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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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New music project hits the right note

A new music project based in Axminster aims to strike a chord with young people from across East Devon by offering free music making sessions.

Soundwaves is for young people aged 11 to 19 who play an instrument, DJ, or sing – or would like to.

“We welcome everybody, whatever their level of musical experience, style or interest,” says professional musician Pete Wild, Soundwaves’ music leader. “We are keen to work with everybody – from very experienced musicians to those who have not had opportunities to play an instrument, but feel they would like to have a go in a relaxed,...

Northcott announces Christmas show

The Exeter Northcott Theatre has announced that its 2015 Christmas production will be a brand-new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ much-loved classic, A Christmas Carol and will be produced by Exeter Northcott Theatre and Creative Cow. The production marks the return of Exeter Northcott Theatre to once again producing its own work.

Ebenezer Scrooge is a notoriously bitter old man who is determined not to let Christmas interfere with his miserly routine. But one Christmas Eve, Scrooge receives some unexpected supernatural visitors who are determined to show him the true spirit of...

Blake bring 'In Harmony' to Devon

Brit-Award winners Blake are back and better than ever, with a refined new sound, new songs and their biggest UK tour yet that is coming to Exmouth Pavilion on 7 November 2015.

Re-inspired by the enduring trio harmonies of The Three Tenors, The Bee Gees, The Lettermen & Boyz-II-Men, Blake’s latest concert show entitled ‘In Harmony’ sees them combining classic songs from their first four albums, with exclusive new songs from their critically acclaimed fifth album ‘In Harmony’ which was released earlier this year.

Musicals, pop and classical songs collide in the group’s...

After the Accident at The Bike Shed Theatre

17th to 21st February, tickets from £5

A stolen car. An accident takes the life of a little girl. Four years on, the parents and the joy-rider meet.

Highly accessible and utterly engrossing, this award winning drama takes you on a highly charged journey where forgiveness and redemption are set against guilt, rage and despair. After the Accident will visit The Bike Shed Theatre from 17th to 21st February with tickets available from just £5.

Through brilliant storytelling and compelling characters, experience a fascinating insight into Restorative Justice; a process...

Chagstock Festival announces first acts

Chagstock Festival, which takes place on 17 and 18 July this year, is one of the Westcountry’s best-loved festivals.

Set in 70 acres of farmland on the edge of Dartmoor, Chagstock is renowned for its stunning location, diverse line-up of artists and non-corporate, family friendly atmosphere. Chagstock showcases the very best music, food and entertainment that the Westcountry and the UK have to offer.

The full Friday billing has been confirmed, and is without question the biggest single-day line up in the festival’s nine-year history.

Headlining the main stage are...

The Secret of Willoughby Hall

The three key detectives featuring in the Silverton Luvvie’s “The Secret of Willoughby Hall” (19-21st February in Silverton Village Hall) represent the 60 year time span of this murder mystery.

Sarah Lunch (or Lorraine Hopkinson) is a detective in the style of “The Killing”, DS Clinton (Peter Williams) is straight out of “The Sweeny” and the magnifying glass-toting Jane Featherstonehaugh (Heather Sheppard) is from the pages of Agatha Christie.

The play is suitable for the whole family (though it being murder mystery there will be murders and also some adult language), and...

Costume exhibition opens at Killerton House

From a 150-year-old crinoline to a 60s mini, garments have shaped not only their owners but also the entire face of fashion. Killerton’s latest costume exhibition ‘The F-Word: the changing language of fashion’ opens on Saturday 14 February and explores how fashion has responded to the latest innovations and made its mark across the centuries. Zips, buttons, elastic – items now taken for granted were revolutionary in their day. They changed what could be worn and also helped people dress faster and with ease. And the language of fashion is often bound to the technology and materials used to...

With vintage in vogue, Vaudeville Variety is back!

On March 7th ‘The Rogues Gallery – A Neo-Vaudeville Night of Delights’ comes to Exeter. As the title suggests it’s a modern take on the Victorian Vaudeville variety show. With everything vintage being in vogue right now- in Exeter there are no less than seven shops with a vintage theme- this is the show to see.

Returning to The Barnfield Theatre following its hugely successful debut in October 2014, the show includes some new acts and never seen before collaborations. There are eleven performers in all for a ticket price of only £12.50. It’s a fast moving, unique show which is fun...

Go Segway ranked top activity in Devon

Exeter-based Business Go Segway has been ranked the number one best activity in Devon on Trip Advisor.

Go Segway Haldon Forest Park have also won the award of excellence three years in a row.

Paul, one of the directors, says the key to the success is investing in people and developing excellent customer service and offering a unique experience that keeps people coming back for more on more.

You can find out more and book a Segway tour at www.go-segway.com

See the Trip Advisor rating here: http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186254-d2549425-...

A Play with a Difference at Exmouth Pavilion

A local writer is working with charity CEDA to develop an exciting play set in the African wilderness about accepting disability and difference.

The play Impisi will be performed at Exmouth Pavilion on March 12th at 7pm. Clive Essame is a creative writer and playwright based in Devon. He writes about disability, difference and acceptance using African animals to tell the story.

Clive’s script Impisi is about the king of the animal kingdom, a lion named Nkosi. When Nkosi becomes injured he looses his strength and with it his pride. The story explores issues of difference and...

Entertainment & Reviews

London Concertante Brings Candlelit Concert to Exeter

New music project hits the right note

Northcott announces Christmas show

Blake bring 'In Harmony' to Devon

After the Accident at The Bike Shed Theatre

Chagstock Festival announces first acts

The Secret of Willoughby Hall

Costume exhibition opens at Killerton House

With vintage in vogue, Vaudeville Variety is back!

Go Segway ranked top activity in Devon

A Play with a Difference at Exmouth Pavilion

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