Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (27-29 October).
THEATRE
Mr Darcy Loses the Plot Friday, 7.30pm, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter Jane Austen is dreaming up Darcy, a proud, lip-curling handsome creation in very tight pants. But then a door squeaks, a visitor approaches and Jane hastily hides her work. Mr Darcy is left dangling. Left to his own devices he embroiders his own storyline while his creator stitches her quilt. When she returns she finds Darcy is diving into a lake in a clinging white shirt, dancing the Berzerka (a more extreme version of...
A festival of fresh theatre for adventurous people by inspiring artists is headed for the South West this November as producers Fuel present a festival of performances in partnership with venues across the city of Exeter. FuelFest Exeter ranges from family-friendly nights out, to intimate experiences in the dark, and performances in community centres. There’ll be puppetry, sea shanties, binaural soundscapes and conversations with the future.
Programmed so that audiences can potentially see every show in the festival over its duration, FuelFest Exeter also offers its own signature...
Medea to be performed in Beer Quarry Caves this Autumn.
Beer Quarry Caves are set to be home to a spectacular Ancient Greek production this autumn, courtesy of innovative and immersive Exeter theatre company, Four of Swords.
Medea will performed in the spectacular Beer Quarry Caves from Wednesday 1 – Saturday 4 November 2017.
Freely adapted from the Greek masterpiece by Euripides, Medea is the ultimate heroine, villain and victim, all rolled into one! The dark and dastardly Medea is suitable for audiences over the age of 11, and will enchant and terrify through gut-...
Medea to be performed in Beer Quarry Caves this Autumn.
B eer Quarry Caves are set to be home to a spectacular Ancient Greek production this autumn, courtesy of innovative and immersive Exeter theatre company, Four of Swords.
Medea will performed in the spectacular Beer Quarry Caves from Wednesday 1 – Saturday 4 November 2017.
Freely adapted from the Greek masterpiece by Euripides, Medea is the ultimate heroine, villain and victim, all rolled into one! The dark and dastardly Medea is suitable for audiences over the age of 11, and will enchant and terrify through...
Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (20-22 October)
THEATRE
The Weir Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter In a small Irish town, the locals exchange stories round the crackling fire of Brendan’s pub to while away the hours one stormy night. As the beer and whisky flows, the arrival of a young stranger, haunted by a secret from her past, turns the tales of folklore into something more unsettling. One story, however, is more chilling and more real than any of them could have ever imagined. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk/calendar/the...
Wonder Productions are pleased to be back at the Barnfield Theatre again this year to bring to the stage Dick Whittington as part of our seven-week national tour.
So why not…
Join Dick Whittington and his faithful feline friend Tommy on their quest to seek fame and fortune in the city of London, where the streets are paved with gold and the evil Queen Rat dwells.
However, Dick dreams of being Lord Mayor of London but he is going to need all the help he can get from the beautiful Alice, Dame Dolly Dumpling, and of course lots of children!!
The Billy Joel Songbook performed by Elio Pace and his Band
Following on from his highly-acclaimed reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joel’s original touring band, Elio Pace delivers this sensational tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel. Featuring the massive hits, Uptown Girl, Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man.
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to experience The Billy Joel Songbook in this electrifying concert performed by the dynamic singer/songwriter...
A Comprehensive re-enactment of Queen’s Greatest Hits
Internationally renowned Queen Tribute band The Bohemians take you on a high energy roller coaster ride of a concert, featuring the back catalogue of one of the world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of all time.
Billed as ‘The World’s most exciting Queen Tribute’ The Bohemians start proceedings as they mean to continue.
Right from the beginning you will be gripped by a bombastic, authentic audiovisual representation of Queen’s iconic Wembley ‘86 performance as the Bohemians burst onto the stage to the strains...
After a year long run, Middle-Weight Theatre Company present…
A night of comedy and drama with two, one act plays for the price of one! Act one: ‘Sound Bite’,
The day is July 20th 1969.
Two NASA operatives have been given the almighty task of composing the iconic first words to be spoken by Neil Armstrong, from the surface of the moon. There is only one problem…
Writers Block Act two: ‘Remedies – A Ballad of Broken Britain’,
Two local pharmacy workers witness the ailments and sicknesses of the public, they may be able to...
This fast moving, roller coaster of a journey through some of the greatest songs of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, will be a show you are sure to remember. Over 160 amazing costumes, a touch of humour from one of the UK’s top comedians and performances rarely seen outside the ‘West End’ from this superb cast of singers and dancers. Including songs by Brenda Lee, Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Bee Gees, Barry Manilow, Jersey Boys, Michael Buble and many more...
