Work to start on new crossing in Exmouth

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/30/2019 - 10:59pm

Work will start on the installation of a Toucan crossing on the A376, on the edge of Exmouth, on Tuesday 7 May.

The crossing will be located between Rivermead Avenue and Courtlands Cross and will connect to the Exe Estuary Trail via the National Trust’s Lower Halsdon Farm public path.

As part of the scheme, which is expected to take four weeks to complete, minor footpath widening will also be carried out on the eastern side of Exeter Road.

The scheme will provide a safer crossing of the A376 for pedestrians and cyclists and will improve sustainable transport links...

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,...

Princesshay public toilets reopen

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/30/2019 - 5:31pm

The Princesshay public toilets have now reopened to the public after an extensive refurbishment.

The £500,000 refurbishment has been funded in partnership by Princesshay retailers and restaurants and its owners The Crown Estate and Nuveen as part of their ongoing investment in Princesshay.

The toilets in Catherine Square have undergone a complete overhaul. The facilities include male and female toilets, two family / gender neutral toilets and fully accessible facilities.

Changing Places – fully accessible toilets at St Stephen’s House

Princesshay provides...

Exeter Philharmonic Choir's conductor Howard Ionascu

Exeter Philharmonic Choir heads to the Northcott for its summer concert

Event Date: 
01/06/2019 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre

The last major composition written by the Italian composer Rossini, his Petite Messe solonnelle, will be performed by Exeter Philharmonic Choir in June as part of its summer concert at the Northcott Theatre - a performance combining musical drama and colourful, memorable tunes.

Rossini’s Mass is a work of contrast and intensity, written five years before his death in Paris 151 years ago. Despite its title, it is neither ‘small’ nor ‘solemn’ but reflects the great talent which saw Rossini produce 39 operas in his lifetime.

The Choir will also perform Brahms Liebeslieder-...

Cirque Berserk!

Event Date: 
14/05/2019 - 2:00pm to 19/05/2019 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Theatre Royal, Plymouth

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

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.

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.

Bringing this treasured form of live...

** 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...

Radio Active with Angus Deayton

Event Date: 
17/05/2019 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

RADIO ACTIVE with ANGUS DEAYTON, PHILIP POPE, MICHAEL FENTON STEVENS, HELEN ATKINSON WOOD

Angus Deayton (Have I Got News For You, One Foot In The Grave, Nighty Night), Helen Atkinson Wood (Blackadder, The Young Ones, QI), Michael Fenton Stevens (Benidorm, My Family) and Philip Pope (Who Dares Wins, Chelmsford 123, Only Fools & Horses) reunite to take classic scripts from the award-winning BBC Radio 4 show on the road following a sell-out and critically acclaimed run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Among other classic characters expect to catch up with long suffering radio host...

Adam Kay - This Is Going To Hurt (Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor)

Event Date: 
31/05/2019 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

Award-winning comedian Adam Kay shares entries from his diaries as a junior doctor in this “electrifying” (Guardian) evening of stand-up and music.

Absolute sell-out Edinburgh Fringe 2016, 2017 & 2018, Soho Theatre 2017, UK tour and West End 2018.

The accompanying book, ‘This is Going to Hurt’ is a Sunday Times bestseller, and is being turned into a major BBC series. Copies will be available to purchase and for signature after the performance.

‘Intersperses horror stories from the NHS frontline with a catalogue of sublimely silly spoof songs, and some blissfully...

Jerry Sadowitz: Make Comedy GRATE Again!

Event Date: 
29/05/2019 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

Jerry Sadowitz, Britain's FAVOURITE COMEDIAN, is back!

Yes, the man with no visible demography returns to make you laugh while simultaneously parting you of hard earned cash! Affectionately known as 'miserable c**t' to his imaginary friends, Sadowitz is the only comic hardly working today who campaigns against human rights. His television appearances include 'Love Island', 'Hard Talk' 'Michty Me!'(still in production) and 'Loose Stools'. He now suffers from Alzheimer's disease and has to watch Netflix comedy specials so he can remember his own material.

8pm (doors 7.15)...

The Jam'd

Event Date: 
24/05/2019 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

The UK's leading tribute to The Jam, The Jam'd are totally committed to giving an unforgettable, authentic performance with all the energy, passion and style of the Woking 3.



As full time touring professional musicians, and massive Jam fans, The Jam'd put on a performance from the heart and soul, drawing on memories, experiences and love of what was the country’s biggest band. The Jam'd have performed up and down the UK at outdoor festivals, scooter rallies and some of the UK’s top music venues & events!

The show also includes the only replica of Rick Bucklers ‘Great...

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