Your guide to What's On this weekend: 28-30 October 2016

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (28-30 October 2016).

THEATRE

Night Must Fall
Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre
It’s frightening to think what a face can hide… When charming, smooth-talking Dan arrives unexpectedly at old Mrs Bramson’s remote woodland home he soon ingratiates his way into her life and that of her beautiful niece Olivia.  But when a local woman goes missing and rumours in the press of a murder surface among the household, fingers begin to point. Has the past finally caught up with Dan and could he really be capable of murder? As the police close in, and with the press baying for blood, is anyone safe?  https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Eurydice
Friday & Saturday, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter
The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is retold from the feminine perspective in Sarah Ruhl’s witty and moving re-imagining. Shifting between the worlds of the living and the dead the play depicts Eurydice’s descent into the jaws of death with a touch of surreal poetry. Eurydice’s lessons in love, loss and the pleasures and pains of memory sit at the centre of this tender-hearted comedy. Performances also on 2, 3 & 4 November. Tickets £12 (£10). www.wegottickets.com/cygnettheatre

The Forever Machine
Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
Join the Wardrobe Ensemble for a wild sci-fi adventure. Leap through vortexes in time and space... Fight demons in the past... Dance disco in the future! www.exetreme.org

Not Such a Tory Land
Friday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Between 1642 and 1649 England was on the brink of revolution. Profound questions about society and politics were asked, and answered in one way or another. What was the nature of democracy, and how far into society should it ex-tend? How should we respond to treachery and betrayal, liars and tyrants?  www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Nincompoop
Sunday, 7.30pm, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
The South West’s most absurd alternative comedy event, Nincompoop showcases the very best new ideas in comedy, clowning, fooling, slapstick, mime, audience participation, mischief and tomfoolery. Tickets £20, £19 conc. http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

MUSIC

The Showcase: Halloween Special
Friday, 10pm Exeter Phoenix
Exeter’s most popular student music collective returns for a seriously spooky night of electronic music. Dare to enter the immersive party kingdom soundtracked by terrifying techno, haunted house-music, distraught disco and even some horrific hip-hop. And of course, this is a fancy dress affair so dress up to get down... or else! 10pm-2am, £9, over 18s.  www.exeterphoenix.org.uk 

Ryn in Concert
Saturday, 7.30pm St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter
Exeter singer songwriter Ryn launches her brand new EP "Collide". The purchase of a ticket for the gig entitles you to a free copy of the new CD! Tickets £10 (£8 conc). Doors 7.30pm. Hot drinks and cake available, bring your own alcohol. Tickets here. 

Marmalade with Carnaby Street and The Fab Beatles
Saturday, 8.30pm, Exeter Corn Exchange
The 60's Show Presents the original 60's legends Marmalade, featuring Carnaby Street, The Fab Beatles plus Elvis Tribute. Tickets £21. https://exetercornexchange.co.uk

The Mexican Night of the Dead Ball
Saturday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix
Throw out your greys, come and dress up and celebrate with the dead! The Rambunctious Social Club brings you the exuberant Dias de los Muertos, a Mexican day of the dead celebration. A dizzying spectacle of DJ dancefloor mayhem, live bands and Mexican magic will take over the bottom floor of Exeter Phoenix. 8pm-2am, £12, over 18s. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk 

Steve Forbert
Sunday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix
Grammy Award nominee and Misisippi Music Hall of Fame member Steve Forbert is one of America’s most respected songwriters, with music which treads terrain revealing much about the American psyche. £15 (£13) seated. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk 

EVENTS

Halloween House
Saturday, 5.30pm, Poltimore House, Exeter
Trick or Treat ! Knock at the doors of Poltimore House if you dare. Meet the ghosts that have been awaiting you on Hallows Eve!  Refreshments available to purchase and a children's craft area with a drawing competition. Suitable for children, scary areas for the braver! http://www.poltimore.org

RSPB Family Friendly Nature Walk
Saturday, 2pm, Darts Farm (RSPB Events), Topsham
RSPB Shop staff offer  family friendly walks which showcase the beautiful surrounding farmland and wetlands - a great chance to get out and see some wildlife. 2pm-3pm, minimum age 6. 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.

Halloween Party Night, Exeter
Saturday, 8pm, The Monkey Suit, 161 Sidwell Street, Exeter
A great singles party night for people 30+ so whether it is Thriller or the Monster Mash, because we all have a Halloween song, put on your dancing shoes, big feet or whatever your costume is and head on over to The Monkey Suit, Exeter for a fantastic night of Halloween partying! All tickets £7.95 per person. www.scruffnkenpromotions.co.uk 

Bonfire & Fireworks Night
Saturday, Double Locks, Canalside, Exeter
The best and busiest night of the year. Gates open at 5.30pm, barbecues will be on and extra bars open. Fireworks anytime after 7.30pm followed by bonfire and live music from Dirty Money. Tickets in advance. 6.45pm-11pm. http://www.doublelocks.com

Crealy’s Annual Fireworks Finale
Saturday & Sunday, Crealy Devon, Clyst St Mary, Exeter
Crealy’s annual fireworks finale will take place on two nights. Families will be thrilled when the skies above the Park light up with an abundance of magnificent fireworks from 7pm on Saturday and 6pm on Sunday. www.crealy.co.uk/Devon

RSPB Halloween Spooky Stroll
Sunday, 4pm, RSPB Bowling Green Marsh, Bowling Green Rd, Topsham
On the night before Halloween are you brave enough to join an evening walk along the marsh? Booking essential here.  

EXHIBITIONS

Fashion to dye for
Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter
You are into the wardrobe to discover how colours, dyes and design shaped fashion history. The exhibition is open daily until Sunday 30 October. Normal admission fees apply. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton

The Beauty of Light on Dartmoor
Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown
An exhibition by international award winning photographer and film maker Jonathan Scott. Jonathan has travelled the world and has had his work featured by the likes of National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, Google, the BBC, ITN and many more.  The exhibition is open until 5 March 2017.

Exeter Contemporary Open 2016
Exeter Phoenix
Exeter Contemporary Open 2016 is an annual, open submission exhibition, which over the last eleven years has built national and international reputation as a prime opportunity for artists to showcase their work, drawing audiences and attention from across the country. The exhibition runs until 5 November. Gallery open from 10am-5.30pm daily (excluding Sundays). Free.  http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Kurt Jackson: Revisiting Turner’s Tourism
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter
Visitors can explore changing Southwest landscapes in an exhibition featuring works by J.M.W. Turner, one of Britain’s greatest landscape painters, and contemporary British artist Kurt Jackson. The exhibition runs until 4 December.