Entertainment & Reviews

Big Screen in the City returns

Princesshay, in partnership with Exeter Phoenix will host Big Screen in the City, an iconic outdoor cinema event for Exeter. Returning for its 22nd year, the five-day experience will take place in a new location on Princesshay Square.

Exeter Phoenix is known for delivering “One of the best outdoor cinemas” * and this year will be no exception with ten films from Exeter Phoenix’s Studio 74 including blockbuster hits, cult classics, family favourites and musical adventures.

Princesshay’s main square will be transformed to offer an immersive outdoor film experience for...

A textile exhibition to raise your spirits

'Off the Surface' exhibition captures a passion for embroidery

Saturday 20 May – Sunday 9 July At Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9A 'Off the Surface' is a collaboration between the Devon Guild of Craftsmen and The Royal School of Needlework (RSN), London. This new textile exhibition showcases contemporary, hand embroidered work inspired by treasures from the past. It draws upon a world-renowned collection of 2,500 unique and priceless embroidery pieces, held at the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court. The Collection also includes 60,000 designs,...

King Lear claims the South West

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Posted: Wed, 05/10/2017 - 8:42pm

This Summer sees dynamic young company The Actor’s Wheel stride across the South West venues in their fourth regional tour. This year it’s King Lear.

As the world adjusts to a clinically framed ‘ageing epidemic ‘, Shakespeare’s masterpiece soars poignantly above others as the marked play for our time. Foolish parents, ungrateful children, the fear of madness, loneliness, division, feuds over borders and territories, this production has aching resonance and serves as a sharp reminder of how brief our journey is.

In a brave twist, and with a respectful nod to Glenda Jackson...

EMG Symphony Orchestra heads to Princesshay

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Posted: Wed, 05/10/2017 - 4:29pm

On the 20th May, Princesshay will play host to the EMG Symphony Orchestra who will be treating shoppers to a free performance of light, classical music.

The EMG Symphony Orchestra, who are celebrating 50 years in the business, only showcase at a handful of performances throughout the year, making their visit to Princesshay a very special one.

Wayne Pearce, Centre Director for Princesshay said; “We feel very honoured to be able to host the EMG Symphony Orchestra this month, during their 50th anniversary season. Throughout the year Princesshay will be offering a great line up...

Poltimore House brought to life for a weekend of floral design

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Posted: Tue, 05/09/2017 - 7:13pm

Over St George’s Day weekend, hundreds of flower enthusiasts visited Poltimore House just outside Exeter for the first ever Poltimore Flower Festival.

Dozens of stunning floral designs staged throughout the Grade II listed property by 45 students past and present of Devon’s acclaimed Academy of Floral Art brought Poltimore House to life. “It was such a real privilege for us to bring Poltimore into bloom for St George’s Day,” said Julie Collins, Principal of The Academy of Floral Art. “At the Academy of Floral Art, we are always seeking out valuable design experiences for our...

Death and destruction in Exeter Cathedral

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Posted: Tue, 05/09/2017 - 7:47am

Carnage, blood and guts will visit Exeter Cathedral this July 21st in the shape of the Amadeus Orchestra and Bournemouth Symphony Chorus under the baton of Philip Mackenzie.

Of the four pieces to be performed, three of them end in bloodshed! Tchaikovsky’s Fantasy overture Romeo and Juliet famously ends with Romeo drinking poison in the mistaken belief that Juliet is dead, only for her to wake up, find him dead and take her own life with his dagger.

Richard Strauss’ Till Eulenspiegel is based on the eponymous folk hero who mocks authority wherever he goes. Sadly he taunts...

Open gardens event in aid of Rowcroft Hospice

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Posted: Sun, 05/07/2017 - 9:39pm

Six gardens near Kingsteignton will be opening their gates to members of the public, to raise vital funds for Rowcroft Hospice in June. The ‘Orchard Open Gardens’ event will take place on 18 June from 12 noon to 5pm. Entry will be £5 per person, with free entry for children. One of the gardens is owned by Liz Allen, a partner with Exeter law firm Stephens Scown LLP, and Trustee of Rowcroft. She says: “The gardens are all so different. Ours is a walled garden, with deep herbaceous borders, a water garden, summerhouse and an ancient orchard. The other gardens include a lovely traditional...

Exeter EWM unveils new brand for spring/summer

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Posted: Sat, 05/06/2017 - 11:42am

The Edinburgh Woollen Mill in Exeter has announced the arrival of a much-loved classic brand for Spring/Summer – Country Casuals. Since appearing on the British high street in 1973, Country Casuals has enjoyed a loyal following by customers who appreciate its reputation for uncompromising quality, innovation and stylish design. Available now in the Exeter store located on Cathedral Yard, the stunning new Spring/Summer collection builds on that reputation by incorporating the latest fashion trends, employing the finest materials, signature fine tailoring and assuring the attention to detail...

Autism friendly cinema screenings

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Posted: Fri, 05/05/2017 - 6:43pm

250 cinemas are hosting dedicated autism friendly cinema screenings this month right across the UK in partnership with Dimensions, a national not-for-profit support provider for people with learning disabilities and autism. The complete listing of locations is in ‘notes to the editor’ below for ease of reference.

Cineworld cinemas show their autism friendly screening on the first Sunday of every month. Their next showing is Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 on Sunday 7th May at 11am.

Showcase cinemas show their autism friendly screening on the second Sunday of every month....

Spamalot heads to Exeter Northcott

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Posted: Fri, 05/05/2017 - 6:27pm

Funnier than the black death! Spamalot is back in a brand-new production from Selladoor Productions and Mercury Theatre Colchester that will tour to the Exeter Northcott Theatre this October. Lovingly ripped off from the hugely successful 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this spammier than ever production is a riotous comedy full of misfit knights, killer rabbits, dancing nuns and ferocious Frenchmen. Join King Arthur as he travels with his hapless Knights of the Round Table on a divine mission to locate the illusive Holy Grail – with uproarious consequences. Spamalot was the...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

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Posted: Thu, 05/04/2017 - 3:12pm

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (5-7 May)

THEATRE

La Strada Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre La Strada ‘The Road’, a metaphor for life, is a deeply impassioned tale of love and loss. We journey into the heart of the Italian countryside where Gelsomina, full of the innocent spirit of youth, is bought by Zampano, a travelling street performer, to join his ‘strong man’ act. When the mismatched pair stumble across a ragtag circus and a daredevil tight-rope walker, Gelsomina finds herself caught between the two men, not knowing...

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