Your guide to What's On this weekend
Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (7-9 December):
THEATRE
Jack and the Beanstalk
Daily, Exeter Northcott
Get ready for the climb of your life this Christmas, as Exeter Northcott Theatre presents a GIANT of a family pantomime. Expect plenty of audience participation, live music and laughs galore. Fee Fi Fo Fum…it’s panto fun for everyone! https://exeternorthcott.co.uk
Alice!
Saturday & Sunday, The Blackmore Theatre, Exmouth
This is a family orientated version of Alice’s adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-glass. Many of the much-loved characters from the Lewis Carroll books will be appearing to play croquet; dance the lobster quadrille, the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and the caucus race; and end up in court in search of the Queen of Hearts’ Tarts. Tickets from £5. Box office: 07484 509514. http://blackmoretheatre.co.uk
Aladdin
From Saturday, Exeter Corn Exchange
Join a host of classic characters for songs, laughter and a perfect Christmas show! The most magical and adventurous of all pantomimes will be lavishly presented, with all the fun our pantos are now famous for! The festive tale is told with merriment and melody- plus a big dollop of slapstick fun and silly sing-alongs! For show times and tickets visit www.exetercornexchange.co.uk
Arsenic & Old Lace
Saturday & Sunday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Abby and Martha Brewster are the sweetest, generous, and most charitable women in Brooklyn. Two nephews live with them: one who believes that he is truly Theodore Roosevelt (he isn’t); Mortimer, the dramatic critic who hates the theatre; and Jonathan, the murderous criminal who hasn’t been seen for years. As Mortimer struggles to keep his crazy family under control, Jonathan returns, and Brooklyn might just find out that the Brewster sisters’ charity work is a little more poisonous than anyone expected… https://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk
MUSIC
Polyester
Friday & Saturday, Exeter Phoenix
What do a measuring tape, a priest with a clamped car and a polyester frill have in common? They all mean something to Emily. Follow her on a heart-warming story of love and laughter to find out what that is. She will take you on a journey back to Dublin, back in time, to the week her father died. In her own words; "some of the most fun 5 days of her life" There will be sing-a-longs, stories, laughter and tears all served with a healthy dose of brandy. https://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Pop Up Bowie
Friday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
‘Pop Up Bowie’ performs the greatest hits of David Bowie, from every era of ‘the guy’s’ career from the 70’s through to the nineties and beyond. https://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk
Alabama 3 ** SOLD OUT **
Saturday, Exeter Phoenix
Formed in Brixton, London in the mid nineties, Alabama 3 hit the ground running with their eclectic Rock, Dance, Blues, Country, Gospel and spoken word mash-ups. Achieving international fame with Woke Up This Morning the title track for smash hit HBO TV series The Sopranos, they went on to be sampled by the likes of Nas and Jay-Z. They were furthermore deemed “the best live band in the UK” by The Guardian. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Gala Concert
Sunday, Crediton Parish Church
The 2018 Crediton Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival will draw to a close on Sunday 9th December with a Gala Concert at 7.30pm by International Soprano Dame Felicity Lott. She will be accompanied on Piano by Sebastian Wybrew. The Concert is in aid of the Crediton Parish Church Roof Appeal and Tickets are available from Stella Stephens on 01363 775170 or 07960 388198 email sktstephens@gmail.com or from A.E Lee 17 High Street, Crediton.
EVENTS
Santa Claus Comes to Exeter
Saturday & Sunday, Princesshay Shopping Centre, Exeter
Santa and some of his elves will have their very own Arctic Adventure this weekend, 10am-4pm. All the way from the North Pole, Santa’s sleigh will land for family pictures to capture the Christmas magic. There will also be an opportunity for families to make a snow globe Christmas decoration to take home at no cost. For those who want to pass on their Christmas wish list, Santa will be waiting in his wooden cabin where children have the chance to meet him and receive a small gift. This part of the experience will cost £4 and all proceeds go to Princesshay’s charity of the year, FORCE (cash only at this event).
Russian Christmas Fayre
Saturday, Exeter Guildhall, High Street, Exeter
Exeter-Yaroslavl Twinning Association's Annual Russian Christmas Fayre. Russian goods, books, home produce, bric-a-brac, jewellery, tombola, guess the weight of the cake, guess the name of the bear and café. Find a last minute Christmas gift and enjoy a cup of coffee in the café for only £1, with a free refill! If you'd like to know more about the Twinning Association, there will be an information stand. 10am-1pm. All welcome!
Christmas Tree Festival
Friday, Saturday & Sundaty, Crediton Parish Church
The Crediton Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival runs until Sunday, closing with a Gala Concert given by International Soprano Dame Felicity Lott, performing a rare concert in the UK. Proceeds from the Festival and Gala Concert are in aid of the Crediton Parish Church Roof Appeal. Tickets for the Concert available from Exeter Information Centre, further details available here. https://www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/sites/default/files/field/image/Pyro014...
Christmas Coffee Morning
The Blackmore Theatre, Bicton Street, Exmouth
Join the The Exmouth Players for tea, coffee and some very lovely home-made and seasonal cakes. There is a raffle and there are books, cards, DVD’s and much more on sale. 10am-noon.
Exeter Christmas Market
Cathedral Green, Exeter
An exciting mix of continental and local, independent traders, showcasing the best of festive food, crafts and gifts. The west front bandstand showcases local bands, carol singers and choirs able to bid for free slots to entertain traders and customers. This year promises to be better than ever with great entertainment on stage, more stalls for local businesses and another drinks outlet where visitors can buy mulled wine, mulled cider and last year’s popular mulled apple gin. https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/whats-on/exeter-cathedra...
