Your guide to What's On this weekend

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

THEATRE

In the High and Far off Times
Friday & Saturday, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter
Cygnet Company brings favourite tales from Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Books and Just So Stories to vibrant life in a playful new production. Directed by Alistair Ganley. Suitable for children aged 7-plus.  £10 (£6 child), family £26 (4 tickets of which maximum 2 adults). Box Office 01392 277189 / 01392 665885.  http://www.wegottickets.com/cygnettheatre

Angels in America
Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre
Tony Kushner’s multiple award winning play is set in 1980s New York and follows the intertwining lives of Louis and his boyfriend Prior, as well as Joe and his agoraphobic wife, Harper. When Prior is diagnosed with AIDS, Louis struggles to come to terms with his mortality and meets Joe, who happens to be in the wrong place at the right time. As they are forced to confront the hardships of the emerging HIV/AIDS epidemic, as well as mental health issues, the play confronts the difficult relationship between love and guilt. Tickets £14, £12, £8. Over 15s.  https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Dave Gorman Gets Straight to the Point* (*The PowerPoint) ** SOLD OUT **
Sunday, 8pm, Exeter Corn Exchange
The innovative comedy mind behind Modern Life Is Goodish (Dave TV), Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure is back with a brand new live show that promises more of his unique blend of stand-up comedy and visual story-telling as Dave Gorman Gets Straight To The Point*... (*The PowerPoint). Yes. That's right. It's a PowerPoint presentation. We know what you're thinking. But don't worry... You won't need to take notes and you almost certainly won't be tested on it later. http://www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

MUSIC

Rapha Ghetti + Bands
Friday, 7.30pm, Exeter Phoenix
One night. Four acts - a showcase of Exeter talent featuring Rapha Ghetti, Stella Martyr, Her and Annie Rew Shaw. £2. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Live music
Friday, various venues, Exeter
Prospect Inn, Exeter Quay: Eventine, 9pm, free.
John Gandys, Gandy Street: Mighty Sasquatch, 9.30pm, free.
Old Firehouse, New North Road: Cabaret Voltaire presents The Feelgood Experiment, 10.30pm, free.
The Sorry Head, Blackboy Road: Kris Barras, 9pm, free.

Elkie Brooks
Saturday, 7.30pm, Exeter Corn Exchange
One of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced. Now in the fifth decade of her career, Elkie Brooks is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation.  With numerous hit singles, million selling albums and awards, her annual tours are treat for fans old and new. Performing some of her classic hits, blues and jazz, an electric evening with Elkie is guaranteed to leave you begging for more.  Tickets £25. http://www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

Live music
Saturday, various venues, Exeter
The Bishop Blaize, Commercial Road: The Real Me, 9pm, free.
The King’s Arms, Cowick Street: Kiss This! 9.30pm, free.
Prospect Inn, Exeter Quay: The Perfect Strangers, 9.30pm, free.
The Cavern, Queen Street: Green-Haze, 8pm, £5.
The Old Firehouse, New North Road: Patternpusher, 9pm, free.
The Sorry Head, Blackboy Road: The Paddy Blight Band, 9pm, free.

Boken Bass Ensemble
Sunday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix
A fusion of New Orleans style brass with hip hop, Balkan, funk and much more, combined with a blazing mixture of energy that will have you dancing like crazy.  Tickets £10 (£8). http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/

Auction for the Promise Club
Sunday, 5pm, Sandy Park
Match day entertainment – three piece band Auction for the Promise Club will be playing live from 5pm after Exeter Chiefs v Ospreys (ko 3.15pm). https://www.facebook.com/auctionforthepromiseclubmusic/

Live music
Sunday, various venues
The Old Firehouse, New North Road: The Azimuth Coordinator and ExTunes Live: 9pm, free.
The Stand Inn, Exmouth: Pixie Magic, 4.30pm, free.
First & Last Inn, Exmouth: BarraCoodas, 6.30pm, free.
Sidbury Village Inn: Tracy Louise, 8.330pm,  free.

EVENTS

Big Fish Little Fish - Heroes and Villains Family Rave
Sunday, 1.30pm, Exeter Phoenix
Family fun for the post-rave generation of parents. Helping parents be responsibly irresponsible since 2013. DJs Jabru (!K7/Losing Suki/Today Tomorrow/Bruh Jackman), Dropsteady Freddy (Old Man Corner) 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 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 Happy Monkeys smoothies plus lots more! Theme: “Heroes & Villains” - Optional (but encouraged) Fancy Dress. For families with younger children (8s and under) though older siblings are welcome. Tickets and further details: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/big-fish-little-fish-jan/

Mini Avocet cruises on the Exe Estuary
Saturday & Sunday, Exe Estuary
Join friendly RSPB guides onboard the Sea Dream for 1.5 hours (approx) to experience this fantastic spectacle of nature on one of the world's great wetlands. Departure from Trout's Boatyard, Topsham. RSPB members £12, non-members £15; Wildlife Explorer members £6, child non-member £8. Booking essential:    http://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/seenature/events/details.a...

Exeter Chiefs v Ospreys
Sunday, Sandy Park, Exeter
Exeter Chiefs v Ospreys in Round 6 of the Champions c/up, kick-off 3.15pm. Tickets here: https://ticketing2.exeterchiefs.co.uk/

EXHIBITIONS

Michael Calver
Exeter Phoenix Cafe Bar Gallery
Michael Calver exhibits recent work that draws on urban environments. His images evoke both pleasure and unease. They employ aspects of close observation as well as imaginative uses of perspective and abstraction. The exhibition runs until 6 February. www.michaelcalver.co.uk

Exhibition: Line Up
Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey
Line Up is an exhibition of contemporary craft curated by interior stylist and author Sania Pell. She explores the relationship between monochrome objects and how they combine and interact in styled groups to present beautiful still lives that can be displayed in any home. http://www.crafts.org.uk/

Claude Cahun: Beneath this Mask
Exeter Phoenix
French photographer Claude Cahun (1894–1954) achieved posthumous fame for her elusive self-portraits in which she assumed multiple personae.  This Hayward Touring exhibition is presented in collaboration with Jersey Heritage and was first exhibited at the Women of the World Festival 2015, Southbank Centre. It consists of 42 contemporary giclee prints made from scans of the original, the majority of the negatives having been lost. Gallery open from 10am - 5.30pm daily (excluding Sundays), free.