The Fortunes 'Past and Present'

Event Date: 
15/03/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

Hit Band of the 60s and 70s, with their worldwide hits including "You've Got Your Troubles" "Here It Comes Again" "Storm In A Teacup" "Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again" "Seasons in the Sun" "Freedom Come Freedom Go" present a brand new show!

This intimate show will include not only all The Fortunes fabulous hits, but many others drawn from their times in other bands such as Marmalade, Billy J Kramer's Dakotas, Del Shannon, Bobby Vee and Love Affair. Untold anecdotes and stories drawn from their many experiences over the years. 'The Badfinger Story' illuminating Bob's time...

A Taste of Construction - career taster days

Authored by SWH
Posted: Wed, 02/19/2014 - 1:42pm

SWH (South West Highways Ltd) will be hosting two career taster days on 27 February and 4 March. The taster days will offer under-represented groups, in particular organisations that support people with physical or mental health issues, a chance to gain an insight into a career within the construction industry.

The taster days will take place at the company’s head office in Rockbeare and will involve a site induction, followed by outdoor activities such as block paving and finally a Q&A session. Each participant will also receive an SWH/NSFCA (National Skills for Contraction...

Vienna Festival Ballet presents Cinderella

Event Date: 
12/03/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

Vienna Festival Ballet is proud to present their new Spring Ballet for the 2014 Season - the classic tale of Cinderella one of the best-known rags-to-riches fairy tales of all time. A mistreated young girl, a glass slipper, two comical ugly step-sisters and a handsome prince combine to make the perfect piece of story-telling.

With a collection of music taken from the vast array from great Italian composer Rossini's most famous operatic achievements, a magical melange of music has been chosen that is sure to astonish and amaze.

Peter Mallek, Artistic Director, appointed...

Exeter Comedy Club

Event Date: 
07/03/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

Exeter Comedy Club is the place to see the comedy stars of the future.

Rhod Gilbert, Alan Carr, Ross Noble, and Stephen K Amos have all graced the stage at previous shows.

Four top comedians, everyone gets a seat at a table, the bar is open throughout and pizzas are served to your table - all this goes to make one of the best evenings out in the city.

Warning: Book early or be disappointed

Over 16s, tickets £12.

www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange Box office: 01392 665938

Online bookings will incur a 5% charge per booking

Oysterband

Event Date: 
05/03/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

Oysterband emerge from their hugely successful collaboration with June Tabor, the multi-award winning Ragged Kingdom, with a brand new album of original songs full of big, open melodies and uplifting, insightful lyrics and take to the road.

Their new momentum is driven by core members John Jones, Alan Prosser, Ian Telfer and Dil Davies, with the chemistry at the heart of the band as vital as ever, and augmented by the bass playing of Al Scott, their producer, the cello of Adrian Oxaal [formerly of the band James] and the emotional singing of Rowan Gödel.

Ever close to the...

Limehouse Lizzy

Event Date: 
28/03/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Limehouse Lizzy have been officially named one of the hardest working acts in the UK, alongside some of the country’s biggest & most popular performers. They were accredited for their live shows by the Performing Rights Society, and recieved their award from PRS Chairman and Ivor Novello award-winning songwriter (Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Tom Jones) Guy Fletcher OBE.

Renowned for an action-packed pyrothechnic-fuelled explosion of a show, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages...

Exeter College Big Band featuring The Darius Brubeck Quartet

Event Date: 
26/03/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

This concert is a rare and wonderful opportunity to see internationally renowned pianist, composer and jazz educator Darius Brubeck, son of jazz legend Dave Brubeck. Darius will be working with Exeter College Music Academy students to present a collection of South African Jazz inspired music. Featuring a set from The Darius Brubeck Quartet, a set from the Exeter College Big Band plus pieces combining the two ensembles. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear a one off collaboration! – world class musicians sharing their wealth of experience with our up and coming jazz musicians of the future...

Legacy

Event Date: 
25/03/2014 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Exeter College showcase students’ practical performance work from courses within the Drama and Performing Arts section. Both full time and part time courses within the section, have selected work to perform at the Barnfield Theatre. Legacy will give audience members an honest insight into the shared cultures and values held by staff and students within the Drama and Performing Arts Section.

Work selected for the showcase will be a selection of current and past, practical assessments, workshop exercises and exam pieces. Courses contributing towards this year’s showcase of work are...

Evita

Event Date: 
13/03/2014 - 7:30pm to 14/03/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

‘Evita’ brings to life the dynamic, larger than life persona of Eva Peron. Beginning with a young and ambitious Eva, the production follows her meteoric rise to international celebrity touching on how she accrued her enormous wealth and power and the means by which she became the beloved Evita.

This production is performed by students from The Maynard School.

£12.00 (£8.00 Children and Students only) plus 5% fee per booking

www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Box office: 01392 271808

The Ultimate ABBA Tribute Show

Event Date: 
07/03/2014 - 7:45pm to 08/03/2014 - 7:45pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

ARRIVAL UK – The Ultimate ABBATribute Show’returns to The Barnfield Theatre.

The show that every Abba fan has been waiting for! This Live spectacular has sold out in over 20 different countries Worldwide since 1995.

A fantastic live show containing the UK’s finest musicians, stunning vocals and beautiful harmonies plus a fabulous collection of lavish and authentic replica costumes and with video projection throughout.

When it comes to recreating the sounds of Abba, ‘ArrivalUK’ are unsurpassed. Come ready to Party and sing-a-long with all your favourites, this show...

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