Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (18-20 September)

THEATRE

Hetty Feather
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Exeter Northcott
Roll up and join Hetty on her escape from the Foundling Hospital. Tremble as she faces Matron Stinking Bottomly. Thrill as she discovers the squirrel house and Tanglefields Travelling Circus. Gasp as she endures a night locked in the attic. Quake as she braves the scary streets of Victorian London and cheer as she overcomes all in the search to find her real mother and a true family of her own. Thrillingly brought to life with live music, songs and circus skills – making it the perfect treat for the whole family. Tickets £17-£28. www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Ivan and the Dogs
Friday & Saturday, 7pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Based on the extraordinary true story of Ivan Mishukov, who walked out of his home at the age of four and was adopted by a pack of wild dogs, High Wall Theatre are proud to present Hattie Naylor’s incredible play, Ivan and the Dogs. In the midst of the cruel reality of impoverished Moscow in the 1990s, Ivan struggles to survive and chooses to forsake humanity for the protection, warmth and love that he can receive from a pack of dogs. This moving story is told through the feral child’s understanding of the world around him. His relationship with people, his dogs and his notions of fear, fun and family. Following the great success of our high-energy ensemble production ‘The Alpha Effect’, High Wall Theatre are now excited to be producing this touching and fascinating exploration of one man’s childhood. Tickets £8 (£6 students and under 18s). www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Jimmy Cricket
Sunday, 8pm, Exmouth Pavilion
The much loved Irish comedian returns to Exmouth with one-liners galore, a sprinkling of visual comedy and, yes, that ever present letter from his mammy!https://www.ledleisure.co.uk/exmouth-pavilion

MUSIC

Music in the Castle
Friday, 7.30pm, Powderham Castle, Kenton
A programme of music, celebrating some of the stunning writing of Handel in 1707 – his first year in Italy. Writing prolifically at this time for the soprano voice and strings, this concert will present works both sacred and secular, showing the immense versatility and creativeness that Handel was exploring at this time. Prepare to be delighted and uplifted... Tickets £15 adults,  £7 students. www.powderham.co.uk

The New Jersey Boys
Friday, 7.30pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
The music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Back by popular demand the sensational show that packed the Barnfield Theatre last year. If you are a fan of the acclaimed West End show and have seen the Clint Eastwood film The Jersey Boys, this is your chance to join in the celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Tickets £16. www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain - 30 Plucking Years
Saturday, Exeter Corn Exchange
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain returns to Exeter for two performances. Eight Ukuleles, sixteen hands, thirty two strings, sixteen million minutes, one billion seconds, thirty years. In June 2015 the Orchestra had clocked up sixteen million minutes of ukulele action. By September 2016 they will have been active for one billion seconds. They play ukuleles, they sing, they say funny things, they whistle, but they bring a lot more to the table than that. Tickets £24.50. Shows at 2pm & 7.30pm. www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

The Martin Barre Band
Saturday, 7pm, Exeter Phoenix
With Junkyard Angels. Guitarist with Jethro Tull for a staggering 43 years, Martin’s solo on ‘Aqualung’ was voted the 25th finest solo ever in a U.S. guitar poll, just one small accolade for a guitarist who’s worked live with Phil Collins, Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa, Paul McCartney,  and  in the past has shared stages with  Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin. His current band has been together for four years and will be playing many of those classic songs from the ‘Tull’ back catalogue. Tickets £16.50 standing. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Basement Jaxx in the Garden
Saturday, 8pm, Northernhay Gardens, Exeter
Featuring Basement Jaxx (DJ set), Wretch 32, Stormzy, Friend Within and many more. This is an outdoor event, with music, food, drinks and all manner of festival goodness. The event will also feature a massive video wall and light & sound show. Over18s. Tickets £31.50. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

The Great Crediton Jam Night
Sunday, 7pm, Buccaneers Bar, East Street, Crediton
The Great Crediton Jam Night is Crediton's most successful Jam night and from September will start happening twice a month. This is a well equipped open mic/jam night, with guitars, amps, drum kit, PA, keyboard. All types of music welcome, be it, folk, jazz, rock, punk, metal, what ever floats your boat, we even get a bit of poetry! All levels of ability welcome in this relaxed atmosphere, a great way to try out stuff to an audience.

Laurence Jones
Sunday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix
Named Young Artist of the Year at the 2014 British Blues Awards ceremony, Laurence Jones is 22 years old and is already making a big name for himself. 13 seated. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

EVENTS

A Celebration of the Arts & All Things Eco: Book Launch
Saturday, 10am, St Sidwells Centre, Sidwell Street, Exeter
All welcome to this free  family-friendly event to celebrate local artists and all things eco, to celebrate the launch of my book The Ultimate Guide to Green Parenting. There will be stallholders, face-painting, music, poetry, art and good local food. There will be an open mic stage hosted by Taking the Mic's Morwenna Griffiths and Tim King, and live music from children's musician POCO DROM at 2pm. Event runs 10am-4pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/763999573746532/

West Country Challenge Cup: Exeter Chiefs v Bath
Saturday, 3pm, Sandy Park, Exeter
Exeter Chiefs take on Bath in the Westcountry Challenge Cup, kick off 3pm. Tickets are available through Exeter Chiefs box office 01392 890890 or www.exeterchiefs.co.uk

Exeter Wheelers Cycling Club Hill Climb Festival
Saturday, 10.30am, Stoke Hill, Exeter
Exeter Wheelers, the long established cycling club of Exeter, hold their first Hill Climb Festival. The event starts at 10.30am, for full details visit www.exeterhillclimb.co.uk
and  www.facebook.com/ewcchillclimb.

Sidmouth Classic Car Show & Family Day
Saturday, 11am, Cricket Pavilion Fortfield Terrace Sidmouth
This Classic Car Show is organized by the Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with The Clash Box Club of Devon. There will be a jazz band and a variety of entertainment, stalls, attractions and lots more.

Edwardian Country Fair
Saturday, 11am, Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton
Enjoy a day at the Drogo Country Fair. There will be lots of traditional fun and games for all the family. Normal admission prices apply. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-drogo/things-to-see-and-do/events/

Branscombe Harvest Fair
Saturday, noon, Branoc Hall & Playing Field, Locksey's Lane, Branscombe
A village show, with 80 competition classes covering baking, preserves, homebrew, fruit & veg, flowers, art, crafts, children's – things could get pretty serious! As part of this they are resurrecting the village tradition of an apple pie contest, to be judged by a local expert. There will also be a family dog show, arena events including a tug-of-war, a wellbeing area, stalls, crafts, vintage tractors, animal encounters with Peak Hill Llamas, games, BBQ, bar and lots more! Entry is free. noon-3pm. www.facebook.com/branscombeharvestfair

Exeter Foundation Big Walk
Sunday, from 10am, Sandy Park, Exeter
Starting at Sandy Park, the 10 mile walk takes a circular route through the beautiful Exe Valley and back to Sandy Park. Support the walkers along the way!  http://www.exeterfoundation.org.uk/news/exeter-foundation-big-walk-returns