Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (27-29 October).

THEATRE

Mr Darcy Loses the Plot
Friday, 7.30pm, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter 
Jane Austen is dreaming up Darcy, a proud, lip-curling handsome creation in very tight pants.  But then a door squeaks, a visitor approaches and Jane hastily hides her work.  Mr Darcy is left dangling.  Left to his own devices he embroiders his own storyline while his creator stitches her quilt. When she returns she finds Darcy is diving into a lake in a clinging white shirt, dancing the Berzerka (a more extreme version of the Masurka) and wrestling carp. Tickets £15. https://cygnettheatre.co.uk

Halloween Murder Mystery Evening: Dolly
Saturday, 7pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter
A special Halloween themed evening of great food and a haunting tale involving a mysterious doll. Here are no such things as ghosts…are there?  After a close knit family inherit a battered and bruised doll they accept it politely enough, after all it must have been loved and cared for in the past…or so they think.  They name her Dolly, but soon after Dolly arrives in the house strange things start to happen. Is Dolly responsible for these mysterious events?  And if so, will anyone sleep soundly in their beds this Halloween? https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

The Night Pirates
Saturday & Sunday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter
Adapted from the best-selling children’s book by Peter Harris and Deborah Allwright, The Night Pirates tells the tale of a group of little girl pirates who descend on a young boy called Tom at bedtime. Eager to join the pirate adventure, Tom uses his house as a pirate ship and sets sail to retrieve stolen treasure from Captain Patch and the bumbling grown-up pirates. Adapted and directed by Miranda Larson, this show combines original songs and swashbuckling adventures, suitable for any budding young pirate!  Saturday at 1.30pm & 4pm and Sunday at  11am & 2pm. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Festival of the Spoken Nerd: You Can't Polish a Nerd
Sunday, 7.30pm, Exeter Corn Exchange
The Nerds are back with a brand new UK tour this Autumn “You Can’t Polish A Nerd”. Together they’ll be buffing up a veritable Periodic Table of new songs, science and spreadsheets that will tickle your ribs and light your Bunsen burner. Full Frontal Nerdity guaranteed! https://www.exetercornexchange.co.uk

The Way I look
Sunday, Exeter Phoenix
‘That was the exact moment I knew something was different. That was when I woke up.’ Imagine you have a birthmark on your face. You’ve had it all your life. You’ve had to put up with people staring, pointing and asking questions. Sometimes it makes you feel like a monster. Sometimes it makes you feel beautiful. But now you are finally on your way to accepting it. And you want to talk about it. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

MUSIC

The Attack of the Lemonfest Halloween Takeover
Friday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix
DJs and live acts across two rooms, all night long. Featuring DJ Format & Abdominal, Too Many Ts, Oh My God! It’s the Church and Old Man Corner.   www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

The Mexican Night of the Dead Ball
Saturday, Exeter Phoenix
Bienvenidos Amiga Y Amigos!   Throw out your greys, come and dress up and celebrate with the dead! The Rambunctious Social Club brings you the exuberant Dias de los Muertos, a Mexican day of the dead celebration. A dizzying spectacle of DJ dance floor mayhem, live bands and Mexican magic will take over the bottom floor of Exeter Phoenix. A very special chance for you to dress up and celebrate with the dead in a creatively curious mix of lavish set-design, immersive, interactive experience and dynamic performance.  8pm-2am. Tickets £12, over 18s only.  www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

The Legends of American Country Tribute Show
Sunday, 7.30pm, Exmouth Pavilion
Following a sell out UK tour in 2016 direct from Ireland Europe's No 1 Country music show " The Legends of American Country " returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics.   https://www.ledleisure.co.uk/exmouth-pavilion

EVENTS

Pumpkin trail  
Daily, Killerton Estate, Broadclyst, Exeter
Enjoy exploring off the beaten track to come across secret paths, the Bear's hut and the ice house. Crunch leaves underfoot while you take in the natural beauty of the changing season. 11am-4pm.  This is a free trail, but normal admission fees apply. National Trust members free.

A Wild Night In
Saturday, 6pm, RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter
Help bring the museum to life after dark. Go dressed in an animal onesie or costume to watch a spectacular film, enjoy activities and explore RAMM with the lights down low. Ticket price includes popcorn and drink. https://exeterramm.admit-one.eu/?p=tickets&perfCode=1824&ev=34486

17th Alphington Scout Group Annual Fireworks Display
Sunday Oct 29, Scout HQ, Clapperbrook Lane, Alphington, Exeter
Gates open 6pm, bonfire will be lit at 6.15pm and the fireworks display starts at 7.15pm. Admission £5 adults, £3 under 16s. Drinks, Soup and Sweets available. All welcome!

Sandy Park Wedding Fair 
Sunday, Sandy Park, Exeter
The Fair is open between 10.30am and 3pm and brides-to-be can be inspired by some of the South West's best wedding suppliers who will be on hand to offer friendly, specialist advice on everything to make a Big Day special. Each bride-to-be will receive a complimentary goody bag and a drink. For couples still on the lookout for venue inspiration, Sandy Park's Chiefs Suite will be decorated to provide some ideas for a civil ceremony and wedding breakfast. For more information call 01392 427427 or email events@sandypark.co.uk