Measure for Measure

Event Date: 
22/03/2017 - 7:30pm to 01/04/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Cygnet Theatre, Friars Gate, Exeter,

In Vienna strict codes of behaviour have not been enforced by those in power for a generation and moral laxity is rife. What will it take for the Viennese authorities to regain control of the public morality and at what cost?

CYGNET is passionate about Shakespeare and strives to create accessible and relevant productions which value the text and draw out the drama and themes from the plays.

Peformances

March 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 & April 1 at 7.30pm March 25 at 2.00pm

Tickets £10 (£8, £6)

https://cygnettheatre.co.uk

Jason Byrne: The Man with Three Brains

Event Date: 
12/10/2017 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

‘The Man With Three Brains’ is a brand new show from the highly acclaimed and extremely funny comedian, Jason Byrne. Following his hugely successful 2016 tour, ‘Propped Up’, the hilarious Jason Byrne will be returning to the stage from October this year for 37 dates across the country.

Jason is bringing back his famous warm and generous stagecraft. His 2016 UK tour saw silly props in the form of giant ducks, rubber hands, owls, big wooden pegs and amazing magic stunts which had audiences laughing up and down the country. It’s time to peel back the madness that’s inside Jason’s head...

Jason Byrne: The Man With Three Brains

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/13/2017 - 9:12pm

‘The Man With Three Brains’ is a brand new show from the highly acclaimed and extremely funny comedian, Jason Byrne.

Following his hugely successful 2016 tour, ‘Propped Up’, the hilarious Jason Byrne will be returning to the stage from October this year for 37 dates across the country, stopping off at Exmouth Pavilion on Thursday 12 October 2017.

Jason is bringing back his famous warm and generous stagecraft. His 2016 UK tour saw silly props in the form of giant ducks, rubber hands, owls, big wooden pegs and amazing magic stunts which had audiences laughing up and down the...

Ride the buses of Yesteryear in Exeter

A rare chance to ride on the old buses of Devon General and Exeter City Transport will be available, for one day only on Sunday 19th March. Owners of around 20 preserved buses will be providing rides around Exeter between 10.00am and 5.00pm.

The event, organised by the Devon General Omnibus Trust was originally planned to commemorate the closure of Exeter’s bus and coach station. However, this closure has been paused, as a result of a delay to the redevelopment plans. But the organisers had already gathered the buses and coaches together on this day and advertised the event to...

Devon trade mission Connects with Manchester

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/13/2017 - 2:08pm

A delegation of Devon business leaders has been forging closer links with Manchester during a regional trade mission.

The visit was promoted by Exeter Connects, Exeter Airport’s initiative to enhance and promote air connectivity to the business community, and leading regional airline Flybe, in partnership with the Devon and Cornwall Business Council (DCBC).

The 12-strong delegation flew courtesy of Flybe from Exeter Airport to Manchester in the morning, and returned on the evening fight.

Delegates were hosted for breakfast by Manchester Airport where they learned...

Prime Minister urged to intervene as Devon schools lose funding

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/13/2017 - 1:32pm

Devon's education chief has written to the Prime Minister urging her to take action over the proposed new national funding system that could see scores of Devon schools lose out.

James McInnes has signed a joint letter to Theresa May with colleagues from around the country who represent the lowest-funded education authorities in the campaign group f40.

Devon has been campaigning with its schools, headteachers and governors for a Fair Funding system for years.

Two years ago it won an extra £16 million a year for schools but every child in Devon is still funded at £...

Repairs to Exeter Quay footbridge start today

Work starts today (13 March) on repairing the Mallison footbridge at Exeter Quay. Repairs to the bridge, which pedestrians and cyclists use to cross a leat beside the River Exe, are expected to take two to three weeks and the City Council hopes to get it open again by Easter. The City Council was forced to close the bridge last week because of safety concerns after an inspection revealed some rotten timbers. A diversion is currently in place around the back of Samuel Jones Smoke & Ale House and into Commercial Road next to the Custom House. The ongoing repairs will be a temporary...

Prince Charles' charity supports job fair in Exeter

One of Prince Charles's charities is supporting the first ever job fair to be held in Beacon Heath, Exeter, tomorrow Tuesday 14 March.

Normally job fairs are held in the city centre but in a bid to help local people the Spring Job Fair is being hosted by The Beacon Community Centre from 10am-1pm.

Business in the Community, the Prince's responsible business network is organising the event alongside JobCentre Plus.

Ashley Perryman, Exeter Business Connector for Business in the Community, said: “The Spring Job Fair at The Beacon shows the sectors – commercial, public...

Crediton Rugby are winners!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/13/2017 - 12:38pm

Just before the under 9 and the under 14 squads went out to play rugby on Sunday they were met by Ian Kingsbury JP, the Provincial Grand Master of the Devonshire Freemasons. He was accompanied by Colin Mackenzie, Alan Tonkin, Ian Penny who are all members of the Unity Masonic Lodge in Crediton and have just sponsored the new playing kit for both teams.

Both organisations have a long history in Crediton, the Freemasons lodge having been there since 1870 and the Crediton Rugby Football Club since 1878. These teams must have met during that 150 years, not in competition but in unity...

Brewin Dolphin Exeter celebrates regional award win

Authored by sue bradbury
Posted: Mon, 03/13/2017 - 11:24am

Brewin Dolphin’s Exeter-based wealth management team is celebrating after winning the ‘Best DFM (Discretionary Fund Manager) in the South West’ title at the prestigious Citywire Wealth Manager Regional Stars Awards 2017 in London on 2 March.

Calculated on the ratings financial planners give to discretionary firms based on the quality of their service and investment proposition, the Citywire awards are highly respected within the industry. Brewin Dolphin’s Exeter office was first established thirteen years ago with just four investment managers and two support staff. Since then,...

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