Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (11-13 March).

THEATRE

Richard Herring: Happy Now?
Friday, Exeter Northcott Theatre
After years of drifting aimlessly and alone, Richard Herring is now settled down with a wife and a tiny baby. Is he finally happy now? Or does responsibility for the lives of others come with its own terrors? Tickets £16. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Into the Woods
Friday & Saturday, Clyst Vale Community College present Into the Woods
When a baker and his wife learn they have been cursed with childlessness by a witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell. They swindle Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk), accost Cinderella and steal from Little Red Riding-Hood and Rapunzel. Along the way they meet an evil wolf, charming princes and wicked in-laws. But by the end of Act 1 everyone’s wishes have come true (well almost everyone’s!). But little do they know that the fulfilment of their dreams would have consequences. Their happy lives begin to unravel as their actions bring destruction and danger to the kingdom. Don’t miss this epic musical where fairy-tale characters’ worlds. Tickets: Adult £10 Children £8. http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/into-the-woods/#sthash.a8L3y1bc.dpuf

Mind Your Farce
Friday & Saturday, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter
A trio of delicious French Fancies to tickle your palate and tantalise your propriety: She’s a woman of the world - Misunderstandings and confusion ensue when two philandering husbands take their new mistresses out to dinner. Through the Window-
A maid-less lawyer and a glamorous stranger seek revenge on their respective spouses with hilarious consequences. Rest in Peace - A night at the Quatr’Arts Ball spells disaster for a cashier at the Galeries Lafayette, his upwardly ambitious wife, their flu-ridden maid and a manservant with no sense of direction. Tickets and show times: http://cygnettheatre.co.uk/events/theatre/

Here Be Monsters
Sunday, 11.30am, Northcott Theatre
Ahoy there young sailors and all aboard to join the villainous Captain Cut-Throat and his fearsome crew! With anchor up prepare for a sea-faring adventure packed full of songs, interactive fun and surprises in this exciting, brand new stage adaptation of the hit children’s book Here Be Monsters. Tickets: £13, Family Ticket: £36. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

MUSIC

RamJam in Exeter
Friday, 8.30pm, Exeter Phoenix
Regarded at the most legendary DJ, broadcaster & ambassador for reggae music of all time, Rodigan has & continues to push the boundaries of the music he loves. 8.30pm-2am. Tickets £16, over 18s only. http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/ramjam-in-exeter/

The Songs of Hollywood
Saturday, 7.30pm, Exeter Northcott Theatrs
Liza Pulman (of Fascinating Aïda) brings you an evening of some of the greatest songs from the silver screen taking you on a musical journey celebrating the golden age of Hollywood and beyond. Accompanied by Joseph Atkins & The Stardust. Tickets £20. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

An evening of music celebrating the sea
Saturday, 7.30pm, Exeter Catheral
‘The Seafarer’ by Andrew Millington will be performed by The Exeter Philharmonic Choir in a special, sea-themed concert. The concert commences with Mendelssohn’s ‘Overture, Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage’ and concludes with a rare opportunity to hear ‘A Sea Symphony’ by Vaughan Williams. For this performance, the choir welcomes back local soloists Julian Rippon and Catherine Hamilton, and the Sinfonietta, a full symphony orchestra led by Richard Studt. Tickets in advance from the Exeter Visitor Information box office or by calling 01392 665885. They can also be purchased on the door on the night. www.exephil.org.uk

The Four Owls
Saturday, 10pm, Exeter Phoenix
Celebrating all things diverse and progressive in music of black origin, Vibraphonic returns to Exeter this spring with a line up of jazz, hip hop, dubstep, soul, blues, drum n’ bass and urban music. Look out for events across the city through March.£16 standing. http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/four-owls/

Big Fish Little Fish - family rave
Sunday, 1.30pm, Exeter Phoenix
Family fun for the post-rave generation of parents. DJs 601 (Punks / Sub Slayers), plus resident Little My play (grown up) dance music on the multi-sensory dancefloor with glitter cannons, bubbles and giant parachute dance. Craft tables with giant colouring mural, themed crafts and playdoh table. Play area with tents and tunnels and baby chillout space with mats and small ballpool. Licensed bar, free transfer tattoos, glowsticks and freebie treats to take away at the end. 1.30pm-4pm. Tickets available here: https://billetto.co.uk/en/events/big-fish-little-fish-march-2016-the-pho...

EVENTS

Psychic Night
Friday, 7.30pm, Clifford Room, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Psychic Night with Nikki Kitt. All tickets £10. http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/psychic-night/#sthash.IKGXhqFn.dpuf

Exeter Record Fair
Saturday, 9.30am, Exeter Corn Exchange
A host vinyl and CD dealers, all with masses of good quality vinyl records, CDs and much more to choose from. 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: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Exeter-Record-Fair/229440997246289

RSPB Family Friendly Nature Walk
Saturday, 2pm, RSPB Shop, Darts Farm, Topsham, Exeter
Family friendly walks which showcase the beautiful surrounding farmland and wetlands - a great chance to get out and see some wildlife. See a range of farmland birds, as well as dazzling kingfishers, reed buntings and birds of prey such s buzzards and sparrowhawks. The views across to Goosemoor reserve are stunning and the RSPB’s resident expert will be alongside to answer questions and point things out. 2pm-3pm, Saturdays only (binoculars available for hire). RSPB members free, non-members £3.

Topsham Community Market
Saturday, 8.30am, Matthew’s Hall, Topsham, Exeter
A good mix food stalls, antiques, clothes, jewellery and craft stalls, every Saturday, 8.30am-1pm.

Time Travellers' Club
Saturday, 10am, Exeter Cathedral
BLASTED BLITZ - Take cover! The Cathedral is about to be bombed! Make a gas mask to protect yourself and design a Blitz scene. Each week explore the fascinating and gruesome parts of history Travel back in time to a different period of history every week with themed crafts, costumes, and horrible history facts! 10am-noon, £6 per session https://exeter-cathedral.cloudvenue.co.uk/timetravellersclub

Women & Family for Peace
Saturday, 3.30pm, Clifford Room, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
An event for families to share the meaning of ‘Women & Peace’ with their children, and to talk about women who have inspired our generation. With presentations from the Middle East. Part of the City’s celebrations for International Women’s Day. 3.30pm – 6pm. http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/women-family-for-peace/

Barnfield Bar Presents … Exe Burlesque “Get Lucky”
Saturday, 8pm, Clifford Room, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Barnfield Bar Presents….. Exe Burlesque, starring Luna L’amour, Rosie De’Lure, Sir Midnight Blues, Ana Kiss,Teezy Overeazy, Miss Buxom Beauty, Moreorlesque Amber,Angelique Dominique. Hosted by The Rev JD. Tickets £7.50. Adults Only!! http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

EXHIBITIONS

Via Crucis Art Exhibition
Exeter Cathedral
Via Crucis is a touring exhibition, made up of 14 new images for the Stations of the Cross. The images are on paper and use mixed media, which includes charcoal, metal leaf, ink and pastel. They are the work of Caroline Waterlow, a multi-disciplinary artist based in the Westcountry. Where the traditional Stations emphasise the suffering path of Jesus, these new images follow the gospel accounts of Christ's Passion. The exhibition runs until 29 March. http://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/

Women and Peace – an Exhibition
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
An exhibition of inspiring art and photography to celebrate International Women’s Day (8th March). Created with support from Exeter Barnfield Theatre, Devon United Women, Centre for Human Rights and Social Equality and Exeter City Council. Free entry.http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/

ShiftWorks by Seam Collective
Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey
The Seam Collective - nine textile artists/designers are showcasing contemporary textile design by exploring their craft and creating nine individual shift dresses Take part by sending in a photograph of your favourite shift dress and make your mark by hand embroidering graffiti on our blank shift dress during the exhibition. Open daily, 10am-5.30pm. http://www.crafts.org.uk/

Fashion to Dye For
Killerton House, Broadclyst, near Exeter
Killerton's latest exhibition 'Fashion to dye for' invites e people into the wardrobe to discover how colours, dyes and design shaped fashion history. From a 50's red silk gown (said to have belonged to Princess Margaret), to a 70's blue denim jacket and flares and a young boys red dress - colour can reveal much about the wearer. The collection brings to life how colour can reveal much about the wearer and also looks into the origins, status and function of colour in fashion. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton