Entertainment & Reviews

Beyond the Barricade has been touring throughout the UK and Europe for more than a decade bringing the greatest songs in musical theatre to the whole country. The show visits Exeter Corn Exchange on Sunday 23 October.

Beyond the Barricade recreates, totally live, original West End and Broadway hit songs with amazing authenticity. The cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables present a blockbusting two hour show that is now established as the nation’s favourite musical theatre concert.

The show features songs from Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, The...

Following another capacity sell‐out this summer, we are delighted to confirm that Let’s Rock Exeter! will return to the magnificent Powderham Castle on Saturday 1st July 2017.

With a fabulous line‐up of artists to bring you the very best of the 80s, and an action packed day of general 80s madness, there is plenty to do for everyone at this Family Friendly Festival.

The headline act will be announced later this month, but the confirmed line‐up so far includes Tony Hadley, Howard Jones, Belinda Carlisle, Jason Donovan, Chesney Hawkes, Imagination, Big Country, From the Jam,...

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (30 September – 2 October).

THEATRE

A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Exeter Northcott Theatre An all-singing, all-dancing examination of life with a cancer diagnosis. This brand new musical takes you on a whistle-stop tour through five unconventional stories about cancer, confronting the highs and lows of the scariest word we know. Tickets: £18-£25.50. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

There Shall Be Fireworks Friday and Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter...

Cult Rhythm and Blues heroes Nine Below Zero are currently touring the UK in support of their brand new album 13 Shades of Blue, and will be performing at The Phoenix on 14th October. Nine Below Zero tour with line-up of 3 original band members; Dennis Greaves (guitar/vocals), Mark Feltham (harmonica), Mickey ‘Stix’ Burkey (drums) and Ben Willis (bass) as well as additional horn section, keyboards, violin and backing vocalists, creating an exciting new Nine Below Zero Big Band sound after an impressive live debut on the Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury 2016. Since their formation in 1977 NINE...