Hans Christian Anderson: The Steadfast Tin Soldier

Event Date: 
04/12/2012 - 7:30pm to 08/12/2012 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Bike Shed Theatre, Fore street, Exeter

The Wardrobe Ensemble and Worklight Theatre come together to present a reimagining of the sad but beautiful Hans Christian Anderson tale, The Steadfast Tin Soldier. The one-legged Tin Soldier braves all sorts of adventures to return to his true love - the Paper Ballerina.

The Wardrobe Ensemble and Worklight Theatre are two highly acclaimed emerging companies from Bristol and Exeter. They have both enjoyed success separately with their shows Riot and How to Start a Riot in Edinburgh, the UK and the US, and now come together to share their creative passions and skills to create a...

Something for everyone at the Magdalen Road Christmas Fair

Event Date: 
01/12/2012 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Magdalen Road, Exeter

Organised by local people and co-ordinated by the St Leonards Neighbourhood Association, the Christmas Fair in Magdalen Road is now a very popular annual shopping and exciting event.

This "urban village" contains well established award winning purveyors of fine food, drink and gifts, as well as some exciting new shops on the block. Piprs Farm Butchers, Gibsons Plaice for fish and the exquisite Bon Goiut delicatessen are all well known and respected retailers, but quirky newcomers like Belgreen Cafe, Ian Smith Wines and Arriety retro haberdashers make Magdalen Road a unique location...

Christmas pottery open studio

Event Date: 
01/12/2012 - 10:00am to 02/12/2012 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
108 Whipton Lane, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 3DJ

Ceramic artist Neil Johnson opens his studio in Heavitree on the weekend of 1st and 2nd December.

Neil has been making handmade thrown stoneware pottery since the 1970's and his work includes domestic ware such as jugs, casseroles, mugs, and bowls and more decorative one-off pieces, ideal for unique Christmas gifts. His latest spotty design is one of his most popular ranges, but he also makes more traditional style pieces.

Anyone is free to pop in on Sat between 10am and 6pm and Sun between 10am and 5pm. Have a browse, watch the artist at work and have a mince pie, all...

Exeter Northcott: The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

Event Date: 
05/12/2012 - 7:30pm to 06/12/2012 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre

An explosion of live music, story-telling and general mischief, The Canterbury Tales is an immersive production that puts the audience at the heart of the action as patrons of the Tabard Inn – the starting point of the pilgrims’ journey to Canterbury.

At turns enchanting, scandalous and disgusting the tales unfold in a mixture of story and song as a collection of rogues, wenches and travellers tell stories to entertain each other on their pilgrimage. From the antics of adulterous lovers to the revenge of cuckolded husbands, the characters remain as engaging and recognisable today...

Pitter Patter Theatre presents Ellie’s Trunk

Event Date: 
02/12/2012 - 11:30am to 03/12/2012 - 11:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre

Through the vines, through the vines, skipping, swinging through the vines…

Poor Ellie the Elephant has lost her trunk! Can you help us to find it?

Join Marvin the Monkey, Pauline the Parrot, Tilly the Tiger and Curtis the Croc on our interactive jungle adventure!

Hold on to your binoculars as we skip through the vines, trudge through the swamp, splish splash through the river and crawl through the tall, tall grass as we search for Ellie's case.

Pitter Patter Theatre invite young (and grown-up) adventurers to join them on stage for a truly unique and...

Arsenal Soccer School Christmas Course in Exeter

Event Date: 
31/12/2012 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Riverside Leisure Centre, Exe Bridges, Exeter

Arsenal Soccer Schools will be running a Christmas Soccer School at the Riverside Leisure Centre in Exeter during the Christmas school holidays which will include a free swim.

All children will enjoy festive football games to improve their skills, receive an Arsenal Soccer Schools gift and a Christmas treat from the Arsenal Soccer Schools team.

The soccer schools takes place on Monday 31st December, 10am-3pm for 7-14 year olds of all abilities and 1.30pm-3pm for 3-6 year olds of all abilities.

Visit...

Arsenal Soccer School Christmas Courses in Exeter

Event Date: 
24/12/2012 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Riverside Leisure Centre, Exe Bridges, Exeter

Arsenal Soccer Schools will be running a Christmas Soccer School at the Riverside Leisure Centre in Exeter during the Christmas school holidays which will include a free swim.

All children will enjoy festive football games to improve their skills, receive an Arsenal Soccer Schools gift and a Christmas treat from the Arsenal Soccer Schools team.

The soccer schools take place on Monday 24th December and Monday 31st December, 10am-3pm for 7-14 year olds of all abilities and 1.30pm-3pm for 3-6 year olds of all abilities.

Visit www.playthearsenalway.com/southwest to book...

Americans to mark holiday with family, festivities

Authored by JAMIII
Posted: Thu, 11/22/2012 - 8:35am

NEW YORK (AP) — Airports, train stations and highways were expected to remain busy as people made their way home to reconnect with family and friends for Thanksgiving — although some reunions might be bittersweet because of the damage and displacement caused by Superstorm Sandy.

For some, the once-sacrosanct harvest feast now starts the holiday shopping season — and store openings keep getting earlier. Black Friday now starts on Thanksgiving day itself at many national stores and some shoppers eagerly race from their dinner tables to line up for bargains, delaying their second...

Fundraiser for Stanno

Event Date: 
24/11/2012 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
St James Centre, Exeter City Football Club, Exeter

Local band Stillyano will be playing at the St James Centre starting at 8pm with all proceeds going to the Adam Stansfield Foundation. The band made who are Antony Stylianou - ( Singer / Guitarist ) , Ian Kendray - ( Drums ) and Seth Dunnett ( Bass ) have seen their popularity and fan base grow have this year been helping raise funds for charities this way throughout the year. Playing at some of the most popular venues around Devon the band have been wowing audiences with their music. Tickets are £5 and can be purchased from the Club reception or by phone on 01392 411243. Please visit the...

Exeter Little Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty

Event Date: 
21/12/2012 - 7:00pm to 05/01/2013 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Once upon a time in a land far away, a beautiful princess was born. Cursed by the wicked fairy Carabosse, she was destined to spend her life as the Sleeping Beauty… until awakened by true love’s kiss.

Come and join ELTC in their 58th annual Traditional Pantomime where girls play boys in tights, men become brash women, good overcomes evil and where the audience from 3-103 can let their hair down and let themselves go.

You can hiss and boo the baddies, cheer on the hero, and shout yourselves hoarse. This show promises to be packed full of colour, fun and plenty of slapstick...

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