Music

Land of the Giants

Event Date: 
03/06/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Land of the Giants are a funky upbeat, highly addictive six piece band from Plymouth in Devon, UK. Their music fuses many musical styles, from rock to reggae, ska to blues, with a sub heavy helping of dub in the mix.

They are renowned for their extraordinary energy on stage, and causing non-stop all out partying on dance floors and in fields around the UK, with this reputation they are becoming a firm festival favourite.

2013 saw them grace the stages of Glastonbury, Lemonfest, Maker, Looe Music Festival, Bris Fest, and Landed in Wales plus many more. They were billed on...

Charlie Dore in Concert

Event Date: 
17/06/2016 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
Hope Hall, Hope Road, Wonford, Exeter EX2 5JN

Although best known as a respected songwriter for others, Charlie enjoys a multi-faceted career that includes acting, comedy-improvisation, writing for radio and composition for film and TV as well as performing live with her band. She became one of a handful of UK songwriters to have success across diverse genres with songs covered by George Harrison, Tina Turner, Lisa Stansfied, Ricky Ross, Sheena Easton (US No 4), Celine Dion, Black, UB40, Status Quo, Paul Carrack and a UK No 1, 'Ain't No Doubt' for Jimmy Nail. Five of Charlie's albums have been released since 2005 on her own label...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (3-5 June).

THEATRE

Avenue Q Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Avenue Q is an irresistibly charming musical which tells the story of the loveable characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues. Hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Man Found! Friday and Saturday, 7.30pm, Hope Hall, Exeter In a follow up to the...

Tubular Bells for Solo Piano

Event Date: 
09/07/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Bridge Inn, Topsham

A unique opportunity to hear Mike Oldfield’s classic 1973 instrumental album ‘Tubular Bells’ live when stripped bare of its glockenspiels, organs and ‘two slightly distorted guitars’ then faithfully re-constructed as a solo piano piece.

From the haunting introductory motif of Part One right through to the concluding Sailor’s Hornpipe of Part Two, Dave Sanderson performs his own piano version of Oldfield’s groundbreaking prog-rock epic live; journeying from one melody, riff and texture to the next with only his two hands, one instrument and no pre-recorded loops or backing tracks...

Music, song and dance at Dartmoor Folk Festival

TOP local and national artists will headline at the 39th Dartmoor Folk Festival, which will be held at South Zeal, near Okehampton, on August 5, 6 and 7.

They include Blazin' Fiddles, Miranda Sykes and Rex Preston, Bob Fox, Mawkin, Talisk, Pete Coe, Alice Jones and Tickled Pink with Fee Lock.

Other artists attending are The Dartmoor Pixie Band (Friday and Sunday night), Ramsley Minors, Entertainingly Different, Dave Wills, Bill Murray, Tich Scott and various morris and dance teams.

The annual family-festival includes concerts, a ramble on Dartmoor, a ceilidh, folk...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 05/27/2016 - 10:03pm

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (27-30 May).

THEATRE

English Touring Opera: Iphigénie en Tauride Friday, 7.30pm, Exeter Northcott Theatre Vampire-like villains and human sacrifice form a bloodthirsty backdrop to what is one of the most refined and perfect of operas, based on a famous story from Greek myth. By a composer who influenced future generations from Mozart to Wagner, this account of the reunion of Iphigenia and her brother in the aftermath of the Trojan War is an eloquent, heart-wrenching masterpiece. Sung in French with English...

Urban Burger Celebrates the 'Big Chiefs Weekend'

Join Urban Burger in celebrating one of the most exciting weekends in recent Exeter history.

To celebrate Radio 1's Big Weekend coming to Exeter and the Exeter Chiefs battling it out in the Aviva final in Twickenham, we are launching a little competition.

The best social post we get tagged in on the 28th or 29th May to do with the Big Weekend, the rugby final, or popping in for an urban burger, will win dinner for two at Urban Burger followed by cocktails at Urban Underground.

Just check in or tag us on Facebook , tweet us @UrbanBurgerExe or via Instagram @...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/18/2016 - 10:12pm

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (20-22 May).

THEATRE

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter ……suddenly a White Rabbit with pink eyes ran close by her. Lewis Carroll’s famous story, one of the best-loved books ever written, is magically brought to life by Exeter College’s BTEC Performing Arts Department. Alice’s adventures lead her down the rabbit-hole, where she embarks on a magical journey through Wonderland meeting The Mad Hatter, The Mock Turtle, The Cheshire-Cat and even has time for...

Ceilidh in aid of Arthritis Care

Event Date: 
01/07/2016 - 7:30pm to 11:30pm
Venue: 
Cruwys Orchard Village Hall, Tiverton, EX16 8LD

Ceilidh in aid of Arthritis Care with the highly acclaimed Devon band Dumbo’s Feather Caller: Martin Hodge

Friday 1st July 2016 7.30pm - 11.30pm

Cruwys Morchard Village Hall Tiverton EX16 8LD

Raffle & Licensed Bar

Tickets in advance £10 Children under 12 years £5.00 Tickets at the door £12.50 and £6.00 All tickets include a pasty and choice of drink: local cider/beer/wine/soft drink

Raffle prizes so far include: Exeter Chiefs rugby tickets, cast iron cookware, a gift voucher for the Ring of Bells in Cheriton Fitzpaine, cooking classes, a photo...

Your guide to What's On this weekend (13-15 May 2016)

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (13-15 May).

THEATRE

Travels with My Aunt Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, Exeter Northcott Theatre Four actors take on over 20 characters in this hilarious mad cap dash around the world with Henry Pulling, a retired suburban bank manager with a penchant for dahlias. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Jonny & the Baptists: The End is Nigh Friday & Saturday, Exeter Bike Shed Theatre Last year, Jonny accidentally told his four-year-old niece climate change would end the world. To stop her crying,...

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