Your guide to the best music, events and activities taking place in and around Exeter this weekend.
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Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter The eve of one of the biggest games of his life Gareth Thomas recieved a warning from the Sun newspaper that they were going to ''out'' him as gay. This play tells the story of how he was not beaten by the media speculation. After getting 100 caps for Wales, he is now the world's best known gay sportsman. His hometown, Bridgend has fallen victim of intrusion following several deaths of...
Check out the designer womenswear bargains at the tags-on.com Summer Showcase fashion sale on Thursday 21st May at Radiance Medi Spa, based in the centre of Exeter at Augustus House, Lower Ground Floor, New North Road.
Browse pre-loved designer fashion at the pop-up shop and enjoy up to 80% off pre-owned designer clothes, handbags, shoes and accessories.
The event includes free VIP entry from 4pm-5pm, guests will need to email info@tags-on.com to get their names on the list and to bag the best designer bargains! General entry 5pm-8pm.
Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend:
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Exeter Little Theatre Company: Murder on the Nile Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter On board the paddle steamer Lotus, cruising under the scorching Egyptian sun, honeymooners Simon Mostyn and his wealthy socialite wife Kay find themselves being pursued by an old flame of the newly wedded groom. Then a tragedy strikes, Kay is found shot in her bunk, and all fingers point to Simon’s ex fiancée. Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50 under 16s). www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk
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The Business of Murder Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Stone, a humourless and dour man, invites Dee, a television playwright, over to his flat on the premise of discussing a script. Once there, she is surprised when superintendent Hallett, the man with whom she is having an affair, also arrives for an entirely different reason. But nothing is as it seems, and as the plot twists and turns the motive of their host Stone gradually becomes clear....
From Easter egg hunts to eggtastic activities, there's loads going on in and around Exeter to keep the family entertained this Easter...
Daily, until 12 April:
Exe Egg Chase Exe Estuary Trail, Exeter A special Easter egg hunt inspired by Rugby World Cup 2015. Participants have to find small, Rugby-ball shaped chocolate eggs which are hidden at a number of businesses along the estuary trail route including, Saddles & Paddles, Toby Buckland Plant Centre, Stuart Line Cruises, Darts Farm, the Salutation Inn and Double Locks. The Rugby eggs can be found by following clues...
Don't make any plans for the Easter weekend until you've checked out our guide to the best of what's on in and around Exeter.
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Sister Act the Musical Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Based on its namesake 1992 movie, Sister Act tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, an aspiring disco diva trying to make her way to the top in 1970’s Philadelphia. Deloris falls in love with Curtis Shank, a gangster. However, when she sees him commit a murder, the police put her in a witness protection scheme and send her to a convent. Deloris finds her calling with...
Blue Fizz Events are thrilled to announce their upcoming ‘Modern Blooms & Brights’ Wedding Fair at the Deer Park Country House Hotel, Honiton, on Thursday 9th April, 6pm – 8:30pm.
The Modern Blooms & Brights Wedding Fair is all about giving brides colourful, vibrant, fun and fabulous bridal inspiration, perfect for the bride & groom looking for the modern alternative to the traditional wedding styling. The evening will be full of music and entertainment, with over 25 fabulous wedding exhibitors brimming with new ideas to excite the imagination.
This Easter, John Lewis Exeter will host a long weekend of exciting events for all the family.
From 3–6 April there will be a range of activities to keep the little ones entertained, including an epic Easter egg hunt across the different departments and Easter card making workshops as part of our Bringing Skills to Life community programme.
For the adults there will be a series of fashion trend talks and Easter gift food tastings from brands such as Godiva, Chase and Jelly Belly. Shoppers can also enter into nationwide prize draws to win an array of exciting prizes...
Take a look behind the scenes at The Donkey Sanctuary as the Sidmouth sanctuary throws open its doors to the public for a whole week of donkey-related activities and exclusive access to farms that aren’t usually open to visitors.
The week runs from 5-12 May 2015 at Slade House Farm.
For those who can’t make it along every day you can just ‘dip’ in and enjoy one fun-filled donkey day out.
Paccombe Farm near Sidmouth is also holding a fun day on Saturday 9 May. You'll find trailer rides, fun and games, the chance to explore their world famous training centre and you'...
Don't make any plans for the weekend until you've checked out our guide to the best of what's on in and around Exeter.
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Exeter Comedy Club Friday, 8.30pm, Exeter Corn Exchange Exeter Comedy Club continues to feature the best comedy talent around. Tonight’s line-up features Tom Deacon, Peter White, Carly Smallman and Jamali Maddix. Over 16s only. http://www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange
Infinity Pool: A re-telling of Madame Bovary Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter Emails unopened, cup-a-soup undrunk, a secret in the stock room; Emma...
