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Musical theatre with an authentic blues band: Eddie & Jenny debuts at Exeter Phoenix in June

A new and original musical theatre production debuts with two performances at Exeter Phoenix in June, with a 12-strong cast, fantastic live blues band and an award-winning creative team.

Written by Danny McAvoy and directed by Leah Townley, Eddie & Jenny: The Blues Musical is a captivating love story that explores themes of homelessness, substance dependency and mental health issues.

The story follows Eddie (Lawrence Ballard) and Jenny (Alexandra Brown), whose paths cross after unfortunate circumstances leave them both lonely and afraid, surrounded by other 'shadow...

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Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (19-21 October):

THEATRE Don Carlos Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott A magnificent tale of passion and power set against the chilling backdrop of the bloody and ruthless Spanish Inquisition. Don Carlos is torn apart when his tyrannical father King Philip II seals a peace deal by marrying French noble Elizabeth de Valois, the love of Carlos’ life. The heartbroken heir turns for help to his closest friend, Rodrigo, Marquis of Posa, a champion of the oppressed, who questions the monarch’s iron rule and becomes...

Torbay Art Show creates a picture perfect weekend

The brand new Torbay Art Show, which took place over the weekend of 13th and 14th October, at Torquay Boys’ Grammar School, was a phenomenal success, achieving all its goals as a fundraising event for the school and an artistic highlight for the Bay. Over 1,000 people visited the event with overwhelmingly positive feedback. “Brilliant exhibition” “Great variety” “High standard” “Beautifully presented” “Looking forward to next year!” were just some of the comments received over the duration of the show. Over 70 artists from across the UK, filled the transformed Cavanna Centenary Hall, with...

An Old-School Day Out in Plymouth

If you value activities that don’t revolve around the latest technology and want to enjoy more of an old-school day out, Plymouth has plenty to offer. The coastal city is only a short drive from Exeter, and it’s a great spot to visit for a day or even a weekend. How about rewinding a few years and imagining that smartphones and the internet don’t even exist yet? There are so many exciting, technology-free things to do, and here are some of the best.

Go Swimming at the Life Centre

The swimming centre used to be one of the most popular locations for a day out in the...

Halloween zombie fun at one of Devon’s most popular attractions

Prepare for Halloween horrors as bloodthirsty zombies return to one of Devon’s most popular tourist attractions.

Following the success of last year’s event, The Bear Trail, which is based between Exeter and Cullompton, is once again being turned over to hordes of creepy zombies.

Sign up now for the event, which takes place on Sunday, October 28. Tackle the trail, wade through the muddy ditches and swing out of the reach of the dangerous lurching zombies as they give chase across the trail’s obstacles – and remember, beware what lurks beneath…

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Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (12-14 October):

THEATRE

Fagin? Friday, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter Who was Fagin? Was he the Fagin in Dickens’ Oliver Twist? Was he the Fagin in Oliver! the musical? Was he based on a real-life character? Join Fagin as he reviews his situation during his final night in prison before being hanged. As madness envelopes him he is ‘visited’ by some old friends. Find out who he really was and how he ended up as one of the best known, yet unknown, of Dicken’s characters. Think you know Fagin? Think again. www....

The 18th Two Moors Festival begins

With over 30 performances in 17 stunning locations across 10 days the 18th Two Moors Festival is set to be an unmissable event.

Headline performances from pianist Yevgeny Sudbin, Kaleidoscope Saxophone Quartet, tenor Mark Padmore, and an Evensong with the Choir of Bristol Cathedral are just a few of the treats in store for West Country audiences from 12th to 21st October.

Not only will seasoned professionals be in attendance but winners of this year’s prestigious Young Musicians Competition will play during the festival’s opening weekend to audiences at All Saint’s Church,...

The Donkey Sanctuary's Food Fair cancelled

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Posted: Fri, 10/12/2018 - 2:49pm

The Donkey Sanctuary's Family Food Fair which was due to take place on Saturday (13 October) has been cancelled due to bad wather.

A spokesperson for The Donkey Sanctuary said: "As a result of weather warnings we have unfortunately cancelled the Family Food Fair, which was due to take place tomorrow, Saturday 13 October.

"With the location of the Fair in a marquee and high winds expected over the next 24 hours we must put the safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers first.

"The sanctuary will remain open over the weekend, with The Kitchen offering hot food and...

CLERIC headlines KOMPLX at Move Nightclub in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/11/2018 - 10:17pm

One of the UK’s hottest underground musical exports is set to DJ at a new club event in Exeter. The mysterious Mancunian known as CLERIC will be headlining KOMPLX at Move Nightclub on Saturday 10th November.

The young producer has released on many high profile record labels including ARTS, Figure, Soma and his own imprint Clergy. Celebrated for his crisp and atmospheric electronic dance music, CLERIC has headlined many of Europe’s largest and most highly regarded clubs and events including Tresor and the Berghain in Berlin and the Awakenings in Amsterdam.

Support from DJ...

Six tonnes of apples harvested in time for Killerton’s Apple Festival

Over 700 people have helped continue the tradition of hand-picking apples from the orchard at the National Trust’s Killerton estate, in time to be pressed at Killerton’s Apple Festival on 13 and 14 October. Thanks to hundreds of helping hands they were able to pick approximately 6 tonnes of apples, ready for the start of the cider and apple making season. The apples are harvested then pressed on a 200-year-old cider press during the event to make the estate’s award winning cider and apple juice, which people can see being made at the apple festival this weekend. Killerton is home to 50...

Tavistock school triumphs in Devon Schools Choir Competition

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Posted: Thu, 10/11/2018 - 10:16am
CLIC for Christmas 2018 - final lineup revealed

On 4th October, the finalists from the Devon Schools Choir Competition, run by La La Choirs, took centre stage at Southernhay URC and competed for a chance to perform in Exeter Cathedral at the annual sell out concert, CLIC for Christmas. Three choirs had been shortlisted and the choirs at the final sang two songs each. Yet again, the standard was incredibly high, giving the judging panel a really hard time deciding between them. Congratulations go to Mount Kelly ​from Tavistock,​ who just edged it on the day and were named the winners. The...

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