Entertainment & Reviews

Much has been published recently over the extraordinary circumstance by which the Brazilian national team’s first ever match was played against our own Exeter City 100 years ago.

A fact like that is worth celebrating, isn’t it? And celebrating is what fans of the club intend to be doing at St James Park on Sun 20 July starting at 2pm.

Everyone associated with the club is hoping to be joined by as many people from this great city as possible.

Up at the Park there will be sideshows, face painters, a magician, barbecue food and the bars will be open!

Music will...

This year sees a new direction and an exciting programme for Devon Opera with performances at Dartington Hall, Sidholme in Sidmouth, Aeolian Court, Chudleigh, Bovey Castle and The Arundell Arms, Lifton.

Devon Opera's long relationship with Ugbrooke Park will be celebrated with two nights featuring critically acclaimed soprano Laure Meloy, who has sung with the Metropolitan in New York, at Covent Garden and with English Opera.

Devon Opera (formerly known as New Devon Opera) has developed its repertoire and rather than doing one annual complete opera it is offering more...

This autumn, RHS Garden Rosemoor is bringing together shows, festivals, exhibitions, foodie activities, family days out, talks and more with events and activities to delight and inspire every garden lover.

Here are just a few of the highlights:

September

5 – 7 Sept: West Country Craft Fair, RHS Garden Rosemoor The West Country is a popular base for many craftspeople given the landscapes, materials and inspiration available. Rosemoor has brought together more than 40 artisans from across the South West to demonstrate the beauty and creativity of the products they...

As the 2014 World Cup comes to a close and Europe prepares to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War, it's time to celebrate Exeter's special place in history.

The Day We Played Brazil celebrates the 100th anniversary of the football match between Exeter City and the Brazil national team - the first-ever game played by Brazil. The play is based on the extraordinary true story of Exeter City Football Club’s tour to South America in 1914.

Under the expert direction of Nick Stimson, Polly Agg-Manning and David Lockwood, a cast of around 100 local people will...