THEATRE

A Vision of Elvis

Event Date: 
16/09/2018 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
exeter Northcott

A Vision of Elvis starring Rob Kingsley, winner of The National Tribute Music Awards “Official Elvis Show” and “No.1 Male Tribute”, is internationally renowned as the best Elvis Presley tribute concert, touring the world today.

Celebrating the show’s 10th Anniversary, A Vision of Elvis is an emotional rollercoaster through time engaging audiences with a true Elvis Concert experience featuring Elvis’s greatest hits.

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The League of Gentlemen Live Again!

Event Date: 
10/08/2018 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott

The League of Gentlemen return to the stage for their first UK tour in over 12 years with their brand new live show ‘The League of Gentlemen Live Again!’ See BAFTA Award winning comedy legends Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss and Jeremy Dyson bring their dark and unhinged fictional village of Royston Vasey to theatres and arenas across the country.

The critically acclaimed black comedy which originally ran from 1999 – 2002 on BBC Two, returned to the screen last Christmas with three special episodes to celebrate 20 years since the show began.

Reece Shearsmith...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (6-8 July).

THEATRE

Grimm Tales in The Garden Friday & Saturday, Bycott Gardens, School Road, Silverton Silverton’s summer bliss is set to be shattered as dark fairy tales take centre stage in the Mid Devon village. Strange creatures, characters and much-loved names from the brothers Grimm will star in a series of stories performed outside by The Silverton Luvvies old and young. Using the backdrop of the village’s medieval church and performed in a magical garden, the 200-year-old German fairy tales...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 07/01/2018 - 11:29am

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend:

THEATRE

Born to Win Saturday, Exmouth Pavilion BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s favourite Italian Giovanni Pernice is extremely happy to be back out on the road with his 60 date tour, in a show he says is “even bigger and even better!” The show sees Luba Mushtuk return as his leading lady along with Dancing with Stars Ireland professionals Kai Widdrington, Giulia Dotta, Curtis Pritchard, and Emily Barker. They are joined by Stephen Vincent and Kylee Brown, who have both performed around the world in the...

Story takes centre stage in children's ballet

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/27/2018 - 11:19am

Review: Northern Ballet’s Ugly Duckling Northcott Theatre, Exeter

As a child's first experience of live ballet, Northern Ballet's version of Ugly Ducking delivers on every level writes Natalie Marcus.

Taking a four-year-old to a ballet could be a bit of gamble, but with Northern Ballet you are in safe hands!

This retelling of the famous Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, Ugly Duckling was quite simply, an enchanting visual treat for children and adults from start to finish.

The show, which lasted a child-friendly 40 minutes, kept the attention of every...

Grimm Times for Silverton: Dark tales performed at starlit summer shows

SILVERTON’s summer bliss is set to be shattered as dark fairy tales take centre stage in the Mid Devon village.

Strange creatures, characters and much-loved names from the brothers Grimm will star in a series of stories performed outside by The Silverton Luvvies old and young – as a host of new stars will join the much loved troupe.

Using the backdrop of the village’s medieval church and performed in a magical garden, the 200-year-old German fairy tales will come alive for two nights this July as the players tackle a number of the well, and less well, known stories....

Grimm Tales in The Garden

Event Date: 
06/07/2018 - 8:00pm to 07/07/2018 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Bycott gardens, School Road, Silverton, EX5 4JH

SILVERTON’s summer bliss is set to be shattered as dark fairy tales take centre stage in the Mid Devon village.

Strange creatures, characters and much-loved names from the brothers Grimm will star in a series of stories performed outside by The Silverton Luvvies old and young – as a host of new stars will join the much loved troupe.

Using the backdrop of the village’s medieval church and performed in a magical garden, the 200-year-old German fairy tales will come alive for two nights this July as the players tackle a number of the well, and less well, known stories....

Musicals & Music Halls

Event Date: 
14/07/2018 - 3:00pm to 15/07/2018 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
The Blackmore Theatre, 10 Bicton Street, Exmouth, EX8 2RU

The Exmouth Players and Blackmore Youth Theatre presents Musicals and Music Halls at The Blackmore Theatre, Exmouth, on 14th and 15th July 2018 - both performances commence at 3pm.

Music hall is a typically British theatrical entertainment that was popular from the early Victorian era until the 1960s and involved a mixture of popular songs, comedy, specialty acts, and variety entertainment, which included male and female impersonators, mime artists and impressionists, trampoline acts, and comic pianists. The music hall gave rise to major stars such as Marie Lloyd, George Formby,...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 06/15/2018 - 11:46am

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (15-17 June):

THEATRE

Ugly Duckling Saturday, Exeter Northcott Ugly Duckling is lonely and fed-up, ignored by those around her who think she is too ugly to fit in. She tries to make friends with fellow ducklings as well as with frogs, cats and even a fox, but realising she is not like any of these animals, she is left sad and alone. Follow the duckling on her journey as she overcomes her troubles and realises that she was beautiful all along.Retelling the famous Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, Ugly...

A Tisse A Tissue - Exeter Central Library

Event Date: 
09/07/2018 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Exeter Central Libaray

All in a circle, laugh and sing, Let’s see how much fun we can bring. Making up stories, from your head to your toes, “A-Tissue, A-Tissue”, that’s how it goes!

Above Bounds Theatre Collective invite you into the mesmerising world of A Tissue, A Tissue, where the only limit is how far your imagination can take you. Dive deep into Oceans, fly through soaring skies and party like there’s no one watching!

Inspired by the world of Fables and Nursery Rhymes, A Tissue, A Tissue explores play, story and music through an energetic, immersive and interactive experience, perfect for 2...

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