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The London African Gospel Choir closed Budleigh Music Festival in spectacular style

Budleigh Music Festival strikes emotional chord with concertgoers

From the opening notes of the community choral day to the uplifting finale of the London African Gospel Choir, Budleigh Music Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary in style.

Taking place in the beautiful St Peter’s Church, the festival delivered world-class classical performances, inclusive community events, and stunning moments of musical magic.

More than 3,600 tickets were sold over the nine-day Festival, which included performances by Sir Michael Morpurgo and cellist Clare O’Connell, internationally acclaimed pianist Sir Stephen Hough, and Bath Philharmonia....

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Exeter Festival Chorus 25th Anniversary Season 2018

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 12/31/2017 - 5:20pm

Nigel Perrin and The Exeter Festival Chorus is delighted to announce the new dates for its celebratory 25th Anniversary Season in 2018.

Prepare to be entertained with ambitious and diverse programming which will include works by Rachmaninov, Monteverdi, Bach, Goodall, Parry, Willcocks and more, sung with a spirit that carries the Exeter Festival Chorus through some of the most demanding scores in the choral repertoire.

Founded in 1993, Exeter Festival Chorus has gained a reputation as one of the liveliest and most adventurous choirs in the South West. Under the inspired and...

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T.Rextasy head for Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 12/31/2017 - 4:50pm

T.Rextasy, presented by Sweeney Entertainments, return to venues across the UK in 2018, transporting audiences back to relive the good old days of the 1970’s, appearing at Exmouth Pavilion on Saturday 10th February.

Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era. With Bolan's special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s including Love to Boogie, Telegram Sam, Jeepster and 20th Century Boy.

Accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band...

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Wildlife improvements planned at Honiton Bottom Local Nature Reserve

East Devon District Council Countryside team is aiming to improve bio-diversity in Honiton.

The play equipment currently in the Honiton Bottom Local Nature Reserve is coming to the end of its serviceable life and is due to be removed over the next few months. This change of focus provides an opportunity for East Devon District Council Countryside Team, who manage the site, to bring about improved habitat for a range of wildlife.

The removal of the play equipment will allow for expanded areas of tree planting, improved wildflower grassland management and the chance to...

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Great ways to celebrate the New Year in and around Exeter

We’ve almost reached the end of 2017 and everyone is looking forward to the festive season, as we get ready to enjoy the party atmosphere of Christmas and New Year. The latter is always a special night and usually the liveliest so, if you’re stuck for ideas or haven’t planned anything yet, we’ve got a few interesting suggestions to consider - whether you fancy a night out on the tiles in Exeter or something equally entertaining from the comfort of your own home.

Out and about for New Year’s Eve

There’s no shortage of ways to greet the New Year in a festive spirit if you...

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Your guide to What's On over Christmas

Your essential guide to What's On in and around Exeter over Christmas

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Dick Whittington Exeter Northcott Theatre With his faithful Puss by his side Dick leaves his Exeter home for the bright lights of London in search of fame and fortune. Follow his adventures as he reaches the big city and travels the high seas. Will Dick find his fortune? Can he and Puss defeat the evil villain King Rat and return home triumphant? Expect plenty of audience participation, live music, magic, mayhem and lots of laughter – the perfect recipe for a family Christmas panto treat! The...

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Exeter Little Theatre Company present Beauty and the Beast with an Exeter twist

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/18/2017 - 2:07pm

Exeter Little Theatre Company [ELTC] presents the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast at the Barnfield Theatre in Exeter.

When the spoiled and arrogant Prince Scott is cursed by an evil fairy, he must learn to love before the last rose petal drops or face staying a beast forever.

With the help of his trusted servants he might stand a chance to break the spell when he meets the smart and charming Belle, whose family runs the popular Bottoms Up pub in Exeter.

However, the beast has competition in the romance stakes for Belle’s heart as the city’s heartthrob Gaston...

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The AWEsome Art Space comes to 27 Paris Street!

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Posted: Sun, 12/17/2017 - 8:50pm

Art Week Exeter (AWE) presents an exciting pop-up venue for participating artists and the browsing public, in central Exeter.

From December 2017 to the end of May 2018, including, Art Week Exeter itself (22-28 May 2018), the AWE team is hosting a series of selling exhibitions, workshops and discussions showcasing talented contemporary artists at 27 Paris Street.

From the grass roots inspiration of Exeter’s own artists to national and internationally recognised names, the AWEsome Art Space invites you to view, comment on, and even buy unique works at affordable prices. All...

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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 (15-17 December).

THEATRE

Humbug! Friday, Saturday & Sunday, St Nicholas Priory, Exeter Inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story 'A Christmas Carol', Humbug! Will transport you back in time to the world of Ebenezer Scrooge. Featuring live music, video projections and plenty of surprises, Humbug! is an immersive, multi-sensory Christmas experience that takes place throughout Exeter's atmospheric St Nicholas Priory until 24 December. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/FDJGDI

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CHSW hosts a Christmas Celebration in Exeter

Authored by CHSW
Posted: Wed, 12/13/2017 - 2:12pm

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is hosting a Christmas event to help raise funds for the charity – which is the chosen charity of Princesshay for 2017 – with a host of fun events and entertainment on Friday 15 December.

Shoppers can enjoy some fantastic festive entertainment including:

11am-1pm – CHSW’s own Little Bridge House Choir 1pm-2pm – Singing sensation Yazzy 2pm-3pm – Kingsmen choir – an enthusiastic choir featuring men from all over Devon

There will also be clothing from a pop-up shop from CHSW’s Sidwell Street shop in Exeter, mince pies, Christmas...

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A Christmas experience like no other!

Authored by lemonpeel
Posted: Tue, 12/12/2017 - 3:28pm

This month sees Boo to a Goose Theatre return to Devon Libraries for the second time this year, with their fantastically festive children’s show ‘Christmas Past and Present’.

Interactive and engaging from start to finish, the audience are greeted on arrival with the scent of gingerbread and spices, evoking the spirit of the season.

Such multi-sensory experiences are a trademark ingredient of Boo To A Goose Theatre’s shows, and were made all the merrier by the accompanying BSL signing from Catherine Hall.

There is plenty of interactivity between cast and children....

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