THEATRE

Tony Law: Enter the Tonezone

Event Date: 
13/11/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Dive into the zone of Tone for a brand new show of life-affirming, life-changing comedy from the multi award-winning nonsense-maker.

As seen on Have I Got News For You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, The Alternative Comedy Experience, Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe and more. Following a sell-out tour and mammoth West End run in 2013, Mr Tony Law is striding back out on tour this Autumn with a brand new show.

Tony is an Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee 2012, Chortle Best Live Show Award winner 2013, Chortle Best Club Comic Award winner 2013 and Chortle Best...

Legendary actor David Warner supports local writers in charity horror book project

Authored by Montagfire
Posted: Tue, 11/04/2014 - 12:31pm

‘Terrors Of The Théâtre Diabolique’ is a thrilling new collection of original horror fiction from the Cygnus Alpha writers’ collective sold in aid of the mental health charity, MIND.

Cygnus Alpha is Exeter’s very own Sci-fi Fanzine that was popular in the 80’s with Rusell T Davies (Doctor Who Producer) then subscribing to it. The ‘zine was recently revived at a Sci-fi convention held at the Phoenix in 2012, PHONICON. Going from strength to strength Cygnus Alpha have published an unofficial Doctor Who Anthology called the ‘12 Doctors of Christmas’ (Still available as a Free Download...

Steve Brookstein – Forgotten Man

Event Date: 
07/11/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

10 years after becoming the first winner of The X Factor. Soul singer, Steve Brookstein is coming to the Barnfield Theatre with a new acoustic show featuring guitarist Luca Boscagin. Remembering the Legends of Soul, Forgotten Man recalls the great songs and singers of the past. Including classic from Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, Sam Cooke, Freddie Scott Al Green and many more. “Brilliant” – Sir Tom Jones.

www.stevebrookstein.com

Tickets £14

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

Rolling Back the Years

Event Date: 
06/11/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Another sensational show from the producers of ‘Memory Lane’, Memories are made of This’ and ‘All our Yesterdays’. A stunning roller coaster ride of nostalgia.

Featuring tributes to some of the world’s greatest stars, including Al Jolson, Judy Garland, Cliff Richard, Elvis Presley, Jersey Boys, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Showaddywaddy, Abba and many more.

Also including a taste of the some of the greatest movies and musical numbers of all time. All beautifully choreographed along with stunning costumes.

Performed by four world-class singers and...

Lotty’s War

Event Date: 
10/11/2014 - 7:30pm to 15/11/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott

A mesmerising story of passion, courage and sacrifice, Lotty's War is a thriller set in WWII German occupied Channel Islands. Based on recently discovered diaries found in Germany, this critically acclaimed play comes to the stage in its first major UK tour. With the last boat to England gone, Lotty is housed in close quarters with the enemy, in particular General Bernberg. As loyalties waver amidst the temptations of forbidden love and the politics of war, does Lotty dare to tread a passionate and dangerous path to save a friend? Cast includes Mark Letheren (Wire in the Blood), Olivia...

Three Men in a Boat

Event Date: 
04/11/2014 - 7:30pm to 08/11/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott

Following a hit, sell-out tour in 2012, Craig Gilbert's ingenious, acclaimed adaption of Jerome K Jerome's classic tale of boating misadventure returns to the UK stage this autumn armed with more singing, wilder adventures and sporting even brighter blazers. Originally intended as a guide to boating on the Thames, Jerome's ripping yarn of youthful friendship, mischief and folly celebrates the very essence of Britishness inspiring many of our comic legends from Morecambe and Wise to Monty Python.

Original Theatre Company take this classic tale of British misadventure and folly by...

Trinity

Event Date: 
28/10/2014 - 7:30pm to 01/11/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Cygnet Theatre, Friars Gate, Exeter

Trinity

“in the night-time, when they’re empty, buildings come alive to tell their stories”

Tom Nicholas’ new play summons up the spirits whose stories fill the building, and invites the audience to explore the spaces as the past comes out of the woodwork to meet them.

Based on research, conversation and historical events and infused with theatrical magic, TRINITY explores the building through the eyes of the people who have worked and played here. In particular, the young people at formative times in their lives, whose experiences in the building spin a continuous...

Exim Dance Company Present ImPACT

Event Date: 
14/11/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Cygnet Theatre, Exeter

Exim Dance Company C.I.C. is a professional touring Dance Theatre Company based in the South West of England. ImPACT is a highly original and exciting Dance Theatre exploration into the relationships forged between dancers, people and space.

ImPACT is Exim's first multi production tour featuring the work of well established and award winning choreographer Adam Benjamin, and talented emerging choreographers Olivia Lockwood and Michael Williams.

ImPACT is a triple bill of dance works: (Un)Seen by Michael Williams, Desiderium by Olivia Lockwood and The Birth of Memory by...

Bad Boys: Dennis the Menace vs Horrid Henry

Event Date: 
01/11/2014 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre

Who is the naughtiest boy in children’s books? Why are mischievous pranksters so popular? Do these bad boys really have a nice side? Can we uncover it? Join authors Francesca Simon and Steven Butler for a contest in which Horrid Henry and Dennis the Menace go head to head to prove they deserve the title ‘King of the Bad Boys’

Age: 6+

For more information and booking visit: http://exetreme.org/bad-boys-dennis-the-menace-vs-horrid-henry/

Tiverton Dramatic Society: Accidents and Guarding Angels

Event Date: 
22/10/2014 - 7:30pm to 25/10/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
New Hall, Barrington Street, Tiverton

Comedy production from the Tiverton Dramatic Society.

“Accidents and Guarding Angels”, by local writer Jack Williams, is a hilarious comedy set in a funeral directors “Reeper Funeral Services” run by George Reeper and his daughter Vera.

They haven’t had an easy life since George’s first wife died in a car accident but they’ve now found happiness with their respective partners, Fenella and Charlie.

Unfortunately things are not running smoothly again due to mishaps with the deceased, a boggled apprentice, an accidental decorator, a customer who’s left her decaying...

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