Entertainment & Reviews

After spending most of the summer recording their eagerly awaited third album – The Watchmaker's Wife – Miranda Sykes and Rex Preston will undertake a run of UK tour dates in September showcasing tracks from the new album, due for release in the spring of 2016, along with performing material from their back catalogue.

In the space of just a few years, Miranda and Rex have emerged to become one of the most sought after duos on the English folk/roots scene. The striking combination of the flame headed double bass player and virtuoso mandolin player create music that fRoots magazine...

As Autumn approaches we have an exciting variety of shows to draw you in to Cygnet’s lovely studio theatre at Friars Gate.

Untold Theatre starts our season on 15th September, taking us Beyond Expectations - the fascinating untold story of Estella Havisham, in an exciting new adaptation of Dickens’ epic novel. A Victorian Gothic rags-to-riches tragedy, this adaptation weaves brand new scenes into Dickens’ original tale. ‘Beyond Expectations’ combines music, puppetry and striking digital projections. “Clever writing indeed! Absolutely delightful. Imaginative prop-usage and fabulous...

If you need some family inspiration this summer then look no further than Killerton. The Outdoor Team has created an action packed programme of weekly events for August that will inspire and entertain all members of your family. Some of these events are a first for Killerton, and the National Trust Rangers are very excited at this new opportunity to show off the wild side of the estate.

‘Try it Tuesdays’ give taster sessions of sports and activities including rock climbing, laser clay pigeon shooting, cricket, tag rugby, archery and more. You can turn up and join in any time...

Don’t make any plans for the weekend until you’ve checked out our guide to what’s on in and around Exeter (7-9 August).

THEATRE

Granny Eyeball Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter Granny Eyeball doesn’t like people. Generally speaking, people don’t like her back. Actually, they’re not too keen on her front, sides or top either... and definitely not her bottom! Locked away in a ramshackle farmhouse on the outskirts of Ballskirk Joanna Gormley dreams of a better life, free from the clutches of her wicked guardian - the dreaded Granny Eyeball. Wandering Tiger...