The Last Laugh

Event Date: 
26/01/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Exeter’s new open mic comedy night – have the last laugh with us on the last Monday of the month in the Café Bar.

Free admission.

To get involved budding comedians should contact Greg Sheldon at greg1comedy@gmail.com .

Jim Causley & Lukas Drinkwater

Event Date: 
25/01/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Jim and Lukas will be showcasing new material they are writing together, offering a 21st century perspective on traditional song. Five times BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominee Causley is renowned for his warm stage presence and his rich singing voice. With Lukas, the singer/accordionist performs a wide variety of material, both traditional and contemporary as well as his popular homemade settings of Charles Causley poems, as showcased on his album Cypress Well.

Tickets £10 (£8) seated

Box office: 01392 667080

www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Hijacked Launch Party

Event Date: 
10/01/2015 - 9:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

The launch event for Hijacked Festival 2015, featuring Jonas Rathsman.

Doors 9pm

£12 (standing) over 18s.

Box office: 01392 667080

www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Bridge Jazz Club

Event Date: 
07/01/2015 - 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.

This month’s house band is Pete Canter – saxophone, Craig Milverton – keys, Ron Phelan – double bass, Massimo de Majo – drums

N.B. The downstairs bar will be closed but the club will have it’s own bar in the Voodoo Lounge for this month.

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

www.bridgejazzclub.com

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The Circus of Horrors: The Night of the Zombie

Event Date: 
11/01/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

The show that stormed into the finals of Britain's Got Talent and is now a West End smash is back to mark its 20th Anniversary in spectacular style.

The latest incarnation 'The Night of the Zombie' is set in a decrepit & corpse ridden London in 2020. The city is plagued by a swamp of Zombies and ruled by the undead.

The story twists and turns with grisly murders and sensational shocks - all interwoven with some of the greatest and most bizarre circus acts on earth, sword swallowers, knife throwers, daredevil balancing acts, astounding aerialists, a demon dwarf, a...

The Three Degrees

Event Date: 
23/01/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

The legendary Three Degrees in concert.

Formed in 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The group has remained a trio with 2 original members since Sheila Ferguson left many moons ago. A firm favourite with Prince Charles, The Three Degrees are well known for their soulful voices, beautiful gowns and fabulous stage shows.

They are known all around the world for songs like 'When Will I See You Again', and 'Take Good Care Of Yourself' and have been continuously touring for more than 40 years.

The Three Degrees are "Helen Scott" "Valerie Holiday" & "Freddie Pool"...

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Event Date: 
23/01/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

(50th Anniversary Tour)

Has it really been 50 years since the most successful Folk/Rock Duo of all time recorded their first no1 hit single ‘The Sound of Silence’?

With standing ovations at every performance, The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ is currently the biggest and the most successful No 1 touring theatre show celebrating the lives and career of Folk/Rock sensation Simon and Garfunkel.

Featuring West End, award-winning leading man DEAN ELLIOTT (Buddy Holly in ‘Buddy – The Musical’) and a full cast of talented actor- musicians...

Babes in the Wood

Event Date: 
28/01/2015 - 7:30pm to 01/02/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Exeter Police & Hospital Players would like you to join them for their annual pantomime Babes in the Wood, this year raising money for the Lord Mayors Charity ELF.

The Sheriff of Exeter is shocked when he learns that he has become guardian to his brother’s children Jack and Jill, that is until he realises that should they die he will inherit their fortune!

On hearing this he plots to have them killed by his two idiot helpers Sam and Dan. Are they brave enough to kill Jack and Jill?

Robin Hood and his Merry Men and Maid Marion also help to find poor Jack and Jill...

Street Works – Karen Street -Part of ‘A Message From…’ live music series

Event Date: 
30/01/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Clifford Room, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Karen Street – accordion

Andy Tweed – saxophone

Mike Outram – guitar

Will Harris – bass

‘Streetworks’ – Karen Street’s latest project features the wonderfully creative talents of guitarist Mike Outram, Will Harris who is fast becoming the South West’s most in-demand bassist and the honey-toned saxophonist Andy Tweed.

They will be playing music from their latest CD ‘Unfurled’ – a collection of original tunes by accordionist Karen Street which further develops her original voice for the accordion. Her influences are wide ranging; jazz, folk, the...

Amy Wadge & Luke Jackson

Event Date: 
31/01/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

A pairing of two generations of captivating singer songwriters, Amy Wadge and Luke Jackson, touring together for the first time across the UK.

Amy Wadge is widely regarded as one of the country’s most successful female singer/songwriters. Over the course of five solo albums, two collaborations, numerous compositions for other artists and hundreds of live performances all over the globe, she has established an outstanding body of work. Her voice is simply amazing with a breathtaking range and emotional impact while her songwriting continues to surpass most of her contemporaries. She...

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