Richard Lennox Plays Piano Classics and Salutes Piano Legends

Event Date: 
28/05/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Enjoy a fantastic evening of Piano Magic in the very capable hands of Master of the Keys Richard Lennox.

Richard has performed a series of Sell out Concerts in Weston-Super-Mare and is now touring to further venues in the South West.

His Piano Classics include Mozart, Brahms, Schubert & Bernstein. He salutes Piano Legends which include Semprini, Russ Conway,Liberace and even Les Dawson.

If you are after a relaxed evening with a very talented Pianist this is the show for you.

Tickets £12.50 (£8.50)

www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

The Westbrook Trio

Event Date: 
23/05/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Part of ‘A Message From…’ live music series

Kate Westbrook voice

Mike Westbrook piano

Chris Biscoe saxophone

The Westbrook Trio is the longest established of all Mike Westbrook’s ensembles. Its mix of composition, song and improvisation has been at the heart of many Westbrook projects. From the early ‘80s Kate, Mike and Chris have continued to perform regularly throughout Europe as well as touring in Canada, Australia and the Far East. Their latest album ‘Three Into Wonderful’ charts three decades of creativity, travelling and recording.

‘Kate...

Devon targets Doorstep crime

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/11/2014 - 3:01pm

As part of National Rogue Trader Week (7 – 11 April 2014), Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Officers have been focusing on the scourge of doorstep crime through education, engagement and enforcement in partnership with Police forces.

The vulnerable and elderly nature of targeted consumers, the high levels of financial loss, and the health issues that victims suffer also creates increased demands on local care and support services, particularly when victims are targeted repeatedly by organised criminal gangs whose tactics are constantly being changed and adapted.

Rogue...

There's Somebody at the Door

Event Date: 
22/05/2014 - 8:00pm to 24/05/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

EAT are back with another 4 plays from and inspired by, Le Theatre du Grand Guignol.

The Man Who Saw the Devil – Based on the short story by ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ author Gaston Leroux. A group of hunters find shelter from a storm at the home of ‘the Man’ who has a dark secret.

The Monkey's Paw – The classic chiller based on the short story by W.W. Jacobs. A mother & father are granted three wishes with dire consequences.

Nuit de Noces – A comedy set in 1750s Paris. A Count’s quiet night in is interrupted by a newly wed Marquise seeking refuge from her...

Happy birthday Tatau!

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Fri, 04/11/2014 - 2:49pm

Paignton Zoo’s baby Bornean orang utan Tatau is celebrating her first birthday.

She was born on 11 April 2013 to mother Mali and father Demo.

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park Director of Operations and Curator of Mammals Neil Bemment said: “She is doing well. Her progress is fairly typical for a one-year old orang. She is not weaned yet, but tries any food that is passing on the way to mum’s mouth! She picks at the watery soft items like cucumbers and tomatoes, but is mainly just sucking on them wistfully!”

At first the tiny baby was only seen clinging to mum, but...

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Event Date: 
15/05/2014 - 7:00pm to 18/05/2014 - 2:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

C.S Lewis’s classic tale of good versus evil is magically brought C.S Lewis’s classic tale of good versus evil is magically brought to life by Exeter College’s BTEC Performing Arts Department.

Four siblings are evacuated from London to an unusual home in London to an unusual home in the countryside during the Blitz. Through a forgotten wardrobe filled with musty fur coats, the children discover the enchanted land of Narnia. A secret world of magic, danger and talking animals, Narnia is ruthlessly ruled by the White Witch who has cast the land into eternal winter. Only the return of...

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre

Event Date: 
09/05/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Clifford Room, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Once again the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre return to the Barnfield Theatre.

A hosiery based stage show that tours theatres and clubs in the UK and beyond.

Kev F is proud to be assisting hit comedy double act The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre.

Tickets: £9.50 (£8.50)

www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Event Date: 
03/05/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

50th Anniversary Tour

Has it really been 50 years since the most successful Folk/Rock Duo of all time recorded their first No.1 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, ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ takes...

A J’s Big Band

Event Date: 
02/05/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

The swinging sounds of the big band came into fashion in the 1930′s and still continues to excite generations of music lovers as demonstrated by AJ’s Big Band who are keeping the flame alive in the 21st century.

The popular 17 piece returns to the Barnfield Theatre stage for another packed programme of swing and jazz classics alongside some more contemporary pieces.

The combination of new and exciting arrangements will blend seamlessly with the all time favourites from Miller, Goodman, Ellington and other giants of the screen era.

Complimenting the instrumental line...

Bob Dylan: Revisionist Art at Castle Galleries

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/11/2014 - 2:13pm

Selected works from Bob Dylan’s latest collection, Revisionist Art, are now available for the first time as limited edition, hand signed graphics from Castle Galleries, Exeter tomorrow (12 April).

Castle Galleries on Cathedral Yard will release four never before published limited edition graphics from Dylan’s latest and acclaimed Revisionist Art collection. Each of these limited edition graphics – numbering only 195 paper limited editions and 95 boxed canvas of each title – will each be individually hand-signed by Bob Dylan.

The collection of magazine covers created by...

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