Your essential guide to What’s On in around Exeter this weekend (17-19 November):
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The Unknown Soldier Friday, 7.30pm, Crediton Arts Centre A thought provoking, moving, and even humorous solo piece that looks at the First World War from a new perspective, through the eyes of a man who has survived the carnage but remains, like many, to help build the great cemeteries. It is a story of the deep friendship that can only be found between those who fight together, of the betrayal felt by them at the end of the war, and of a world that has changed so much it has become...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (10-13 November).
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Giulio Cesare Part I: The Death of Pompey Saturday, 4pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Giulio Cesare is Handel’s most celebrated opera: a thrilling story of passion and revenge set to one of the composer’s most beautiful scores. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk
An Evening with an Immigrant Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter Littered with poems, stories and anecdotes, award-winning poet Inua Ellams tells his ridiculous, fantastic immigrant...
Your essential guide to What’s On in around Exeter this weekend (3-5 November)
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Hot Rock Productions presents ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’. Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece, and the definitive ‘Grusical’, don’t miss out on the ultimate theatrical horror experience. www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk
Medea Friday & Saturday, Beer Quarry Caves Four of Swords perform Medea in the spectacular Beer Quarry Caves. Freely adapted from the Greek masterpiece...
Launching six new stores across the U.K. and Ireland, Dr. Martens are thrilled to announce the opening of their new store in Exeter, Situated on High Street, the brand invites you to celebrate their new home with a special in-store gig from Devon’s finest Black Foxxes supported by Muncie Girls on the 8th November 2017 from 6.00pm - 8.30pm. Entrance to the in-store gig will be on a first come, first served basis.
Celebrate the festive season by attending a live concert at the elegant Berry Head Hotel.
Vocalist Maria Nicol, accompanied by pianists Ekaterina and Lee Shetliffe, will present a selection of light jazz compositions, easy listening classics and Christmas songs.
The evening will commence with a complimentary welcome drink. Meals are available to order and drinks may be purchased at the hotel bar. A raffle will take place during the interval.
Enjoy the moonlit sea views while listening to the soft and soulful vocal performance. This special evening will enrich the...
Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (20-22 October)
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The Weir Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter In a small Irish town, the locals exchange stories round the crackling fire of Brendan’s pub to while away the hours one stormy night. As the beer and whisky flows, the arrival of a young stranger, haunted by a secret from her past, turns the tales of folklore into something more unsettling. One story, however, is more chilling and more real than any of them could have ever imagined. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk/calendar/the...
The Billy Joel Songbook performed by Elio Pace and his Band
Following on from his highly-acclaimed reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joel’s original touring band, Elio Pace delivers this sensational tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel. Featuring the massive hits, Uptown Girl, Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man.
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to experience The Billy Joel Songbook in this electrifying concert performed by the dynamic singer/songwriter...
The Exmouth Players present “Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs”, an adaptation of the original Pantomime written by Alan P Frayn.
"...The tale of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs needs no introduction, but the writer of this pantomime, Alan Frayn, has produced a wonderful adaptation that sticks closely to the original story and also introduces some marvellous new characters, together with typical pantomime situations in a delightfully fast-moving show." (Dereham Times)
There is a large cast of all ages (with children playing the Dwarfs) - OH YES THERE IS. There will be...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (13-15 October).
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Around the World in 80 Days Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter The mysterious and fabulously wealthy Phileas Fogg wagers his life’s fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. Join Fogg and his loyal valet, Passepartout, as they voyage from the misty alleys of Victorian London to the exotic subcontinent and the Wild West in a race against the clock. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk
The Gondoliers Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre...
This all-French evening – both in choice of music and artists – culminates in Debussy’s elegantly flowing masterpiece of Impressionism, following a journey through the composer’s youthful exploration of spring time, a visit to an enchanted forest with elves and knights, and a piano concerto written by master of the instrument, Chopin – dazzling, virtuosic and simply enthralling.
Programme:
Debussy Printemps Chopin Piano Concerto No.1 d’Indy La Forêt enchantée Debussy La Mer
