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Soft Machine are roaring into Exeter

EXETER PHOENIX - SUNDAY MARCH 9 Following their last sensational sellout show at Exeter Phoenix, Soft Machine have embarked on a highly successful tour of Canada and the States and remain in huge demand throughout the UK and Europe.

Compatriots of Pink Floyd, they are no strangers to America where, in their early days, they toured with the likes of Jimi Hendrix which led them to winning a worldwide following which is as strong as ever.

They have been the major force in the psychedelic, jazz/rock scene since the mid the mid 60s and have always featured amazing talent such...

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Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (18-20 August).

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Sidmouth Play Festival Friday & Saturday, 8pm, Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth Relative Values by Noel Coward. Tickets: adults £17/£16, under 16s £8. Box office: 01395 514 413. www.manorpavilion.com

Jimmy Carr: The Best Of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour ** SOLD OUT ** Saturday, Exeter Corn Exchange A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr's new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at...

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David Suchet joins Exeter Northcott Anniversary Gala line-up

Exeter Northcott Theatre is delighted to announce that celebrated actor David Suchet will perform in its 50th anniversary gala in November.

David is an Olivier and Emmy Award winner, best known for playing Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot having starred in all 74 television movies over 25 years. Suchet has also starred in numerous films and television series internationally whilst also maintaining an impressive theatre career.

In 1970, Suchet played the role of Petruchio in the Exeter Northcott’s production of The Taming of the Shrew.

David joins recently announced...

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Family fun at the River Cottage Summer Festival

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/14/2017 - 4:59pm

Fun galore awaits children and adults alike as the River Cottage Summer Festival draws near. Taking place across the August bank holiday weekend (26th – 27th August) the Festival offers visitors a packed schedule of family friendly activities and foodie delights. The whole family can enjoy top music acts and great children’s entertainment, all in a beautiful East Devon setting. Children under 16 go free when accompanied by an adult making the Summer Festival a fantastic, affordable day out for the whole family and a perfect way to celebrate the end of the summer season.

Visitors...

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Fourth time lucky for Matt at 40th Dartmoor Folk Festival

IT was fourth time lucky for Matt Norman at the 40th anniversary Dartmoor Folk Festival, held at South Zeal near Okehampton at the weekend.

Folk music, song and dance enthusiast Matt, from Bristol, was declared the champion adult Dartmoor Step Dance competition champion for 2017 after a hotly-fought competition.

Matt, formerly from South Zeal and Exeter, had previously won the title in 2008, 2011 and 2015 and now equals competitor Lisa Sture, from North Devon, who holds the record for having previously won the title on four occasions.

Matt danced in front of a...

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Make a date with St Austell Brewery Ladies’ Day

The social event of the year is nearly upon us with just days to go until the excitement and glamour of St Austell Brewery Ladies’ Day returns once again to Newton Abbot Racecourse.

This year Ladies’ Day will take place on Tuesday 22 August.

The action begins at 17.30 with the first race, the Babbacombe Scaffolding 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle getting the event off to a flying start.

Tickets are still available for the Paddock and Course enclosures, available online or directly from the racecourse office in advance.

Tickets will also be available at the...

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Ocean Film Festival World Tour returns to Exeter

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Posted: Fri, 08/11/2017 - 1:18pm

Audiences will once again be able to immerse themselves in the wonders of the ocean without getting their feet wet, as the Ocean Film Festival World Tour returns to Exeter next month.

The tour is bringing a collection of the newest and most mesmerising ocean films to Exeter Corn Exchange on Friday 8 September.

Get up close and personal with the world’s weirdest marine creatures, witness rarely seen footage of the least-explored depths of the planet, and meet the unique characters who dedicate their lives to the sea’s salt spray – all on the big screen!

Featuring...

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Minor gathering set to be a major event

A charity classic car show in Exmouth is expecting to attract over 200 cars when it opens the gate on Sunday 20th August, writes David Morgan.

The annual Exmouth Classic Vehicle Gathering is staged by the Devon Branch of the Morris Minor Owners Club (MMOC) and takes place on the Imperial Recreation Ground, next to Exmouth Rugby Club, between 10am and 4pm.

Local members from the MMOC organised their first gathering at this venue back in 2004 and decided they did not want to follow the same format as other organised shows in relation to vehicle exhibitors having to pay an...

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Laugh, sing, dance and be inspired at Exeter Phoenix this autumn

With more than 100 ticketed events, courses and cinema screenings this season, Exeter Phoenix’s September to December schedule is bursting with captivating ideas, beautiful arts and vibrant music.

The city’s most innovative, intriguing and inspired festivals are coming to Exeter Phoenix this autumn. At the Translation Festival, on 28 September, visitors will experience a range of thought provoking interactive events celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of languages and cultures. A full programme of art exhibitions, talks, cinema and poetry, curated by the University of Exeter,...

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Exeter actor nominated for theatre award

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Posted: Wed, 08/09/2017 - 10:32am

A theatre company formed by five graduates from Birmingham School of Acting has been nominated for the National Student Drama Festival (NSDF) 2017 Edinburgh Award. In 2016, the Birmingham students created Theatre63 – which now boasts a strong collective of eight alumni – and they all continue to strive to complete their original and ultimate goal of performing 63 shows. The NSDF award recognises the créme de la créme of emerging theatre companies and has shortlisted 20 performances from this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme, including Theatre63’s latest show. All shortlisted...

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Stalls and attractions bring crowds to Honiton Community Festival

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 08/07/2017 - 11:14am

Around 500 people visited the Honiton Community Festival where many local community groups held stalls and attractions.

A number of demonstrations were held throughout the day at the event which was held at Allhallows Playing Field.

These included displays by SYTL Karate, which included a very useful Stranger Danger message, the SPS Kickboxing group who showed off their skills, the lively Honiton Twirlstars who put on a great performance and musicians from the Honiton Youth Orchestra provided some great music for the event.

Officers from Wild East Devon made...

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