Whether it's a spot of theatre that takes your fancy or you just want to have a good old guffaw at some of the region's best undiscovered comedy talent, don't plan your weekend until you have checked out our essential guide to what's on in and around Exeter...
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The Mikado Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter St David’s Players present one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s best known works. The wandering minstrel son of the Mikado falls for and flirts with a girl who is engaged to her guardian Ko-Ko. Unfortunately the Mikado has decreed that flirting is...
Melanie Wilson and Fuel bring a brand new performance, Landscape II , to Exeter Phoenix this week. Three women separated by a hundred years start a conversation across time as Melanie Wilson's show brings together performance, film and sound art to create a highly contemporary and minutely observed piece of new theatre.
Tuesday night promises to be an exciting evening and we spoke to Melanie about the her work.
WHAT IS THE GENESIS OF YOUR NEW WORK, LANDSCAPE II?
Need some inspiration for the weekend? Look no further than our round up of what's happening in and around Exeter:
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The Elves and the Shoemaker Friday, 3pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Sitting in his kitchen workshop, Sam Lacey makes terrible shoes and tries to sell them online. They are so bad that no-one really wants them, not even his neighbour (who thinks he should give up and get a real job!). Then one night, two tiny visitors climb in through the window and start cutting and stitching and gluing...and Sam's life is never quite the same again! Tickets: £10, £24...
Need some inspiration for the weekend? Look no further than our round up of the best events happening in and around Exeter over the next few days:
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An Audience with Sherlock Holmes Friday, 7.30pm, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth Join Sherlock Holmes in the study of 221B Baker Street for a classic retelling of some of his most celebrated cases - a captivating portrayal by raconteur Andrew Meller. A Truly memorable evening. Ticekts £11.50. Box office: 01395 514413. www.manorpavilion.com
The Incomers Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter A full moon rises...
Your essential guide to what's on in and around Exeter this weekend and the half term break:
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Me and My Girl Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter A sublime treat for musical comedy fans of all ages. Lambeth costermonger, Bill Snibson, discovers he is the illegitimate heir to Lord Hareford and uses his wit and humour to break down the class divisions with his aristocratic relations. The fun and games never cease as they attempt to educate cheeky and cheerful Bill into the ways of the gentry and to separate him from his cockney girlfriend Sally. 7....
Take a thrilling tour with our housekeeper or butler through the Castle rooms followed by a spooky session with the Castle's Mad Scientist.
Spooky Tours run at 12.00, 1.30, 3.00 and must be booked in advance on 01626 890243.
Regular tours available throughout the day too for the fainthearted. Follow the Pumpkin Trail around the grounds to win a prize. Other attractions open as usual.
