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What's on in and around Exeter this weekend

Stuck for something to do this weekend? Here's a selection of events happening in and around Exeter, 25-27 January.

Theatre

Kinky and Quirky: Burlesque & Boogie

Today, 8pm, Exeter Corn Exchange

Funny, frivolous, frightful, fantastic, fabulous, fish fingers and other F words abound at Kinky & Quirky’s infamous January Comedy Burlesque and Boogie. 8pm, tickets £12.50, 01392 665938. www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

LOL Exeter Comedy Festival: James Acaster

Today, 7.30pm, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter

Edinburgh Comedy Award 2012...

Michael Caines and Military Wives to switch on Xmas lights

Princesshay Centre Management are promising a huge party atmosphere for the Princesshay Christmas light switch-on – complete with top entertainment from some household names.

Television and radio presenter, Toby Anstis, will be presenting the event on Thursday, November 22, and there will be performances by the Military Wives Choir and Adam Isaac, who rose to fame in the popular TV show, The Voice.

Exeter’s own celebrity chef, Michael Caines, will turn the lights on, accompanied by two ladies from the Military Wives Choir who will be escorted by the Lord Mayor Rod Newby and...

Gin Tasting Devon

Craft Gin Tasting: Six Craft Gins Selected by Specialists

Event Date: 
21/06/2025 - 2:30pm
Venue: 
The Cridford Inn, Trusham, Devon

Premium English Gin Tasting – Friday 21st June

This June, local spirits specialist Azu Spirits returns to The Cridford Inn with a summer gin tasting event exploring the stories and flavours behind six carefully selected English craft gins.

Hosted by Azu Spirits founder and events host Ellie Gibson, the blind tasting experience invites guests to explore the rich variety in craft gin—featuring unique distilling methods, local ingredients and fascinating backstories that give each spirit its own identity.

The six gins include:

Oxford Physic Gin, distilled with...

Your Guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this Easter weekend (30 March – 2 April).

THEATRE

Little Shop of Horrors Sunday & Monday, Exeter Corn Exchange Stage by Stage returns with an epic production of the much-loved musical! Seymour is the know-nothing nerd who accidentally helps a man-eating plant to take over the world in this affectionate tribute to 1950s B-movies. Hilarious and heart-warming this musical from the writers of Disney's Beauty & The Beast and Aladdin, has one of the greatest rock'n roll scores of all time! With hits like 'Mean Green...

Children's Haunted Garden - Friday 31 October 2014

Event Date: 
31/10/2014 - 6:15pm to 8:00pm
Venue: 
23 High Meadows, St Thomas, Exeter EX4 1RL (bus route P)

Come along and visit the Children's Haunted Garden at 23 High Meadows, St Thomas, Exeter EX4 1RL (bus route P, on street parking available).

Are you brave enough to enter?

A fun-filled spooky evening for the children with lots of fun and games.

Tickets cost just £3 each and that includes fantastic spooky food!

All proceeds go towards RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter.

Tickets are available from RSPCA Shops in Cowick Street, South Street and Paris Street.

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The Great Summer Cookery Workshops - Family Sunday Brunch-Bread Baking Workshops

Event Date: 
31/08/2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Family Sunday Brunch-Bread Baking Workshops - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a place please visit www.funkitchen.co.uk

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops -Adults Showstopper Evening

Event Date: 
30/08/2014 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Adults Showstopper Evening Masterclass with Glenn Cosby - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school with BBC Great British Bake Off’s Glenn Cosby. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a...

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops - Family Pastry and Crème Pat Masterclass with Glenn Cosby

Event Date: 
30/08/2014 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Family Pastry and Crème Pat Masterclass with Glenn Cosby - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school with BBC Great British Bake Off’s Glenn Cosby. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a...

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops -Family Cake and Chocolate Tempering Masterclass with Glenn Cosby

Event Date: 
30/08/2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Family Cake and Chocolate Tempering Masterclass with Glenn Cosby - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school with BBC Great British Bake Off’s Glenn Cosby. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register...

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops -Adults Macaron Masterclass with Glenn Cosby

Event Date: 
29/08/2014 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Adults Macaron Masterclass with Glenn Cosby - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school with BBC Great British Bake Off’s Glenn Cosby. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a place please...

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