The King with Donkey's Ears

Event Date: 
09/12/2015 - 1:00pm to 03/01/2016 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Quirk Theatre and Exeter Phoenix present The King with Donkey's Ears

For everyone over 5!

For the thirteenth year running Quirk Theatre and Exeter Phoenix join together to ignite young imaginations and bring wonderfully creative live theatre to over three thousand people at Christmas time.

The king has something hidden under his hat. Something big…. He has donkey’s ears! Only the royal barber knows his secret, and if he tells another living soul he stands to lose everything that is precious to him. But the barber can’t contain himself. He can’t eat, he can’t sleep....

Exeter Respect International Festival

Event Date: 
04/12/2015 - 7:15pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Live music, stalls and performers including Barefoot Bandit, Chartwell Dutiro, Lewis Esparon and more.

We all enjoyed the free entrance Exeter Respect Festival in June 2015. The organising team met recently to start organising for the Exeter Festival 2016. On Fri 4 Dec, Exeter Phoenix has kindly offered to host Exeter Respect International Fest 2015 in order to fundraise for the Exeter Respect Festival 2016. Therefore, we call on all our communities, friends of Exeter Respect Festival and supporters, to extend their kindness and join the Exeter Phoenix in supporting the festival by...

Good Life: Exeter launch

Event Date: 
03/12/2015 - 9:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

After sellout shows across Leeds, Newcastle, Bristol and London, Good Life – the UKs most unique party – arrives in Exeter!

It’s a Bollywood special as we transform Exeter Phoenix for one night only!

As it’s the launch, expect production level like no other with installations, performers, lasers, giveaways and much more!

The night will be headlined by none other than ONEMAN. Renowned as one of the best DJs in the industry, he’s sure to bring the party vibes with an eclectic mix of hip hop, bass, garage, house and disco.

Tickets available here .

Goldfinch - Benjamin A Owen

Event Date: 
02/12/2015 - 6:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

A special event launching the 2015 Exeter Phoenix Artists’ Moving Image Commission.

Benjamin A Owen will transform the building, producing a live soundtrack to a new body of film works shown here for the first time.

Benjamin A Owen is a filmmaker whose work explores politics as it is played out in the everyday and in the commonplace. Although often working in the form of film, his practice encompasses exhibition making, performing music and working in education. Owen’s process is highly collaborative, and he often works with musical performances as a form.

Goldfinch...

Bridge Jazz Club

Event Date: 
02/12/2015 - 8:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

The Bridge Jazz Club is the home of Exeter’s jazz scene. Pete Canter & Friends + Jam Session. First set from the house band followed by jam session. All welcome. Bring charts for the rhythm section. Entrance fee includes a free raffle.

End of year special.

House band: Pete Canter (sax), Andy Stark (trumpet), Raddon Stephenson (trombone), Matt Johns (keys), Jim Newton (drums), Ron Phelan (double bass).

£6 (£4 for jammers) pay on the door only

Fire-risk tumble dryers safety warning

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is advising homeowners to check their tumble dryers after Indesit release a warning ‘that they may pose a fire risk.’

The three brands are Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda and include both condenser and vented dryers, which have been marketed over the last 11 years.

It has been identified that in "rare" cases a build-up of lint can come into contact with the dryer's heating element, which could pose a fire risk, resulting in users being warned not to leave their driers unattended and to clean fluff from the filter after each use....

Christmas Disco & Soul Explosion with Chris Dinnis

Event Date: 
12/12/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

It's the Christmas Party Exeter has been waiting for.

Radio Exe presenter and nationally acclaimed soul & funk club DJ Chris Dinnis with all the classic disco and soul hits with a dash of funk thrown in. Dance from 8 until 11.30 on our fantastic dance floor. Everyone gets a seat at a table and if you book for 4 or more we'll even reserve a table for you.

If night clubs just aren't your thing but you want a Christmas night out that lets you enjoy the best soul music and disco classics, this is the night for you - perfect for a Christmas celebration with friends and...

Sleeping Beauty

Event Date: 
12/12/2015 - 1:00pm to 03/01/2016 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

Following the huge success of 'Cinderella', Jack & the Beanstalk', 'Aladdin', 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' and 'Dick Whittington', Exeter Corn Exchange presents one of the most loved traditional pantomimes: 'Sleeping Beauty'! From Saturday 12th December to Sunday 3rd January 2016 you can join a host of classic characters for songs, laughter and a perfect Christmas show! The cast includes stars of West End musicals, 'Billy Elliot', 'Guys & Dolls', 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert', 'Sunset Boulevard', 'Acorn Antiques' and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'! The princess of all pantomimes...

Exeter Comedy Club Christmas Specials

Event Date: 
09/12/2015 - 8:30pm to 11/12/2015 - 8:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

Exeter Comedy Club Christmas Specials - back again to give your Christmas celebrations the perfect lift-off. It's a cracker of an evening; snowman (or woman) can deny it.

Four of the best performers from the national stand-up circuit in cabaret, everyone gets a table reserved and the bar is open throughout. Add mince pies and silly hats and you get what we think is the best night out in Exeter this Christmas.

Or... you could book a bland turkey meal at an over-priced restaurant and have an awkward time while the rest of us are laughing our socks off!

Acts to be...

The Drifters

Event Date: 
02/12/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

With over 65 members in over 60 years, the brand continues today with the only official line up in the world. This high-energy show brings many of the greatest hits along with newer material, guaranteed to bring a musical extravaganza along with a world-class band, production and some very smooth moves!

The Drifters were founded in June 1953, 60 years ago by George Treadwell and Ahmet Ertegun - founder of Atlantic Records. Since their creation the band has featured over 65 vocalists, including icons such as Clyde McPhatter, Ben E King and Johnny Moore. Some of the legends returned...

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