Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (13-15 October).
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Around the World in 80 Days Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter The mysterious and fabulously wealthy Phileas Fogg wagers his life’s fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. Join Fogg and his loyal valet, Passepartout, as they voyage from the misty alleys of Victorian London to the exotic subcontinent and the Wild West in a race against the clock. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk
The Gondoliers Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre...
Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (6-8 October):
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A Night of Dirty Dancing Friday, 7.30pm, Exmouth Pavilion Relive the passion, the romance and joy of the cult Classic and celebrate the music of one of the greatest movie soundtracks of all time. A Night of Dirty Dancing: The Ultimate Tribute Show will have you dancing dirty in the aisles! Tickets £19.50 flat, £21.50 raised from the Box Office on 01395 222 477 or online www.ledleisure.co.uk/exmouth-pavilion
Wait Until Dark Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Set amidst...
Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (29 Septmeber – 1 October).
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Comedy at the Park Friday, 7pm, Sandy Park, Exeter An evening of comedy with Simon Feilder (MC),Diane Spencer, Alan Havey and James Sherwood. Tickets £10, £15 to include a meal on the evening. https://sandypark.shop.secutix.com/list/events
Rough Justice Friday & Saturday, The Blackmore Theatre, Exmouth A play that makes you think. Controversial? Yes. What would we do in such circumstances? In the dock, having admitted responsibility for the death of his...
Hundreds of pyjama-clad runners, joggers and walkers from across Devon turned up at glorious Knightshayes near Tiverton on Sunday 17th September to take part in the Hospiscare Breakfast Run. The novelty event which featured a 5 or 10k route attracted runners from all age groups and abilities, with 482 people joining in to raise much-needed funds for local charity Hospiscare.
The participants enjoyed an off road course with some challenging inclines and were rewarded for their efforts at the end with a delicious breakfast from the Stables Kitchen.
Exeter based skittles team The Loungers gave their best ever performance by reaching the finals of the men’s British Skittles Championship. The team, who play out of The Kings pub in Exeter, had fought their way through group rounds and knock out matches to book their place in the finals. They were eventually beaten by just 16 points in a dramatic contest in front of a packed audience. Winners were the Wiltshire Wonders, who were previously champions in 2014.
Loungers captain Rob Parkhouse was delighted at the team’s performance which he said had been consistent all the way through...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (23-25 September)
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Made in Dagenham Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Essex 1968. Like millions of other working women, each morning Rita O’Grady is just trying to get her husband out of bed, get the kids off to school and get to work at the factory on time. But life is about to change forever when it’s announced that the girls in the stitching room of Ford’s Dagenham car plant will have their pay grade dropped to ‘unskilled’. Quickly drawing on a strength she never knew she had, Rita...
