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The RHS Rosemoor Garden Festival launches 21-23 August 2026

RHS Garden Rosemoor’s annual Flower Show this year has been re-imagined as a three-day celebration of gardening, plants and outdoor living – the RHS Rosemoor Garden Festival takes place from Friday 21 – Sunday 23 August 2026.

With headline appearances from nationally recognised gardening personalities, gardeners of all skill levels can listen to spotlight talks, get expert gardening advice, watch practical demonstrations, enjoy guided garden tours and browse and buy specialist plants and accessories.

VIP guests in the Talk Tent this year include:

  • Amanda Owen,
  • ...

Live Dead 69: landmark Grateful Dead album comes live to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/17/2017 - 3:40pm

Exeter Phoenix Sunday 29 January 7.30pm

Plus support from The Stretch Report

Live/Dead, recorded and released in 1969, was the first live album by The Grateful Dead. Tom Constanten was the pianist on this landmark album and he returns with an all-star line up to perform the album in its entirety. Rolling Stone Magazine wrote at the time that the album contained ‘the finest rock improvisations ever recorded’.

‘Live Dead 69’ are: - Tom Constanten – Original Pianist from The Grateful Dead - Slick Aguilar – Jefferson Starship / David Crosby Band - Mark Karan – Bob Weir’...

Taking Flight: Three new plays, three new writers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/16/2017 - 3:51pm

Red Dragonfly Productions, the team behind the critically acclaimed 'DiaoChan' and 'The Autumn of Han' are proud to present an evening of new writing from first time playwrights at Crediton Arts Centre on 10 February. Six months ago Red Dragonfly launched Taking Flight a competition aimed at finding three new short plays from writers within the British East Asian, South Asian, and South East Asian communities, and from the many entries the Red Dragonfly team chose three plays to be taken through to final production in a unique evening of theatre. The plays are: Ketchup - By Sammy Wong Her...

Headliners announced for After Dark Music Festivals

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/16/2017 - 11:58am

The Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink has announced a top line up of talented performers for its After Dark Music Festivals, across the three evenings of the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Festival party-goers can enjoy a unique party atmosphere in the heart of Exeter with live music, local beers, wines and ciders, and a wide range of delicious street foods. The hugely popular events run on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights of the food festival weekend, located in the Exeter Castle Courtyard. Exeter based jazz band, The Locked Horns, will headline the ‘After Dark Music...

Dick Whittington and his Magic Cat

Authored by LizStraw
Posted: Sat, 01/14/2017 - 4:41pm

Great family entertainment - written by Katie Jones, it follows the fortunes of Dick Whittington who meets some unusual characters in his travels.

This is the sixth pantomime performed by Broadclyst Theatre Group and every year the shows get slicker, funnier and more colourful.

Come along to the Victory Hall (opposite the church) and join us for lots of fun and laughter.

Thurday 26 January at 7.30pm, Friday 27 January at 7.30pm, Saturday matinee at 2.30pm and Saturday 7.30pm.

Adults £9, chldren under 12 £5.

Tickets available from Broadclyst Post...

Celebration of Scandinavian cinema returns to Exeter

Fans of world cinema and Nordic Noir are in for a treat over the coming months, as Scandifilm returns to Exeter Phoenix for a third year of unique and enchanting film experiences, all centred around Scandinavian cinema.

More than just a film festival, visitors will be given the opportunity to live, eat and breathe Scandi. The season takes place throughout January, February and March, and features over 20 events, with Viking storytelling and Scandinavian craft workshops alongside a core programme of immersive and engaging film screenings. Renowned for cutting edge drama,...

Little Mix to play summer show at Powderham Castle

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Posted: Fri, 01/13/2017 - 9:46am

The world’s biggest girl band, Little Mix, have announced they are playing a run of UK summer shows in 2017 including a show in Exeter. The band, which is enjoying phenomenal success and is one of British pop’s brightest acts, will play outdoors at Powderham Castle on Friday 14th July 2017, as one of their 13 ‘Summer Shout Out’ live shows. Little Mix will perform their signature hits, including ‘Shout Out to My Ex’, ‘Black Magic’, 'Hair' and 'Wings', alongside tracks from their new album 'Glory Days'. Concert promoter, LCC Live, is hosting the show, along with Bryan Adams who will perform...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/12/2017 - 4:48pm

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (13-15 January):

THEATRE

Ross Noble: Brain Dump (SOLD OUT) Saturday, Exeter Corn Exchange Famed for his super quick freewheeling style and highly imaginative flights of fancy, a Ross Noble show is always an unmissable event. https://exetercornexchange.co.uk

The Witches Friday, Saturday & Sunday, The Blackmore Theatre, Exmouth A faithful adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic story in which Boy and his Grandmother arrive in England and endeavour to defeat the Grand High Witch and her followers, who...

Matthew Bourne’s Early Adventures

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Posted: Thu, 01/12/2017 - 2:00pm

Hailed as the UK’s most popular and successful Choreographer/ Director, Matthew Bourne will bring his critically acclaimed Early Adventures to the Exeter Northcott in February.

Matthew Bourne returns to his roots with a programme of hit pieces that launched his career and saw the birth of the style, wit and sheer entertainment that have become hallmarks of the New Adventures company today. “Spitfire”, “Town and Country” and “The Infernal Gallop” were last seen on tour in 2012 and “Watch with Mother” has not been seen for nearly 25 years.

The cast includes: Reece Causton;...

Chance to support X Factor star on UK Tour

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Posted: Thu, 01/12/2017 - 1:48pm

Former X factor winner and gold-selling artist Sam Bailey is calling out to up and coming talent in the Devon region to offer a once in a lifetime opportunity to perform on stage as her support act as part of her national Sing My Heart Out Tour.

For one night only, the lucky winner will take to the stage at Torquay’s Princess Theatre on Saturday 6th May to open Sam’s show. To be in with the chance of securing this incredible platform to get their name out there, hopeful solo artists or groups must submit a video of themselves performing to sambaileycompetition@championsukplc.com...

Spacex secures continued support from Arts Council England

After a period of major organisational change which has seen Spacex move from its old gallery space to deliver a new and ambitious public programme, the organisation is pleased to announce the receipt of a major grant from Arts Council England.

The Arts Council have awarded Spacex £66,000 from their Grants for the Arts programme. This will invest in a programme of activity and audience development over the next 12 months.

The programme includes a playful and participatory project by Birmingham-based artist duo, Juneau Projects to reveal the breadth and ambition of...

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