Your guide to What's On this weekend

Mary Youlden
Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted Sunday, March 9, 2014 - 3:37pm

You'll find something to suit all ages and tastes in our guide to the best of what's on in and around Exeter this weekend:

THEATRE

Exeter Comedy Club
Friday, 8pm, Exeter Corn Exchange
Four top comedians, everyone gets a seat at a table, the bar is open throughout and pizzas are served to your table - all this goes to make one of the best evenings out in the city. Over 16s, tickets £12. www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

The Sugar Dandies' Tea Party
Saturday, 2pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter
A modern and fun twist on an old-fashioned afternoon tea dance!  The award-winning Sugar Dandies (as seen on Britain's Got Talent) serve up their special brew of performance, social dancing and party games. Bring your dancing shoes and be ready to take a whirl around the floor to your favourite Ballroom and Latin standards or to learn a new 'party' dance. Dancers and non-dancers of all ages are welcome. Tickets include tea and cake: £18 (tables on stage) £14 (main auditorium). www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Tony Hawks: Fridges, Frolics and Films
Sunday, 8pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter
Tony Hawks combines storytelling, stand up, musical comedy and film clips to create two hours of fun. Tickets: £16/£14. www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

MUSIC

Electric Swing Circus plus Gypsy Disco & Magnus Puto
Friday, 8.30pm, The Exeter Daily Auditorium, Exeter Phoenix
Ladies and Gentlemen, get your glad rags on. The circus is coming to town… Electric Swing Circus are a 6 piece electro swing troupe that fuse 20′s swing with fiery electro beats in a dazzling live show. Tickets: £13, over 18s only. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

The Ultimate ABBA Tribute Show
Friday & Saturday, 7.45pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
ARRIVAL UK – The Ultimate ABBATribute Show’returns to The Barnfield Theatre. The show that every Abba fan has been waiting for! A fantastic live show containing the UK’s finest musicians, stunning vocals and beautiful harmonies plus a fabulous collection of lavish and authentic replica costumes and with video projection throughout.  Tickets £16, £15 conc. www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Live Music
Saturday, Various Venues, Exeter
The King’s Arms, Cowick Street, Exeter: The Bobkatz, 9.30pm, free.
Prospect Inn, Exeter Quay: Basher Tate, 9pm, free.
The Sorry Head, Blackboy Road, Exeter: The Perfect Strangers , 9.30pm, free.
Mama Stone’s, Mary Arches Street, Exter: The Shuffles Band, 9pm, £5.
The Devon Yeoman, Beacon Heath, Exeter: A Total Stranger, 9pm, free.
The Bishop Blaize, Commercial Road, Exeter: Phil Smyth, 9.30pm, free.
Charlie’s Live Lounge, Cowick Street, Exeter: Beautiful Blue Mac 8pm; Jonah Hitchen’s Band, 10pm. Free.
The Tobacco House, Commercial Road, Exeter: Pastime Records, The Akibas, National Pastime, Secrets for September, Hurricane Horse plus DJ Tim Bland, 9pm, £3.
The Bowling Green, Blackboy Road, Exeter: The Thorvertons, 9pm, free.
Stowey Arms, Exminster: Jack the Lad, 9pm, free.

Harmony and Happiness
Saturday, 7.30pm, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth
Sidmouth Living with Cancer presents Harmony and Happiness. Support acts include Cornwall's Kate Thomson (Flute and Piano), Sidmouth's Misty Roses Duo ( chilled ballads) and the fleet - footed Sidmouth Steppers. Tickets: £10. www.manorpavilion.com

Earworms
Sunday, 2pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter
Enjoy, discover and experience music in a family-friendly atmosphere, featuring a wide range of musicians and music hosted by Mervyn Bedford (Musikgarten). Tickets: £4.50, £3 children over two years. www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Exeter Philharmonic Choir & Exeter Symphony Orchestra Concert
Saturday, 7.30pm, Exeter Cathedral
A concert celebrating the centenary of the Royal Town Planning Institute, and in support of ABF, The Soldiers’ Charity. The programme will consist of three popular and celebratory works: An overture, The Mastersingers’ by Wagner, Blest Pair of Sirens and Symphony No 9: The Choral by Beethoven. The featured soloists are Alison Burnett, Juliet Curnow, Thomas Hobbs and Julian Rippon. Tickets: £12, £18 and £25. www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Derrin Nauendorf
Sunday, 8pm, Voodoo Lounge, Exeter Phoenix
Acoustic blues and roots guitarist Derrin Nauendorf is quickly gaining a reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting new artists. An earthy soulful voice, blistering guitar skills and a bagful of inspired material makes for a truly great performance. Tickets: £10 (£8). www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

EVENTS

Peaceable Kingdom - The Journey Home
Friday, 7pm, Exeter Phoenix
This award-winning documentary film explores the powerful struggle of conscience experienced by several people from traditional farming backgrounds who come to question the basic assumptions of their way of life. Organised by Exeter Friends For Animals . Join them afterwards in the café bar for a drink and a chat! Booking recommended: contact mail@effa-uk.org or call 07796 581 915. Free. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Exeter Record Fair
Saturday, 9am, Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter
A full house of all your favourite regular vinyl and CD dealers. Tom from Exeter Local Music and Andrew from Specialist Music will be at the fair promoting local bands and their music, and Roy with his Record and CD protective covers and sleeves. Doors open 9.30am, £1 entry, early entry from 8am £3.

Topsham Community Market
Saturday, Matthew’s Hall, Topsham
Topsham Community Market runs every Saturday. You will find a good mix of food stalls, antiques, clothes, jewellery and craft stalls. Open 8.30am-1pm.

Indoor Athletics – Sportshall
Saturday, 2pm, Riverside Leisure Centre, Exeter
Two hours of fitness and fun with fully qualified coaches using equipment that is bright, cheery and specially adapted for children aged 4-11. Glitter shot puts, turbo javelins, speed bouncing and racing hurdles are all on offer and children can work towards nationally accredited Sportshall badges and certificates. www.sw-athletics-academy.co.uk

EXHIBITIONS

A la Ronde’s Got Talent
A La Ronde, Exmouth
This exhibition contains items crafted in a variety of mediums submitted by about 20 staff and volunteers who work within the house, shop and garden teams. The exhibition is running  until 12 March in the stable.

Robert Manners Exhibition
The Art Room, Fore Street, Topsham
Robert Manners studied at Chelsea School of Art and the University of West of England. This exhibition is the culmination of several years work exploring the traditions of British seascape painting and finding new ways of interpretation. It will include paintings, collage and prints inspired by the physical components of the sea and seascape. Open weekends and Wednesdays, 11am to 4pm, the exhibition runs until 16 March. www.theartroomtopsham.co.uk

The 4 Elements
Clyst House, Winslade Park, Clyst St Mary, Exeter
This theme offers fresh insights into one or more of the four elements, earth, air, fire and water. The Elizabethans believed that all ‘matter’ was composed of just these 4 elements. Whilst understanding has progressed since then with the discovery of the periodic table, they were long-held beliefs, going back to ancient civilisations. Fast forward a few thousand years and this exhibition offers the opportunity to explore, visually, the multi-faceted nature and power of the 4 elements. The universality of this theme reflects the worldwide distribution of our photographers and the range of locations which have provided inspiration for these striking images. The 4 Elements is a touring photographic exhibition created and supported by The Photographic Angle and is open 10am-3pm daily, until Sunday (9 March). Free. www.thephotographicangle.co.uk/exhibitions

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