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...

Tom Jones to perform at Powderham Castle

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/04/2018 - 10:38pm

Global superstar Tom Jones is set to perform at Powderham Castle, Kenton on Sunday 15 July 2018 in what promises to be an unforgettable evening of entertainment this summer.

Tom Jones is a living legend. His irresistible style fuses musical eras and genres, cuts across class divides, and appeals to all ages, male and female, mainstream and cutting edge. Tom has always been about the power of the song, the power of the voice. And what a voice indeed.

Tom Jones’ distinctive voice and iconic records have earned him a place as one of the best loved artists ever to emerge from...

Bingo in the UK - Is it still mainly for the Elderly?

Authored by Anne Louw
Posted: Tue, 04/03/2018 - 8:01am

When given the task of checking out what the Bingo industry is all about these days, and if Bingo in the UK is still largely considered a game for the elderly, my initial thought was that of course, yes, Bingo is still a game meant for the elderly, mainly. However, as I began to check into more in-depth perceptions of Bingo, how to play it and strategies to look out for when playing Bingo, it has become quite clear that this particular game is indeed increasingly becoming popular, and even more so with the younger generations.

Given the latest technology advancements and the...

Seaton photography competition launches

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/02/2018 - 11:42am

Budding photographers of all ages are invited to enter their best photographs of Seaton Devon, into Snap Seaton a brand new competition launched by Seaton Town Council.

The Snap Seaton photography competition is inviting adults and children to send their best shots of the beautiful seaside town, its beach, attractions and surrounding areas. The winning photos in the child and adult categories will be made into postcards that will be available throughout the summer.

Seaton Mayor and Town Councillor Jack Rowland, says, “We want to celebrate Seaton and the creative people who...

Your Guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this Easter weekend (30 March – 2 April).

THEATRE

Little Shop of Horrors Sunday & Monday, Exeter Corn Exchange Stage by Stage returns with an epic production of the much-loved musical! Seymour is the know-nothing nerd who accidentally helps a man-eating plant to take over the world in this affectionate tribute to 1950s B-movies. Hilarious and heart-warming this musical from the writers of Disney's Beauty & The Beast and Aladdin, has one of the greatest rock'n roll scores of all time! With hits like 'Mean Green...

Choral Society Concert: Highlight of Exeter School's musical year

The annual Exeter School Choral Society concert held at Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 15 March was once again a highlight of the musical year, drawing together pupils, parents, staff, alumni and guests from the school's community.

The concert opened with Middle School Choir singing Howard Goodall's arrangement of 'The Lord is My Shepherd', best known as the theme tune from The Vicar of Dibley. The purity of their voices combined with their close attention to Mrs Guthrie's direction meant that the main chorus had to aim high and concentrate hard to meet this level of performance when...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (23-25 March).

THEATRE

Up 'n' Under Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott The Wheatsheaf Arms rugby team, the laughing stock of Castleford’s Amateur Rugby League 7-a-Side tournament have never won a game, don’t have seven players and spend more time in the pub than on the pitch. With just 5 weeks to go, our hero coach Arthur has to convince them they can beat the mighty Cobblers Arms, but first he has to work out how to communicate with them… https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Jonny and the Baptists...

Rainy Day Ideas For Adults

When it comes to being bored on a rainy day, you may think it’s the kids who are the ones who need entertaining, but adults get bored too! Sadly, it’s just something we never grow out of; we just learn to hide it better than the children, that’s all! So if you can’t get out and about exploring our gorgeous city of Exeter because of the weather, what can you do? Thankfully there are plenty of indoor ideas to see you through. Practice Baking

Baking is a great way to while away the time on a grey, dull day. Many recipes only call for a handful of staple ingredients , so it’s likely...

Follow the racing rabbit to Exeter Racecourse

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Thu, 03/22/2018 - 10:25am

Exeter Racecourse’s new social media campaign will have followers reaching for the carrots and wondering wherever next as Peter Rabbit embarks on a journey from the Lake District to Devon in time for Family Day on April 8.

With the film Peter Rabbit recently opening in cinemas across the UK, and the main character from the film, Peter, visiting the racecourse on Family Day it’s #followtheracingrabbit campaign will see a cuddly version making appearance at famous venues up and down the country.

Followers have the chance to win tickets if they guess the following day’s...

Free family event at The Donkey Sanctuary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/22/2018 - 9:26am

A fun-packed free day for all the family is promised to celebrate the launch of The Donkey Sanctuary’s new attractions for 2018 with a great programme of events including donkey grooming, trailer rides, live music from the Adam Moran Jazz Trio, Devon cream teas plus free ice creams for the children.

John Crouch, visitor engagement manager at The Donkey Sanctuary says: “Tea in the Paddock is our big celebration of everything that’s new at The Donkey Sanctuary. There will be lots of activities, the chance to meet our wonderful donkeys, cream teas, and most importantly; free ice...

5 Fun Ways to Spend Your Weekend at Home

You don’t need to leave the home to have a good time. There are many fantastic and affordable things you can do in the comfort of your own home. If you are looking for exciting activities to do alone or with the family, here are five fun ways to spend your weekend at home.

1. A Game Day

Gather the clan together and pull out some classic board games for a day of non-stop fun and laughter. You could spend many an hour playing a game of Scrabble or Cluedo, and the kids will love the challenge of Operation or Guess Who? There are also some fun games Mum and Dad will love, such...

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