection features Barbara Hepworth’s remarkable figurative drawing Preparation, Leighton Hall Woolatt’s Post Eleven Speaking and Patrick Heron’s Two Vermilions, Green and Purple in Red. RAMM’s fine art collection is on display until 29 April.  http://bit.ly/RAMMFineArt