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London Concertante Brings Candlelit Concert to Exeter

The Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending performed by London Concertante

Internationally acclaimed chamber orchestra London Concertante will come to Exeter on Friday 27th June for a 7:30pm performance at the Cathedral .

Set amidst the gentle glow of candlelight, the programme celebrates some of the greatest works in the classical repertoire – from Mozart’s effervescent overture to The Marriage of Figaro to Vivaldi’s visionary Four Seasons . Rounding off the evening is Vaughan Williams’s exquisite The Lark Ascending , a piece adored for its soaring, lyrical solo violin...

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Enjoy a great value day out this half term at The Donkey Sanctuary

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Posted: Wed, 02/08/2017 - 6:58pm

Come rain or shine, there is plenty of fun and adventure to keep the whole family entertained at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth this February half term.

With free admission and free parking, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth is a great value option this February half term. Open from 9.30am until 4pm every day (winter opening hours), enjoy the great outdoors and meet some of the 500 donkeys, mules and hinnies who are cared for at the Sidmouth site.

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty along the stunning Jurassic Coast, explorers young and old can discover mile upon...

Seann Walsh brings his 'One For The Road' tour to Exeter

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Posted: Tue, 02/07/2017 - 10:03pm

Star of Channel 4’s 'Virtually Famous' and BBC’s 'Live At The Apollo', Seann Walsh is on tour with his ‘One For The Road’ stand-up show this spring and will be bringing it to Exeter for one night only.

Fresh from a sell-out autumn tour, The Lie-In King returns with more dates of his hit new stand-up show ‘One For The Road’! Described by the Guardian as “unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation" Seann Walsh will be traveling across the UK with more tour dates announced for spring 2017, starting in February. Tickets are on sale now!

However disheveled he...

Cinderella visits Exeter Corn Exchange this Christmas

Following the record-breaking success of 'Beauty & the Beast' last Christmas, Kickline is delighted to announce that CINDERELLA will be coming to the Exeter Corn Exchange this Christmas!

Professional panto is now in its eighth year at the central Exeter venue, where it has built a distinctive reputation for magical story-telling, great songs and very messy slapstick, all performed by top West End performers.

Casting for 2017 will be announced soon but expect a few familar faces and a host of new stars, too!

Lemonfest announce first wave of acts for 2017

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Posted: Sun, 02/05/2017 - 7:13am

Now taking place across two-days for the first time ever, Lemonfest returns to Newton Abbot Racecourse on 9th-10th June for it’s 8th year.

The fiercely independent festival has a rapidly growing reputation, and remains 100% self funded by the two founders - who are childhood friends. An eclectic mix of entertainment is split across 6 stages, whilst an array of bars and food stalls sell irresistible local produce from around the Westcountry.

The globally acclaimed part indie, part punk New York band We Are Scientists will joint headline on the Saturday night - bringing their...

The Life and Times of Paul Robeson

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Posted: Sat, 02/04/2017 - 10:13pm

Joe Stead is the leading authority in Britain regarding Paul Robeson and he’s coming to three venues in Devon in February

  • Thursday February 23rd The Swan Inn, Lympstone
  • Friday February 24th Brixham Theatre, Town Hall, New Road, Brixham
  • Tuesday February 28th The Oddfellows Inn, 60 New North Road, Exeter

To present:

The Life and Times of Paul Robeson A Lecture with the voice and songs of Paul Robeson by Joe Stead – Britain’s leading authority on Paul Robeson. Born in 1898 in New Jersey, a time when segregation was legal in the...

Naked Attraction wants Devon contestants

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Posted: Fri, 02/03/2017 - 10:14pm

The UK’s most daring dating show, Naked Attraction returns to Channel 4 in 2017 - and it wants South West residents to take part.

A spokesperson for the show said: "We are so excited to be coming down to the South West to find fun, energetic and confident singletons who would love to be a part of the much anticipated second series of Naked Attraction.”

Applicants must be over 18, but there is no limit on gender, sexuality or body type.

For more information email nakedattraction@studiolambert.com or call 0203 040 6873.

X Factor winner joins Olly Murs at Powderham concert

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Posted: Fri, 02/03/2017 - 5:28pm

Louisa Johnson, the youngest ever winner of the X Factor, has been named as special guest at pop superstar Olly Murs’ outdoor concert at historic Powderham Castle, near Exeter on Saturday, July 29.

The 19-year-old starlet won the 2015 series of the TV talent show at the age of 17 with Simon Cowell calling her ‘the best singer he had ever seen on the show’.

She has since had hits with the songs Forever Young and So Good and featured on the Clean Bandit top five single Tears.

R’n’B and pop star Louisa performed last year to 80,000 fans at Wembley Stadium with the...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

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Posted: Fri, 02/03/2017 - 11:37am

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (3-5 February).

THEATRE

The Brexit Club Friday, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter An original tale of intolerance, alienation and Findus crispy pancakes! It’s the 23rd June - the day of the Euro Referendum and just another lunch time in the works canteen for cousins Len Silver and Melvyn Gould and their colleagues, but beneath their love of haute cuisine and jovial banter there’s trouble brewing. Sid Vishnu’s lentil Dahl and Don Beattie’s bangers and mash are emblems of a nation divided!Substance and Shadow Theatre...

Charity opens its doors to another season of milling

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Posted: Thu, 02/02/2017 - 1:44pm

A leading conservation charity is set to open its doors to welcome the public to a new season of milling following essential winter maintenance to Exeter’s only working water mill.

Based at Cricklepit Mill near Exeter Quay, Devon Wildlife Trust has embraced its headquarters heritage and runs regular milling sessions where the public can watch Exeter’s only functioning water mill turn grain into flour and learn about the milling industry.

Kicking off 2017’s events will be a milling session on Friday 10 February, where experienced volunteers will be providing milling...

Exeter takes centre stage for a sensational summer of music

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Posted: Wed, 02/01/2017 - 3:59pm

This summer is set to be an explosive year for music, with two fantastic events taking place at the home of the Earl and Countess of Devon, Powderham Castle.

Your ultimate weekend of music starts with the fantastic Olly Murs, with his much anticipated 24 hours tour set to wow 15,000 fans on July 29 2017. You can expect an explosive event with all of Olly’s best known tracks including ‘ You Don’t Know Love, Grow Up, Dance With Me Tonight, Troublemaker, Heart Skips A Beat and Dear Darlin’ to name just a few.

You can also enjoy the very best local food and drink at the event...

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