Your essential guide to What's On in and around Exeter this weekend (10-12 July).
THEATRE
Mrs Warren's Profession Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Vivie Warren, a young Cambridge graduate is horrified to learn that her education and entire luxurious life-style has been financed by her mother's career in the world's oldest profession. Tickets: £16.50-£27. www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
Amy's View Friday & Saturday, 8pm, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth Weekly rep continues at the Manor Pavilion Theatre in Sidmouth this week with the arrival of the...
Killerton, near Exeter, is hosting three evening theatre shows this summer against the backdrop of its wooded hillside garden. On Thursday 16 July at 7.30pm, visitors will be transported back to a time when finding the perfect match was the order of the day. Heartbreak Productions’ performance of Jane Austen’s classic ‘Emma’ explores themes of class, dating and friendship alongside a healthy dose of wit and humour. On Tuesday 4 August at 7pm, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men are giving an action-packed production of Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy,’ Twelfth Night’. This is a story of love...
The colourful characters from ‘Mr Stink’, the celebrated novel by David Walliams, will come to life with Heartbreak Productions. A heart-warming message is at the heart of this humorous performance as two souls forge an unlikely friendship. Call 0844 249 1895 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton to book advance tickets.
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men are giving an action-packed production of Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy,’ Twelfth Night’. This is a story of love, loss, confusion with a joyous happy ending. Call 0844 249 1895 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton to book advance tickets.
Weekly rep continues at the Manor Pavilion Theatre in Sidmouth this week with the arrival of the third production, Amy’s View by David Hare. The classic social comedy will play from Thursday 9 to Wednesday 15 July, with a press night on Thursday 9 July at 8.00pm.
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.
Exploring love and loyalty over a sixteen year period, Amy’s View follows the ever-evolving relationships of a West End actress, her daughter...
Weekly rep continues at the Manor Pavilion Theatre in Sidmouth this week with the arrival of the third production, Amy’s View by David Hare. The classic social comedy will play from Thursday 9 to Wednesday 15 July, with a press night on Thursday 9 July at 8.00pm. 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. Exploring love and loyalty over a sixteen year period, Amy’s View follows the ever-evolving relationships of a West End actress, her daughter Amy, and Amy’s...
Exeter based theatre company Four of Swords is not pausing for breath after two weeks of sold-out performances of Jason and The Argonauts at Exmouth Festival.
The company is reprising its Arthurian legend based family blockbuster Gawain and The Green Knight from 8 - 11 July at Poltimore House, the atmospheric semi-derelict country house on the outskirts of Exeter.
There are two performances a day at 7pm and 8.45pm. Tickets at just £12 are available from www.four-of-swords.com where you’ll find out more about the show.
Exeter Northcott Theatre has announced its autumn/winter 2015 season.
Packed with the usual great drama, dance, opera, family theatre and comedy, the new season is now on sale.
The Exeter Northcott Theatre is delighted to be marking its return to producing with a brand-new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ much-loved classic, A Christmas Carol. Co-produced with Creative Cow, A Christmas Carol is a magical start to a journey that will re-establish Exeter Northcott Theatre as a regional producing powerhouse.
The theatre is also delighted to be hosting no less than three...
Granny Eyeball doesn’t like people. Generally speaking, people don’t like her back.
(Actually, they’re not too keen on her front, sides or top either... and definitely not her bottom!)
Locked away in a ramshackle farmhouse on the outskirts of Ballskirk Joanna Gormley dreams of a better life, free from the clutches of her wicked guardian - the dreaded Granny Eyeball.
Wandering Tiger presents a riotous, anarchic show that is guaranteed to appeal to the whole family, complete with singing dinner ladies and white knuckle car chases.
Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend.
THEATRE
HELP! Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter Viki is not coping. Taking you from the dairy aisle of Sainsbury’s to the green turf of Ascot, via a disco of dirty secrets with a euro-pop soundtrack; HELP! is about falling apart and pulling yourself together again. This moving, joyous show is for anyone who has ever struggled. http://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/help-1/
The Triumph of Love Friday & Saturday, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter What is a princess to do when she is in...