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Horror classic returns to Poltimore House in October

Authored by Kickline
Posted: Thu, 09/19/2013 - 10:48am

This October, a chilling adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic horror tale Jekyll & Hyde returns to Poltimore House on the outskirts of Exeter. Preview performances in May sold out and won praise for the show's innovative use of the dilapidated and creepy location.

Performed by Exeter-based Four of Swords Theatre, the production runs for 12 performances from 10th - 19th October and tickets are available now from 01392 248938 and www.four-of-swords.com

Poltimore House is a crumbling but stunning stately home, originally the residence of the Bampfylde family...

Last Embrace

Event Date: 
20/11/2013 - 7:30pm to 21/11/2013 - 10:00pm
Venue: 
Cygnet Theatre

Tree Shadow Theatre Productions

A brand new folk musical set in the ticking bomb of Northern Ireland in 1970.

Based on Romeo and Juliet and with a mix of original and traditional music, it combines with Ireland’s storytelling history to create a haunting tragedy in modern language that resonates through the ages.

Simple staging with wooden stepladders and acoustic instruments allow the timeless story to unfold on our simple but ambitious stage.

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Event Date: 
31/10/2013 - 7:30pm to 02/11/2013 - 10:00pm
Venue: 
Cygnet Theatre

Creative Cow in association with Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

William Shakespeare’s epic and delightful comedy is a rollicking tale of marriage, fidelity, trickery and love.

The puffed up and degenerate Sir John

Falstaff, a Knight of the Garter, is seized with the outrageous idea that to seduce two of

Windsor’s wealthy merry wives will prove his virility and give him access to their money, but with female cunning and a devilish plot involving their husbands, Falstaff is repeatedly tricked by the women.

Creative Cow is a talented company.. well...

Jane Eyre - Exeter Drama Company

Event Date: 
17/09/2013 - 7:15pm to 21/09/2013 - 7:15pm
Venue: 
The Shed, Alphington

Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre .

Jane Eyre accepts a position as a governess to a ward at Thornfield Hall and wins the love of her dark and impassioned employer, Edward Rochester. But soon Jane's love, strength and determination are tested as Rochester's long-kept secrets are unveiled.

Contact Exeter Drama Company for information and to order tickets: www.exeterdramacompany.co.uk

28 more sleeps until Summer Holidays

Authored by Theatrebugs
Posted: Wed, 06/26/2013 - 9:05am

Countdown is officially on now Mums and Dads! Just 28 more sleeps until …. The Summer Holidays!

But don’t panic… we’ll gladly take the little ones off your hands for five fun-filled days of of acting, singing, dancing, dressing up and arts and crafts. On day five we hit the stage to put on our breathtaking performance of….

The First Ever Whale Story

(the critics have already given us 5 stars, they just know it’s going to be a cracker)

Perry Pirate parks his pirate ship on top of the Sula Sea Fairy’s house- how very silly! Luckily the tiniest fish in the...

Dressing up takes centre stage as the Northcott launches its autumn 2013 season

Exeter Northcott Theatre has launched its new look autumn 2013 season brochure. As well as being packed with great drama, dance, opera, family theatre and comedy, the brochure features stunning images throughout by local photographer Matt Austin.

Inspired by the family Christmas show, The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr Benn , dressing up is very much the theme this autumn. The Exeter Northcott Theatre invited members of their audience to delve into their magical dressing up box whilst Matt Austin took a fantastic set of photographs.

Amongst the many highlights of the new...

Perfectly mixed up – Devon’s young care leavers to stage a play in Texas

Drama has become a regular activity for Exeter’s young people in care who have joined forces with students from the University of Exeter to stage a play in Austin, Texas. Stetsons and cowboy boots are at the ready as Exeter’s creative gang of performers head to the United States. This life-changing experience will be the first time that the theatre company ‘Perfectly Mixed Up’ travel and perform outside of Devon. Throughout the week-long stay the company will perform their show, More than the Sum and run two workshops with young people in care in Austin, Texas.

‘Perfectly Mixed Up...

Land Girls in Exeter? No need to panic though

Authored by jeffpibod
Posted: Sat, 02/09/2013 - 4:21pm

Apparently there was an outbreak of Blitz Spirit this afternoon. What on earth is going on? The Ministry of Historical Defence were on hand to reassure the public that this was merely a leak of history and that we should not be alarmed or panic. We were instead handed business cards and encouraged to report any other siting of History Leaks to their website or on twitter.

Apparently there will be a public event to sort it all out on Saturday 23rd February in Belmont Park.

For all this fuss, it better be worth it.

Undermined

Event Date: 
24/09/2016 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Venue: 
Cygnet Theatre

Undermined - Danny Mellor Inspired by the accounts of miners who lived through the strike, Undermined depicts a year where friendships were strengthened and communities came together. Experience events like the infamous Orgreave through the eyes of young miner Dale, as he takes you through his personal story inviting you into the action. This one-man show explores the humour and struggles of the miners’ strike through energetic and gripping storytelling. With a classic soundtrack, one chair and a pint of beer, Danny Mellor presents a youthful and contemporary approach to one of Britain’s...

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