Inspired by the classic story Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl, this humorous and heart-warming tale for all the family follows Mr Monty Fox and his farcical friends as they embark on a dangerous and thrilling adventure when their home is unearthed by The Hunters.
An energetic physical theatre production, FOX pays homage to Charlie Chaplin and is underscored by Exeter University’s Big Band jazz orchestra, playing the likes of Benny Goodman, Sammy Nestico and Duke Ellington etc.
Prepare for an event of live music and theatre like no other!
Over 150 shows in eight venues for the 2013 festival: Exeter Phoenix / The Bike Shed Theatre / The Hour Glass / Cygnet New Theatre / The City Gate / The Globe Inn / The Rusty Bike / Poltimore House
Ignite is a 6 day celebration of new live performance work from the South West and beyond. It hosts events in a number of venues across the city to create an exciting festival experience, with a diverse and inspiring summer festival programme.
The festival takes place between 3rd and 9th June with performances happening throughout each day and sometimes twice nightly. A vibrant...
Rosie has lived in the same house all her life, with her Dad, by the train tracks in rural Devon. As the outside world passes by the window, they are quite content with a life of model railways and Amazon deliveries. When her dad dies, Rosie grows isolated from the outside world and has to face the prospect of engaging with reality.
If It’s Not One Thing, It’s Another is an unusual and moving coming-of-age story about dealing with the terrifying prospect of change.
Written by emerging playwright Adam Foster, the play deploys ClutterJunk Theatre’s trademark blend of quirky,...
A variety of local crafts on display and for sale in the Station Gallery, Marquee, Station Platform and front Car Park of Pecorama, the family attraction between Beer and Seaton.
Entrance fees for the attraction, gardens and grounds. See website for more details.
Crediton's Flower Festival has had a long history.
The theme this year is 'National Treasures', which celebrates people, places, events and precious things which we value as part of our national heritage.
Come and see how our floral artists meet the challenge of interpretating this theme with spectacular and intriguing floral displays. These are linked within an interesting exhibition which will both inform and entertain visitors. This year we are also part of the wider Crediton Festival. There will also be stalls, an exhibition by the Newton St Cyres Art Group, excellent...
The Crediton Festival is a great gaudy umbrella for over 30 organisations in and around the town.
There is sport, drama, literature, music, workshops, art, history, food - think of something that interests you and chances are there will be an event to visit.
The festival runs from 1 June to 13 July.
Click here for a full running programme or further enquiries contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01363 772006.
The EXE Model Railway Society's annual showcase exhibition takes place this year on the weekend of 1 and 2 June.
One of the biggest model railway events in the area, the event is held at The Matford Centre on Exeter's Marsh Barton Trading Estate. The venue is adjacent to the Matford Park and Ride.
The Matford Centre is a spacious venue and will be full of traders. Disabled access is straightforward. Parking is available on site (possibly limited on Sunday morning due to car boot sale taking place at the venue). Children can get in free with an adult.
A very special summer workshop and concert on Saturday 1 June. As part of the orchestra's Tenth Anniversary celebrations, the Isca Ensemble will be staging a special all-day orchestral workshop commencing 10am culminating in a free concert at 7.30pm. Collection in the evening concert for Save the Children.
The following works will be studied throughout the day ' from scratch' and presented in concert format by 7.30 p.m. A real challenge for the players and conductor!
Programme will include :
Wagner : Overture 'Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Dvorak : Symphony No 8...
A rare opportunity to experience life in the late 16th century in one of Exeter’s finest historical buildings. With the exclusive use of the Priory, participants can immerse themselves in Tudor life with the History Re-enactment Workshop’s Tudor family.
Activities include cooking, sewing and needlecrafts, writing, still room work and song and dance. Bring an apron, notepad, shoes you can dance in and a packed lunch. Tea and coffee is provided.
10am-5pm
For more information email kate.osborne@exeter.gov.uk
Tickets are available in person or by phone using a...
The bi-annual Dunchideock Church Fete takes place on Saturday 1 June in the lovely grounds of Dunchideock House starting at 1.30pm.
As well as the many stalls offering plants, produce, bric a brac, books and more there will be a Children’s Fancy dress competition (all age groups up to 13), pony rides, a fun dog show, duck racing, skittles, Welly Wanging, rat splatting, a grand draw with excellent prizes, cream teas and ice creams.
There will also be a rare opportunity to visit the famous ‘Dunchideock Treacle Mine’ only open to visitors on Fete days.
