Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in around Exeter this weekend (17-19 November):

THEATRE 

The Unknown Soldier
Friday, 7.30pm, Crediton Arts Centre
A thought provoking, moving, and even humorous solo piece that looks at the First World War from a new perspective, through the eyes of a man who has survived the carnage but remains, like many, to help build the great cemeteries. It is a story of the deep friendship that can only be found between those who fight together, of the betrayal felt by them at the end of the war, and of a world that has changed so much it has become unrecognisable. Tickets £10, £8 conc from Crediton Arts Centre on 01363 773260, Crediton Community Book Shop on 01363 774740, Sandford Post Office on 01363 775805 or at www.creditonartscentre.ticketsource.co.uk

Saba Douglas-Hamilton: A Life with Elephants
Friday, 7.30pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter
Join Saba Douglas-Hamilton, the highly acclaimed elephant conservationist and wildlife TV presenter of This Wild Life and Big Cat Diaries for an evening of exciting animal stories and intimate behind the scenes tales of life in Kenya with her young family. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Matt Forde
Saturday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix
The UK’s leading political comedian and host of Unspun presents a show completely changed by events which haven’t yet happened. Ultra-topical comedy as seen on The Royal Variety Performance, Mock the Week, The One Show and Question Time. Now with added Trump. Tickets £15. http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

The Three Musketeers
Saturday, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter
Cry ‘All for one and one for all,’ as we join D’Artagnan and his friends Porthos, Athos and Aramis, in their quest against the scheming Cardinal Richelieu.  A rip roaring, fast paced, swashbuckling show ideal for families (ages 5+).   In his struggles to join the Musketeers, D’Artagnan must learn that life is not always simple and love never is, but with him all the way are his friends risking all for country and comradeship! Shows at 2pm and 7.30pm, tickets  £10 (£8 under 16s), £30 family ticket).  https://cygnettheatre.co.uk

Reginald D Hunter
Sunday, 9pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter
Some People v Reginald D. Hunter. During the 15 years in which he has lived in the UK, Reginald’s searingly honest material has garnered him a popular fan base that spans the generations. His appearances on television have included 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the hugely popular three-part BBC2 series Reginald D Hunter’s Songs Of The South which documented Reginald’s epic road trip from North Carolina to New Orleans through 150 years of American popular song. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

MUSIC

Queen – Greatest Hits Tour
Friday, 8pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Internationally renowned Queen Tribute band The Bohemians take you on a high energy roller coaster ride of a concert, featuring  the back catalogue of one of the world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of all time. Tickets £22. http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org

Classics Galore Charity Concert
Saturday, Great Hall, University of Exeter, Stocker 
Classics Galore is held bi-annually at the Great Hall on Exeter's University campus and tickets are always in demand. This will be the 6th time that two hundred musicians and singers from around the south west come together to put on an evening of popular classical music, with a Proms style finale.  http://www.classicsgalore.co.uk

Kerri Watt
Saturday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix
Kerri Watt is a Scottish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.  She is best known for her single Long Way Home, which was playlisted on BBC Radio 2. In 2015, Kerri also released a remix of her song You, which gained over 1.5 million plays online and hit the Number 1 spot on Hype Machine.  Kerri is supported by Clara Bond. Tickets £8 (£6).  http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

The Billy Joel Songbook
Saturday, 7.30pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Following on from his highly-acclaimed reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joel’s original touring band, Elio Pace delivers this sensational tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel. Featuring the massive hits, Uptown Girl, Just the Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man. Tickets £22.50. http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org

Oysterband - 40th Celebration Special
Sunday, 7.30pm, Exeter Corn Exchange
Classic songs from every era of a long and mighty career. Oysterband. still play with that spirit of the punk ceilidh band that roared through people’s lives all those years ago.   But the growing depth and sensitivity of their songwriting, coupled with the strength of John Jones’ voice and their remarkable musicianship, have lifted their music into a richer, more acoustic era. https://www.exetercornexchange.co.uk

EVENTS

Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market
Cathedral Green, Exeter
An exciting mix of local and continental traders, showcasing the best of festive food, crafts and gifts. New for 2017 will be the west front bandstand, with local bands, carol singers and choirs able to bid for free slots to entertain traders and customers. Open Friday & Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday 11am-5pm.  The market is open daily until 17 December.

South West Christmas Without Cruelty Festival
Saturday, 10am, Exeter Corn Exchange
Animal Aid’s popular Christmas Festival returns, offering visitors a great day out and a chance to purchase original gifts and cards that make a difference. There will be almost 50 stalls, featuring ethical traders and organisations that promote human, animal and environmental causes. Products on sale will include fair trade clothes, chocolates galore, local arts and crafts, cruelty-free cosmetics, quality bric-a-brac and a wide range of vegan cakes. Fre entry.  www.facebook.com/events/485825118444852/

Poltimore House Christmas Fair
Sunday, 10am, Poltimore House, Poltimore, Exeter
Start the Christmas Season off with a day out at the annual Poltimore House Christmas Fair. Enjoy the atmosphere of approx 30 stalls with a range of locally produced gifts, many hand-made. Enjoy refreshments at the on-site cafe whilst listening to the musicians who will be playing in the chapel and house for most of the day. The Tudor Dance Group will also be performing in the courtyard of the house. £1.50 entry, children free. 10am-2pm.

EXHIBITIONS

Visible Girls: Revisited 
Exeter Phoenix
Visible Girls: Revisited, is a photography commission and national travelling exhibition of female portraits by photographer Anita Corbin. The exhibition brings together original images of women from different subcultures of the early 1980s and newly commissioned portraits of the same women now. The work will reunite women with their adolescent selves, exploring the ways in which photography can reveal and reflect upon identity and society at various stages of women's lives. The exhibition runs from 17 November until 21 December.  www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

MAKE 2017: Christmas Craft Exhibition
Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey
This annual Christmas selling exhibition showcases some of the best contemporary craft from UK based designer-makers. With a wide selection of disciplines to choose from, and a range of prices to suit all, it’s an ideal opportunity to buy an individual, handmade gift for Christmas. DIY festive craft activity area for kids in the gallery. Free entry, open daily, 10am-5.30pm.  The exhibition runs until 7 January.