Entertainment & Reviews

Your essential guide to What’s On in around Exeter this weekend (17-19 November):

THEATRE

The Unknown Soldier Friday, 7.30pm, Crediton Arts Centre A thought provoking, moving, and even humorous solo piece that looks at the First World War from a new perspective, through the eyes of a man who has survived the carnage but remains, like many, to help build the great cemeteries. It is a story of the deep friendship that can only be found between those who fight together, of the betrayal felt by them at the end of the war, and of a world that has changed so much it has become...

There’s nothing quite like spending Christmas in London. Even if you aren’t already feeling festive, there’s bound to be something happening in London to melt even the coldest of Scrooge’s hearts. Frosty ice rinks, Christmas markets, the big light switch-on and a whole other host of seasonal surprises, make London the ideal destination to enjoy the best of what December has to offer. Even if you are planning with family, there are activities and events that will ensure your little ones have a truly magical experience this Christmas time. So, if you are looking for a day out that will make...

A silent art auction and tea party will be held at Chagford Jubilee Hall on Saturday 18th November.

This event will be showing the creative talent of local artists (many of whom are internationally celebrated) to raise funds for Women in Gaza and breast cancer awareness.

An inspirational array of art will be on offer in many mediums and you might just get the opportunity to purchase an exceptional piece of affordable fine art, directly from the artist while supporting community outreach programmes, and you get tea and cakes. What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon?...

It's getting just a little bit close to the C-word, and as the Guild's annual Christmas craft show opens next Friday, staff are already delighting in the handmade exhibits flooding in, ready for display in their gallery.

MAKE is the popular annual selling exhibition which heralds winter and the festive season. Bovey's gallery will showcase the best contemporary craftwork from over 50 UK-based designer-makers. If shoppers want to avoide the busy and sometimes bland highstreet they can visit MAKE every weekend and up til Christmas Eve to browse and buy something a little different...