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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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Home town gig for Show of Hands

Steve Knightley, one of the British folk roots scene’s biggest names, brings his “All At Sea” UK tour back to his Devon home town this month when he appears at Topsham’s Matthew Hall (Saturday, February 20). Show of Hands’ acclaimed BBC award-winning frontman has been rated “one of England greatest singer songwriters”. His song Walk With Me (When the Sun Goes Down) on the brand new Show of Hands album, The Long Way Home (released January 15), is currently playlisted on BBC Radio 2. www.bbc.co.uk/music/records/n3f39j He set out on a mission in 2014 - to play as many village halls and “...

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Comedian Tommy Tiernan heads for Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 02/04/2016 - 10:41pm

Tommy Tiernan brings his new show ‘Out of the Whirlwind’ to Exeter Corn Exchange on Friday 12 February.

Tommy Tiernan is now in his 20th year as a stand-up comedian having won every award going, including stand-up comedy’s big prize the Perrier Award at Edinburgh Festival, and is still as passionate as ever about story-telling and comedy.

He has been voted ‘Ireland’s Funniest Living Person’, he appeared on Father Ted as well as the Late Show with David Letterman in the USA and set the Guinness World Record for a stand-up show with a staggering 36 hours and 15 minutes....

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Totally Tina comes to Devon

Having headlined the 2015 Glastonbudget Festival last year (the biggest tribute festival of the year), Totally TINA comes to TORQUAY – Princess Theatre on Saturday 20th February 2016!

Totally TINA is an award-winning tribute to the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner, being given the “Official UK number one” honour by the Agents Association of Great Britain.

Currently touring the UK theatres in a full production version with live band, dancers and our leading lady Justine Riddoch. Rather than being a biography, this show focuses on Tina's live concert career, replicating...

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Half-Term Inside Out film screening

This February half-term, local brain injury charity Headway Devon will be hosting a film screening of the Disney hit Inside Out .

Taking place at the XCentre by Exeter Quay on Tuesday 16th February, this event promises to be a great way to keep the kids happy without breaking the bank.

Doors will open at 1.30pm for a 2pm start. Entry will be £4 for children or adults, with all children's tickets including a juice and small popcorn. Tickets are available on the door or in advance by calling Holly on 01392 211822 or emailing holly@headwaydevon.org.uk .

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Is Devon too superstitious?

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Wed, 02/03/2016 - 6:51am

Devon is a county shrouded in mystery. It’s a county where folklore brings thousands of tourists every year. In search of the Beast of Dartmoor or the hairy hands and superstition follows these old wives’ tales.

But is Devon too superstitious? Is it even more so than neighbours Somerset and Cornwall? What about the rest of the world?

Places like Crazywell Pool in Princetown have attracted a number of myths, with legend claiming that come dusk the waters would call out the next person in the parish to die. It’s claimed to be haunted and even in recent years it’s lived up to...

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Your guide to What's On this weekend

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

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Gangsta Granny Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing- staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure- it’s going to be soooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on and adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!...

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Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Exeter

BBC Radio 1’s Nick Grimshaw this morning announced that Coldplay, Ellie Goulding, Chase and Status, Bring Me the Horizon and Craig David will perform at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2016.

The news was announced on Nick’s Radio 1 Breakfast Show, with the DJ also revealing that Radio 1’s Big Weekend - the station’s flagship live music event - will be held in Exeter on 28th and 29th May.

Hosted by Radio 1 DJs, Radio 1’s Big Weekend is Europe’s largest free ticketed festival and has an unrivalled reputation for attracting live performances from some of the biggest and newest UK and...

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Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend.

THEATRE

Jim Davidson: Charlton Nil Friday, 7.30pm, Exeter Corn Exchange The people's favourite and one of Britain's greatest ever comedians, Jim Davidson OBE takes to the road with his brand new show Charlton Nil. Guaranteed to be an irreverent, outrageous and truthful night. For one night only! Adults only. Tickets £23.50. http://www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

In the High and Far Off Times Friday & Saturday, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter In the High and Far off Times brings favourite tales from...

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Get Kooky this Valentine’s Day in Princesshay

Princesshay has teamed up with KookyBooths this Valentine’s weekend to offer funky snaps for visitors.

The photo booth will be situated in Princesshay between 11am and 3pm on Saturday 13th February giving lovers, friends and families the chance to get fantastic snaps for free.

KookyBooths will be providing more than just smiley snaps on the day too. Visitors will also be able to record loving video messages in full HD, perfect for telling that special someone how you feel.

Photos and videos from the day will be shared on the Princesshay Facebook, Twitter and...

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