Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (7-9 October).
THEATRE
Exeter Comedy Grove Friday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Exeter Comedy Grove brings you the very best in stand up comedy, promising a fantastic night of fun and laughter for everyone. http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk
Mr Popper’s Penguins Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre A family musical, based on the novel by Richard and Florence Atwater. Painter and decorator by day, Mr Popper spends his time dreaming of Antarctic adventures. He is astounded when one day a packing crate...
Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (30 September – 2 October).
THEATRE
A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Exeter Northcott Theatre An all-singing, all-dancing examination of life with a cancer diagnosis. This brand new musical takes you on a whistle-stop tour through five unconventional stories about cancer, confronting the highs and lows of the scariest word we know. Tickets: £18-£25.50. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk
There Shall Be Fireworks Friday and Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter...
A fantastic night of music brought to you by The TT’s, so you can relax enjoy the music and interact with other single people in a nice social atmosphere.
They are a wonderful two piece band consisting of Trevor on guitar/ lead vocals and Paul on bass/backing vocals.
They play rockabilly/bluegrass covers from Elvis to Fine Young Cannibals right the way through to Metallica and Queen!
All Tickets £2.95 per person
To find out more details about this and all our other great singles events for people 30+ in Devon head to our website www.scruffnkenpromotions.co....
Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (9-11 September).
THEATRE
Exeter Comedy Grove Friday, 8pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Exeter Comedy Grove brings you the very Best in live stand up, showcasing some of the best comedians that this country has to offer. http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk
Two Gentlemen of Verona Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Exeter Northcott Theatre Valentine loves Silvia and Proteus loves Julia – but Proteus is fickle, and falls for Silvia too. When Valentine plots an elopement, Proteus betrays him and Valentine is...
Tedburn St Mary Community Choir return to Exeter Northcott Theatre after their sell out show in July 2015. This time they are hosting a Celebration of A Cappella including performances by Tedburn KIDZ (Key Stage 2 and 3 children from local schools), Orchard Harmony (a female a cappella group from Whimple) and featuring Semi-Toned (Exeter University’s very own award winning male a cappella group). With music ranging from current pop music to musical theatre and well known classics this is an evening not to be missed. Musical Director Julia Green This is a fund raising concert for Rowcroft...
Home bakers from Bovey Tracey and around Devon will be competing in the Great Bovey Bake Off.
As part of Bovey’s Nourish Festival of food, craft and music, local bakers are invited to enter the competition, which has grown in popularity over the last three years since it started.
Previous festivals have seen a stream of competitors bringing their cakes for the official tasting, and the organisers anticipate more this year, as home baking continues to grow in popularity. This year’s categories for adults are: Victoria sandwich, chocolate cake, fruit scones and shortbread...
West Country band The Stylers, who recently triumphed in a competition to spot young musical talent across the counties of Devon, Dorset and Somerset, have received their trophies from key event partner Beviss & Beckingsale.
The Stylers, from Dorchester, beat off stiff competition from across the three counties at the TBOB Battle of the Bands competition, held in the Dorset village of Thorncombe this summer. They were voted Overall Winners and Best U21 band. The four musicians won a full day in a recording studio with professional producer Phil Nicholas who has worked with a...
Your essential guide to what’s on in an around Exeter this bank holiday weekend (26-29 August).
MUSIC
Live Music Friday, Exeter John Gandys, Gandy Street: Reckless, 9pm, free. Ship & Pelican, Heavitree: Booster, 9pm, free. The Lord Nelson, Topsham: Wired, 9pm, free.
The Cheeky Boys of Pop Saturday, 2pm, Exmouth Pavilion Free outdoor event feat Robbie and Olly tribute. The Cheeky Boys Of Pop battle it out this afternoon, but who will win? Robbie or Olly?! An afternoon of pop which will have you dancing and singing to the hits we know and love form two of the...
Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (19-21 August).
THEATRE
The Dreamboys Friday, 7.45pm, Exeter Corn Exchange The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever with a brand new show and UK tour. Over 18s only. Tickets £23.50. https://sites.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange/
Music
Mr Woodnote with Lil Rhys and Eva Lazarus Friday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix Notorious street performers, Mr. Woodnote, Lil Rhys & Eva Lazarus are bringing their unique brand of funky business to Exeter. £8 (£6) standing. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Described as ‘the most deathly delta blues outfit to ever emerge from Andalusia’ Guadalupe Plata channel red hot passion for the blues into Hispanic roots – this is a sound that lingers in the sunset like a voodoo curse.
Guadalupe Plate are: Pedro de Dios Barceló (“Perico”) – guitar, vocals, piano. Carlos Jimena Quesada (“Jimena”) – Drums, percussion and piano. Francisco Luis Martos Sanchez (“Paco Luis”) – washtub bass, electric bass, guitar and piano.
