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Dick Whittington with special guest Buddy Bear

Event Date: 
12/12/2012 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Why not join Dick Whittington and his faithful feline friend Tommy on their quest to seek fame and fortune in the city of London, where the streets are paved with gold and the evil Queen Rat dwells.

Dick dreams of being Lord Mayor of London but he is going to need all the help he can get from the beautiful Alice, Sarah the Cook, and of course lots of school kids!!

Also joining the cast on stage will be pupils from Dance Arts Theatre School in Exmouth, and Crealy Great Adventure Park’s very own loveable Buddy Bear. This really is a Christmas treat not to be missed....

Stan Hacking Concert Band Christmas Spectacular Concert

Event Date: 
08/12/2012 - 7:30pm to 09/12/2012 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

The Stan Hacking Concert Band are back giving their very successful and popular Christmas concerts at the Barnfield Theatre.

The programme will include the very popular Christmas melodies, plus music from around the world.

Tickets are £9 and available from Jackie Turner, 01392 465462 or 07897 860567.

http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/

Voiceworx Christmas Concert at the Barnfield Theatre

Event Date: 
07/12/2012 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Three Devon vocal groups come together this December at The Barnfield Theatre for an evening of festive fun and great music.

The 120-strong VoiceWorx Community Choir will be performing a rich variety of songs from pop and rock to classical favourites in celebration of their 5th Birthday! They combine with BLAZE! the North Devon Youth Vocal Sensation and VoiCez from Cullompton Community College to create a fantastic evening of energetic and seasonal music, directed by Alan Boxer.

Tickets: £10, £6 conc.

Box office: 01392 270891

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Blast from the Past presents A Medieval Christmas

Event Date: 
05/12/2012 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Clifford Room, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Following on from 2011′s highly successful show A Victorian Christmas, acclaimed historical entertainment company Blast from the Past delve further back in time for 2012 to bring you A Medieval Christmas.

Featuring long-forgotten festive songs (plus some surprisingly familiar carols!) played on authentic instruments such as cittern, hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes and shawm, this celebration of Yuletide Past is sure to warm the hearts of young and old. Christmas in the Middle Ages was very different from the celebration that we know today – yet many of our Yuletide customs stem from this...

Exeter Police & Hospital Players - Mother Goose

Event Date: 
01/12/2012 - 7:30pm to 05/12/2012 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

The police and Hospital Players return again with their fun filled pantomime, and helping to raise money for local charities too. This year they have decided to have the pantomime in December hoping to get you in that Christmas mood!

Mother Goose is a tale of rags to riches, all thanks to a goose which lays golden eggs. There are good guys and bad guys along the way, along with a few foot tapping tunes too!

Performances at 7.30pm nightly, matinee at 2pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets: £10, £7 conc.

Box office: 01392 270891

http://www....

Raw Comedy: a night of laughter and raw talent

Event Date: 
01/12/2012 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Clifford Room, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

A night packed full of laughter and raw talent from national and local stand-ups alike.

Tonight’s line-up includes MC Matt Dwyer, Larry Dean and Vikki Stone supported by Stella Graham, Jay Quinn and Phil O’Shea.

Tickets £10 in advance or on the door.

Box office: 01392 270891

http://www.rawcomedy.co.uk/

Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band with Carols & Capers

Event Date: 
29/11/2012 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Park Promotions presents Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band with Carols & Capers

Following the hugely popular 2010 Christmas tour, renowned folk singer Maddy Prior joins up once again with the Carnival Band during the Festive Season for their unique celebratory show “Carols & Capers”. Together they mix renaissance, modern and ethnic instruments with a refreshing cavalier attitude and plenty of humour putting their inimitable stamps on a range of familiar and not-so-familiar festive fare. This will guarantee to be a Christmas Party to remember.

Tickets: £18.50....

All aboard The Polar Express South at Dartmoor Railway

Event Date: 
11/12/2012 - 5:00pm to 30/12/2012 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Okehampton Station

The UK’s first officially licensed The Polar Express train rides are coming to Dartmoor Railway. Inspired by the hit Warner Bros. film The Polar Express and storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the new rides will take passengers on a magical journey to meet Santa.

Pyjama-clad passengers will relive the magic of the story and see their favourite characters come to life as they are whisked away aboard The Polar Express on a round trip to the North Pole. During the journey, the Conductor will punch tickets and Chefs will serve hot chocolate. Passengers will also enjoy a sing song and a...

Ottery St Mary Christmas Tree Festival

Event Date: 
28/11/2012 - 10:00am to 02/12/2012 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
Ottery St Mary Parish Church

The Friends of Ottery St Mary Parish Church welcome everyone to their 2012 Christmas Tree Festival held in the church from 28th November 2010 - 2nd December.

This year will be 44 Christmas Trees at the church with town shops and local organizations all involved. The event will be open daily from 10am-6pm except Sunday when the trees will be available to see from noon. A Christmas Tree Festival not to be missed!

Coffee and tea will be available.

For any other information about visiting Ottery St Mary telephone the Information Centre on 01404 813964 (Mon - Fri 9.30am...

Christmas tasting afternoon at Sunnyhaye Fruit Farm

Event Date: 
02/11/2012 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Sunnyhaye Fruit Farm, Sanctuary Lane, Woodbury EX5 1EX

Sunnyhaye Fruit Farm is holding a Christmas tasting afternoon on Sunday.

Alan and Andrew invite you to bring your family, friends, horses and dogs to enjoy a walk through the organic orchards and sample the ciders, apple juices and organic wines from 2pm.

Complimentary tea and coffee will be served in the barn, admission is free and there is ample free parking.

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