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Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival announces lineup for Spring Weekend

Festival organisers unveil inspiring line up of authors for Spring Weekend

From Churchill’s legacy to the profound impact of books on our lives, this year’s Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival Spring Weekend promises an inspiring and thought-provoking programme for all.

Taking place in the town’s St Peter’s Church on March 7 and 8, the festival brings together a distinguished lineup of authors and speakers who will share captivating stories, bold ideas, and fresh perspectives. Attendees can look forward to exploring history, politics, music, justice, and personal journeys, all while celebrating the power of the written and spoken word.

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Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend, 5-7 January.

THEATRE

Dick Whittington Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 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...

Exeter Phoenix kicks off 2018 with a sensational line up

The past six months have seen some exciting changes for the South West’s busiest multi-artform venue. With a large capital project to improve facilities on the horizon, and the launch of their public fundraising campaign in October, 2018 promises to be an exciting year for the city’s arts scene. Exeter Phoenix’s buzzing hub for theatre, live music, indie cinema and contemporary arts has historically brought a wealth of unique arts experiences and big names to the region. And having just announced their new season of events spanning January to April 2018, the new year is no different....

REVIEW: Beauty and the Beast, Exeter Barnfield Theatre

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/03/2018 - 4:15pm

Can You Keep a Secret?

In Beauty and the Beast, this season’s pantomime at the Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Little Theatre Company deliver a festive theatrical treat which manages to combine the traditional with the contemporary and acting grass roots with the professional.

Songs, dancing, live music, jokes, audience engagement all ensured the multi-generational crowd headed home feeling fully satisfied in the entertainment stakes. Which is a job well done by all who make up ELTC.

Whilst Beauty and the Beast is one of the cannons of pantomimes we all know and love, it...

Flower Festival: In Our Element at Crediton Parish Church

Authored by Melman5
Posted: Wed, 01/03/2018 - 10:57am

The Crediton Parish Church Flower Festival is one of the main fundraising events for the upkeep of Holy Cross and many people from our parishes work to make it a very special and memorable week.

The 2018 Festival has the intriguing title ‘In Our Element’ and runs from 10.30am on Saturday 2nd June until 5 pm on Thursday 7th June.

Work towards the 2018 Flower Festival began as soon as the 2017 Festival ended. The title of the last Festival was ‘What’s the Point’, and a big talking point was a rhino in the church.

This rhino, kindly loaned by Exeter School was...

Your New Year guide to What's On

Your essential guide to What's On in and around Exeter this weekend (30 December - 1 January).

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...

Exeter Festival Chorus 25th Anniversary Season 2018

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 12/31/2017 - 5:20pm

Nigel Perrin and The Exeter Festival Chorus is delighted to announce the new dates for its celebratory 25th Anniversary Season in 2018.

Prepare to be entertained with ambitious and diverse programming which will include works by Rachmaninov, Monteverdi, Bach, Goodall, Parry, Willcocks and more, sung with a spirit that carries the Exeter Festival Chorus through some of the most demanding scores in the choral repertoire.

Founded in 1993, Exeter Festival Chorus has gained a reputation as one of the liveliest and most adventurous choirs in the South West. Under the inspired and...

T.Rextasy head for Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 12/31/2017 - 4:50pm

T.Rextasy, presented by Sweeney Entertainments, return to venues across the UK in 2018, transporting audiences back to relive the good old days of the 1970’s, appearing at Exmouth Pavilion on Saturday 10th February.

Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era. With Bolan's special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s including Love to Boogie, Telegram Sam, Jeepster and 20th Century Boy.

Accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band...

Wildlife improvements planned at Honiton Bottom Local Nature Reserve

East Devon District Council Countryside team is aiming to improve bio-diversity in Honiton.

The play equipment currently in the Honiton Bottom Local Nature Reserve is coming to the end of its serviceable life and is due to be removed over the next few months. This change of focus provides an opportunity for East Devon District Council Countryside Team, who manage the site, to bring about improved habitat for a range of wildlife.

The removal of the play equipment will allow for expanded areas of tree planting, improved wildflower grassland management and the chance to...

Great ways to celebrate the New Year in and around Exeter

We’ve almost reached the end of 2017 and everyone is looking forward to the festive season, as we get ready to enjoy the party atmosphere of Christmas and New Year. The latter is always a special night and usually the liveliest so, if you’re stuck for ideas or haven’t planned anything yet, we’ve got a few interesting suggestions to consider - whether you fancy a night out on the tiles in Exeter or something equally entertaining from the comfort of your own home.

Out and about for New Year’s Eve

There’s no shortage of ways to greet the New Year in a festive spirit if you...

Your guide to What's On over Christmas

Your essential guide to What's On in and around Exeter over Christmas

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...

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