Exeter

The Snow Queen

Event Date: 
27/11/2015 - 7:30pm to 28/11/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Manor Pavilion Theatre, Manor Road, Sidmouth

This spectacular production follows the story of a young girl and her quest in search of The Snow Queen who has placed the Kingdom under an evil spell.Her magical adventure takes her on a journey across the frozen north where she encounters an enchanted reindeer, glittering Ice Princesses and charming Snowmen in search of true love.

A sprightly Raven guides her north to the Snow Queen's Palace of Ice. Only true love can break the spell and release the Kingdom from the Snow Queen's curse of eternal winter.

Ballet Theatre UK's renowned company of international dancers,...

Variety by the Sea Special

Event Date: 
21/11/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Manor Pavilion Theatre, Manor Road, Sidmouth

The Award winning troupe are back with their unique family show which has toured the world. A 70- minute special stuffed with hilarious acts and amazing spectacles direct from the West End.

Ticket Prices £10 all tickets

http://www.manorpavilion.com/

A J's Big Band

Event Date: 
20/11/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Manor Pavilion Theatre, Manor Road, Sidmouth

The popular 17 piece, now into its 32nd year, returns to Sidmouth with another exciting programme of feel good classics which take a nostalgic musical journey back to the golden age of swing. Stunning vocals from Paula Mitchell.

Ticket Prices £14

http://www.manorpavilion.com/

The Browning Version

Event Date: 
14/11/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Manor Pavilion Theatre, Manor Road, Sidmouth

The Uncommon Players presents The Browning Version by Terence Rattigan

A beautiful and compelling short drama about integrity, timeless values and our capacity to survive. 'Few dramatists have written with more understanding of the human heart than Terence Rattigan' Performance starts at 7.30pm.

Ticket Prices £12/£11 concs

http://www.manorpavilion.com/

Home Front Fashions

Event Date: 
27/01/2016 - 10:00am to 08/05/2016 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter

The First World War was a time of momentous change for individual people, families and society, when thrift and economy in dress became increasingly important on the home front.

Woollen serge and silk taffeta in dark or neutral colours were frequently worn as the availability of fabrics and dyestuffs was restricted. Practical, hard-wearing suits or ‘costumes’, and washable shirt-waister blouses became a kind of everyday uniform for women in Britain during the war.

This display is part of RAMM’s four-year programme of exhibitions, displays, events and activities that focuses...

South West Academy exhibition

Event Date: 
09/01/2016 - 10:00am to 13/02/2016 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell Street, Honiton

An exhibition of work by members of the South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts

Artists of the South West Academy, including many established names such as Alan Cotton and Peter Randall-Page, bring together a new body of work focusing on paintings, photographs and prints.

The South West Academy is a registered charity dedicated to advancing the creation and appreciation of art in the South West region. Its core membership, the academicians are outstanding practitioners of fine and applied arts with varied practices, backgrounds and styles. Their mission is to celebrate...

Don’t forget your Christmas party tax breaks

Tax exemption available to businesses for Christmas parties

While Christmas might still be two months away, many businesses will already be planning their annual celebration. ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is determined to bring a little more seasonal cheer by reminding all businesses of the tax exemption available for annual parties.

Employers can claim a tax exemption providing the cost of the event, including VAT, does not exceed £150 per head. It is important to note that this is a tax exemption, not an allowance.

Chas Roy-Chowdhury,...

The Odyssey: Missing Presumed Dead

Exeter Northcott: 24-28 November 2015

English Touring Theatre return to the Exeter Northcott Theatre at the end of November, this time with The Odyssey: Missing Presumed Dead, their acclaimed collaboration with Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.

The production reunites Simon Armitage and Nick Bagnall after their recent collaborations on The Last Days of Troy and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

A high ranking government minister with a colourful past is sent on a delicate diplomatic mission to Istanbul. But when his trip ends up in a horrific bar room brawl, social...

Families For Children: Devon Adoption Information Morning

Event Date: 
05/12/2015 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Southgate Court, Buckfast, Devon, TQ11 OEE

The Families For Children Buckfast office is open on one Saturday of every month where you can talk with a specialist adoption social workers and experienced adoptive parents about all aspects of adoption.

The next open morning is December 5th from 10am to 12 noon.

  • 10am – 11am Presentation with the chance to hear from one of our adopters
  • 11am – 12 noon Staff and adopters available for individual questions and discussion

Tea/coffee and biscuits will be available.

You can book a slot by calling 01364 645480 or email info@...

Celebrate LOVE for the big screen

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/04/2015 - 5:49pm

This winter, as part of the BFI’s three month UK-wide blockbuster, LOVE: FILMS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH… FILMS TO BREAK YOUR HEART in partnership with Plusnet, the BFI will be teaming up with Vue Cinemas to spread the love nationwide for the big screen experience.

Vue Cinemas across the UK, including Plymouth, will unite the nation’s passion for cinema with the ultimate love-in and date night with four iconic love stories in November and December - Romeo & Juliet, Titanic, True Romance and Brokeback Mountain.

Pine over everyone’s favourite 90s teen heartthrob Leonardo...

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