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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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Tickets on sale for the 2020 Exeter Festival

Exeter Festival returns this summer – and organisers are promising another massive fun-filled weekend to remember.

The festival will return to Northernhay Gardens and other venues around the city, from Friday 3 July to Sunday 5 July.

Most of the action will take place in Northernhay Gardens, but there are plenty of other events planned across the city over the weekend, making it set to be an exciting three day fun-filled, jam packed summer extravaganza.

This year's events include:

  • 90s Party in the Park featuring Britpop Reunion and Dave Pearce on
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BBC Radio 6 Music’s Homecoming Tour with Steve Lamacq comes to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/29/2020 - 7:42pm

The 6 Music Homecoming Tour sees Steve Lamacq take his BBC Radio 6 Music show to five UK cities during Independent Venue Week 2020 (IVW) which returns for a seventh year, celebrating smaller and grassroots music venues. Steve will be welcoming Mercury Prize nominated Anna Calvi, Nadine Shah and Gruff Rhys, and Self Esteem and Frank Turner when - from Monday 27th to Friday 31st January, 4-7pm - he and his team take a tour bus to Newcastle, Sheffield, Cardiff, Exeter and Brixton.

The tour bus is visiting a different music venue each day and is where Steve will broadcast his 6 Music...

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Jon Hopkins, electronica maestro, returns to Exeter !

Authored by Mihangelf
Posted: Tue, 01/28/2020 - 10:31pm

7RAYS is a non-profit, music promotions initiative whose mission is to provide a sustainable platform in the West Country for electronic music that may fall outside the remit of the usual electro-genre classifications, resonating particularly with the psychedelic state of mind.

To keep these nights alive, as we believe in small venues that allow meaningful and symbiotic connection between audience and artist, sustainably for the future, we need the support of the local community and visitors from afar alike. It's a financial tightrope to stay afloat and make these events happen,...

Cirque Berserk! is coming to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/24/2020 - 11:10am

Presented by Zippos, Cirque Berserk! Britain’s biggest and boldest theatre-circus spectacular, Cirque Berserk! is coming to Exeter in March at the start of a new national tour.

Combining beautiful contemporary circus artistry with hair-raising, death-defying stunts, all designed specially for staging in a theatre, the show is guaranteed to thrill audiences from 5 to 95!

The 2020 Cirque Berserk! show sees the return of its most famous – and most dangerous – act, the legendary ‘Globe of Death’, in which five motorcyclists defy gravity and risk life and limb traversing the...

The top things to do in Exeter

Would you consider Exeter a tourist destination? If you live here, perhaps not, but you should know the city well enough to know we’ve got some great sights and attractions to offer anyone heading into the area.

Exeter has always been a city that exudes the philosophy of ‘big things come in small packages’. After all, we’ve got history in spades, a wealth of food and drinks spots and we’re sat on the doorstep to some of the country’s best nature. So, next time you’re wondering whether the city has got what it takes to be a true tourist hotspot, bear these attractions in mind ....

Where can you get the best betting sign-up offers online?

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Wed, 01/22/2020 - 12:02pm

Online casinos often offer a variety of sign up bonuses to new players when they register on their website. These bonuses give players a chance to play their favourite games with free money. Below are some online casinos that offer the best betting sign up offers online.

Bwin

Bwin offers bets for casino games, poker and sports. The website offers a sign-up bonus for customers who love risk-free bets. The bonus is available on most of the sportsbook events, including baseball, hockey, American football and soccer. New players who register at Bwin will get a 100% bonus on...

Win family tickets and meet the stars in our Cirque Berserk! competition

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 01/20/2020 - 11:11pm

*** COMPETITION CLOSED **

After sell-out London West End runs and two sensational summers at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Cirque Berserk! the UK’s biggest theatre-circus spectacular is back with a full nationwide tour.

And you could win a Meet-the-Stars Family Ticket to see the show free at the performance of your choice (subject to availability) at Exeter Northcott Theatre from 3rd to 8th March.

Combining contemporary cirque-style artistry with adrenaline-fuelled stunt action, Zippos Cirque Berserk! is a danger-filled spectacle to amaze audiences from 5 to 95....

Gonzo Moose - Once Upon A Time

Once Upon a Time in Exeter is a slapstick comedy adventure

A fairy tale like no other is coming to Exeter and is sure to leave audiences living happily ever after.

Gonzo Moose Theatre Company are back with their comedy adventure Once Upon A Time . The 90 minute show is packed full of hilarious slapstick, verbal wit, live music and even has a sensational death-defying finale, and will be at Exeter Phoenix on Tuesday 28th January.

Having previously thrilled audiences with hit shows The Thing That Came From Over There and What The Dickens, Gonzo Moose are back with a their fairy tale adventure bursting with physical comedy, absurd...

The Rise and Fall of Bingo in Exeter: How Technology has Revived a Cultural Classic

Once upon a time, bingo was the talk of the town. In fact, the game of numbered balls, full houses and little ducks was a national favourite. Around for more than 100 years but hitting its peak between the 1960s and 1980s, bingo was a game for the masses. Made popular by New York toy salesman Edwin S. Lowe , it offered regular people a chance to play for prizes without spending a fortune. Add to that the social aspect of the game (when the caller isn’t talking, obviously) and bingo became part of the UK’s social fabric.

Changing Tastes Send Bingo into Decline

However, as...

How to Know More About Your Favorite Comedians Around the World

It seems that the debate on whether humor can be universal will never end. While some claim there are plenty of all-inclusive topics everyone can relate to, others argue that sense of humor differs greatly depending on one’s national background.

While both arguing sides have their point, today each of them has an opportunity to form their own opinion thanks to various streaming platforms.

Still, regardless of if you find a certain celebrity funny or not, one is always curious to learn about what personal experiences lay beneath their jokes.

Comedians are funny...

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