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The Gypsy's Curse

Event Date: 
29/10/2014 - 8:00pm to 01/11/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

In early 2014 a group of bored Exeter youngsters disappeared. Two days later one of the group is found wandering on the quay in a state of extreme shock. She is unable to speak of her ordeal or give the police any clue as to the whereabouts of her missing friends. After 12 days of silence she finally reveals a traumatic tale involving a mysterious book, a terrible accident and a ritual that opens a doorway into profound darkness.

Prepare yourself for something truly wicked as Exeter Alternative Theatre presents its darkest Halloween extravaganza to date. Original writing and...

The Rogues Gallery

Event Date: 
11/10/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Award winning comedy, burlesque, music & magic come together for the first time in one show.

The Rogues Gallery brings a modern twist and a hint of darkness to the Victorian vaudeville variety genre. Coming to Exeter for the first time, the show stars top performers from around the UK and also showcases the best of local acts.

Be prepared to be blown away by our award winning MC – comedian Cerys Nelmes – she is a leading MC on the comedy circuit, working for major UK clubs and has appeared on national television and radio. Marc Lobb has been dubbed ‘The next Derren...

I Am Mark

Event Date: 
20/09/2014 - 7:30pm to 21/09/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Commanding demons and controlling storms, a lone man walks out of the desert and, gathering a nation around him, he walks towards certain death in an occupied land. Ridding the tale of two thousand years of religious baggage, Applecart presents Mark’s Gospel combining drama, storytelling, music and film to tell a story of revolution and courage.

Applecart’s creative team is headed up by Peter Moreton and Phil Summers. Peter has extensive experience as performer and Musical Director in the West End, working with companies such as Chichester Festival Theatre, Cheek by Jowl, RSC,...

Noises Off

Event Date: 
10/09/2014 - 7:30pm to 13/09/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

From a disastrous dress rehearsal a sleep-deprived touring company of actors rehearse and perform their fictional farce, Nothing On.

Where the cast fumble their entrances and exits, to bothersome props, too many sardines and a final performance of missed cues and forgotten lines. Noises Off explores the explosive personal relationships that lead to off-stage shenanigans and on-stage bedlam.

Tickets £10.50 Wednesday and Saturday matinee, £12.60 Thursday, Friday and Saturday night

Box office 01392 271808

http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/noises-off/

Richard Lennox Plays Piano Classics and Salutes Piano Legends

Event Date: 
28/05/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Enjoy a fantastic evening of Piano Magic in the very capable hands of Master of the Keys Richard Lennox.

Richard has performed a series of Sell out Concerts in Weston-Super-Mare and is now touring to further venues in the South West.

His Piano Classics include Mozart, Brahms, Schubert & Bernstein. He salutes Piano Legends which include Semprini, Russ Conway,Liberace and even Les Dawson.

If you are after a relaxed evening with a very talented Pianist this is the show for you.

Tickets £12.50 (£8.50)

www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Event Date: 
15/05/2014 - 7:00pm to 18/05/2014 - 2:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

C.S Lewis’s classic tale of good versus evil is magically brought C.S Lewis’s classic tale of good versus evil is magically brought to life by Exeter College’s BTEC Performing Arts Department.

Four siblings are evacuated from London to an unusual home in London to an unusual home in the countryside during the Blitz. Through a forgotten wardrobe filled with musty fur coats, the children discover the enchanted land of Narnia. A secret world of magic, danger and talking animals, Narnia is ruthlessly ruled by the White Witch who has cast the land into eternal winter. Only the return of...

The Rite of Spring/Romeo & Juliet

Event Date: 
01/05/2014 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

The Rite of Spring / Romeo and Juliet is a visceral marriage of two tales of slaughtered innocence. The violent dissonance in Stravinsky’s depiction of a young virgin chosen for the dance of death mirrors the hatred between Shakespeare’s Montagues and Capulets, whose children are fated to die in the ancient blood feud of their families. Performed in four-hand piano and commedia half-mask, the stories interweave through passion, vitality, rage and despair to the dizzying climax of sacrific

The latest production by Concert Theatre, a young company which combines live classical music...

MP visits Exeter-based national family charity

Staff at an Exeter-based national charity welcomed local MP Ben Bradshaw to their Barnfield Hill office to discuss the future of family mediation.

The visit came just two weeks before a landmark law change makes it compulsory for divorcing and separating couples to attend a Mediation Information Assessment Meeting before they apply for a court order.

“We were delighted to have the opportunity to discuss with Ben the challenges that mediation services across England and Wales have been facing since Legal Aid entitlements were slashed a year ago”, said Jane Robey, NFM’s Chief...

Roz Harding presents WAVE

Event Date: 
25/04/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Clifford Room, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Roz Harding sax Mike Outram guitar Jim Bashford drums Featuring support from Jambassadors

A collection of compositions…emotionally charged and dynamic…exploring the peaks and depths of our experiences. Expect soft and lyrical to explosive sounds; brought to life in jazz trio form.

Roz Harding saxophone, Mike Outram guitar and Jim Bashford drums launched project WAVE in February 2013 at St Ives Jazz Club. The club declared it a resounding success and WAVE continued to gig the South West. Recently project WAVE reached out to The Vortex Jazz Club, taking their sounds to London...

The Cougars

Event Date: 
05/04/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Enjoy an evening with this “Good Time” Rock’n’Soul band as they take you through some of the very best music of the era featuring the smooth soul vocals of Cleveland Jones.

The band will also be joined by their guests: Mike Emery and Ray Hill in The Shadows Set featuring music of Cliff and The Shadows, Johnny Hunter will deliver his own twist on some vintage Rock’n’Roll. Singing sensation Amy Frost will amaze you with songs from Etta James, Bonnie Tyler, Tina Turner and many more.

Everyone will join the band in a stunning finale. Don’t miss it!

Tickets £12

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