Bratislava Hot Serenaders

Event Date: 
24/07/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

This sizzling hot band from Slovakia has an enormous following in Europe and made a huge impact at the Whitley Bay Jazz Festival in 2004/2006/2008 and at the Riverboat Jazz Festival in Denmark. The 19 piece ensemble includes multi reed players, and 3 violins, with the beautiful Serenaders Sisters singing trio as an added bonus.

Led by brilliant trumpet player Juraj Bartos, the Serenaders play the music of Paul Whiteman, Ellington, the Goldkette Orchestra, early Basie and the famous British bands like those of Jack Hylton and Carroll Gibbons. It’s excitement all the way from...

Rossini Re-Loaded

Event Date: 
25/07/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

T h e B i g B a n d m e e t s G r a n d O p e r a

Jazz and Rock variations on themes from the operas of Gioacchino Rossini featuring William Tell, The Barber of Seville, Othello, Cinderella and The Thieving Magpie. Mike Westbrook leads his 20-piece big band in a revival of this internationally acclaimed classic – the first jazz work ever to be featured in the BBC Proms.

“A high-spirited, wholly theatrical mix of drama, lyricism and fun – the Albert Hall audience roared its delight at the end” Geoffrey Smith in The Economist

Voice: Kate Westbrook saxophones: Stan...

The Day We Played Brazil

Event Date: 
16/07/2014 - 7:30pm to 27/07/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

The Day we Played Brazil celebrates the 100th anniversary of the football match between Exeter City and the Brazil national team - the first-ever game played by Brazil. Based on the extraordinary true story of Exeter City FC's tour to South America in 1914 this musical play is performed by 100 local people telling the stories of the players and their wives, sweethearts and families back home. With plenty of music, tears and laughter along the way, as well as some great footballing moments, it's a story of adventure and excitement both on and off the pitch that will take the audience...

World cup fever at the centre spot with glam rock band Diamondogz

Event Date: 
14/06/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Centre Spot, Exeter City Football Club

Local glam rock tribute band Diamondogz will be playing at SJP on the evening of Saturday 14 June from 8pm until 10.30pm, before England face Italy at 11pm in their first fixture of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

So come and make a night of it at SJP!

Tickets are just £5 and can be bought in advance via Reception at St James Park or by emailing red.army@exetercityfc.co.uk – alternatively you can buy on the door.

The night is being used as a fundraiser for the Red Army junior supporters' club and the Light Up the Park initiative to replace the floodlights at St James...

Father's Day Gift Guide

From novelty gifts to designer aftershave, here at TED we have compiled a selection of the best presents to put a smile on good old Dad’s face this Father’s Day.

Jean Paul Gaultier Aftershave (125ml), £37 from Superdrug

Prove that designer scents aren’t just for women by purchasing your dad this gorgeous Peppermint aftershave. Not only will this aftershave leave Dad smelling fresh all day, it also helps to soothe and protect against razor burn. To purchase this item please visit http://bit.ly/RwdEdK or visit your nearest Superdrug store located in the Guildhall Shopping...

Thomas 'excited' by Euro Draw

Haydn Thomas says he is "excited" at the challenge that lies ahead for Exeter Chiefs following today's European Professional Rugby Challenge Cup draw in Switzerland.

The Devon club, who were among the top seeds for the new-look competition, have been pitted in Pool Two alongside French Top14 sides Bayonne and La Rochelle, as well as Rabo Prodirect12 outfit Connacht Rugby.

In what will be Exeter's fifth season in European competition, Thomas knows the challenge of tackling opposition from overseas is something that players, coaches and supporters crave at the start of each...

Wildlife Training Day

Event Date: 
29/06/2014 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Axe Estuary Wetlands

East Devon District Council’s Countryside team is offering a great opportunity to find out more about dragonflies later this month.

On Sunday, 29 June, Dave Smallshire, British Dragonfly Society Trustee and co-author of Britain’s Dragonflies, will be returning to the Axe Estuary Wetlands to lead a Wildlife Training Day.

Those lucky enough to attend the day will learn how to find, capture and identify dragonflies, discover evidence of emerging specimens and hear all about their amazing lifestyles.

The training day, which costs £30, will include visits to three local...

World cup fever at Centre Spot with Diamondogz

Local glam rock tribute band Diamondogz will be playing at St James Park on Saturday 14 June from 8pm until 10.30pm, before England face Italy at 11pm in their first fixture of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Come and make a night of it at SJP! Tickets are just £5 and can be bought in advance via reception at St James Park or by emailing red.army@exetercityfc.co.uk – alternatively you can buy on the door.

The night is being used as a fundraiser for the Red Army junior supporters' club and the Light Up the Park initiative to replace the floodlights at St James Park, run...

The Great Gatsby Comes to Exeter

The Great Gatsby, set in the 1920's jazz age, tells the story of self- made millionaire Jay Gatsby.

Mr Gatbsy seemingly has it all, but there is one thing he does not have. The love of his life Daisy Buchanan.

The Great Gatsby sees Jay persue Daisy no matter what the cost...

This fantastic tale of American society is currently being performed at The Barnfield Theatre every evening at 7.30pm.

The last show will be held on Saturday 14th June.

To purchase tickets please visit http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/the-great-gatsby/ . Alternatively you can...

The Bon Jovi Experience play Exeter Corn Exchange

Fans of rock giants Bon Jovi will be heading for Exeter Corn Exchange on Friday 27 June when the Bon Jovi Experience perform live at the city centre venue.

The Bon Jovi Experience were the world’s first tribute Bon Jovi and are the world’s only tribute to have been requested by, and to have performed live on stage with, Jon Bon Jovi himself. They are also the only tribute to have been featured on the official Bon Jovi website.

They were told by BBC Radio 1 DJ and TV personality, Chris Evans, that “they were the best tribute band he had ever seen” and were also asked to...

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