Your guide to What's On this weekend
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (14-16 July).
THEATRE
And Here I Am
Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
Based on Ahmed Tobasi’s personal coming of age story, And Here I Am is an epic voyage of identity and self-discovery. Combining fact and fantasy, tragedy and comedy, spanning both the first Palestinian intifada and the second, we follow the protagonist through his transformation from armed resistance fighter to artist, his journey as a refugee in the West Bank to Norway and then back again. www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk
Jack the Ripper
Friday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix
The South Devon Players present a dark drama based on the true story of the mysterious, unidentified serial killer who terrorised Victorian London. This unique steampunk adaptation comes from a nationally award-winning theatre and film company from South Devon. Tickets £8/£7 www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Sidmouth Play Festival
Friday & Saturday, Manor Pavilion Theatre, Manor Road, Sidmouth
Ladies in Lavender by Shaun McKenna. Tickets: Adults £17/£16, under 16s £8. Box office: 01395 514 413. www.manorpavilion.com
Radio Head Documental Theatre
Sunday, 6pm, The Boat Shed, Exeter Quay
Love New Writing drama? Enjoy eavesdropping on other people’s conversations? This short and lively compered evening brings you new radio plays from three of Devon’s most active playwrights, all produced locally with the help of The Sound Gallery in Exeter. www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/shows
Open auditions for Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
Sunday, 3pm, The Blackmore Theatre, Bicton Street, Exmouth
These auditions are open to both Members and Non-Members of The Exmouth Players, and also to children too. No prior acting experience is required. Just pop along and have some fun, and enjoy the experience of it all. If you’re unable to attend these auditions, but would like to be considered for a part, email publicity@blackmoretheatre.co.uk
MUSIC
Amythyst Kiah
Saturday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix
After a hugely-acclaimed run of festival appearances last summer and a debut headline UK tour in February, Tennessee’s alt-blues troubadour Amythyst Kiah returns to the UK. Tickets £8 (£6) www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
The Wattingers + guests
Saturday, 8pm, Exeter Cavern, Queen Street, Exeter
Followed by Indie Club after the bands. Tickets £4, £5 on the door. http://exetercavern.com
Sounds of the Summer
Sunday, 4pm, Newton Abbot Racecourse
Enjoy a jam-packed evening filled with hit-after-hit of live music here in the glorious South Devon countryside, featuring UB40, All Saints, China Crisis and Fine Young Cannibals and lots more! https://newtonabbotracing.cloudvenue.co.uk/soundsothesummer
EVENTS
Real Ale & Cider Festival
Friday, 6.30pm, Sandy Park, Exeter
An evening of live music with a range of real ales and ciders to sample. Music will be provided by 'Not The Cowboys', described as the second best boyband in the South West (behind The Wurzels) and a selection of local real ales and ciders will be on offer. Tickets £7, which includes a commemorative half-pint cup and 3 half pints, on sale at http://www.sandypark.co.uk
Minecraft™ Museum Day
Sunday, 10am, RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter
Discover, explore and rebuild 18th-century Exeter in Minecraft™! Join Wizard Keen on a Minecraft™ adventure and explore Exeter as you’ve never seen it before. Meet some of your favourite YouTubers. 10am-3.30pm. Free drop in.
WESC Foundation Summer Fete
Saturday, 1pm, WESC Foundation, Topsham Road, Countess Wear, Exeter,
This summer fete features classic stalls (tombola, bottle stall, raffle, and coconut shy), face painting, live music in the marquee, dance performances, cream teas and homemade cakes, and lots of fun and games for all ages. 1pm-4pm, everyone welcome! Free parking. Wheelchair accessible.
Mitsubishi Motors Exeter 7s
Saturday & Sunday, Sandy Park, Exeter
The Mitsubishi Motors Exeter 7s returns. Twelve of Europe’s top international Rugby 7s teams will compete in what is the final leg of the Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series that gets underway in Russia on 3 & 4 June. Tickets: http://www.sandypark.co.uk/sevens
Patronal Flower Festival
Friday & Saturday, St Margaret's Church, Topsham
This year’s theme is ‘Health and Fitness’. Groups and individuals have already come up with some very imaginative titles. The displays never fail to be spectacular! Open 10am-6pm Friday and 10am-5pm Saturday. Funds will be shared between St. Margaret’s Church and Topsham Swimming Pool. There will be activities for children as well as refreshments and lunches.
EXHIBITIONS
Hannah Murgatroyd: Landscape as a Peopled World
Exeter Phoenix
Hannah Murgatroyd’s works can be seen as island spaces of the imagination; painted and drawn worlds inhabited by protagonists who spring from a history of the body, as told through high art, popular culture and personal narrative. Her images often explore a moment of desire; one that is owned equally by men and women. The exhibition runs until 2 September. Open 10am-5.30pm daily. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Sea Life: Glimpses of the Wonderful
RAMM, Queen Street Exeter
Catch a glimpse of the magic and mystery of the world under the sea. Dive in, and delight in the wonders of aquatic life. Through a playful mix of historic objects, film, illustrations, live creatures and contemporary craft, the exhibition combines science and art to inspire a greater appreciation of Devon’s glorious coastline for visitors of all ages. The exhibition runs until 17 September, open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm.
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