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Choir's weather-themed world premiere

Exeter Philharmonic Choir is preparing to begin its 2025/26 season with a very special musical first at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 8 November - performing an ambitious new choral work called The Weather Book, written for the choir by one of the UK’s leading contemporary composers and highlighting Exeter’s unique status as the home of the UK’s Met Office.

The new work for soprano soloist, choir and chamber orchestra, composed by Cecilia McDowall, is a joint commission with a top chamber choir from Sweden. Gustaf Vasa Kammarkör performed the first movement called ‘Celsius Rising’...

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Disney South West Premiere Swims into the Northcott

Authored by StagebyStage
Posted: Tue, 04/16/2024 - 11:05am

Stage by Stage is delighted to present the South West premiere of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Northcott Theatre this Spring.

Following sell-out hits West Side Story, Cats and Les Misérables, Stage by Stage returns to the Northcott with a spectacular, energetic and joyful show that will make you love spending time Under the Sea.

With a legendary score, including Part of Your World, Kiss the Girl and Poor Unfortunate Souls, The Little Mermaid is a modern classic the whole family will adore.

A cast filled with Exeter’s top talent, ravishing costumes, immersive...

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3 of the best new casino sites to try this spring!

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 04/15/2024 - 11:49pm

Anyone who lives in Exeter knows that there is always something fun to do in the city, and a multitude of ways to fill your spare time. Although shopping, eating out and visiting the Northcott Theatre are good examples of this, playing casino games online at UK iGaming sites is also very popular.

Many players will target the best new casino sites when deciding where to play, and look out for names that aren’t the most familiar. But why can this be a great tactic to employ when choosing where to game online – and which are the three most awesome new casinos to try this spring?...

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The 5 biggest secrets that casinos don't want to reveal

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 04/09/2024 - 10:33am

The gambling hall is a mysterious place. The lights are dim, the carpet is red, and people are losing their money faster than you can say "blackjack". The secrecy of casinos goes beyond the walls. Even when reviewing online casinos, it's difficult to find information about what tactics and strategies the gambling hall uses. While the demand for this type of entertainment continues to grow in Las Vegas and other major cities, smaller towns have also begun to build new venues with gaming centres as the main attraction. As a result, there are now more options than ever before if you want to...

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Exeter Northcott Theatre and Le Navet Bete present Cinderella for Christmas 2024

After year-on-year record-breaking success, Exeter Northcott and Le Navet Bete team up once again to bring you this fabulous modern take on a classic story. With laugh-out-loud fun, great music, stunning costumes and sets, and amazing special effects, you’ll soon be telling everyone about the unmissable family panto Cinderella.

In a plot to overthrow the kingdom, Cinderella’s Wicked Stepmother has cast eternal winter over Exeter. Advised by the mysterious Sage, the Prince throws a ball to save his Kingdom. Will Cinderella be able to break free and go to the ball with the help of...

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Exeter’s Scouts and Guides return to the Barnfield Theatre for Gang Show 2024.

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Fri, 04/05/2024 - 10:28am

After a couple of years away from Exeter’s Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Scout and Guide Gang Show will make a welcome return to its natural home for their 2024 show.

Taking place from Wednesday 10th to Saturday 13th April, Exeter Gang Show 2024 is packed full of popular songs, dance, comedy and laugh out loud sketches performed by Scouts and Guides from across Exeter and the local area.

The cast of almost 70 Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides, Explorers, Rangers and their Leaders are coming together to raise the roof and raise a smile of audiences throughout the week.

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Iconic Devon Truck Show back with a new location

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/05/2024 - 9:19am

Devon Truck Show is back and bigger than ever, promising an adrenaline-packed weekend.

The highly anticipated family extravaganza is returning on 18 and 19 May to a new location with even more space, offering a weekend filled with non-stop entertainment and excitement.

After much anticipation, Devon Truck Show is proud to announce its move to Smeatharpe Airfield providing four times the space with a mix of concrete and grass – the ideal venue for all weather. This expansion marks the event's biggest year yet with over 1000 International trucks to view, guaranteeing...

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Princetown Arts Festival poster

Princetown Arts Festival calls for funding support to ensure the best possible visitor experience

This July will see the launch of the second Princetown Arts festival (20 and 21 July 2024).

Dartmoor and surrounding areas boast a vibrant artistic community, and the Princetown Arts Festival will again bring together talented artists from a wide range of artistic media.

Attendees can expect to experience a wide range of art forms, including sculpture, photography, painting, literature, music, and much more.

This festival is a melting pot of creativity, providing a platform for artists to showcase their talents and inspire others with their unique perspectives....

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Devon-born author A.B. Decker studies the fine line of revenge and where it can take you in his new novel

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/05/2024 - 6:33am

Tasked by Ben, an old friend, to locate a man in Turkey, private investigator Matt Quillan soon finds himself out of his depth when he has a flash drive thrust on him by a stranger who is arrested by armed officers shortly afterwards.

When Ben reveals that his mission is to avenge the murder of his sister, the conjunction of this assignment along with the flash drive burning a hole in Matt’s pocket puts them both – along with holidaymaker Amber – in mortal danger.

As the case lands Matt in the crosshairs of a local mobster, it is not only Ben’s search for vengeance which...

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