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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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People with disabilities to showcase their musical talents

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Posted: Thu, 11/21/2019 - 3:16pm

People with disabilities to showcase their musical talents

As per tradition, we at Shine Music are holding our annual black-tie event, celebrating our students’ work over the past twelve months. Shine Music was created by Alex Barton in 2015 with the aim to help people with disabilities to learn, play and/or perform music, and these events are always a good way of ending a year.

This time round it will be taking place in the Three Little Pigs gastropub in Crediton, on Thursday the 5th of December.

You will be treated to a 3-course meal, a prize draw, exclusive live...

The best entertainment for your next party

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Wed, 11/20/2019 - 11:56am

Throwing a party is a fabulous excuse to just let loose and show all of your guests a good time. However, sometimes it isn’t easy to plan a party that will keep people interested, as guests can simply get bored or might be looking for something a little different from the norm. However, there are plenty of different entertainment options out there which you can utilise to take your party to the next level. So, if you’re unsure of what to do to make your next party a success, here are some entertainment options that you might want to consider.

Live Music

Anyone can play a...

Exeter College's Festival of Carols set to kick off Christmas

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Mon, 11/18/2019 - 12:17pm

Date: 5th December 2019

Location: Exeter Cathedral

Timings: Doors open 6.30pm, 7.30pm start

Admission: Free, donations to college charities welcomed

Exeter College’s annual Festival of Carols will be kicking off Christmas in the stunning setting of Exeter Cathedral, complete with performances from college students; all in the name of charity.

The evening starts with a candle lit procession through the nave followed by performances from Exeter College students, orchestra and choir. The event is free to attend but collection boxes will be available...

Free online games to play without downloading

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 11/18/2019 - 9:13am

Online Gambling is getting the recognition of being a highly prospective industry in many jurisdictions with the respective Governments having an open-minded approach towards making it a well-regulated economy. Therefore more and more people are finding it worthwhile to explore online casino games that display attractive colourful graphics, variety of genres and themes, that are also adorned with unique features and multiple ways to win lucrative prizes. Moreover, with easy access of free slots no download feature available on PCs and mobiles alike, things are even simpler and safer that...

Theatre Show inspires cuddly toy portraits

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Posted: Mon, 11/18/2019 - 8:04am

Exeter residents and their childhood cuddly toys are featured in a new exhibition by five young photographers. The photos explore the special connection people have with their old favourite toys, and the stories behind them. The exhibition is the culmination of Quirk Theatre’s project reflecting on the themes of their new Christmas Show, The Velveteen Rabbit. The company will be performing their new take on the traditional story during December. In the run up to the performance, they’re encouraging people to think about childhood memories, moving on, and the value of the toys we play with...

The Donkey Sanctuary has Christmas all wrapped up

With the festive season fast approaching, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has something for all the family with a trio of seasonal events.

The Christmas Fair is the perfect place to start your Christmas shopping and the children will love meeting Santa in his grotto. Carols by Candlelight is a truly magical evening as the Sidmouth sanctuary is lit up with thousands of candles. The Adoption Donkey Christmas Stocking Trail is a great way of exploring the sanctuary and runs right through the festive season up until January.

Held over the weekend of 23 and 24 November between...

Warner Bros. Studio Tour infographic charts the history of Harry Potter

A new Harry Potter infographic has been designed to take fans on a whistle-stop tour of the film production timeline and key events leading up to the launch of the Studio Tour.

There’ll be no more arguing about which came first, The Chamber of Secrets or The Goblet of Fire, and say goodbye to confusion over which year your favourite Harry Potter film was released. The infographic lists all the pivotal movie dates plus the sequence of events that led to the creation of Warner Bros. Studio Tour itself.

Tickets for the Tour were released in 2011, with the grand opening taking...

Capture the Magic of Christmas with Princesshay Late Night Shopping Experiences

Princesshay has announced a series of late-night shopping experiences and festive guests over the magical period for the whole family. From Father Christmas to illuminated entertainment, Princesshay will be taken over by festive joy this Christmas.

Each late-night Thursday Princesshay has fabulous, free family entertainment lined up including:

  • Thursday 21st November – Diamond- a spectacular aerial display will transform Princesshay Square at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm.
  • Thursday 28th November – Winter Statues and a walking Snow Globe will visit Princesshay Square
  • ...

'Christmas at The Musicals' Concert

Mary-Jess (winner of the Chinese ‘X Factor’ and Official Downton Abbey Soprano) and Joanna Forest (two time UK Number 1 selling soprano) will be touring the UK this winter with their tour ‘Christmas at the Musicals’! They’ll sing all your favourites from the West End and Broadway along with timeless winter classics to really get you in to the Christmas spirit!

The tour is coming to Exeter - The Mint Church, Decemeber 11th.

"I asked my friend Joanna to join me on stage for Christmas at the Musicals last year and it was just so successful that we've turned it in to a full...

9 of the Top Christmas Season Releases at Local Theatres

Local residents enjoy the chance to relax at the movie theatres during the Christmas season and watch some of the latest Hollywood offerings. There are some high-profile films being released just in time for the December holiday including Frozen II and the latest in the Luke Skywalker Star Wars series.

In addition, there are some upcoming releases that promise a filmgoing experience that’s as exciting as an Intertops mobile casino gaming adventure.

The All Americans

The All Americans was just released and it is already bringing in serious notice. The film focuses...

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