Graffiti Classics

Event Date: 
19/12/2013 - 3:15pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott

16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices with 1 aim: to make classical music wickedly funny and exhilarating for young and old alike.

Graffiti Classics bursts the elitist boundaries of the traditional string quartet with its hilarious all-singing, all-dancing musical comedy show. It's a classical concert, gypsy-folk romp, opera, stand-up comedy and a brilliant dance show all rolled into one!

There really is something for everyone; Graffiti Classics never fails to get audiences laughing, clapping and singing along. Kids and adults love the uplifting and virtuosic variety of...

Councils face fresh austerity cuts

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Thu, 12/19/2013 - 3:19pm

Local councils will see their budgets reduced even further in the latest round of austerity cuts.

Eric Pickles, Local Government secretary announced that most local authorities could see their spending power reduced by nearly 3%.

The reduction in spending power- calculated to include council tax and Westminster grants- is estimated to total more than £1.7bn across all UK local authorities.

Exeter City Council will lose 3.5% of its spending power next year and a further 4.1% the following year. Responding to the announcement Council Leader Pete Edwards, said: "We are...

Bolshoi Ballet Season: Sleeping Beauty

Event Date: 
22/12/2013 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Picture House, Exeter

Founded in 1776, the Bolshoi is one of the world's oldest and most renowned ballet companies, and its classical repertoire continues to be revisited by prestigious contemporary choreographers and dancers at the pinnacle of their art.

Following the big success of past seasons, the Bolshoi Ballet will once again screen in the Exeter Picturehouse from October.

The 2013-14 season includes six productions, four of which will be broadcast live from Moscow.

Sunday 22 December : Sleeping Beauty (Recorded)

The world-famous love story of Sleeping Aurora and her...

Cinderella

Event Date: 
26/12/2013 - 2:00pm to 05/01/2014 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

It's time to lose yourselves in the magic and adventure of this spectacular family pantomime.

This rags to riches love story, is one of the best loved magical pantomimes of all time. For years ugly sisters Verruca & Hernia have been making Cinderella's life a misery out of hate and jealousy.

But Cinderella, being the kind and gentle positive girl that she is, never loses hope. She finally discovers something to smile about when she meets a handsome stranger in the woods whilst collecting firewood for her revolting step sisters.

Embarrassed and confused, she...

Joey the Lips

Event Date: 
21/12/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

Fast, fun and furious - we guarantee you won't be able to sit still! 10-piece Joey the Lips opened for Will Young, so don't miss your chance to see them at Exmouth Pavilion performing their Funky Soul, Blues & Disco Revue.

From Gimme Some Lovin' to Beyonce's Crazy In Love, from Long Train Running to Queen's Don't Stop Me Now, and their finale is a mad ten minute version of the B52's Love Shack with a heavy metal medley thrown in for good measure!

Their on-stage energy is infectious and creates a fantastic atmosphere! Unmissable entertainment!

Tickets £12...

Ba Ba Boom Xmas Special

Event Date: 
20/12/2013 - 9:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix terrace and bar

Highest Grade and Eyes Open Promotions present Ba Ba Boom, Exeter’s finest regular reggae dance sessions featuring Highest Grade Sound System playing the latest cuts in dancehall, conscious vibes and classic roots reggae.

9pm-2am

Free before 10pm, £3 after.

http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/ba-ba-boom-on-the-terrace-2/

The Phonic Christmas Cabaret Party

Event Date: 
21/12/2013 - 7:15pm
Venue: 
The Exeter Daily Auditorium, Exeter Phoenix

The Phonic Screwdriver Radio Show in conjunction with Mojo Jones Entertainment proudly present an outrageous night of Burlesque, Comedy, Bands , DJs and much much more!

The night also includes a late bar guaranteed to help with the party atmosphere!

Enter into the Christmas spirit with burlesque routines based around films, Comics and TV like The Nightmare before Christmas, Godzilla, Doctor Who and Star Wars . Plus Comedy from Marcus Gill and Jon Coq and Stonking bands The Sound of the Sirens and ‘House Band’ The Skull kids. There will be cosplayers at the bar (costumed...

The NYE Spectacula Fantastica

Event Date: 
31/12/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

And now for something completely different…

Roll up, roll up this New Years Eve for dress-up and merriment in an eclectic array of themed rooms. Explore and enjoy the ‘Big Top’ (with Circus Stage), a Secret Speakeasy Cabaret, and a 50′s swing-dance party.

Be dazzled by live music and DJs as they get the party started. Marvel at our walk around acts, entertainers and performers. Surprises around every corner, welcome in the new year with aplomb!

Dress to whichever theme takes your fancy and let the fun begin…

LIVE MUSIC The Bootleg Swing Band Dizraeli, DJ...

Moshi Monsters coming to Vue cinema

The children are due to break up for the Christmas holidays this week and it coincides with a brilliant new film release.

The much loved online game, Moshi Monsters, is set to see six of it's lead Moshlings make the leap from the small to the big screen in an action packed animation, at Vue Entertainment from tomorrow (Friday 20th December).

As well as being a great way to keep the kids entertained during the holidays, parents can also get their little ones an extra treat if they order the cinema tickets online.

Vue customers who book tickets online will receive a...

Good news for cyclists and walkers on Dartmoor

Devon County Council has agreed the proposed schedule of schemes to increase walking and cycling on Dartmoor.

The “Granite and Gears” project, led by the County Council and Dartmoor National Park, was awarded £4.4 million fundingfrom The Department for Transport's (DfT) Cycling Ambition fund in August.

The project is also supported with an additional £3 million from Local Transport Plan funding, section 106 money and contributions from Devon County Council, Dartmoor National Park, Teignbridge District Council and West Devon Borough Council.

It will develop a network...

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