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The London African Gospel Choir closed Budleigh Music Festival in spectacular style

Budleigh Music Festival strikes emotional chord with concertgoers

From the opening notes of the community choral day to the uplifting finale of the London African Gospel Choir, Budleigh Music Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary in style.

Taking place in the beautiful St Peter’s Church, the festival delivered world-class classical performances, inclusive community events, and stunning moments of musical magic.

More than 3,600 tickets were sold over the nine-day Festival, which included performances by Sir Michael Morpurgo and cellist Clare O’Connell, internationally acclaimed pianist Sir Stephen Hough, and Bath Philharmonia....

Can You Dance? - Exeter Intensive

The CYD? Exeter Intensive is your chance to train in depth with a member of the CYD? Faculty. The 2019 Intensives will be held over 2 days, with a multitude of dance classes in various styles. The Intensives will allow dancers to work closely with the tutors and receive verbal and practical feedback throughout. The tutors will support and motivate the dancers in a fun, friendly and educational environment, covering all technical elements, performance techniques and industry tips. The intensives are perfect for any dancer wanting to build and develop their knowledge in their dance training...

Nick Grimshaw, Scott Mills and DJ Kristian Nairn to headline Exeter Beats

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 04/01/2019 - 11:12am

Exeter Beats announces a star DJ line-up of Nick Grimshaw, Scott Mills and DJ Kristian Nairn to take over Exeter Castle’s courtyard during the three-night festival. Exeter Beats is part of the award-winning Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink which is back for its 16th consecutive year on the May Day Bank Holiday.

On Friday 3rd May, festival goers can listen to DJ Kristian Nairn – a house DJ playing from 9.30pmuntil late. The night will start with a DJ set from Radio Exe followed by live music from West Country band New Heros.

On Saturday 4th May, for those looking...

Film, music and theatre coming to Vue Exeter this April

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 03/31/2019 - 10:51pm

This April, Vue Exeter continue to boast an eclectic roster of Big Screen Events, dedicating screen-time to theatrical debuts for popstars, a return to the big screen for Peppa Pig, and shows by the national theatre.

Coming to Vue on Thursday 11th April is Ivo van Hove’s National Theatre reproduction of 1950 Twentieth Century Fox production, All About Eve. Through Gillian Anderson’s portrayal of Margo Channing, van Hove explores society’s intrigue with celebrity, youth and identity. True star of the theatre and sole occupant of the limelight, Margo must cope with the rise of the...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your guide to What’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (29-31 March):

THEATRE

Chicago

Friday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

The Richard Dale Theatre School are performing Chicago. Set in the legendary city during the roaring “jazz hot” 20s, Chicago tells the story of two rival vaudevillian murderesses locked up in Cook County Jail. Nightclub star Velma’s serving time for killing her husband and sister after finding the two in bed together. Driven chorus girl Roxie’s been tossed in the joint for bumping off the lover she’s been cheating on her husband with....

Big Screen in the Park is back

Exeter’s favourite outdoor cinema event returns to Northernhay Gardens for two weekends of movie magic under the stars.

Exeter Phoenix is delighted to announce Big Screen In The Park is back this August, bringing outdoor cinema fun to Exeter. The event will take over Northernhay Gardens from 1st – 10th August.

Alongside the six feature films, audiences can also expect bars, picnics, street food and plenty of on-site entertainment.

Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to enjoy the magic of the movies on a huge 10-metre screen, with the stunning illuminated...

10 Ways to Spend a Great Evening Party with Family and Friends

If you want to live a fulfilling life , who you spend your time with is far more important than how you spend your time. Sharing quality time with family and friends is vital to our sense of well-being and can directly contribute to our health. Here are ten different ways to spend an evening together with others.

1. Have a cookout

One of the most popular ways to spend time with family and friends is a good old fashioned cookout. The atmosphere is intimate yet casual. Decide who will host the party, then ask everyone to bring a part of the shared meal.

2. Host a...

One Play - Three Trophies!

Stage by Stage theatre arts school is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year- and now it is celebrating in style.

The theatre training school based in the city centre regularly appears in national drama and dance competitions and has now scooped 3 trophies at the All England One Act Play Festival in Dawlish with its production of 'Liar Liar'.

The high energy comedy show earned rave reviews and was awarded Best Actor (adult section) for James Marriott (17), Outstanding Technical Achievement and Best Director for the school's Head of Drama, Ian Trafford. Ian said, "We are...

Peppa Pig jumps in even bigger muddy puddles at Vue Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/25/2019 - 10:08pm

Peppa Pig is coming to the big screen once again for a series of adventures with all the characters you know and love.

The hour-long film, Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun, includes 10 never-before-seen episodes – and features a two-part festival special.

Aimed at pre-school children, Peppa and the gang are seen splashing around in muddy puddles at their first festival, visiting a restaurant for Grandpa Pig’s birthday, and taking their own trip to the cinema to see Super Potato.

If that isn’t enough, audiences will also get a chance to take part in interactive activities...

The Story of Guitar Heroes comes to Exmouth Pavilion

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/25/2019 - 9:58pm

“If you like music and guitars you will LOVE this show!”

We all love a bit of guitar wielding in a song, it’s iconic, soulful and – oh what a beautiful instrument!

Coming to Exmouth Pavilion on Friday 26 April, The Story of Guitar Heroes is an awe-inspiring, dynamic show which transports you through time: from the 1950’s with artistes such as Chuck Berry and Hank Marvin from The Shadows, including gifted legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, through to modern day players such as the great Brian May and the electrifying Steve Vai, to name but a few!...

Art exhibition and first conference of people with no ‘mind’s eye’

The first ever exhibition of paintings and works of art created by artists who have no “mind’s eye” will cast new light on the creative brain when it goes comes to Exeter in March.

It combines with the first ever conference to bring together people at either extreme of the visual imagery spectrum.

Extreme Imagination: Inside the Mind’s Eye will feature works by people who have aphantasia, meaning they cannot visualise, alongside works by those who have particularly vivid mental imagery.

Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, the exhibition will come to...

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