The Handlebards: Macbeth

Event Date: 
26/03/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Chapter House, Exeter Cathedral

Described by none other than Sir Ian McKellen as 'uproariously funny', the HandleBards will be back on their bikes in 2015 for their most diverse season to date.

In May 2014, the HandleBards - four men on four bicycles - cycled out of London. Their mission? A 2000 mile tour across the UK, Holland and Belgium, carrying all the necessary set, props, costumes and camping equipment to perform two of Shakespeare's greatest plays - Macbeth and The Comedy of Errors - 72 times.

In March 2015 they will be reviving performances from this incredible tour, for two nights only, in the...

The Handlebards : Comedy of Errors

Event Date: 
25/03/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Chapter House, Exeter Cathedral

Described by none other than Sir Ian McKellen as 'uproariously funny', the HandleBards will be back on their bikes in 2015 for their most diverse season to date.

In May 2014, the HandleBards - four men on four bicycles - cycled out of London. Their mission? A 2000 mile tour across the UK, Holland and Belgium, carrying all the necessary set, props, costumes and camping equipment to perform two of Shakespeare's greatest plays - Macbeth and The Comedy of Errors - 72 times.

In March 2015 they will be reviving performances from this incredible tour, for two nights only, in the...

The Big Colyton Art Show

Event Date: 
21/03/2015 - 10:30am to 22/03/2015 - 3:30pm
Venue: 
Colyton Grammar School, Colyford

Colyton Grammar School's first, Big Art Show is a two day fund raising event featuring artworks by a selection of the finest artists, jewellers, ceramicists and glassmakers from across the region.

Internationally acclaimed Artist Charlie O'Sullivan is our enthusiastic Patron and esteemed Artist Alan Cotton is supporting and exhibiting in the Show. Marine House at Beer and the Steam Gallery have a range of their best selling Artists exhibiting work together with many other professional artists from around the SW. Examples of the artworks can be seen and purchased 6 weeks prior to...

Tenors Un Limited

Event Date: 
21/03/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

Tenors Un Limited - 'Show The Suit Who's Boss' ‘The Rat Pack of Opera’ began performing in 2002.

Using talents honed in their previous solo careers in the opera, theatre and recording worlds, they set out to bring their own unique blend of wit, charm and vocal arrangements - along with original compositions - to the classical crossover genre.

For more than 10 years they have entertained audiences throughout the world and are proud to have secured worldwide distribution for their current album 'Viva La Vita' featuring Summertime, Time to Say Goodbye & the self-penned...

Easter Fun Activities

Event Date: 
28/03/2015 - 10:00am to 12/04/2015 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth

Can you solve the riddles to help you locate the hidden eggs?

Find all of the eggs and solve the clues to win a yummy chocolate prize.

Pick up your entry form at the Visitors' Centre at the heart of the Sanctuary.

Booking not required. Opening from 10am - 4pm

Price: £3 per entry.

For further information:

http://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/

The BIG Cake Show

Event Date: 
20/03/2015 - 9:00am to 22/03/2015 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
Westpoint Exeter, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ

The BIG Cake Show is a baking extravaganza to rival other UK shows, but one that truly reflects what the region has to offer.

Lots of cooking, decorating, supplying and most importantly enjoying and eating cake!

The main stage will star some of the nation's best loved stars, show kitchens, pre-bookable workshops, demonstrations and meet & greets with baking celebrities from across the UK.

Regional chefs will showcase interactive opportunities, children's kitchens, competitions, book signings and other special events that are being kept under icing for now!!...

Diaries of the Deceased: Courtyard Interruptions

Event Date: 
18/03/2015 - 10:00am to 20/03/2015 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter

Pause for a while and let your path cross with spirits in puppet form, from the First World War to the present day, with performance artists from Encounter Theatre & Therapy.

Linked to the exhibition Faces of Conflict: The impact of the First World War on art and facial reconstructive surgery, 17 January to 5 April 2015.

Wednesday 18 to Friday 20 March, 10am to noon and 2 to 4pm

Free admission

http://www.rammuseum.org.uk/

Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink

Event Date: 
24/04/2015 - 10:00am to 26/04/2015 - 11:00pm
Venue: 
Northernhay Gardens/Exeter Castle, Exeter

The Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink is a three-day festival celebrating the outstanding food and drink of the South West, featuring more than one hundred regional producers, top chefs, workshops, live music and food-themed activities for all the family.

The festival, co-founded years ago by two-Michelin starred chef Michael Caines, is the perfect opportunity to get a real taste of the South West, to meet the people behind the produce, and to enjoy a foodie day or weekend in beautiful surroundings.

Visitors can learn from the best in the Festival Cookery...

Nursing Lives

Event Date: 
25/04/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Tiverton Community Arts Theatre, Tiverton

A heart-warming wartime tale of bravery and love from the UK's leading full mask theatre companyVamos Theatre

Set in the Second World War and modern day, Nursing Lives is a humorous and nostalgic full mask show celebrating bravery and the human spirit, and comes complete (as you might expect) with singing pigs

When Flo, a feisty seventy-something, learns that the hospital she worked at during the Second World War is being demolished, she decides she needs to take one last look. Her illicit visit becomes a personal celebration – of friendship,courage, adventure, and romance...

Steve Howe – Legendary Guitarist

Event Date: 
11/04/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Tiverton Community Arts Theatre, Tiverton

Tiverton Community Arts Theatre are proud to present to the people of Mid Devon, legendary Guitarist, Steve Howe, of 'Yes' and supergroup 'Asia'. Promoting his new solo anthology released on Rhino Records.

For nearly 40 years, Steve Howe has been at the forefront of guitarists in popular music. Actually, simply referring to Howe as just a guitarist is limiting. In addition to being a songwriter, he plays more instruments than just the guitar. If it has strings and a fret board, Howe has mastered it and recorded with it at some point on one of countless albums he's been part of as a...

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