Your guide to What's On this weekend
Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend
THEATRE
Hands Up for Jonny Wilkinson's Right Boot
Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Hands Up for Jonny Wilkinson’s Right Boot brings to life one of those unforgettable moments when everyone can remember exactly where they were and what they were doing: The Rugby World Cup Final 2003 - England v Australia with just 26 seconds to the final whistle and the score standing at a tantalising 17-17 Jonny Wilkinson makes history by dropping a goal with his right boot to win the World Cup for England! Live Wire Theatre re-enact the history and drama of Jonny Wilkinson's historic moment together with many other celebrated rugby memories. http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/
The Hollywood Special Effects Show
Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter
Get closer to the action than ever before as this interactive and explosive family show takes you behind the scenes of your favourite films to discover the science and secrets of creating movie magic. 1.30pm & 6.30pm. Tickets: £15-18. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk
Sean Hughes: Mumbo Jumbo
Sunday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix
Multi award winning comedian Sean Hughes is back with a new show called Mumbo Jumbo. Throughout his life he has been battling to stay on the right side of sanity. This is because in middle age he has realised that the two sides of his brain are in constant conflict. There is common sense against mumbo jumbo and mumbo jumbo seems to have the upper hand. Tickets £14 (£12) www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
MUSIC
Ley Arms Folk and Acoustic Music Club: Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll
Friday, 8pm, Ley Arms, Kenn
Prepare for a magical evening of glorious strings, as fabulous fiddle duo “Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll” play the Ley Arms Folk and Acoustic Music. Tickets £8 advance/£10 on the door
box office: 01392 210983 or email: leyarmsfolk@hotmail.co.uk
Live Music
Friday, various venues, Exeter
Venezia, Exeter Quay: Academy of Music & Sound – Aylesbury, 7pm, free.
John Gandys, Gandy Street: Reckless, 9pm, free.
The Sorry Head, Blackboy Road: Barefoot Liarz, 9pm, free.
Oxjam Exeter Takeover
Saturday, Exeter Castle
Exeter’s Oxjam Takeover campaign now in its ninth year, is part of a fervent network of music lovers across the UK, all helping to combat global inequality and poverty within local perimeters. The event will showcase the best of Exeter and the surrounding area’s local musical talent oth Timepiece and Old Timers will be joining in too with multiple DJ and band stages. www.exeteroxjamtakeover.org
Estuary Bouys Great Music
Saturday, 7.30pm, Countess Wear Village Hall, Exeter
Well known around Teignmouth the Estuary Bouys are appearing in Exeter for the first time. The threesome play a lively mix of rock and pop with a bit of folk. Come and hear many of your favourite songs and join in as well. There will be a limited licensed bar and nibbles. Tickets £6 in advance from Poppy’s Flowers, Topsham Road. Tel: 01392 682550.
Mike Skinner (DJ set) + Special guests
Saturday, 10pm, Exeter Phoenix
A five room event with headline DJ set from Mike Skinner in the auditorium. Ticket £13.50. Over 18s. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Live Music
Saturday, various venues, Exeter
The Bishop Blaize, Commercial Road: The Real Me, 9pm, free.
The King’s Arms, Cowick Street: Eat the Rich, 9pm, free.
Venezia, Exeter Quay: Mark James Acoustics, 7pm,f ree.
Prospect Inn, Exeter Quay: Sweet Armageddon, 9pm, free.
The Sorry Head, Blackboy Road: Smarter than the Average Bear, 9pm, free.
The Bowling Green, Blackboy Road: Dirty Money, free.
Heart of Oak, Pinhoe Road: Goliath, 9.30pm, fee.
Northern soul all-dayer
Sunday, 12.15pm, Exeter Whtie Ensign Club, South Street, Exeter
Crazy 4 soul from noon-6.30pm - music, dancing, cheap beer, raffles, prizes etc. Northern Soul dancers featured on the hit CD move on up in shops now are running local Northern Soul events in Exeter. All proceeds go to local charities. Further details: https://www.facebook.com/events/466139893534705/
Autumn Concert with Sidmouth Town Band
Sunday, 2.30pm, Manor Pavilion,Sidmouth
The award-winning Sidmouth Town Band present an autumn concert with a varied programme of music to entertain all ages. Tickets £5. http://www.manorpavilion.com/
Live Music
Sunday, various venues
The Famous Old Barrel, Exmouth: Tony Scott, 8.30pm, free.
The Strand, Exmouth: Vanity, 4pm, free.
The Bank, Exmouth: FAB, 3.30pm, free.
First & Last Inn, Exmouth: Booster, 6pm, free.
The London Inn, Ottery St Mary: Open Mic with Go Tell Alice, 7pm, free.
Sidbury Village Inn, Sidbury: Tamie French, 8.30pm, free.
EVENTS
Make a hedgehog a home!
Saturday, 10am, Seaton Wetlands
Top gardening tips to help the humble hedgehog will be on offer at this wildlife event. East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team will be working in their wildlife garden from 10am to 2pm to improve the area for our prickly friends. There is even the opportunity to pre-book a hedgehog box kit to make and take home with you (£10 in advance). The event is free, donations welcome. For more information call 01395 517557 or email Countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk
2015 Killerton Cider and Apple Festival
Saturday & Sundy, Killerton Estate, Broadclyst, Exeter
Months of apple picking across all 500 acres of orchards on the Killerton estate culminates in a two day family festival to mark National Apple Day. Sparrow Park orchard is festooned with bunting, stalls are scattered between the apple trees, and live music drifts in and out of the shade. There’ll also be live music, dancing, village fete games for children, a cider bar and lots more. Admission: Family £10, Adult £4, Child £2. National Trust members and U5s free entry. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killertonapples
Family Fun Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, Exe Valley Leisure Centre
A weekend dedicated to fun at Exe Valley Leisure Centre… go along in fancy dress and get a free swim that day! There’ll be go karting, face painting, funsplash afternoons, meet Armband Alfie, exotic animal show, gym tours, refreshments and lots more! www.facebook.com/exevalleyleisure
Pre-loved children’s toy sale
Saturday, 10am, Exeter Scrapstore, Belmont Park, Exeter
Lots of good quality pre-loved toys, games and puzzles to buy, 10am-noon. www.mgrtoylibrary.org
EXHIBITIONS
Contours in Colour: Alan Cotton
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter
A retrospective exhibition of the work of Devon-basedartist Alan Cotton from the last 40 years, on show until 1st November. http://www.rammuseum.org.uk/
Touch-Line: A photographic record of Rugby World Cup 2015, Exeter
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter
Award-winning photographer Michelle Sank’s images show the preparation, delivery and enjoyment of Rugby World Cup 2015 games at Sandy Park stadium. Urban and rural landscapes complement portraiture to give a comprehensive visual record of the preparation for the World Cup in Exeter. The photographs of players, organisers, signage, spectators and fans reflect the importance of Rugby in Exeter’s communities. Exhibition runs until 4 November. http://www.rammuseum.org.uk/
Flock Together 2015
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell Street, Honiton
A documentary series of paintings, drawings, prints and a video installation exploring sheep farming in the Blackdown Hills (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Through innovative use of technology, including webcams and GPS, the artists capture and reinterpret the close working relationship between a farmer, his sheep and his dogs. Sara and Debbie's resulting artworks combine hand made gestural marks with the marks generated by drawing machines. The exhibition closes on Saturday, and the gallery is open 10am-5pm. http://www.thelmahulbert.com/
