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The Endellion String Quartet is renowned as one of the finest quartets in the world and is entering its thirty-fourth year. Recent and future engagements include concerts in Eire, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Holland, Mexico, India, the USA and Canada. In Britain, the Quartet has appeared at nearly all of the major series and festivals and has broadcast many times on BBC radio and television.

HAYDN – Quartet in G Op.76 No.1 BEETHOVEN – Quartet in F Op.135 SCHUMANN – Quartet in A Op.41 No.3

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Tickets: £16 Student Standby: £8 Groups 10+ get 11th...

A dance theatre adaptation after Hans Christian Andersen.

This touching tale of an impoverished young street girl’s hopes and dreams is beautifully told through dance, song and original live music.

A snowy stage sets the scene for an icy cold winter’s eve, where the little match girl paces the emptying streets, shivering and desperate, trying to sell her matches. With just one final match flame to keep her warm, she sees a vision of her beloved grandmother, who guides her up into the night sky and takes her to the moon. Now, on a clear night, if you look closely, you might...

1833. Rural Ireland. The British Army arrives to translate Gaelic place names into the King’s English. Farm-girl Máire finds herself torn between the affections of the local school teacher and the love of a British soldier, between her native tongue and a new language, between the comfort of the world she knows and the excitement of foreign possibilities.

The resulting clash of two worlds threatens the very heart of the community as they struggle to interpret a new language and each other. What gets lost in translation?

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Exeter University Gilbert and Sullivan Society return in their 46 year with the critically acclaimed and hilarious political satire, Iolanthe.

Iolanthe focuses on Strephon, a half mortal and half immortal shepherd. Strephon hides this mysterious secret from his love, Phyllis, who is adored not only by Strephon but by the entirety of the House of Lords including the Lord Chancellor himself. When Phyllis catches Strephon with his mother, Iolanthe, who on account of being immortal looks the same age as Strephon, chaos and confusion ensues.

Along with their usual charm and wit...

Hosted by Mervyn Bedford (Musikgarten)

Enjoy, discover and experience music in a family-friendly atmosphere, featuring a wide range of musicians and music.

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Tickets: £4.50, £3 children over 2 years

Suitable for families with children aged up to 11 years.

All transactions are subject to a £2 booking fee.

Box office: 01392 493493 www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

A modern and fun twist on an old-fashioned afternoon tea dance! The award-winning Sugar Dandies (as seen on Britain's Got Talent) serve up their special brew of performance, social dancing and party games. Bring your dancing shoes and be ready to take a whirl around the floor to your favourite Ballroom and Latin standards or to learn a new 'party' dance.

Dancers and non-dancers of all ages are welcome.

www.sugardandies.com

Tickets include tea and cake:

£18 (tables on stage) £14 (main auditorium).

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Kick start your weekend with a fun Zumba party for charity!

Join us at the XCentre on Exeter Quay on Saturday 29th March for a fun-filled Zumba class for charity. Led by qualified dance teacher, Johanna Morgan of JM DanceFit, the class will be a great way to burn some calories while raising money for local people in need.

Everyone is welcome to attend, from complete beginners to those with more experience. Entry to the class will be just £4, which includes light refreshments. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Headway Devon - a local charity providing care, support and...

Richard Alston is "a choreographer for whom every dance is a love affair with his chosen music" THE TIMES. This programme matches the shimmering beauty of Ravel with smouldering tango and the exhilaration of Benjamin Britten.

SHIMMER is danced to the sun-drenched music of Ravel played live. Julien Macdonald's fabulous, jewel-encrusted cobweb costumes illuminate dazzling streaks of limpid choreography in a ravishingly beautiful piece of theatre.

Tickets: £9.50-£19.50

Post Show Talk: Tues 4 March

Box office: 01392 493493

www.exeternorthcott.co.uk