Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (21-23) July:
THEATRE
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...
PURPLE RAIN, a world-class live celebration of the music, life and legacy of Prince, is coming to the Exeter Corn Exchange on Sunday 27 August 2017.
Having been together for 11 years, PURPLE RAIN is a full nine-piece band fronted by the enigmatic Jimi Love as the unsurpassed Prince.
Delivering a non-stop, hit packed show, spanning more than two hours, expect to see, hear and feel the hits from one of the most loved artists of all time; 1999, Little Red Corvette, Purple Rain, Kiss, Diamonds And Pearls, U Got The Look, When Doves Cry, Cream, I Wanna Be Your Lover and many...
Ian Gardner’s band Nine Pound Catfish returns to provide footstompin’ good-time blues and hokum http://www.ninepoundcatfish.co.uk/listen-here at Brixham Blues, at the Maritime Inn on Thursday July 13.
The Exeter trio, which has Graham Butterfield on guitar, mandolin, banjo and vocals and Jane Gardner on washboard and percussion, proves that the blues doesn’t have to be blue – it can be fun too. Stuart Cumberpatch, organiser of Brixham Blues says: “After a run of top US and London bluesmen, we’re featuring Devon players for the next couple of months, starting with Exeter’s top blues...
UB40 star Robin Campbell is ready to get the party started as the iconic reggae band head to Devon to perform live at Newton Abbot Racecourse’s Sounds of the Summer concert.
For the renowned guitarist it’s a welcome return to South Devon, where UB40 will head a sensational line-up that includes pop band All Saints, Fine Young Cannibals (FYC) and eighties rock/pop band China Crisis on Sunday 16 July.
Robin is expecting a thumping atmosphere at the racecourse, as loyal fans of the Brummie superstars turn out alongside first-timers to party to UB40’s unique sound. “It’s a...
Miranda Sykes, the acclaimed singer and bassist with ‘Show of Hands’ is returning to her roots. After a career spanning over 20 years, during which time she has played with many of the top musicians and singers within the folk world, she will be touring as she started out: One woman, one bass, and one guitar. BORROWED PLACES is her debut solo album and draws its inspiration primarily from the songs and landscape of her native Lincolnshire but seen through the eyes of someone who has lived away for many years. With her sensational voice, and accompanying herself, Miranda interprets the soul...
Judge Jules is one of the most renowned and wealthiest DJ's in the world. His list of accomplishments include a BBC Radio 1 residency, a Number 1 DJ in the world award ( courtesy of DJ Magazine) and over 15 years’ experience of performing at Eden in Ibiza. These are the things we DO know about the 51 year old DJ, but I sat down with the man himself to find out 5 things we DON'T know:
1. He’s a man of many talents
“Although I’m mainly known for being a DJ, I also work as a music lawyer through the week. The name “Judge Jules” has more relevance than ever.”
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (7-9 July).
THEATRE
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....
Tickets go on sale tomorrow (July 1) for another Classics Galore! concert at the University of Exeter Great Hall on Saturday November 18.
It’s the sixth time this popular gala event has been staged in aid of FORCE Cancer Charity.
As well as providing superb entertainment, Classics has now raised nearly £70,000 for FORCE.
The profits from this year’s concert will be set aside for new equipment that is advancing the treatment of women with cancer at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
November’s concert will feature 200 top local musicians and singers and...
Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (30 June – 2 July):
THEATRE
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...
Tankus the Henge to headline at Mid Devon music festival
Fresh from playing the Avalon sage at Glastonbury last week, London based band Tankus the Henge and Holsworthy based Lionstar will soon be heading for the mid-Devon village of Lapford to play as the headline acts at the 11th annual Lapstock Music Festival.
The highly popular Tankus' music is influenced by rock 'n roll, Gypsy jazz and Romani music, Balkan music, ragtime, New Orleans music, and ska and they proved an immense hit with festival goers at Glastonbury. Lionstar are renowned for their unique reggae/rock/world...
