Following the success of The Siege of Calais and The Wild Man of the West Indies, ETO continues to explore Donizetti’s operas with the first British production of Pia de’Tolomei. Ghino has fallen in love with his cousin’s wife, Pia – but when she doesn’t reciprocate his passion, he vows to take revenge by persuading Nello of his wife’s unfaithfulness.
Don Giovanni is one of the best-loved of all operas, with a dramatic story and ravishing music. Part thriller, part comedy, it’s the provocative tale of a womaniser whose conquests come back to haunt him. Is Don Giovanni a hero who defies all authority − or a murderous villain? Whichever way you are pulled, Mozart’s masterpiece is a musical and dramatic whirlwind – from the first bars of the magnificent score to the chilling supernatural conclusion.
Double Platinum selling artist Newton Faulkner will play the role of Johnny in American Idiot from May 2016. One of the UK’s finest contemporary singer-songwriters, his unique style of guitar playing and soaring vocals have made him a worldwide success since he burst onto the music scene back in 2007.
Newton will join X Factor finalist Amelia Lily in Green Day’s explosive award-winning Broadway musical alongside Alexis Gerred, Llandyll Gove, Lucas Rush and Steve Rushton who will all be reprising their critically acclaimed roles.
A swinging sixties story of unconditional love from the UK’s leading full mask theatre company.
It’s 1966. The record player’s on, her hair’s bobbed and eye-lashes curled: for seventeen year old Susan, life is an adventure waiting to begin. But what happens next turns everything upside down, and its repercussions will last for decades to come.
Step into the wordless world of Vamos Theatre for this bitter-sweet story of mistaken morals and broken hearts, 45s and beehives, where sexual revolution proves a hard and rocky path to tread.
BalletBoyz are back! This brand new show is performed by an all-male company of ten amazing dancers who perform to a mesmerizing and evocative original musical score. Featuring two new commissions by internationally acclaimed choreographers Pontus Lidberg and Javier de Frutos, Life. takes an elegant, powerful and provocative look at life and death presented in the inimitable BalletBoyz style. Come and find out why BalletBoyz have created generations of dance fans through their inventive, vivid and memorable shows.
From the the company that co-produced A Christmas Carol at Exeter Northcott in 2015 comes Graham Greene’s Travels With My Aunt. Four actors take on over 20 characters in this hilarious mad cap dash around the world with Henry Pulling, a retired suburban bank manager with a penchant for dahlias.
Henry meets his eccentric Aunt Augusta at what he supposes to be his mother’s funeral. She persuades him to abandon his dahlias and travel with her to Brighton, Paris, Istanbul and across the world to Paraguay. Through Aunt Augusta, a veteran of hotel bedrooms and shady associates, Henry...
Andrea is a young girl, abandoned first by her parents, then by her boyfriend, and then by a family she thought she belonged to. Her demeanour, her self-pity, her lambasting of you, the audience, for doubting her honesty, her integrity; all laid bare on a wave of emotion, first bewilderment, then empathy, then sympathy. By the end, this cauldron of emotion...
……suddenly a White Rabbit with pink eyes ran close by her.
Lewis Carroll’s famous story, one of the best-loved books ever written, is magically brought to life by Exeter College’s BTEC Performing Arts Department.
Alice’s adventures lead her down the rabbit-hole, where she embarks on a magical journey through Wonderland meeting The Mad Hatter, The Mock Turtle, The Cheshire-Cat and even has time for a spot of flamingo croquet with the Queen of Hearts.
Following the box office success of The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe, Exeter College BTEC Performing Arts...
The Exeter City Supporters Trust has welcomed a massive boost to its plans for celebrating the history of St James Park, home of Exeter City Football Club since the early 20th century.
A bid to document, preserve and share the history of the ground, submitted by the University of Exeter working in partnership with the Trust’s History Group, has been successful in attracting grants of £29,100 with the main contribution coming from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
The wide ranging project will include:
The digitisation of documents and photographs held in
The Donkey Sanctuary is holding a spring family fun day and dog show on Sunday 15 May from 10am to 4pm.
Come and join The Donkey Sanctuary at their Spring Family Fun Day and Dog Show, for an action-packed and exciting day with a whole range of activities for all of the family to enjoy. There will be plenty of wonderful stalls with a wide assortment of different stands and goodies for two and four legged visitors.
Does your dog have the waggiest tail or the most appealing eyes? The Dog Show will be split over two parts of the day; the first from 11-12:30 and the second from...
