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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...

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‘Holding Up’ by Edward Crooks launches at Castle Drogo

This week, artist and architectural designer Edward Crooks has launched a new theatrical installation called ‘Holding Up’ at Castle Drogo, a National Trust property on Dartmoor. The installation, which will be on display in the Library until 4 November, celebrates Castle Drogo as the product of fabricated stories and unbuilt proposals. ‘Holding Up’ is a large scale architectural installation, over 3 metres high, alongside a set of drawings, models and films, which invites visitors to explore the foundations holding up a vast unbuilt tower above Castle Drogo. Sampled from the building, the...

6/49 GO from Lottoland: Non-stop Lotto

Even with all the different gambling options available in Britain, the lottery remains widely popular. When you consider that for just a couple quid, you could potentially win an eight-figure jackpot, it’s obvious why 70% of Brits play regularly. Of course, the United Kingdom’s signature Lotto game is just one of the many ways to try your luck. Keep reading as we run down the most popular lottery games available in Britain.

Since being founded in 2013, Lottoland has earned a reputation as an innovator and one which has not been afraid to shake up the way lotteries are viewed....

Chagstock 2018: Day tickets go on sale

Due to popular demand, a limited number of day tickets have now been placed on sale for Dartmoor’s very own Chagstock Festival 2018.

Taking place on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st July 2018, Chagstock will once again showcase the very finest music, food and entertainment from the Westcountry and beyond.

Friday night’s fantastic line up includes Xylaroo, The Correspondents, King King, Martin Harley, Hunter & The Bear and main stage headliners; Buzzcocks.

Saturday’s highlights include The Grahams, Show of Hands, The Luka State, The Wood Burning Savages, The Hot...

Lemonfest announce more acts for 2018

The last few earlybird tickets are on-sale for Lemonfest 2018 (from just £38 for the weekend!) taking place across two-days at Newton Abbot Racecourse on 8 and 9 June.

The popular independent, boutique festival has built a reputation as a proper 2-day party. The below new acts join the likes of the already announced The Sugarhill Gang, Chali 2NA & Krafty Kuts, Slamboree & Crazy P…

Two times World Champion DJ, Lee Woodvine aka DJ Woody is arguably one of the UK’s most influential turntablists. Known for his innovations, he helped design the World’s first ever musical...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (16-18 March):

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Awful Auntie Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has happened. But not everything Aunt Alberta tells her turns out to be true and Stella quickly discovers she’s in for the fight of her life against her very own awful Auntie! https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

The Battle of Boat...

One relationship. Infinite possibilities.

Something special, this way comes…

"Imagine rolling the dice 6,000 times.” That’s the central conceit — and probably the most telling line — in Constellations, playwright Nick Payne’s two-character study in ‘what ifs.’ The show, which debuted in London in 2012, then moved to Broadway in 2015 where it starred Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson, compresses a lifetime of joy, anguish and alternate paths into a fleet, satisfying 80 minutes.

Nick Payne’s “Astonishingly fine new play” (The Independent 2012) is laced with humour, pathos and drama. Winner of Best Play 2012 Evening Standard...

The Young'uns head for Exeter

Britain’s hottest folk act Young'Uns are bringing their stunning new audio-visual tour, ‘The Ballad Of Johnny Longstaff,’ to Exeter Phoenix on 25 March.

Stockton-On-Tees’ Young'Uns were once again the big story of the evening as the nominees for 2018’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards were announced last week (Wednesday 7th February) in London. The Co. Durham band, who recently released acclaimed brand new album ‘Strangers’ and are actually already previous winners of two coveted BBC Folk Awards (Best Group in 2015 and again in 2016), were announced as nominees for two new awards – Best...

Why are stars descending on Exeter?

In February Dani Harmer- TRACY BEAKER herself- played the leading role in ‘Twelfth Night’ in the city centre for three weeks.

Now Matt Lapinskas - Anthony Moon from Eastenders - is scheduled to appear in the city in April, whilst Russell Grant arrives for a month in June!

What is attracting these top TV performers to Exeter?

All are starring in new productions for Exeter Rep - the city’s new professional theatre!

Matt Lapinskas, an audience favourite in Eastenders and runner-up in Dancing on Ice, stars in the world premiere of ‘Frankenstein’. He will play...

Great summer of fun ahead for Exmouth

Two important planning applications approved which will bring new temporary attractions to the town

Exmouth seafront will be buzzing this summer as two important planning applications, designed to bring new attractions to the town, have been approved.

East Devon District Council’s development management committee has granted permissions for the return of the Exmouth observational wheel at Beach Gardens and a range of temporary attractions on the Queen’s Drive development site.

Entertainment plans for Queen’s Drive include a food festival and relaxation area, a mix...

Rugby legend, Jonathan Davies is coming to Exeter Golf and Country Club

A three-course dinner followed by one of the UK’s most acclaimed after-dinner sports speakers; rugby legend, Jonathan Davies.

Everyone welcome – you don’t have to be a member!

Jonathan Davies is the key rugby commentator for the BBC following an illustrious rugby career playing for various clubs and internationally for both Rugby Union and Rugby League. Davies played his club rugby in Wales, England and Australia.

Davies leads broadcast coverage for both international and domestic games on the BBC. With his unrivalled enthusiasm and invaluable insights from his dual...

Entertainment & Reviews

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

‘Holding Up’ by Edward Crooks launches at Castle Drogo

6/49 GO from Lottoland: Non-stop Lotto

Chagstock 2018: Day tickets go on sale

Lemonfest announce more acts for 2018

Your guide to What's On this weekend

One relationship. Infinite possibilities.

The Young'uns head for Exeter

Why are stars descending on Exeter?

Great summer of fun ahead for Exmouth

Rugby legend, Jonathan Davies is coming to Exeter Golf and Country Club

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