This exciting new production sets W.S Gilbert’s libretto and Sir Arthur Sullivan’s beloved score in the Edwardian era amid a backdrop of suffragette unrest. An arranged marriage between Prince Hilarion and Princess Ida is due to be formalised. On the appointed day however, her father arrives to inform the Prince that she has defied his orders and run away to start a university exclusively for women. Hilarion, with the help of his friends, embarks upon a quest to infiltrate the University and win his wife back. Ida – now a leader in the suffragette movement...
A unique story teller and comedian – described as the “Ranulph Fiennes of British Climbing” by the Today Programme – Andy climbs in some of the most inhospitable places on earth, from Greenland to Alaska, Patagonia to Antarctica.
In this new tour, he takes up where his last finished, arriving in Antarctica dreaming of climbing the ‘hardest mountain in the world’, before further cold adventures in Alaska, Norway and Patagonia.
As with all of Andy’s shows, Cold Mountain is a mash up of thoughts and experiences, good times and bad, laughter and maybe tears, but certainly out...
Exeter Corn Exchange has revealed details of a busy programme of shows for spring and early summer.
The programme includes comedy from artists such as Russell Howard, Julian Clary and Sarah Millican. Music artists featured include Fairport Convention, Russell Watson and Gareth Gates. Other highlights of a varied programme include the cyclist Mark Beaumont, Vienna Festival Ballet, The Tales of Beatrix Potter and Puppetry of the Penis.
The new programme kicks off with a visit from Circus of Horrors with their latest show ‘Welcome to the Carnevil’ on Monday 18 January, and...
Your essential guide to What's On in and around Exeter this weekend (15-17 January).
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Ballet Theatre UK: The Snow Queen Friday, 7.30pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairytale ballet, The Snow Queen. This spectacular production follows the story of Gerda and her quest to find her friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen has placed under an evil spell. Gerda’s fantastic adventure takes her on a journey across the frozen north where she encounters a band of gypsys, enchanted reindeer and a...
Cygnet Theatre is calling out for photography students/ people looking to build their portfolio to take live shots of each of our coming shows in our spring season. If this would be of use to you or someone you know, please ask any interested people to email with an example of their work to marinaoshea@cygnettheatre.co.uk .
You would be working in a live situation, in a private dress rehearsal. There is the offer also to attend live music gigs and work live on the night, by arrangement.
We can’t pay for this work, but we will credit any photos used and offer free tickets to...
A celebration of theatre, dance, comedy and festival fun Festival at Cygnet returns in June and applications to perform are open.
Now in its second year Festival at Cygnet seeks to celebrate the range of exciting work developing out of the theatre & performance community of Exeter and across Devon. So whether you're thinking of applying, or thinking of coming along to a week of wonderful Theatre - keep your eyes peeled for updates on our website!
We welcome applications from all performance disciplines and we are looking for fresh high quality work with a low tech...
From the acclaimed producers of George’s Marvellous Medicine and Horrible Histories, Birmingham Stage will bring its production of David Walliams’s Gangsta Granny to the Exeter Northcott Theatre in February.
It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing- staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure- it’s going to be SO boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on and adventure of a lifetime...
From the acclaimed producers of George’s Marvellous Medicine and Horrible Histories, Birmingham Stage will bring its production of David Walliams’s Gangsta Granny to the Exeter Northcott Theatre in February.
It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing- staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure- it’s going to be SO boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on and adventure of a lifetime...
O’Shea & O'Gaukroger present 'The Good Stuff' (Work in Progress) March 3rd 7:30pm The Beehive, Honiton
Join O&O for a night of drinks and laughs in the Theatre bar as they show their current work-in-progress, The Good Stuff .
Fresh from touring the UK with their last show We're Dead Serious ('Slick, polished...& perfectly performed' - Remotegoat) , this night is a chance for you to see and support new writing from local talent before it travels to Edinburgh and beyond. Suitable for ages 14+. Tickets £5
Your essential guide to What's On in and around Exeter this weekend (8-10 January)
THEATRE
Aladdin Friday & Saturday, Victory Hall, Broadclyst Broadclyst Theatre Group transports you to Old Peking for the most popular Arabian Nights magical tale of Aladdin. There you’ll be met by the irascible widow Twanky and entertained by Peking’s giant Kung Fu Panda. A fun show for all the family. Performances at 7.30pm and a matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm. Tickets £9, children under 12 £5 from Broadclyst Post Office and online: www.ticketsource.co.uk/broadclyst
