What would Christmas be without the prerequisite pantomime dames, fairytale princesses and cross-dressing performers cavorting around the city's theatres and village halls.
Here is The Exeter Daily's round-up of the best pantomimes in and around the city...
Ali Baba & the Forty Thieves
Until 16 December, Broadclyst Victory Hall
Join Broadclyst Theatre Group for some Arabian Nights as Ali Baba, his family, friends and foe conjure up the bustling streets of Baghdad at the Victory Hall this Christmas. This production promises to be colourful, musical,...
Exeter Comedy Club seems to be proof that we all enjoy a good laugh in difficult times. The club which is hosted at the city’s Corn Exchange continues to sell-out show after show and the Christmas specials are heading the same way.
Instead of just one performance on one night the venue is staging four comedy clubs on the run up to Christmas; on Tuesday 11th to Friday 14th December. Already the Thursday and Friday performances have completely sold out and very few tickets remain for the Wednesday evening show.
Mark Farley who is one of the club’s organisers said: “We...
Fresh from performing two critically acclaimed shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Award-winning comedian, Sean Hughes, brings his hilarious comedy to Exeter's Corn Exchange as part of a 34-date national tour.
From the moment the lights come up on Life Becomes Noises , revealing a hospital bed and Sean dressed in a slightly inappropriate costume, it is apparent that this is going to be no ordinary comedy show.
It has been over a year since his father died, and Sean...
As the only professional pantomime produced in Exeter, the seasonal offering at Exeter Corn Exchange has become an essential part of Christmas in the city since the first one, “Snow White” in 2010.
Produced by Kickline Theatre, this year’s panto is the ultimate dreams-come-true story, “Cinderella”. The show runs from 14 December - 5 January and tickets are available from Exeter Corn Exchange on 01392 665938 and at www.exeter.gov.uk/cinderella
Kickline’s pantomime performers have always been strong on professional stage experience, not least Exeter actor Daniel Page who...
Dancing Duo Henry and Jeannie are bringing their successful dance to Exeter Corn Exchange.
Henry and Jeannie are known as Dancing Duo and provide quality dancing with an element of fun - Ballroom, Latin and Sequence - at many West Country venues, including Exeter Corn Exchange on selected dates. They have been running social dances and dance holiday breaks for the past twelve years. The evening events are geared towards dancers who have some previous experience - open to all ages but we are mostly supported by the 40+ age group.
John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Scott Ottaway
Now celebrating their 50th Anniversary, The Searchers remarkable career continues with such classic hits as Sweets For My Sweet, Needles and Pins, Don't Throw Your Love Away, Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room.
This is a highly entertaining show and has been enthusiastically and warmly received throughout the world. Combined with anecdotes and reminiscences, and including all of their famous hits, plus many album recordings, B-sides and a selection of other classics.
Rich Hall is the star of the critically acclaimed BBC 4 documentaries 'Rich Hall's Inventing The Indian', 'Rich Hall's Continental Drifters', 'Rich Hall's The Dirty South'', 'How The West Was Lost' plus Channel 4's topical late night show 'Stand Up For The Week' .
Rich Hall's renowned grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and king of rapid-fire wit. Fans can see the comic genius from Montana discuss a variety of topics all delivered in his own hilarious unique way.
Since appearing in the guise of his redneck alter-ego Otis Lee Crenshaw in...
2013 sees the 20th outing of this band of friends which promises a new album launch, a booklet about the band's history as well as the usual glorious live show.
It all started in a folk club as a bit of an idea in 1993 and has developed into a UK folk-rock institution.
Six of the country's best fiddle players front a cracking band of guitars, keyboards, sax and accordion. It's all held together by the grandfather of folk-rock drumming - Dave Mattacks.
The show includes solos, original and traditional songs, a few iconic rock references and theme tunes plus mighty...
"Best Tribute Act 2012" music award nominees Who's That Girl? is a 100% live 8-piece band performing songs and music by chart topping superstar Annie Lennox.
Powerful dynamic vocals and strong rich harmonies are expertly supported by a line-up of professional musicians and the authentic sound of the band evokes spine tingling memories of Annie Lennox's finest moments from her heyday with Eurythmics and her stunning solo career.
One of Britain's finest comedians and broadcasters, Marcus Brigstocke, is taking his hotly anticipated new show The Brig Society on tour this autumn.
The award-winning comedian is a firm favourite with comedy fans and The Brig Society promises to be as sharply observant and quick-witted as his much loved catalogue of work.
