Your guide to What's On this weekend

Don't make any plans for this weekend until you've checked out our guide to what's on in and around Exeter.

THEATRE

The Day We Played Brazil
Until Sunday, Exeter Northcott
The Day we Played Brazil celebrates the 100th anniversary of the football match between Exeter City and the Brazil national team - the first-ever game played by Brazil. Based on the extraordinary true story of Exeter City FC's tour to South America in 1914 this musical play is performed by 100 local people telling the stories of the players and their wives, sweethearts and families back home. With plenty of music, tears and laughter along the way,  as well as some great footballing moments, it's a story of adventure and excitement both on and off the pitch that will take the audience through the highs and lows of the hundred years in Exeter since the outbreak of the Great War.  Tickets: £14. www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Ablutions by FellSwoop Theatre
Until Saturday, 7.30pm, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
Picture yourself as a bartender, sipping top-shelf whiskey and watching your customers descend into nightly oblivion. Your heart is broken by the world around you and, leaving the whiskey aside, you hatch a devious, unthinkable plan of escape…  A dark, boozy, grimly funny tale from the sodden depths of the Los Angeles underworld, blending a live soundtrack (devised and composed by the cast), detailed mime and the heart-wrenching humour of Patrick deWitt. www.cygnettheatre.co.uk

Rossini Re-Loaded
Friday, 8pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
The Big Band meets Grand Opera. Jazz and Rock variations on themes from the operas of Gioacchino Rossini featuring William Tell, The Barber of Seville, Othello, Cinderella and The Thieving Magpie. Mike Westbrook leads his 20-piece big band in a revival of this internationally acclaimed classic – the first jazz work ever to be featured in the BBC Proms.  £12 (£10 students).  www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

The Importance of Being Earnest
Saturday, 6pm, Castle Drogo
An evening of wit and humour as The Hatherleigh Players put on a 1920s version of Oscar Wilde’s classic 1895 comedy The Importance of Being Earnest.  All proceeds from the performance will be split between The Hatherleigh Players and the ‘Save castle Drogo’ project.  Gates open at 6pm, and the performance starts at 6.30pm.Come rain or shine, the performance will take place in the beautiful Castle Drogo gardens. Don’t forget to bring a picnic, something to sit on and plenty of sunshine. Tickets are available from Richard Tidball Insurance Services in Hatherleigh, and the Castle Drogo shop. Adults £7, Concessions £5, Children £3.

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright
Until Sunday, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth
A beautiful and heart-warming Northern fairytale. Tickets £14/£13. www.manorpavilion.com

MUSIC

Branscombe Festival
Friday to Sunday, Branscombe
Over three days Branscombe Festival presents performances from leading classical and jazz musicians, including stars of the international opera stage Ailish Tynan and Luis Gomes, dance band The Leo Green Experience, vocal ensemble I Fagiolini, cellist Philip Higham and the UK’s only fully professional ragtime band, Albert Ball’s Flying Aces with guest vocalist Patricia Hammond, culminating in a free concert by the Band of the Royal Marines on Branscombe beach. For the full programme and to purchase tickets visit hwww.branscombefestival.co.uk

Quo-incidence
Friday, 8pm, Sheldon Open Air Theatre
Quo-Incidence have been paying tribute to the veteran rockers for 15 years at festivals and gigs around Britain and Europe. So "whatever you want" "it's all about you" and together we'll be "rockin' all over the world". Quo bassist John 'Rhino' Edwards adds to their acclaim by saying ‘they were the best Quo tribute he had seen!’ Ticket prices start from £5  www.sheldontheatre.co.uk

Live music
Saturday, various venues, Exeter
The Prospect Inn, Exeter Quay: Kiss This! 9.30pm, free.
The King’s Arms, Cowick Street: Raspberry Fish, 9pm, free
The Sorry Head, Blackboy Road: Dumber than the Average Bear (soul, blues and jazz), 9pm, free.
Mama Stone’s, Mary Arches Street: Eventine, 10pm, £5.
The Royal Oak, Heavitree: Shovelhead, 9pm, free.
The Bowling Green, Blackboy Road: GeekChic, 9pm, free.
The Gissons, Kennford:  Crush, 9pm, free.

The Take That Experience
Saturday, 8pm, Sheldon Open Air Theatre
These guys took Sheldon by storm last year. You screamed like it was the real "Robbie" and just loved their energetic crowd-pleasing antics around the auditorium. The Take That Experience bring you all the music and choreography you'd expect, along with an absolutely infectious enthusiasm. Don't miss it. Ticket prices start from £9. www.sheldontheatre.co.uk

Live Music
Sunday, various venues
The Ship & Pelican, Heavitree, Exeter: Reckless, 4pm, free.
The Famous Old Barrel, Exmouth: Richard Hawes, 8.30pm, free.
The Beach, Exmouth: Take 4, 8.30pm, free.
Manor Gardens, Exmouth: Martin Weller, 3.30pm, free.
First & Last, Exmouth: The BobKatz, 6pm, free.

EVENTS

Devon Dub Fest
Friday to Sunday, Bicton College, East Budleigh
Devon Dub Fest is a family festival for VW lovers providing a weekend of fun for all ages (and dogs…they’re welcome too…on a lead). Held in the stunning grounds of Bicton College, empty fields are transformed just days before the event to welcome visitors from far and wide. As with last year the festival will be supporting CLIC Sargent..Music will be povided by Marnie, Street Heat Samba Band, Emily Howard, Bridges, Filta, the Loose Cannons, Shoot the Moon plus others!  For further information and to buy tickets visit http://www.devondubfest.co.uk/

Barn Dance
Saturday, 6pm, West Town Farm, Ide
Join West Town Farm for their favorite event of the year - the Barn Dance! The evening starts with children's activities from Love Local Food, music from Ide Folk and a chance to enjoy some BBQ and make the most of the bar. Red Shed and their caller then take to the stage around 8pm, keeping everyone on our toes until the end of the evening. Tickets on the door will be £8 an adult, £5 a child or £22 for tow of each. Tickets in advance will be £7 an adult, £4 a child and £20 for two of each, to book advance tickets emailevents@westtownfarm.co.uk or call 01392 811 257

Mid Devon Show 2014
Saturday, The Showground, Posthill, Tiverton
The best one day agricultural show in the west! The Mid Devon Show offers a fun day out for all the family - visit www.middevonshow.co.uk to view the full line up, which includes farm demonstrations, arts, rural crafts, food & drink and entertainment. Go along and support this special rural event, celebrating the best of Mid Devon.

Chulmleigh Old Fair
Until Saturday, Chulmleigh
This ancient West Country Fair has taken place each year under Royal Charter signed by King Henry 111 in 1253 and is run on a ‘not for profit basis’ by a Committee with volunteer helpers. Thursday is mainly a Sports Day for All with money prizes, field sports, Tennis and Badminton Tournament for juniors. There is also a local history walk led by the Town Crier in the afternoon and a children’s party in the evening. Friday is mainly a ‘horsey day’ with a morning Horse Show,afternoon Gymkhana and a Car and Horsey Boot Sale held on a local field. Antiques Afternoon in the Town Hall, Clay Pigeon Shoot and Six a Side Football in the evening. Saturday – Fancy Dress Parade, Street Entertainment, Fun and Games in the Street including sticky bun race, apple bobbing, ski race etc. Tug of War, Open Road Race ending with dancing in the street. www.chulmleigh.org/

EXHIBITIONS

Ex Libris Festival
Friday to Sunday, Church of St Michael the Archangel, Chagford
To celebrate Chagford’s literary heritage, Ex Libris, an exhibition of  written works, illustrated with flowers is being held, Friday and Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. The exhibition will recognise those who have provided readers and performers with words and ideas for information and for pleasure, and will continue to provide pleasure and interest for the visitors as they browse among the  books and flowers. The Ex Libris Festival is a great opportunity to enjoy Chagford. http://www.visitchagford.com

Detached and Timeless
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter
This exhibition explores how artists have been inspired by landscapes, nature and the seasons. Imaginary and mystical places have provided the stimulus for several of the exhibited artists; others have been inspired by Westcountry locations. Some touch on themes of spirituality and paganism. The results are pieces which are often abstract, sometimes representational and occasionally other-worldly. http://www.rammuseum.org.uk/

The Day We Played Brazil exhibition
Exeter Northcott
To tie in with the musical The Day We Played Brazil, Exeter City Football Club's unique history is celebrated in an exhibition at the theatre, which commemorates their match against the Brasileiros XI in June 1914. The official exhibition is accompanied by a stunning display of artwork created by young people from the Clyst Vale Learning Community and is on view until Saturday 2 August. You can view the exhibition between 10am and 6pm Monday to Saturday and Sunday an hour before the show starts. www.thedayweplayedbrazil.com

Wyn Appleford - Painting for Pleasure
A la Ronde, Exmouth
Painting for pleasure is an exhibition of paintings by local artist, Wyn Appleford, inspired by her travels in Britain and abroad, many with a maritime theme. The exhibition can be seen, free of charge, in the stable and award winning tearooms at A la Ronde near Exmouth utnil 30 July, 10.30am–5pm.