This all-French evening – both in choice of music and artists – culminates in Debussy’s elegantly flowing masterpiece of Impressionism, following a journey through the composer’s youthful exploration of spring time, a visit to an enchanted forest with elves and knights, and a piano concerto written by master of the instrument, Chopin – dazzling, virtuosic and simply enthralling.
Programme:
Debussy Printemps Chopin Piano Concerto No.1 d’Indy La Forêt enchantée Debussy La Mer
Lovingly ripped off from the hugely successful 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is a riotous comedy full of misfit knights, killer rabbits, dancing nuns and ferocious Frenchmen. Join King Arthur as he travels with his hapless Knights of the Round Table on a divine mission to locate the illusive Holy Grail – with uproarious consequences.
Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best New Musical the hilarious Spamalot was written by Python legend Eric Idle, with a fantastic score co-written by John DuPrez including Always Look on the...
Winner of the 1997 Olivier Award for Best New Play, Conor McPherson’s chilling, modern classic The Weir embarks on a UK tour this autumn to mark its 20th Anniversary year.
In a small Irish town, the locals exchange stories round the crackling fire of Brendan’s pub to while away the hours one stormy night. As the beer and whisky flows, the arrival of a young stranger, haunted by a secret from her past, turns the tales of folklore into something more unsettling. One story, however, is more chilling and more real than any of...
The mysterious and fabulously wealthy Phileas Fogg wagers his life’s fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. Join Fogg and his loyal valet, Passepartout, as they voyage from the misty alleys of Victorian London to the exotic subcontinent and the Wild West in a race against the clock.
Theresa Heskins’ celebrated production – ‘remarkable’ * * * * (The Guardian) ‘highly entertaining* * * * (The Times) comes to the Northcott as part of a major six month UK tour. A hugely talented cast of 8 play over 125 characters in this imaginative, high-spirited escapade...
Items relating to George Henry Baker of Exeter, who died on 10/10/1917 in the Great War, are being gifted to the Devon Heritage Centre after almost 100 years in the north of England.
As a massive fan of the 1987 classic film Dirty Dancing, featuring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, I was thrilled to be asked to attend A Night of Dirty Dancing – The Ultimate Tribute Show, at the Exmouth Pavilion on Friday 6th October.
For those who don’t know (have you been under a rock?!) Dirty Dancing is a coming of age story about Baby (Frances Houseman) who becomes an incredible dancer and meets the man of her dreams (Johnny Castle) whilst holidaying at a family resort with her family.
Friday’s tribute performance, produced by Philip J Hawkins of Total Productions,...
A project is underway at Knightshayes as part of an effort to create an archive of recorded memories from people who met and knew Joyce, Lady Heathcoat Amory. The team at Knightshayes are on a hunt to find anyone who might have known Joyce, visited her, met her, played golf with her or have any memories they’d like to share. The project will run alongside a larger project next year to celebrate Joyce and share stories about her life. As a generous and well known community figure in Tiverton, the team often hear of memories of local visitors and residents alike, but now would love to create...
Judith Harris-Deans from Exeter has been volunteering for local charity Hospiscare for the last six years, and describes it as “the happiest place I’ve ever worked.” Since 2012 Judith has been popping into Searle House in Exeter to support the fundraising team with donations administration.
Judith described her typical day: “I usually come in once a week, but it’s a flexible arrangement so if I can’t make it in it’s never a problem, I just let them know beforehand. Likewise, sometimes I will come in much more often during busy times, like Christmas, when the team needs extra help....
Exeter and Teignbridge councils are stepping up their homelessness support with a new campaign aimed at highlighting all the good work that goes on in the area and raising awareness of the issue.
The two councils have teamed up to launch Homelessness Awareness Week which runs from 9 to 13 October. The social media campaign is focused around a theme of help.
Over five days, both councils will be highlighting what help there is for people, how they can go about getting support, how people who aren’t homeless can help and the success stories of those who have turned their...
Work to replace traffic signals at a junction in Exeter will get underway on Monday (9 October).
Essential maintenance is needed on the signals at the junction of Pennsylvannia Road, Union Road and Prince of Wales Road in Exeter. The traffic signals, poles and electrics are at the end of their serviceable lives and will be replaced, and repairs will also be carried out to cable ducting. Temporary signals will be in place from Monday (9 October) and for the duration of the scheme in order to enable work to be carried out. The scheme is scheduled to be completed on Tuesday 14...
