Entertainment & Reviews

Celebrating 100 Years of Morecambe and Wise: Eric and Ern Comes to Exeter

Eric and Ern, the new show from Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens - the Olivier nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated and critically acclaimed West End hit Eric & Little Ern - will be coming to Exeter Northcott Theatre from Wednesday 16 to Sunday 20 December, as the culmination of an extensive Autumn/Winter UK tour.

The show’s 2026 national tour is a mark of celebration for the 100th birthdays of Eric Morecambe (born 14 May 1926) and Ernie Wise (born 17 November 1925) and their legendary comedy partnership.

Eric and Ern takes audiences back to the times when whole...

Film, music and theatre coming to Vue Exeter this April

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 03/31/2019 - 10:51pm

This April, Vue Exeter continue to boast an eclectic roster of Big Screen Events, dedicating screen-time to theatrical debuts for popstars, a return to the big screen for Peppa Pig, and shows by the national theatre.

Coming to Vue on Thursday 11th April is Ivo van Hove’s National Theatre reproduction of 1950 Twentieth Century Fox production, All About Eve. Through Gillian Anderson’s portrayal of Margo Channing, van Hove explores society’s intrigue with celebrity, youth and identity. True star of the theatre and sole occupant of the limelight, Margo must cope with the rise of the...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your guide to What’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (29-31 March):

THEATRE

Chicago

Friday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

The Richard Dale Theatre School are performing Chicago. Set in the legendary city during the roaring “jazz hot” 20s, Chicago tells the story of two rival vaudevillian murderesses locked up in Cook County Jail. Nightclub star Velma’s serving time for killing her husband and sister after finding the two in bed together. Driven chorus girl Roxie’s been tossed in the joint for bumping off the lover she’s been cheating on her husband with....

Big Screen in the Park is back

Exeter’s favourite outdoor cinema event returns to Northernhay Gardens for two weekends of movie magic under the stars.

Exeter Phoenix is delighted to announce Big Screen In The Park is back this August, bringing outdoor cinema fun to Exeter. The event will take over Northernhay Gardens from 1st – 10th August.

Alongside the six feature films, audiences can also expect bars, picnics, street food and plenty of on-site entertainment.

Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to enjoy the magic of the movies on a huge 10-metre screen, with the stunning illuminated...

10 Ways to Spend a Great Evening Party with Family and Friends

If you want to live a fulfilling life , who you spend your time with is far more important than how you spend your time. Sharing quality time with family and friends is vital to our sense of well-being and can directly contribute to our health. Here are ten different ways to spend an evening together with others.

1. Have a cookout

One of the most popular ways to spend time with family and friends is a good old fashioned cookout. The atmosphere is intimate yet casual. Decide who will host the party, then ask everyone to bring a part of the shared meal.

2. Host a...

One Play - Three Trophies!

Stage by Stage theatre arts school is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year- and now it is celebrating in style.

The theatre training school based in the city centre regularly appears in national drama and dance competitions and has now scooped 3 trophies at the All England One Act Play Festival in Dawlish with its production of 'Liar Liar'.

The high energy comedy show earned rave reviews and was awarded Best Actor (adult section) for James Marriott (17), Outstanding Technical Achievement and Best Director for the school's Head of Drama, Ian Trafford. Ian said, "We are...

Peppa Pig jumps in even bigger muddy puddles at Vue Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/25/2019 - 10:08pm

Peppa Pig is coming to the big screen once again for a series of adventures with all the characters you know and love.

The hour-long film, Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun, includes 10 never-before-seen episodes – and features a two-part festival special.

Aimed at pre-school children, Peppa and the gang are seen splashing around in muddy puddles at their first festival, visiting a restaurant for Grandpa Pig’s birthday, and taking their own trip to the cinema to see Super Potato.

If that isn’t enough, audiences will also get a chance to take part in interactive activities...

The Story of Guitar Heroes comes to Exmouth Pavilion

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/25/2019 - 9:58pm

“If you like music and guitars you will LOVE this show!”

We all love a bit of guitar wielding in a song, it’s iconic, soulful and – oh what a beautiful instrument!

Coming to Exmouth Pavilion on Friday 26 April, The Story of Guitar Heroes is an awe-inspiring, dynamic show which transports you through time: from the 1950’s with artistes such as Chuck Berry and Hank Marvin from The Shadows, including gifted legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, through to modern day players such as the great Brian May and the electrifying Steve Vai, to name but a few!...

Art exhibition and first conference of people with no ‘mind’s eye’

The first ever exhibition of paintings and works of art created by artists who have no “mind’s eye” will cast new light on the creative brain when it goes comes to Exeter in March.

It combines with the first ever conference to bring together people at either extreme of the visual imagery spectrum.

Extreme Imagination: Inside the Mind’s Eye will feature works by people who have aphantasia, meaning they cannot visualise, alongside works by those who have particularly vivid mental imagery.

Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, the exhibition will come to...

Beautiful Spaces, Beautiful Sounds

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 03/22/2019 - 9:33pm

North Devon folk fiddle stars Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll bring their beautifully crafted acoustic sound to the South West this Spring as part of their “Beautiful Spaces” tour.

Fresh from a 2018 tour in Canada, and with a new album on the way the duo will showcase some of the material from their forthcoming release “Cold Light”, alongside old favourites from their extensive catalogue of tunes and songs.

The joyful combination of English fiddle partnership Nick Wyke and Becki Driscoll welcomes you into their family from the first note. This is a masterclass in the art and...

Take That on the big screen in Exeter for one night only!

BRITISH supergroup Take That are celebrating their 30th anniversary in style with a massive stadium tour.

And for one night only, their Greatest Hits tour will be coming live to Vue Exeter.

Visitors to Vue Exeter will be able to see the show – filled with fan favourites spanning three decades – as it happens from Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Saturday 8th June.

With previous tours featuring giant walls of water, holograms, and a carousel of dancers and band members suspended in the air, the group will be going bigger and better for what is set to be one of the...

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