This show will have you tapping your feet from the opening bars – dancing in the aisle, and screaming like you did in 63 by the end.
With songs that changed a generation. From “She Loves You” to “I am the Walrus” and beyond! 13 guitars 5 costume changes! From the depths of Liverpool’s Cavern Club, to the Roof Top of The Apple Building, the Upbeat Beatles will take you on a journey that is the story of The Beatles through their songs.
The Upbeat Beatles are four supremely talented guys –...
Life may suck on Avenue Q but being jobless, homeless, politically incorrect, having sex (whether hetero, homo or porno… and that’s just the puppets) are just some of the topics featured in the terrific songs of this show.
Avenue Q, a down market street in downtown New York is home to some off the wall characters performed by humans and puppets. Princeton, who has just moved to the neighbourhood, desperately tries to follow his dreams and discover his purpose in life. With no money and a busty blond to distract him he’s lead on a hilarious journey of self discovery and makes loads...
Live Wire Theatre, one of the South West’s foremost theatre companies, has announced a stellar cast for their latest show that they will be staged at The Barnfield Theatre Exeter on Friday and Saturday 16th & 17th October as part of the celebrations for The Rugby World Cup 2015.
Giles Coram, Hannah Douglas, Moira Hunt and George Williams lead a distinguished cast in the intriguingly entitled Hands Up for Jonny Wilkinson's Right Boot which will be touring theatres across the South West during the eight week tournament with the generous support of The Arts Council.
Historic City Centre Theatre appeals for public memories to add to its free exhibition opening this October.
To celebrate 125 years since the laying of the foundation stone, the Barnfield Theatre is creating a free public exhibition of its varied and fascinating history.
The Theatre building has been used by the Exeter Literary Society, Exeter Camera club, the Rotary Club Military Club, Civil Defence, the Inland Revenue, the GPO and is rumoured to have been the site of an Army communications centre.
Vicki Bowring, marketing assistant for the Theatre said "I...
Calling all young actors and singers! Playback Youth Theatre is running a six-day workshop to rehearse and perform an original musical play in just one week! All participants get a speaking and singing role in the production. The week runs from Saturday 15th to Friday 21st August at the Barnfield Theatre. The performances will be on Friday 21st. Cost is just £65 for the week! For more information, please contact Jez on 01363 773337 or E-mail info@playbackyouththeatre.org
Playback Youth Theatre presents Ghost Train, an original musical
Don't make any plans for the weekend until you've checked out our guide to what's on in and around Exeter (17-19 July).
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The Magnificent Three Friday & Saturday, Rougemont Gardens, Eeter Cornish company Miracle Theatre will be performing their rootin’ tootin’ new show The Magnificent Three in the glorious outdoor setting of Rougemont Gardens. One for all the family, there's be plenty of fun extras, including workshops and a Friday night live music hoedown under the stars. Performances start at at 7pm and are recommended for everyone over seven. Tickets at the...
‘Cloudbusting’ are a 5-piece band of musicians who are obsessed with the music of Kate Bush.
Formed in 2012 and based in Devon and Cornwall, they kicked off their 40-date tour of the UK with a special performance at The Half Moon in Putney. This is the venue where Kate last played with the KT Bush Band in 1977 before she was whisked off to stardom by EMI with the release of ‘Wuthering Heights’.
‘Cloudbusting’ play 2 hour-long sets including all Kate’s well known songs and a generous selection of fan-pleasing album tracks from every phase of her career. The show recreates...
The Middleweight Theatre Company invite you to an evening of comedy, burlesque, magic, music and much more to help raise funds for their trip to this year’s prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival!
The Tommy Cooper Show features West End star Daniel Taylor as Tommy Cooper, in the knockout performance of the year.
The show comes with a fabulous supporting cast, and all of your favourite jokes. Gareth Jones (formerly Gaz Top) stars as Miff Ferrie, along with Sharon Byatt as Gwen Cooper.
Between the story, the gags and the magic, and Daniel’s incredible portrayal of showbusiness legend Tommy Cooper, this promises to be a very special show.
This production has the blessing of Tommy’s estate, and his daughter Vicky.
Following on from the success of last year’s Summer Showcase we are pleased to offer even more Devon classes showing their work with the Helen O’Grady Exeter Drama Academy.
Our Academy aims are to improve children’s Confidence, Communication skills and Creativity through a dynamic and fun curriculum, delivered over three terms. Our Summer Showcase is the culmination of the year’s work by the children within the Academy, and a chance for them all to shine.
Helen O’Grady is a nationwide Academy with classes all over the UK. Here in Exeter we currently have nine classes...
