Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend:

THEATRE

Exeter Little Theatre Company: Murder on the Nile
Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
On board the paddle steamer Lotus, cruising under the scorching Egyptian sun, honeymooners Simon Mostyn and his wealthy socialite wife Kay find themselves being pursued by an old flame of the newly wedded groom.  Then a tragedy strikes, Kay is found shot in her bunk, and all fingers point to Simon’s ex fiancée. Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50 under 16s). www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Romeo & Juliet
Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter
A violent street brawl between their rival families is the prelude to Romeo’s first encounter with Juliet. Despite this, and the fact Juliet has been promised to another, they fall in love. But any plans for their future happiness are cruelly destroyed by renewed violence between their families and tragedy begins to unfold.  7.30pm, Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.  Tickets: £14.50-£24.50. Post show talk on Friday at 7.30pm www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Mugs' Arrows
Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
A pub. Somewhere in the middle of England. Two locals return to off an old friend. Throw a few darts. Drown their sorrows. Try to make sense of it all. Just your average night down the boozer. Or not... Mugs Arrows is a surreal black comedy set in very ordinary surroundings.  £10/ £8 conc. http://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/

The Dreamboys
Friday, 8pm, Exmouth Pavilion
The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK's top male glamour show, perfect for a girls night out with your friends.  Details: http://www.ledleisure.co.uk/exmouth-pavilion/book-now/the-dreamboys

An Evening with Tony Hawks
Sunday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix
In this entertaining show, Tony combines storytelling, stand up, musical comedy and film clips to create 2 hours of fun. Amongst other things Tony will recount the amusing and sometimes fraught story of how he went from being ‘Comedian and author’ to ‘Comedian, author and film-maker’. Tickets £12 (£10). www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

MUSIC

Geno Washington & YoYo Blues
Friday, 8pm, Exeter Corn Exchange
Geno originates from Evansville in Indiana, USA and first came to England in the 1960's as part of the US Air Force. His love of Blues and Soul music soon found him jamming with local bands in and around Ipswich and eventually led him to London where he caused a sensation singing with top R&B acts Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames and Zoot Money's Big Roll Band at the legendary Flamingo Club in Soho. The rest, as they say, is history. Tickets  £15 pm (doors 7.15) www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

Budleigh Salterton Jazz Festival
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Budleigh Salterton
This highly regarded annual jazz festival takes place in the lovely East Devon town of Budleigh Salterton. For a full list of events and ticket prices, plus online booking, visit the Budleigh Jazz Festival website. http://www.budleighjazzfestival.org/

Live Music
Friday, Exeter
John Gandys, Gandy Street: Take a Chance on Us (ABBA tribute), 8pm, free.
The Old Firehouse, New North Road: Calico Jack, free before 10.30pm, £1 after.
Sorry Head, Blackboy Road: BlimeyOhRiley, 9pm, free.

Hat Fitz & Cara
Saturday 7.30pm, Exeter Phoenix
Aussie mountain man meets beautiful Irish Coleen. Yes, it’s all been said before, but the combination of Hat Fitz’s reconstructed Delta Blues brought to you via a battered National Steel guitar, and Cara’s inventive drumming, soulful vocals, frantic washboard and haunting Irish whistle playing, makes this pair one of the most sensational duos around. Tickets £12.50. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Live Music
Saturday, Exeter
The King’s Arms, Cowick Street: Mammoth, 9pm, free.
The Bishop Blaize, Commercial Road: New Heroes, 9.30pm, free.
Prospect Inn, Exeter Quay: Reckless, 9pm, free.
The Old Firehouse, New North Road: Lionstar, free before 10.30pm, £1 after.
Sorry Head, Blackboy Road: Slim Pickings, 9pm, free.
Heart of Oak, Pinhoe: Kiss this! 9.30pm, free.

Ferocious Dog
Saturday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix
Creating their own take on Traditional Celtic folk, Ferocious Dog takes the traditional instruments; fiddles, whistles, mandolins and mixes them up with a bit of, raw, buzz saw rock n’ roll attitude. With their unique, aggressive yet feel-good music they tear up venues across the country often bringing their faithful Hell Hounds along for the ride. Tickets £10 (£8). www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Live Music
Sunday, various venues
Famous Old Barrel, Exmouth:  Bicton Street Blues, 8.30pm, free.
First & Last, Exmouth: New Heores, 6.30pm, free.
The Salterton Arms, Budleigh Salterton: The Hot House four, 8pm, free.
The Ship Inn, Teignmouth: The Bail Jumpers, 6pm, free.
Sidbury Village Inn, Sidbury: Jason Toft, 8.30pm, free.
The London Inn, Ottery St Mary: Open Mic with Go Tell Alice, 7pm, free.

EVENTS

Tuckers Maltings Beer Festival
Friday & Saturday, Teign Road, Newton Abbot
Showcasing the finest ales of the Southwest’s SIBA members, over 270 ales and live music.   Details:  http://edwintucker.co.uk/beer-festival/2015-23rd/#.VRbQS_msV5J

Dawn Chorus Day
Saturday, 5.30am, Seaton Wetlands
The Dawn Chorus Walk will be led by Steve Waite, County Bird Recorder, who will help to identify each species by their song. Weather permitting, there will be a demonstration by the Axe Estuary Ringing group after the walk – a chance to see wild birds up close. Bacon butties and hot drinks will be available for a small charge. Set your alarm and don’t miss this opportunity to experience the full glory of the Wetlands birds greeting the day. This is a free event but donations are welcome. Booking essential, so call 01395 517557 or email Countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk

The Nostalgia of Steam
Saturday, Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway, the unique heritage Tramway and tourist attraction in the Heart of Lyme Bay is offering the opportunity to step back in time and discover the history of the Seaton branch line from Seaton following the Axe Estuary to Colyton. Details: www.tram.co.uk

Bolshoi Ballet Season Live: Ivan the Terrible
Sunday, 4pm, Picture House Cinema, Exeter
Recently revived, Ivan the Terrible is an essential part of the company’s repertoire, a 20th-century classic and a wonderful theatrical experience.  Tickets: £20, £15 members & concessions, £13 students and retired members. Box office 0871 902 5730. http://www.bolshoi.ru/en/

EXHIBITIONS

The F-Word: The Changing Language of Fashion
From Saturday, Killerton House, Broadclyst
From a 150-year-old crinoline to a 60s mini, garments have shaped not only their owners but also the entire face of fashion. Killerton’s latest costume exhibition ‘The F-Word: the changing language of fashion’ opens on Saturday 14 February and explores how fashion has responded to the latest innovations and made its mark across the centuries. For more information and opening times visit  www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton or telephone 01392 881345.

Re-Making the Past
Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey
Re-Making the Past is a new exhibition of objects that 'commute between different times and cultures'. The exhibition brings together a group of artists who share a common fascination with bygone eras. While their objects are newly-made, inspiration is based on ancient landscapes and materials from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. Mainly sculptural work is created from natural fibres, metal, resin and ceramics with wall-based installations in enamels, glass and textiles. Entry to the exhibition is free and it's open daily, 10am-5.30pm until 10 May 2015. www.crafts.org.uk

Parish Maps: Reflecting on the Legacy
Innovation Centre, University of Exeter
Parish Mapping began with the UK-based arts and environmental charity Common Ground in the 1980s but the idea has spread around the world. Exhibited together for the first time are English, Scottish, Northern Irish, Italian, Latvian and American maps. How do we articulate our care for familiar places? What different things do we value from one place to the next? At a time when our ecosystems are being assessed nationally for their ‘capital contribution’ as ‘services’, this exhibition looks at the different ways local values and feelings for a place have been articulated by the people who live there. Open 8.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday, from 17 April until 16 July.