The overture to Don Giovanni provides more than a hint of the drama to follow. The supremely ominous opening music recurs when the statue of the Commendatore comes magically to life to demand that Don Giovanni repent his misspent life, before the music hurries off with the exuberance, vitality and virility of the Don, interrupted by suggestions of the conflict that he inevitably brings upon himself.
Piano Concerto No.21 was written at the same time as Don Giovanni and shares a very operatic character with constantly unfolding drama through extreme emotional contrasts. The slow...
Make a mask inspired by the marvellous objects in the World Cultures collection.
10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
Tickets are per participating person available in person or by phone using a credit or debit card; call 01392 265858.
Accompanying adults can watch/supervise for free. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Some activities are messy so do wear clothes that can get dirty.
Sketch a scene inspired by the architecture of our wonderful Victorian museum and create a Halloween cartoon featuring museum objects. For children aged 6 and over.
10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm.
Tickets £6 available in person or by phone using a credit or debit card; call 01392 265858.
Accompanying adults can watch/supervise for free. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Some activities are messy so do wear clothes that can get dirty. If an activity is busy there may be a short wait.
Join Ballet Theatre UK on a magical journey to the dark and twisting streets of old Dickensian London.
Meet Ebenezer Scrooge, a penny clutching old miser, his heart so cold and steely it cannot be softened by any amount of festive cheer.
One magical night Scrooge is visited by mystical ghosts, who show him there is more to life than work and money and slowly he begins to recognise the true meaning of Christmas.
With a cavalcade of colourful characters, including Mr Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley, Tiny Tim and the...
1889 saw the re-opening of the Exeter Theatre Royal after the tragic fire two years earlier.
This Hallowe'en, Exeter Alternative Theatre presents a re-imagining of that auspicious night 123 years ago; an absinthe-laced cocktail of theatre, cabaret and burlesque.
Expect a rollercoaster ride of frights and frolics, featuring Jack the Ripper in the Exeter Lunatic Asylum, The Origins of Dracula (the day Bram Stoker came to town), Lilly Laudanum, Dark Annie, the Phantom Juggler, Queen Victoria as you've never seen her before and a whole lot more!
Martyn Joseph - “Songs for the Coming Home” Autumn Tour 2012 Martyn Joseph is as performer like no other. Touring in support of a brand new studio album “Songs for the Coming Home”, shades of Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews there may be – but he stands in his own right, built on a reputation for giving what thousands have described as the best live music experience of their lives.
Martyn’s ability to transcend preconceptions about how one man and a guitar can sound is testament to his talent and stage presence. In fact, you’d be forgiven for thinking that...
“Do you know what? I don’t care what everyone says. The Emperor’s New Clothes is not that great a story.” Fearsome iconoclast Simon Evans is back with a brand new show, and nothing and no-one is safe from the critical glint of his tiny, tiny eyes. Join him as he dismantles the lies - from Fairy Tales to post-match analysis - that confound us all.
The Mastersons debut album Birds Fly South has been enthusiastically received and reviewed - not least in Uncut magazine's 9/10 review in its October 2012 edition. On tour from the US, and also playing in Steve Earle's backing band - where he has been featuring them in his own shows, this is a very eagerly awaited UK tour.
Support is from Society one of the best country rock bands in the UK, playing mainly their own material, with great musicianship and harmonies.
This is the first SquareSessions gig in Exeter, so please come along and support live Americana, Bluegrass and...
Sunday 21 October – quiz night at Turks Head Lodge, 7pm. Minimum two per team, £2 per person. Food available.
Monday 22 October - Fashion show by Travelling Trends 7.30pm at Turks Head Lodge. Tickets £5 from committee members or by calling 07951 438598.
Tuesday 23 October - Children's party night (children aged up to 7), 5.30pm-7.30pm at Mackarness Hall. Admission £2 including sausage and beans supper. Fancy dress competition and entertainment.
Thursday 25 October - Ice skating disco (7-12 year olds), 5pm-8pm at Turks Head Lodge. Admission £1.50...
