Entertainment & Reviews

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...

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...

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...

Beat the winter blues and treat your little ones to the big screen with Hopster Showtime: Snow and Ice.

Hopster, the UK’s favourite kids learning and entertainment app is bringing back its nationwide screenings in partnership with Picturehouse. From Monday 1st February 2016 until Sunday 7th February 2016, Hopster will be showing special screenings of hit TV series Pingu, Rupert Bear, Wonderballs and 64 Zoo Lane at a Picturehouse near you.

Shows at Exeter Picturehouse are on Monday 1st February at 12.15pm and Saturday 6 February at 11.15am. Sponsors BEAR – providers of tasty...