Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (22-24 February):
THEATRE
Aladdin
Friday & Saturday, Silverton Community Hall
A timeless tale of love set in exotic ancient China is coming to Silverton as Aladdin swops the 55B bus to ride in on his magic carpet!The village will be transformed into enchanting old Peking fit for a beautiful princess, a dastardly uncle, a clever genie and love-struck Aladdin in this family-favourite pantomime. Staged by the Silverton Luvvies, this modern take on a time-less classic promises laughs, love, intrigue...
Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (15-17 February):
THEATRE
The Duck
Friday, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter
The Duck believes that she is swimming through a world of people just like her, until the day she is diagnosed with autism. Now she needs to re-examine who she is and what that means. A powerful and beautiful glimpse into one autistic woman’s world. https://cygnettheatre.co.uk
The Selfish Giant
Sunday, 2.30pm, Exeter Phoenix
Grinter is a giant. She lives happily alone in her huge cold house, surrounded by her...
On 2nd March GPShunts, the UK’s premiere GPS Interactive Adventure Game is coming to Exeter!
Bring together your line up of super sleuths and put your skills to the test against Time, Terrain & Trivia in this thrilling city-based smartphone challenge. You will not be alone however as we are throwing the competition wide open to all challengers! Your dream team will be competing directly against other rival teams to uncover the clues and score as many points as possible before the timer runs out…
Don your fancy dress, sharpen up your wits and ready your nerves of steel!...
Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (8-10 February):
THEATRE
Return to the Forbidden Planet
Friday & Saturday, Queen Elizabeth's School Drama Hall, Western Road, Crediton
Billed as Shakespeare’s forgotten rock and roll masterpiece! Shows at 7.30pm, matinee 2.30pm Saturday. Tickets £10, £7 students. Available from the School Libraries 01363 778365.
The Life I Lead
Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott
David Tomlinson built a career playing a certain type of Englishman – stiff, formal and a bit of a silly...
Exeter Police and Hospital Players present the story of a young mermaid, Ariel, and how she falls for the dashing Prince Marvellous. Ariel lives with her parents, brother and sisters near Torquay, and after seeing the Prince on board his ship on a trip to Brixham, she falls for him and he for her. Standing in the way of true love and happiness is the evil Sea Witch who, seeing Ariel’s...
Villages in Action are excited to present their spring 2019 programme of world-class performance in villages across Devon
As a fresh new year begins, Villages in Action are delighted to present a season of theatre, circus, storytelling, laughter, puppetry, film and music from across the world in Devon’s wonderful and varied village halls, churches and community spaces.
All of our shows can be found on the VIA website , but here are a few season highlights…
The Spring Season kicks off with RSVP Bhangra Band at Oakford Village Hall (26th January). With a big sound...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (25-27 January):
THEATRE
Annie
Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Clyst Vale Community College present: Annie. Everyone’s favourite orphan is back! This wonderful, heart- warming show is brought to life by the extraordinary talented students of Clyst Vale Community College as they hit the Barnfield stage once more; bringing the same energy, professionalism and passion that has become a hallmark of their productions. Tickets £12 (£10). https://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/annie...
Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (18-20 January):
THEATRE
Lord of the Flies
Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre
Set against the backdrop of a mysterious conflict engulfing the world, a plane carrying a group of evacuated schoolchildren crash-lands on a deserted island. The eleven girls and boys that survive are faced with the challenge of co-existing in a hostile new environment severed from the society they have left behind. Can the children create something better than the war that drove them from their homes, or will...
Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (21-23 December):
THEATRE
Robin Hood Barnfield Theatre, Exeter The Exeter Little Theatre Company Panto! Head to Sherwood Forest and meet Robin and his Merry Men, outlaws robbing the rich and always landing themselves in trouble because of their terrible plans. Trying to keep them in line are Maid Marian and her Girlpower Gang, but the girls will have their work cut out for them unless both groups learn to work together to take on Nottingham’s meanest Snotty Notty and Sir Guy. Tickets £10-£14. http://www....
Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (14-16 December):
THEATRE
Jack and the Beanstalk Exeter Northcott Theatre Get ready for the climb of your life this Christmas, as Exeter Northcott Theatre presents a GIANT of a family pantomime. Expect plenty of audience participation, live music and laughs galore. Fee Fi Fo Fum…it’s panto fun for everyone! https://exeternorthcott.co.uk
Aladdin Exeter Corn Exchange Join a host of classic characters for songs, laughter and a perfect Christmas show! The most magical and adventurous of all pantomimes will be...