Two of East Devon’s best loved parks will be the venue for several outstanding shows this summer.
Well regarded touring theatre companies will be performing at Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth and Manor Gardens in Exmouth. Choose from Much Ado about Nothing, Hamlet or Pride and Prejudice.
This is a joint project between East Devon District Council’s StreetScene and Countryside departments bringing new events to our outstanding parks and gardens.
Prices for adults will start from £12 with concessions, child and family tickets available. For box office please contact the...
Based on Melvyn Bragg's stirring novel of Cumbrian rural and industrial working life, set in the first quarter of the twentieth century, The Hired Man tells the true story of one family's - Bragg's grandparents' -journey from land labourers to colliers and back to the land.
Set against the background of working class ritual-whippet racing, hiring fairs, hunting, drinking bouts, union meetings-the musical brings alive that cavalcade of British history which swept us into a new century and a war to end all wars.
Howard Goodall's superb score is strong in the British choral...
The Circus of Horrors. the show that stormed into the finals of Britain's Got Talent returns with a specially designed cabaret styled show, entitled Freaks & Feathers.
The opulent surroundings of each of the chosen venues means in theory everybody will get a ringside seat. Wherever you are sat inside the venue you are sure to be close to the action, there will literally be freaks, feathers all around you.
The freaky element of the show consists of the Royal family of Freaks. Led by Circus of Horrors undead Ringmaster Doktor Haze with Captain Dan, the demon dwarf, The...
This summer The Luna Cinema is bringing open air cinema to Powderham Castle for the first time.
Come and join us for three nights of classic cinema under the stars with a selection of iconic films on the big screen. There's a limited capacity for each screening, so book early to avoid missing out on the cinematic event of the year.
Friday 28 August - "Dirty Dancing". Starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey and boasting an iconic soundtrack, it's the perfect film for open air cinema.
Saturday 29 August - "Mamma Mia". Dress up and get ready to sing along to your...
The Bard’s wonderful pastoral comedy full of love, laughter, and lyricism, and performed by this talented all-male company. A colourfully-costumed two hour show, set in the Forest of Arden, full of engaging characters, and featuring songs set to original music by Johnny Coppin. Perfect entertainment for a Summer’s evening.
‘It has been said that something as small as the flutter of a butterfly’s wing can ultimately cause a typhoon halfway around the world’
An exploration into the people we are drawn to, the situations we escape from and the events we cannot avoid. ‘Frozen Butterfly’ is a new devised production from Symbiotics’ ‘Don’t Mention the Gorilla’ company, telling the stories of some seemingly unconnected characters who unwittingly share so much
Calling all young actors and singers! Playback Youth Theatre is running a six-day workshop to rehearse and perform an original musical play in just one week! All participants get a speaking and singing role in the production. The week runs from Saturday 15th to Friday 21st August at the Barnfield Theatre. The performances will be on Friday 21st. Cost is just £65 for the week! For more information, please contact Jez on 01363 773337 or E-mail info@playbackyouththeatre.org
Playback Youth Theatre presents Ghost Train, an original musical
Don't make any plans for the weekend until you've checked out our guide to what's on in and around Exeter (17-19 July).
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The Magnificent Three Friday & Saturday, Rougemont Gardens, Eeter Cornish company Miracle Theatre will be performing their rootin’ tootin’ new show The Magnificent Three in the glorious outdoor setting of Rougemont Gardens. One for all the family, there's be plenty of fun extras, including workshops and a Friday night live music hoedown under the stars. Performances start at at 7pm and are recommended for everyone over seven. Tickets at the...
Weekly rep continues at the Manor Pavilion Theatre in Sidmouth this week with the arrival of the fourth production of 2015, Sweet Revenge by Francis Durbridge. The classic suspense thriller will play from Thursday 16 to Wednesday 22 July. The Summer Rep Season sees one company of actors present a season of twelve classic revivals throughout summer, with a new production each week until the end of September. Dr. Ross Marquand, a successful and happily married cardiac consultant, is hosting a party for family and friends in his Thames-side home to celebrate the regatta. But as the guests...
The Summer Rep Season sees one company of actors present a season of twelve classic revivals throughout summer, with a new production each week until the end of September. Classic suspense thriller. Dr. Ross Marquand, a successful and happily married cardiac consultant, is hosting a party for family and friends in his Thames-side home to celebrate the regatta. But as the guests gather, his perfect world is shattered by the discovery that his wife Fay has falling in love with Julian Kane, a notorious womanizer. When Julian is found dead in their living room during the regatta, all fingers...
