Exeter Chiefs’ Gareth Steenson and polar explorer Ann Daniels are set to inspire the region's business community when they speak at a ‘Road to Resilience’ event on 5 October.
The one-day event in Exeter will also see appearances from business leaders including Robert Camp, Managing Partner of UK Law Firm of the Year* Stephens Scown.
Exeter Chiefs' record league points scorer Gareth Steenson will be talking about developing a resilient mindset and the lessons he has taken from a lifetime in rugby. Ann Daniels, one of the only women on the planet to trek to the North and...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (28-30 July)
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Comedy of Errors Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Rougemont Gardens, Exeter A brand-new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. Marrying a colourful circus-infused physicality with Shakespeare’s linguistic acrobatics and live music, this is a fast paced and joyous new outdoor staging of Shakespeare’s farce of mistaken identity. www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
The North! The North! Friday, Boat Shed Theatre, Exeter Quay Ahead of a run at the Edinburgh Fringe,...
There has been a surge of sales for next weekend’s 11th annual Lapstock Music Festival in Mid-Devon as disappointed Olly Murs fans search around for alternative entertainment on the same date after the singer’s Powderham gig was called off.
Lapstock organiser’s reported one sale of 15 tickets from a hen party who were due to have some fun at Powderham.
Festival director, Steve Keable said: “We have seen a spike in enquiries and the booking of 15 ladies on a hen night confirmed that there is new interest from people who were originally going to Powderham.
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (21-23) July:
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Just Like That! The Tommy Cooper Show Friday, 8pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter A wonderful homage to the UK’s best-loved comedian of all time, a laugh-a-minute extravaganza that comedy fans of all ages simply can’t miss – just like that! Written by and Starring John Hewer. www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk
Comedy of Errors Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Rougemont Gardens, Exeter A brand-new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. Marrying a colourful circus-infused...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (7-9 July).
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The Titfield Thunderbolt Friday & Saturday, The Blakmore Theatre, Bicton Street, Exmouth Finding that their branch railway line will be axed, the residents of the village of Titfield decide to buy the railway and run it themselves. Now they must convince the railway authorities they are competent, and complete against a planned bus service, the operators of whom are bitterly opposed to the railway campaign. Tickets £10, available by calling 07484 509514. http://blackmoretheatre.co....
Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (30 June – 2 July):
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Daliso Chaponda Friday, 8pm, Barnfied Theatre, Exeter Comedy Grove are proud to announce Daliso Chaponda & Friends. Straight from the stages of Britain’s Got Talent where Daliso finished 3rd place in the completion. Tickets £11. www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk
Joel Dommett - Live 2017 ** SOLD OUT ** Friday, 8pm, Exeter Corn Exchange Fresh from his hugely memorable performance on 2016’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, one of the UK’s most energetic and exciting...
Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (16-18 June):
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The Railway Children Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter E. Nesbit’s classic novel The Railway Children is brought thrillingly to life in a stunning new stage production. When their father mysteriously disappears with two strangers one evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are turned upside down. Forced to leave the comforts of their privileged London life in exchange for a simple existence in the depths of the Yorkshire countryside, this fractured family soon...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (9-11 June).
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The Mikado Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Sasha Regan’s all male company make a welcome return to Exeter with their latest thrilling all-male version of The Mikado. Gilbert and Sullivan take us to the far away land of Titipu, where their penchant for poking fun at British Institutions combined with their inherent humour and timeless tunefulness make for, arguably, the most popular opera ever written. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk Blush Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed...
Over the weekend of 23-25 June, Sidmouth Literary Festival - Sun, Sea & Books - celebrates the literary heritage of our beautiful Regency town, offering a rich menu of author events for book lovers and writers.
This year's highlights include crime queen Sophie Hannah, romance writer Adele Parks, 'Mad Girl' Bryony Gordon plus talks shedding light on writing poetry, short stories and even obituaries!
For more information see http://sidmouthlitfest.co.uk
Fun outdoor events and community orchards are in the pipeline for Exmouth thanks to the Countryside team
East Devon District Council's Countryside team is involved in a number of forthcoming exciting projects and events in Exmouth. Alongside these events and ongoing site management, the team have been working with Community Development to create community orchards in residential areas of Exmouth.
Countryside team leader, Tim Dafforn said: ‘’Community orchards involve residents of all ages with the whole process, from planting through to looking after the trees, so that a...
