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Exeter Brick Festival returns

After the HUGE success of last year, the Exeter Brick Festival returns on 26 th April, and it's gearing up to be the biggest brick-tastic celebration for LEGO fans!

Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and fun as families, collectors, adult builders, and every LEGO-fanatic imaginable come together for a day of brick-filled bliss!

Wondering what's on at a Brick Festival event? Hold onto your bricks, as Exeter Brick Festival is unleashing a whirlwind of excitement! With new LEGO activities that include lightning-fast speed building competitions to super creative...

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Grinagog Festival returns to Devon

The legend of the Grinagog runs deep in Devon. With hundreds of sightings off the coast of Torquay, conspiracy theorists and cult followers alike agree that this rare ancient sea creature and the associated tidal wave of live music, DJs and inspiration will arrive back on our shores in April 2018.

Starting the festival season in style, head to Torquay to help beckon the Grinagog at a music and arts festival that celebrates creativity, diversity and hi-jinks.

For it’s second year Grinagog will showcase a myriad of musical genres that celebrate creativity and diversity, with...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

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

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The Boy Who Climbed into the Moon Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott A magical tale of big ideas and sky-high courage… Some pretty odd ideas are floating around Paul’s street. There’s Mabel, whose brother hides under a brown paper bag. And Clarence the poodle who thinks he can fly. But Paul has the oddest idea of all. He thinks that the moon is a hole in the sky and he’s going to climb into it. Anything’s possible in this warm and very funny story by David Almond. https://...

Branded: Fashion, femininity and the right to vote opens at Killerton

‘Many suffragists spend more money on clothes than they can comfortable afford, rather than run the risk of being considered outré and doing harm to the cause’ Sylvia Pankhurst

The fashion collection at Killerton has opened its doors for 2018 with a new exhibition called Branded: Fashion, femininity and the right to vote. To mark 100 years since some women got the right to vote, the exhibition reflects the timeline of the campaign for women’s suffrage from 1866 until 1928 through the changing styles of fashion.

The exhibition highlights the relationship between politics and...

Scratchworks Theatre bring The Snow Beast home to Exeter

Scratchworks Theatre Company are thrilled to be back performing on home turf at Exeter Phoenix this Easter with The Snow Beast; a captivating family friendly collision of storytelling, with an original score and live science experiments that will inspire young audiences to engage with the beauty of the unknown and the magic of the everyday. Recently tipped by WhatsOnStage.com as one of the national Top Ten Kid’s Shows to see this half term, we’re excited to present this new show in the city the theatre company was founded. In the snowy town of Seldomberg test tubes bubble, experiments...

Lemonfest announce first wave of acts for 2018

The world famous New Jersey hip-hop act – best known for their timeless hit Rapper’s Delight – head to Devon this summer to headline Lemonfest 2018 on the Saturday night (9th June), topping an eclectic bill of music. Expect a celebration of all things old-school hip hop from the iconic act in what is going to be a full-on party set from start to finish.

Recently described as a mash up of Basement Jaxx and The Rocky Horror Picture Show performing at The Moulin Rouge, festival favourites Slamboree are one of a kind. They will be co-headlining the Friday (8th June) night opening party...

Back to Bacharact is back and coming to Torquay

Back to Bacharact celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach, one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century, who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time. This exciting production has been touring throughout the U.K. since September 2015 and is performed by 3 of the finest west end singers accompanied by a live 10 piece band recreating Burt Bacharach's timeless hits. Songs featured in the show include Alfie, Anyone Who Had A Heart, Arthur's Theme, Always Something There To Remind Me, Close To You, I Say A...

What’s new for 2018 at The Donkey Sanctuary

Explore what’s new for 2018 at The Donkey Sanctuary, and become the ultimate donkey champion by finding out everything there is to know about these wonderful animals and the charity’s global work.

More than just adorably long ears, soft furry noses and charming characters; donkeys matter. Across the globe, entire communities rely on donkeys. Find out why they are so special through new fun and interactive displays, which will change your perception of donkeys forever.

Entry to The Donkey Sanctuary is FREE! As the charity relies totally on donations, they encourage...

Comedy and Christianity in Exeter

Can comedy and Christianity really go together?

For a Sunday night out, you probably wouldn’t put going to church as a place where you can enjoy a good laugh.

But Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street, Exeter, is hosting an event this month which hopes to change all that – and even better, tickets are completely free!

They’re inviting people in Exeter to come along for a comedy show on Sunday 18th February from Scotsman Mark Ritchie who is bringing his critically acclaimed tour ‘God Only Knows’ to Devon.

Mark performs in comedy clubs, theatres and churches...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (9-11 February).

THEATRE

Twelfth Night Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Set twelve days after Christmas, perhaps the party has gone on too long? Perhaps the guests are a little hungover? Perhaps they’ve left it a little late to find true love? Director Ian Berry promises, ‘This stellar cast brings so much comic energy and fizz it will feel like Christmas has come again!” http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Queen C*nt: Sacred or Profane Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre,...

Submissions now open for Two Short Nights Film Festival

Exeter Phoenix is now inviting submissions for one of the South West’s most vibrant film festivals, Two Short Nights. Festival organizers are inviting submissions from filmmakers based in the UK and beyond. Submissions are sought from every genre including drama, animation, documentary, artists moving image, experimental film and music videos. Two Short Nights brings the city of Exeter an established platform where audiences can enjoy regional, national and international short films. The festival returns in 2018 for its 17th year and promises to deliver a jam-packed programme of screenings...

Entertainment & Reviews

Exeter Brick Festival returns

Grinagog Festival returns to Devon

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Branded: Fashion, femininity and the right to vote opens at Killerton

Scratchworks Theatre bring The Snow Beast home to Exeter

Lemonfest announce first wave of acts for 2018

Back to Bacharact is back and coming to Torquay

What’s new for 2018 at The Donkey Sanctuary

Comedy and Christianity in Exeter

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Submissions now open for Two Short Nights Film Festival

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