Your guide to What's On this weekend

Don’t make any plans for the weekend until you’ve checked out our essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter:

Twelfth Night
Friday & Saturday, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter
The world order is turned upside down: servants dress up as their masters, and men as women. Amid such confusions, what happens to Love and Fancy? Wit changes place with Folly, as Malvolio, Lady Olivia’s puritanical steward, gets ideas above his station, donning ‘yellow stockings, cross-gartered‘ and shipwreck brings handsome twins to shore… Tickets: £10, £8 child. www.cygnettheatre.co.uk

Les Miserables
Friday & Saturday, 7pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter
Stage by Stage return with a revival of its sell-out production of the world's most popular musical, released especially to be performed by schools and youth groups. Storm the barricades with a huge cast and orchestra and an epic production featuring the famous revolving slums of Paris and massive battle scenes. Tickets: £8-£14. www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Alice Through The Looking Glass
Saturday, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter
Alice crawls through the mirror into a looking glass world where she has to outwit Tweedledum and Tweedledee, and gets the rough end of Humpty Dumpty’s tongue on her journey to become Queen. Tickets: £8 (£6 child). www.cygnettheatre.co.uk

Jerusalem on Tour
Saturday, 8pm, Shobrooke Park, Crediton
On the morning of the local country fair, Johnny 'Rooster' Byron, the local waster and modern-day Pied Piper, is a wanted man. The council officials want to serve him an evictin notice, his son wants to be taken to the fair, a father wants to give him a serious kicking, and a motley crew of mates wants his ample supply of drugs and alcohol. This is an outdoor event with no formal. www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Stars From Strictly
Saturday, 8pm, Exeter Corn Exchange
The BBC TV show Strictly Come Dancing continues to go from strength to strength and this spectacular new live theatre show featuring two stars from the hit show, Pasha Kovalev & Katya Virshilas, is set to reach new heights. This lavish production will feature them along with their four guest dancers, beautifully costumed, demonstrating a series of stunning dance routines, accompanied by a full audio-visual backdrop and light show, plus an enjoyable Q & A section and an appearance by a local dance school. Tickets £26.50. www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

Under My Umbrella
Sunday, 1pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Razzamataz Theatre Schools Exeter present their version of the smash hit musical “Singing in the Rain!” When silent movie stars Don and Lina are faced with the prospects of the new all-singing, all-dancing “talkies” how will they cope? Having to adapt in the fast-paced and ever evolving world of film in Hollywood, follow the characters as they learn to sing, dance and act their way to the top!  Tickets: £9.50 (£7.50 conc). www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

MUSIC

The Bon Jovi Experience
Friday, 8pm, Exeter Corn Exchange
Bon Jovi the greatest stadium rock band of all time is now re-created in theatres by the sensational Bon Jovi Experience. The only tribute band in the world to have shared the stage with the real McCoy. Divulge in an evening of music that sold 120million albums worldwide and won the band a place in the UK Music Hall Of Fame. Tickets £17.50/£20 doors. www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

Saturday Night Bee Gees
Friday, 8pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
A truly power house performance that transports you through the formidable song-writing talents of Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb. This musical tribute includes many memorable pop classics starting in the mid 60s with New York Mining Disaster and Massachusetts through to the disco explosion of the Seventies including the all time classics Jive Talkin, You Shoud be Dancing and Night Fever. The two hour tribute also features their outstanding repertoire of multi million selling hit song. Unmissable! Tickets £16. www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Cate Le Bon
Friday, 8.30pm, Exeter Phoenix
Cate Le Bon is a singer-songwriter originally from Cardiff who sings in both Welsh and English. Known for her off-kilter style influenced by folk and psychedelia and by the likes of Neil Young and Velvet Underground, she’s recorded with both Gruff Rhys and the Manic Street Preachers. Tickets £9 (£8). www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

New Egham Singers Summer Concert
Saturday, 7.30pm, Mint Methodist Church, Fore Street, Exeter
The New Egham Singers present a Summer Concert in aid of Families for Children Adoption. Tickets: £8 adults, £5 children, available on the door or in advance. Tel: 01364 645480.

Unforgettable
Saturday, 8pm, Exmouth Pavilion
Unforgettable is a first class production that highlights the musical icons including favourite musical legends such as Elvis Presley, Nat King Cole, Frankie Valli, Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, The Carpenters, The Beatles and many more… featuring two former members of The Drifters Maurice Cannon and Steve V King and the highly acclaimed Soul Diva Jennifer Wallace, plus special guests. The show features rock 'n' roll through to Motown music providing an authentic feel to the glamour of these decades including the high energy and much love pop sounds of these eras. Tickets £16/£18. http://www.ledtickets.co.uk/

Gary Numan * SOLD OUT *
Saturday, The Exeter Daily Auditorium, Exeter Phoenix
Gary Numan is back in black and ready to darken Exeter and England once again. Numan has influenced everyone from Trent Reznor to Prince to The Prodigy to Afrika Bambaataa to name a few. His new tour features highlights from Splinter as well as a rich selection of material from his extensive back catalogue. Recent anthems like The Fall and A Prayer For The Unborn plus the classics, Down In The Park, Metal, Are Friends Electric and of course, Cars will all be there, live and in living (dark) colour! Combine Gary Numan’s incredible collection of songs with his larger than life stage presence and you know you’re in for a memorable night. Tickets £25.  www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Verdi’s Requiem Mass
Saturday,7.30pm, Exeter Cathedral
North Devon Sinfonia, teams up with West Buckland School Choir and the West Buckland Chorus to perform Verdi’s Requiem Mass. The four soloists are: Catherine Hamilton, soprano; Alison Kettlewell, contralto; Iain Milne, tenor; and Roderick Hunt, bass.  Adults: £10- £20, under 18s £5. All tickets are available online at http://verdirequiemconcertwbs.ticketsource.co.uk/

Panic Brothers
Sunday, 8pm, The Exeter Daily Auditorium, Exeter Phoenix
Twenty-five years on from the heyday of the high energy, close-harmony singing duo, Panic Brothers, Reg Meuross and Rich Morton are reuniting for a special limited edition run of gigs and festivals in 2014. £12 (£10) seated. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

EVENTS

Blooming Great Tea Party
Friday, RGB Building Supplies, Alphinbrook Road, Exeter
The Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies will be hosting a Blooming Great Tea Party in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Taking place between 7.30am and 5pm, those visiting the branch will be able to purchase cakes, tea and coffee throughout the day with all proceeds going to the charity.  For the early starters, there will be a breakfast option being served until 10am. For a small donation, customers can also have their car and van windscreens washed, and there will be opportunities to win prizes to boost the fundraising total.

East Devon Jobs and Apprenticeship Fair
Friday, Honiton Community College
Neil Parish MP for Tiverton and Honiton is holding the East Devon Jobs and Apprenticeship Fair on Friday 27 June between 10am and 4pm. A number of local and national employers are attending to offer you careers advice and support.

Unique Boutique: The Village Fete
Saturday, 11am, Exeter Phoenix
Exeter Phoenix and Unique Boutique present The Village Fete. A taste of the countryside in the heart of Exeter. Arts and crafts stalls, traditional games, food, entertainment, treats and much more! 11am-4pm, entry is free. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Baby and Children's Market
Saturday, 2pm, The Ockment Centre, North Street, Okehampton
Lots of stalls selling excellent quality nearly new baby and childrens items from birth to eight years. There will also be a small selection of unique businesses in the baby and children's industry showcasing and selling their products and services all under one roof, 2pm-4pm.

Gardens open for Devon Air Ambulance
Saturday & Sunday, Lapford
Lapford & District Horticultural Society open their gardens on the 28 and 29 of June in aid of Devon Air Ambulance Trust. Twelve unique parish gardens can be viewed including the school and allotments. Nine gardens are located in the village, with three about a mile away. Gardens are open between 2pm and 5.30pm. Tickets are available in advance by phoning 01363 83068 or 01363 83763 for £3.50, and from any of the gardens on the day or the Orchard Centre in the Village Park for £4. Tickets admitting one adult include a map and are valid for both days. Accompanied children are free. Some gardens have disabled access and helping dogs are allowed.

Grounds Open Afternoon
Saturday, noon, Poltimore House, Exeter
Explore the changing grounds then return to the Chapel Cafe for a beverage and a slice of cake. Dogs on leads welcome. Noon-4pm. Admission prices and further information: http://www.poltimore.org/

1940s Charity Tea Dance
Saturday, 4pm, Exminster Village Hall
A 1940s themed tea dance is taking place at Exminster Village Hall on Saturday between 4pm and 7pm.  Tickets are £10 per adult and £8 for children and OAPs. The price includes afternoon tea and ballroom dancing instructions! There is also a vintage dress code so ladies, it's a great excuse to dig out your pretty floral dresses and gentlemen your hand painted ties and fedora hats! All proceeds go to CR2EE, a local charity (www.cr2ee.org.uk) raising money to help poverty stricken children in Moldova.

ART EXTRA
Sunday, 11am, The Old Pavilion, Honiton
ART EXTRA is a charity event aiming to raise over £10,000 in support of local charity Hospiscare. The event kicks off on Saturday evening with a glittering champagne cocktail party. The list of established artists to name a few include; Tania Kovats, Neil Cox, Stephen Brown, Michael Buckland, Ray Balkwill and Gina Parr. On Sunday  the exhibition has a free entry and is open to the public between 11am & 5pm when cream teas & cakes will be available.  Tickets for the cocktail party can be purchased via Hospiscare on 01392 688020 or email events@hospiscare.co.uk

Ranger-led walk
Saturday, 10am, Norsworthy Bridge, Dartmoor
28 June 2014 10:00 - 13:00
Join Dartmoor National Park Authority Ranger Andrea Roberts to look at the working landscape around Burrator Reservoir both past and present and hear more about the role of a National Park Ranger. No dogs. Booking essential: adults £5, children 14 and under free, call 01626 831040. Location: Norsworthy Bridge, Ordnance Survey grid reference SX 567 693.

Exeter Record Fair
Saturday, 9am, Exeter Corn Exchange
Lots of good quality vinyl records, CDs and much more to choose from, this fair should be another good event for everyone. Doors open at 9.30am, entry is £1, and for the early birds, entry can be from 8am for a £3 fee. The fair finishes at around about 4pm. More details: www.facebook.com/pages/Exeter-Record-Fair/229440997246289

EXHIBITIONS

Recycling with Attitude Exhibition
Killerton House, Broadclyst
This is an inspiring and imaginative exhibition showing the how up-cycling fabrics can create new garments. All items for sale and created by textile artists Maggie Hills, Ruby Lever and Theresa Rodrigez. The exhibition runs until 6 July. Normal admission applies.

Summer Exhibition
gloss-Art Exeter, 1 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter
This summer gloss-Art  are celebrating the artistic talent that the South West has to offer. John Hurford, Yvonne Coomber and Anthony Amos will each have a room dedicated to their powerful pieces and unique styles. Gallery 2 will showcase work from our core stable of artists, showing a variety of work ranging from landscapes and abstracts to creative prints. The exhibition runs until 24 August and the gallery is open 9.30am-5pm.

Exmouth Art Group
A la Ronde, Exmouth
Exmouth Art Group’s annual exhibition can be seen, free of charge, in the stable and award winning tearooms from 10.30am to 5.00pm each day.  The exhibition offers the opportunity for visitors to A la Ronde to view a diverse collection of paintings in a range of media and styles – and there is also the opportunity to purchase a piece at an enviable price. Work is on show until 2 July.

Opening Doors - Exhibition of Sculpture
Buckfast Abbey
A variety of work will be on show at Buckfast Abbey until 31 October during an exciting sculpture exhibition ' Open Doors'. The exhibition, organised by Dartmouth Contemporary Arts, will feature work created by the South West Sculptors Association. Visitors will be treated to a variety of work ranging from the contemporary abstract to the more familiar representational. Most sculptures can be seen in the ‘Physic’ and ‘Sensory’ gardens and artist details are available from the Abbey.