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Dragon catches bus to Exeter Northcott Theatre for starring role in Christmas show Robin Hood

Fluffy the Dragon had been rehearsing with the Robin Hood cast at the city centre Barnfield Theatre, but needed to get to the Northcott Theatre, where the show will be staged this Christmas, for a dress rehearsal.

Fluffy had intended to fly to the Northcott, but Robin Hood director Daniel Buckroyd gave the dragon strict instructions to save their energy for the show. Fluffy had to find another way to travel to the Northcott.

Fortunately, Stagecoach runs a weekday university bus service up to every 20 minutes from Exeter city centre.*

Fluffy hopped onto the...

Innovative Exeter Nursing Students Art exhibition on display at St Luke’s Campus

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/07/2022 - 9:21pm

Visitors are invited to a fascinating exhibition on the 14th of December which debuts original artworks created by undergraduate students from the University of Exeter’s Academy of Nursing.

From painting, poetry and creative writing to graphic medicine, collage and sculpture, the exhibition was born out of an innovative new third year module called ‘The Art and History of Nursing’. Thought to be the only module of its kind in the country, it draws upon a range of literature, historical information and artistic mediums to help nursing students understand more about nursing history...

Five Key Criteria to Consider When Choosing an Online Casino

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 12/07/2022 - 10:51am

Online casino gaming has become prevalent globally. This trend has transformed the casino industry into a billion-dollar industry. Consequently, more entrepreneurs have joined the sector to have a share of the massive profits. If you don't have much experience in online casino gaming, selecting the right casino for your gaming needs would be overwhelming.

In this sense, you need criteria to help you separate the wheat from the chaff. To arrive at top-rated casinos like those reviewed at www.topmobilecasino.co.uk requires some knowledge. Here are five critical criteria to consider...

The best casino games for UK players

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 12/07/2022 - 7:25am

Since the mid-1990s, the popularity of online gambling has flourished. Between 2021 and 2022, the online gambling market grew by an estimated 11,2%, says a report released by prnewswire.com . With more and more punters heading to the web to play their favourite games, we thought we'd take a look over the most popular casino games in the UK to see which games keep players coming back for more.

Poker

Online casino platforms allow card game lovers to enjoy various poker games from the comfort of their own homes. From Texas Holdem to Omaha Hi-Lo, there is a range of types of poker...

Exeter Northcott Theatre Launches Spring/Summer 2023 Season

Exeter Northcott has announced a new season of events at its Northcott and Barnfield theatres for January to August 2023, revealing a rich range of absurd comedies, cutting-edge dramas, family favourites and innovative South West-based productions:

  • 74 events across Exeter over the next eight months.
  • Olivier Award-winning West End comedy Pride & Prejudice* (*Sort Of) .
  • Mark Gatiss directs ABBA comedy The Way Old Friends Do .
  • Bone-chilling ghost story When Darkness Falls .
  • School holiday stage adaptations of beloved children’s
  • ...
Jubilee float in Carnival parade

Exeter Carnival makes a triumphant return

On Saturday 26th November Exeter witnessed the triumphant comeback of Exeter Carnival which was resurrected after a 24-year hiatus. The original Exeter Carnival ended in 1998 due to the rising costs of organising the event and funding shortages.

The revival of the carnival was organised by InExeter the Business Improvement District for Exeter. This event was made possible by the member businesses of InExeter, whose collective funding allows incredible events to take place in the city.

Over 40 entries took part in Exeter Carnival which included over 600 people from Exeter...

Exeter Philharmonic Choir to bring much-needed Christmas cheer this festive season

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Wed, 11/30/2022 - 12:24pm

Exeter Philharmonic Choir will bring the joy of Christmas music to audiences at Exeter Cathedral again this year with two nights of carols on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 December. In the run-up to what promises to be a challenging Christmas season for many, the uplifting sound of the Choir will be more welcome than ever.

This year’s special guest is the internationally renowned soprano, Amy Carson, whose glorious voice will add extra sparkle to the two evening events. Musical Director Howard Ionascu has selected a beautiful programme from the rich tradition of carols, embracing...

Quirk Theatre: Mary, The Pigeon Who Never Gave Up

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/27/2022 - 9:41pm

For two decades, Quirk Theatre's beloved and memorable shows have entertained all ages and given many children their first experience of live theatre.

Exeter Phoenix are delighted to welcome them back to produce what will be their 19th unforgettable, hilarious and heartwarming Christmas show with the venue - and this one is set to be their best yet!

Set in Exeter, Mary The Pigeon Who Never Gave Up, follows the thrilling true story of one very special local pigeon, who flew top secret messages home from France during World War Two.

Visually beautiful, heartfelt...

Exeter Northcott hits stretch target of gifting 750 Christmas theatre tickets

Exeter Northcott has reached its stretch goal of gifting 750 tickets for family Christmas show Robin Hood to children, young people and carers in Devon through its Pay It Forward audience donation campaign.

The theatre had already achieved its initial end-of-year aim of giving away 500 tickets through the scheme to people who might not otherwise be able to experience the magic of theatre at Christmas in October.

In total, 1234 people donated £12,559 towards the Northcott’s Pay It Forward campaign this year.

The Northcott is gifting the 750 Pay It Forward tickets...

Thousands expected in the city centre for Exeter Carnival return

Thousands of people are expected to head into the city centre for the long-awaited return of Exeter Carnival on Saturday.

The official charity of Exeter Carnival is Young Lives vs Cancer, who will be part of the parade collecting on the night.

Organisers are reminding people not to throw coins for safety reasons. Anyone would like to donate to the charity should do so by dropping spare change directly into collecting buckets.

Young Lives vs Cancer help families find the strength to face everything cancer throws at them. Last year in Devon they supported 49...

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