Entertainment & Reviews

Celebrating 100 Years of Morecambe and Wise: Eric and Ern Comes to Exeter

Eric and Ern, the new show from Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens - the Olivier nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated and critically acclaimed West End hit Eric & Little Ern - will be coming to Exeter Northcott Theatre from Wednesday 16 to Sunday 20 December, as the culmination of an extensive Autumn/Winter UK tour.

The show’s 2026 national tour is a mark of celebration for the 100th birthdays of Eric Morecambe (born 14 May 1926) and Ernie Wise (born 17 November 1925) and their legendary comedy partnership.

Eric and Ern takes audiences back to the times when whole...

Summer fun for everyone at The Donkey Sanctuary

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 07/31/2019 - 11:14pm

As The Donkey Sanctuary’s 50th anniversary celebrations continue, the Sidmouth sanctuary offers a whole host of activities and events providing the perfect family day out this summer. From the ‘People’s Choice Award’ winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden, to the annual Summer Fair and the new ‘Adoption Donkey Guess Who Trail’.

The ‘Chelsea’ show garden has been rebuilt at the Sidmouth sanctuary, giving visitors the chance to see it for free for many years to come. The garden is a lasting legacy from the prestigious show. It was designed to showcase the charity’s international work...

Really Want to Hurt Me comes to Exeter

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 07/30/2019 - 10:27pm

Really Want to Hurt Me, a bittersweet production about growing up gay in the 80s, is coming to the Barnfield Theatre in Exeter on Friday (3 August).

Shortlisted for the Brighton Fringe Award for Excellence and following sold-out dates in London and Edinburgh Fringe 2018, Really Want to Hurt Me now embarks on a UK tour. This dark hit comedy from Flaming Theatre is about growing up gay in the ’80s featuring dance sequences and a soundtrack of classics from Culture Club, Eurythmics, Tears for Fears, The Smiths, Kate Bush and more.

This bittersweet production explores a queer...

The UK's problem with gambling and how it should be regulated

Exciting plans were revealed earlier this year for Exeter's Guildhall Shopping Centre. To build on the success of the Queen Street dining quarter, owner Aviva has proposed a bowling alley and more restaurants. An additional leisure unit, where WH Smith is currently located could be turned into a concert venue, cinema, or casino. However, if it were to be a casino, would that be a good thing?

Does Exeter Need a Casino?

There are arguments for and against a casino in Exeter. The city already has cinemas and bowling alleys, and a casino in the city centre might have the...

Devon’s Postman Poet to be celebrated at Dartmoor Folk Festival

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/29/2019 - 10:01am

A NOVELIST and two musicians will bring Devon’s 19th century Postman Poet vividly back to life with a vibrant entertainment of words and music at this year's Dartmoor Folk Festival at South Zeal, near Okehampton on Saturday, August 10.

It was 200 years ago, on January 21, 1819, that Edward Capern, Devon’s Postman Poet, was born into a poor, working-class family in Tiverton.

His father, a baker, could not afford to educate his son and would never have dreamt that he would become nationally renowned as a poet, winning plaudits from the Prime Minister and support from the...

The secrets to finding brilliant event entertainment in Exeter

Whether you’re organising a wedding, birthday party or corporate event, a key element to making your function a success is undoubtedly the entertainment. However, booking the right act can be daunting! You want entertainment that will match your theme, be appropriate for your audience and, above all, make for a brilliant event that no one will forget.

As such, here are some top tips for finding great event entertainment in the beautiful city of Exeter…

Don’t leave it too late

Most professional bands will be booked up far in advance. Established and experienced acts...

Blockbuster films showing this summer at the Open Air Cinema at Exmouth’s Queen’s Drive Space

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 07/26/2019 - 12:19pm

Blockbuster films at the Open Air Cinema, free live gigs, local theatre, circus entertainment, the Big Band sound, a Devon Rum and Reggae Festival, a one-day music festival Maer Rocks raising funds for the RNLI and a dance beach party – Exmouth’s Queen’s Drive Space is buzzing with activity this summer with a top line up of things to do for all the family.

There’s something for everyone at this glorious seafront site - a free Jurassic themed children’s play site for the kids and nearby food stalls, a bar and seating area where you can keep an eye on your young ones and enjoy some...

The festival of facial hair returns to Torbay in aid of Suicide Prevention

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 07/25/2019 - 11:17am

The World Beard and Moustache Championships was held in Antwerp, Belgium in May this year, but you don’t have to travel far to see some world-class face fuzz! August 10 will see the return of South West Beard Club’s very own competition, at the Lucky 7 Club in Paignton, Devon. The event will feature some of the finest facial hair from around the UK and further afield, from twirled moustaches, to neatly clipped beards, to the wild freestyle competitors, where anything goes! There are even handmade categories, so those who aren’t blessed with great facial hair can join in the fun.

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Couples Come Dine With Me is back and looking for contestants in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/24/2019 - 10:54am

Are you a whizz in the kitchen? Do you host a great dinner party? Think you’ve got what it takes to walk away with £1000? Then ITV want to speak to you.

Their teams are on the lookout for couples to be part of Britain’s favourite dinner time show. The only criteria’s are that you must be over 18, in a couple and not working or trained as a professional chef.

The shoot will take place between Tuesday 24th September and Friday 27th September 2019.

To apply email cdwm@shiver.tv with your name, age, contact details and postcode or click on the link https://itvuk.etribez...

Ballot box drama for kids brings democracy to life on stage 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/24/2019 - 10:49am

Cheekily named theatre company ‘Gone to the Dogs Productions’ is bringing a kids’ show about democracy to the Exeter Fringe on 1 stAugust.

Performing at The Barnfield Theatre, the hour-long play called ‘Rox, Paper and The Scissors’ is aimed at 9+years and aims to get children to think about democracy, and why or how we vote.

In the play, three characters – autocratic school bully Rox, head girl (rule of law) Paper, and disruptive class clown The Scissors – battle to become school president, but find out the hard way that not all elections are fought fairly.

At the...

L-R_Danni Woodnutt Trumpet, Hannah Williams French Horn, Jacob Potts Tuba, Meggie Murphy Trombone and Eliza Talman trumpet all from Wells Cathedral School SML

Two Moors Festival launches 19th year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/23/2019 - 9:17am

Tickets are now on sale for the South West’s biggest celebration of classical music, taking place from 11-20 October 2019. The nationally renowned Two Moors Festival, now in its 19th year, brings together world-leading musicians, remarkable venues and the next generation of talent over nine days in October, across 28 events in 15 stunning locations.

Penny Adie MBE, founder and creative director of the Festival, said: “This year’s concerts feature a complete mix of performers, from a clutch of fledgling artists to many more at the pinnacle of global careers. We would welcome all to...

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