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80s legends Shakatak head for Exeter

Fougou Music, Devon based independent music promoter, is pleased to present 1980's hitmakers Shakatak live at Exeter Phoenix on Sunday 19 April at 8pm

They’ll be playing songs you remember from over the years such as Night Birds and Down On The Street and also new material as well. Join original members Bill Sharpe, Jill Saward, Roger Odell and George Anderson for a night of jazz funk at its very best.

Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity, over 40 years, rarely paralleled in contemporary music, but then Shakatak is a particularly unusual group...

Long Distance Relationships

Authored by alexwise
Posted: Fri, 05/03/2019 - 10:44am

Parents, especially mothers, find it very hard to be away from their young children for long periods of time. In the same way, kids will often scream their head off when their parents leave them.

What’s the cause of this kind of separation anxiety? I think it’s basically the bond formed between two people who are in a loving relationship. One can’t help but have the other person in mind all the time. The same thing holds true for lovers. Even before my husband and I were married, I could hardly wait for him to call or meet me, and for weekends when I knew we could spend more time...

Disney On Ice celebrates 100 years of magic in Exeter

Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for the celebration of the century as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic.

Mouse-ter of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and pals take to the ice to honour the legacy of Walt Disney and welcome audiences on a magical journey through classic and modern Disney tales. Families will join the fun in an exciting opening number that salutes Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as the original hosts of Disney On Ice.

The production will be skating into Westpoint in Exeter from the 23rd – 27th October 2019.

Priority customers can...

Hollywood star heads to Exeter for a one-night-only appearance

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/01/2019 - 4:23pm

Fresh from releasing a brand new album, a major Hollywood star is heading to Exeter for a one-night-only concert at Exeter Phoenix this summer.

He is best known for his roles in movies like Stand By Me, The Lost Boys, A Few Good Men, as well as the TV series 24 and Designated Survivor, but what you might not know is that Hollywood star Kiefer Sutherland is also a talented and critically acclaimed musician. His latest album, Reckless And Me, spans country music, Americana, folk, rock, blues and a whole lot more.

Speaking about the new album, Kiefer Sutherland explains, 'As...

Devon based theatre company brings Les Miserables to Exeter

Devon based theatre company brings Les Miserables to the Barnfield Theatre, in Exeter.

Following a hugely successful production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth this winter around the Devon area, the South Devon Players bring their production of Les Miserables; The Memoirs of Jean Valjean, to Exeter Barnfields theatre on June 7th 2019.

This drama, originally performed by the South Devon Players in 2013 to full-houses, is a non-musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic drama of love, hope, redemption and revolution.

The Players last production at Brixham Theatre,...

** COMPETITION CLOSED ** Win a family ticket to see Cirque Berserk! in Plymouth

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/30/2019 - 3:33pm

After a sensational first visit in 2018, Cirque Berserk! the UK’s biggest theatre-circus spectacular is making a triumphant return to the West.

Cirque Berserk! has had sell-out London West End runs and a sensational reception at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 2019 performances at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth, are listed from Tuesday 14th to Sunday 19th May.

And you could win a Family Ticket to see the show free at the performance of your choice (subject to availability).

Combining contemporary cirque-style artistry with adrenaline-fuelled stunt action, Zippos Cirque...

Aretha Franklin posthumously awarded Pulitzer Prize

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 04/30/2019 - 12:08pm

The Pulitzer Prize is one of the most prestigious awards you can receive for journalism, literature, music, photography, and similar pursuits. It's usually presented to the winner in person, but it can be awarded after the person's death.

And that's just what happened with Aretha Franklin. Keep reading to learn more about how Aretha, the Queen of Soul, was awarded this prize after she passed away.

Learn more about the Queen of Soul and the newest award you can add to her long list of lifetime achievements.

The Life of Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin was...

Garden & Food Festival set to wow visitors

From local sparkling wine to nursery plants, crafts and gifts to locally-produced delicious food, floral workshops and expert panels, together with a newly revamped Children’s Area, the Garden and Food Festival run by the Colyton Grammar School PA is a great day out for all the family.

The Festival returns to Colyton Grammar School on Saturday 11th May between 10.00am and 4.00pm and there is no charge for attendance.

In its 16th year, the 2019 Festival will have more than 60 local gardening, food and craft stalls. Taking place throughout the Colyton Grammar School campus in...

The best casinos in the Exeter area

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 04/30/2019 - 8:01am

Exeter is a great place for a night out, and whether you live locally or are on holiday, there are plenty of options when it comes to meeting all of your gambling needs. Gambling on holiday can be a fun way to relax and enjoy yourself, and that is why we have listed here the best places to go for a casino night out in the Exeter area.

Online Casinos

There are not many casinos within the city centre itself, and if you are unable to travel to reach a casino, then you should consider gambling online on one of the best online casino sites in the UK. At ukcasino.org.uk , they...

“Jack”

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 04/27/2019 - 11:58pm

A new book launched on 25th April by Exeter’s own taxi driver Jack the Hat about the untamed lives of Exeter students and locals alike.

“It was always strange how sometimes it felt easier to reveal very personal events in our lives to complete strangers, as if the shame or the hurt would somehow melt away…”

Shane O’Sullivan was born in Nottingham in 1953. He attended Benedictine Monastery School, which he escaped at the age of 16. He has been on the run ever since. As a jack-of-all-trades, his litany of previous occupations includes: a hotel porter, a chef, a bar manager at...

¡Viva! Spanish & Latin American Festival comes to Exeter Phoenix

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/26/2019 - 2:59pm

After a 10-year hiatus, the ¡Viva! Tour of UK cinemas is back, with the support of the BFI, awarding funds from The National Lottery.

The UK’s largest and most popular celebration of Spanish and Latin American culture which celebrates 25 years of cross-border creativity, collaborations and partnerships in 2019 will be bringing the best new cinema from Spain and Spanish-speaking Latin America to cinemas nationwide.

Presented by HOME Manchester and reflecting HOME’s 2019 theme Celebrating Women in Global Cinema, the touring films will all foreground female creative talent in...

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