Adam Isaac performs at The Lemon Grove, Exeter University

Event Date: 
25/01/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Lemon Grove, Exeter University

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Adam Isaac has over 10 years of experience as a gigging musician and built a strong southwest following in his earlier years.

He has played many venues and festivals around the UK, supported Joss Stone on her UK tour in 2009, has been named brand ambassador for British freesports lifestyle brand Animal, and in 2012 Adam made it to the quarter final stages of BBC’s The Voice UK with the legendary Sir Tom Jones as coach.

Following his recent national exposure he is set to release an album in Autumn 2012 and tour the new original material with his...

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - Pole Position

Event Date: 
24/01/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Great Hall, University of Exeter, Stocker Road, Exeter

Enjoy an evening of outstanding classical music with the renowned Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and soloist Johannes Moser.

In a year that sees the Orchestra celebrate its 120th birthday, the BSO will collaborate with an array of the most exciting performers and exuberant conductors with it's 2012/13 season as it continues to give world-class performances throughout the South and South West, including some iconic concerts in Exeter's wonderful Great Hall.

Programme:

Borodin: Prince Igor Overture Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No 1 Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 3 'Polish...

LOL Laugh Out Loud: Exeter Comedy Festival

Event Date: 
17/01/2013 - 7:30pm to 10/02/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Various venues, Exeter
17 & 18 January Alaska 7.30pm, Northcott Theatre One man goes in search of adventure and freedom...but is soon plunged into a nightmarish world of extreme survival, haunted by all things living and dead. Boldly following in the intrepid footsteps of Bear Grylls and Ray Mears, Alaska is a tragi-comic riot of Pythonesque dottiness guaranteed to leave you spellbound. Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50), student standby £8, 01392 493493 www.exeternorthcott.co.uk 20 January Don’t Even Want to Be On Telly Anyway 8pm, Exeter Phoenix A show full of fun, idiocy and handsomeness from the 2011 and 2012 Chortle...

LOL Festival at the Bike Shed Theatre: 27 January

Event Date: 
27/01/2013 - 3:30pm
Venue: 
Bike Shed Theatre, Fore Street, Exeter

Alfie Brown: Soul for Sale, 3.30pm-4.30pm.

Alfie Brown observes (occasionally screaming) the hypocritical standards of censorship in popular music, the irresponsibility of producing bad art and the unscrupulous homogenisation of comedy, whilst making you laugh. He also (comedically) observes a world in which greed comes before truth and how the heavyweights of the culture industries keep us addicted for profit, whilst - still - making you laugh.

Isy Suttie: Work in Progress, 5pm-6pm

Isy is a long-time musical comedian whose leftfield songs, stand-up and characters...

LOL Festival at the Bike Shed Theatre: 26 January

Event Date: 
26/01/2013 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Bike Shed Theatre, Fore Street, Exeter

Suzi Ruffell: Work in Progress, 2pm-3pm.

Suzi’s innovative style capitivates audiences with her engrossing tales of social ineptitude, overbearing parents and stories of desperately trying to fit in. It can only be a matter of time before this enchanting young performer begins to make a huge impact on the comedy circuit.

John-Luke Roberts: Sock Puppet, 3.30pm-4.30pm

Ralph Guiltless’s life is going nowhere, until he makes a pact with a haunted sock. Now he can have whatever he wants, and all he has to do is strangle a few people. A dark and stupid comedy. John-Luke...

LOL Festival at the Bike Shed Theatre: 25 January

Event Date: 
25/01/2013 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
Bike Shed Theatre, Fore Street, Exeter

Holly Burn’s H Club, 6pm-7pm.

Wanna join a private members’ bar but don’t have the money, sense of elite-ism or decent shoes? Then welcome to The H Club where you get the chance to kick back and frolic with Holly and like-minded members in Exeter’s least exclusive private members’ club.

James Acaster, 7.30pm-8.30pm

Edinburgh Comedy Award 2012 Nominee James Acaster has a show full to the brim of comedy and critical acclaim. Prepare yourself for flights of fancy, remarkable gesticulation and maybe even some tempo changes.

John Robins: Incredible Scenes, 9pm...

Frivolous & fantastic: Kinky and Quirky - Burlesque & Boogie

Event Date: 
25/01/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

Funny, frivolous, frightful, fantastic, fabulous, fish fingers and other F words abound at Kinky & Quirky’s infamous January Comedy Burlesque and Boogie.

For the last 4 years K&Q have served up ridiculous singing, parody, mischief making and merriment but not a feather boa in sight – comedy burlesque at its best from the British Burlesque Scene.

8pm, tickets £12.50.

Box Office: 01392 665938

http://www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange/index.aspx?articleid=13922

Improperly - Improvised comedy with a difference

Event Date: 
07/02/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
City Gate Hotel, Exeter

From your suggestions Improperly will crochet a quilt of comic quirkiness and invite you to snuggle under. Comedy from a troupe of players that white knuckle their way through various games until you are melting in their sweaty palms.

Tickets: £5.

Box Office: 07775 854375

http://www.citygatehotel.com/

Improperly - Improvised comedy with a difference

Event Date: 
24/01/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
City Gate Hotel, Exeter

From your suggestions Improperly will crochet a quilt of comic quirkiness and invite you to snuggle under. Comedy from a troupe of players that white knuckle their way through various games until you are melting in their sweaty palms.

Tickets: £5.

Box Office: 07775 854375

http://www.citygatehotel.com/

Shaldon Theatre Company: Little Red Riding Hood

Event Date: 
23/01/2013 - 7:30pm to 26/01/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Carlton Theatre, Teignmouth

With panto season almost upon us once again Shaldon Theatre Company look forward to entertaining you with another spectacular show, Little Red Riding Hood which will be performed at the Carlton Theatre, Teignmouth from 23-26 January 2013. Evening performances will commence at 7.30pm and Saturday's matinee will be at 2.30pm.

This year sees a Special Gala Evening Performance taking place on 24 January . Carriages should arrive by 7pm to be greeted by some of the cast, a complimentary drink and nibbles will be served on arrival. Dress code will be black tie, giving the ladies and...

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