Lord of the Flies

Event Date: 
16/01/2019 - 7:30pm to 19/01/2019 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott

EXETER UNIVERSITY THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS Lord of the Flies

Set against the backdrop of a mysterious conflict engulfing the world, a plane carrying a group of evacuated schoolchildren crash-lands on a deserted island.

The eleven girls and boys that survive are faced with the challenge of co-existing in a hostile new environment severed from the society they have left behind.

Can the children create something better than the war that drove them from their homes, or will the inevitability of human behaviour bind them to the mistakes of the adult world they were...

The Yeomen of the Guard

Event Date: 
30/01/2019 - 7:30pm to 02/02/2019 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott

EXETER UNIVERSITY GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY PRESENT The Yeomen of the Guard

Exeter University’s Gilbert and Sullivan Society is proud to present The Yeomen of the Guard. Set in the legendary Tower of London, The Yeomen of the Guard is a darker twist on the standard Gilbert and Sullivan comedy. A comedy full of conspiracies, beheading, torturers, shots being fired in the dead of night, and plenty of dad jokes!

The Yeomen of the Guard has delighted audiences for centuries, and with good reason. Containing some of Arthur Sullivan’s most beautiful music, and some of W.S....

Beyond the Barricade - 20th Anniversary Tour

Event Date: 
12/01/2019 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott

Beyond the Barricade - 20th Anniversary Tour Sat 12 January 2019 book now 7.30pm

The UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Miserables. Delivering over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, and of course featuring a stunning finale from Les Mis. This incredible concert is now in its 19th successive year.

The concert features David Fawcett (Valjean), Andy Reiss (Enjolras & Resident Director for the National Tour of Les Miserables), Katie Leeming (Eponine) and Poppy Tierney (Cosette), together with a...

Fitness: Is it a sports only or a way of life?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 12/28/2018 - 12:48pm

A healthy lifestyle has become popular, especially among the youth. We can see beautiful bodies on the Internet and in the social networks. There are lots of bloggers and celebrities who do motivate people to go to a gym and to eat healthy food. Smoking and drinking are out of fashion in modern life.

However, sometimes people tend to think that a healthy lifestyle implies restrictions and constraints. It is hard to define what is better: gym or fitness, at home or in a group, fish or meat, vegan or not. Luckily, online, there is a specific ask your fitness question service , which...

The Home Improvements Guide for 2019

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 12/28/2018 - 12:40pm

With 2019 increasingly visible on the horizon, it’s time to start making those New Year’s resolution plans on behalf of your home. Forget the spring clean - it’s time for you to dust off the blueprints to your home and to go wholesale in a new renovation that’ll have your interior glimmering with modern touches and aesthetic loveliness come the summer months. This guide walks you through some of the rooms in your home, offering advice as to how you’ll be able to spruce up your interior decoration as we get ever-closer to the third decade of the twenty-first century.

Smart Home...

Charity launches CookABILITY cooking videos to tackle learning disability obesity

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 12/28/2018 - 12:29pm

People with learning disabilities are tackling obesity by making YouTube cooking videos as part of a pioneering new project from the disability charity United Response. CookABILITY, which launched in Paignton, Devon, aims to encourage people with learning disabilities, Down’s syndrome and autism to cook for themselves and eat healthy food. Research* shows disabled people are more likely to have poor diets and not exercise enough. In fact, over 80% of adults with learning disabilities fail to meet official minimum recommended levels for physical activity. United Response hopes to make...

The South announce 2019 UK Tour

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 12/28/2018 - 12:21pm

To celebrate their 10th year anniversary and 30 years since The Beautiful South released ‘Song For Whoever’, The South are back this Spring, with a March 2019 - UK Tour playing shows up and down the whole of the UK.

The South are an impressive 9 piece band who feature former members of The Beautiful South including singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong sax player Gaz Birtles. Since Dave Hemingway, the original singer, left the group at the end of 2016, Gaz has moved across to front the band with Alison and taken on vocal duties. They play the songs made famous by The Beautiful South...

Exeter School Chaplain's head shave raises over £5,000 for St Petrock's

Exeter School Chaplain Revd Tom Carson succeeded in raising over £5,000 for St Petrock's and in return had his head shaved by the Head of History Giles Trelawny in front of a crowd of pupils and staff.

So far £5,143 (not including gift aid) has been raised for St. Petrock's and donations can still be made at www.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/shaverevtom .

Revd Tom said: "I didn't think we'd quite get to the target until a very generous donation was made on Tuesday afternoon by someone who wishes to remain anonymous. My head feels a little bit weird, and it's rather chilly, but...

Christmas Prize Only Bingo at The Blackmore

Event Date: 
18/12/2019 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
The Blackmore Theatre, 10 Bicton Street, Exmouth, EX8 2RU

Every third Wednesday of the month The Exmouth Players hold a game of Prize Only Bingo.

On this occasion, this will be our special Christmas Prize Only Bingo, with some additional prizes too.

Come along and join us. It’s nothing serious, just a fun afternoon out. There are prizes for a line and a full house. Refreshments and cake is available. There is also disabled access available. Doors open at 2.00 pm and eyes down at 2.30 pm. Proceeds from this event will go towards the cost of refurbishment of The Blackmore Theatre which the Exmouth Players are fortunate to own....

Prize Only Bingo at The Blackmore

Event Date: 
20/11/2019 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
The Blackmore Theatre, 10 Bicton Street, Exmouth, EX8 2RU

Every third Wednesday of the month The Exmouth Players hold a game of Prize Only Bingo. Come along and join us. It’s nothing serious, just a fun afternoon out. There are prizes for a line and a full house. Refreshments and cake is available. There is also disabled access available. Doors open at 2.00 pm and eyes down at 2.30 pm. Proceeds from this event will go towards the cost of refurbishment of The Blackmore Theatre which the Exmouth Players are fortunate to own. Tickets may also be on sale from time to time for our forthcoming productions. Ticket Vouchers may also be available. (CIO...

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