Exeter

Remedies

Event Date: 
12/04/2017 - 7:30pm to 15/04/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Clifford Room Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

‘Remedies’ – ‘A Ballad of Broken Britain’.

Brexit, benefits, broken homes and bickering are only a few of the issues examined in this new original play by Matt Roberts.

Set within the 4 walls of a local pharmacy, this one room comedy/drama features two opinionated, strong willed and polarised members of staff.

As they witness the ailments and sicknesses of the public, they may be able to administer the medicine, but can they find the remedy for the the ills of Britain?

Performed by Middle-Weight Theatre Company and directed by Tom Stabb; whose previous work...

Northanger Abbey

Event Date: 
04/04/2017 - 7:30pm to 06/04/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre

A delightful stage version of Jane Austen’s earliest novel

Catherine Morland loves a good novel and the more ‘horrid’ it is the better. At 17, she’s taken by her aunt to Bath where she encounters the social whirl denied her at home and befriends Isabella Thorpe and her boorish brother, John. She also meets the charming but eccentric Henry Tilney with his sister Eleanor and works hard to get to know them better. However, John Thorpe has other plans and is determined to have Catherine for himself. Following a string of deceptions, Catherine finally sees through his tricks and lies....

Encore Dance

Event Date: 
17/04/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre

The UK-based Encore Dance Company specializes in presenting skilful, well-rounded, young dancers, performing in a multitude of versatile styles. Under the direction of Antony Dowson (former Royal Ballet Principal), the 17 strong cast perform a range of diverse dance works including Elite Syncopations choreographed by Sir Kenneth MacMillan with the music of Scott Joplin and an extract from the ballet Traces by Cathy Marston (former Director of the Bern Ballet in Switzerland). Other notable Choreographers include Egor Menshikov and Christian Alozie (Flawless).

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Babe, The Sheep-Pig

Event Date: 
22/04/2017 - 2:30pm to 23/04/2017 - 2:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre

The Little Pig with Big Dreams

Based on the best-selling book by Dick King Smith A play by David Wood Directed by Michael Fentiman

Meet the lovable Babe in a heart-warming tale of friendship, adventure and bravery.

When Babe arrives at Hogget’s Farm he is taken in by the trusty sheep dog Fly and discovers a talent for herding. With the help of his adopted Mum, our polite piglet soon wins over the most suspicious of sheep. But can a small pig make it in a dog’s world, and when his farmyard friends are in trouble can Babe save the day?

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Count Arthur Strong – The Sound of Mucus

Event Date: 
25/04/2017 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre

Using stories and other things that are secret, Count Arthur Strong, showbiz legend, pays tribute to one of the best musicals he can remember. Uniquely recreating the salient and poignant moments for your enjoyment. Plus something else. Don’t miss this amazing event.

www.countarthurstrong.com

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Richard Herring – The Best

Event Date: 
28/04/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre

Richard Herring, King of the Edinburgh Fringe, Metro columnist and the UK’s Podfather (RHLSTP, AIOTM) picks his favourite routines from his 12 one-man shows and crams them into 90 minutes for your delectation. From his deconstruction of the genealogy of Christ to him proving that racists are less racist than liberals, via some of the best knob jokes in the business. Will your favourite routine make the cut? A great introduction to this influential cult comedian for the newcomer and a welcome greatest hits for long term fans.

www.richardherring.com

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Goldilocks & the Three Bears

Event Date: 
29/04/2017 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre

A ballet for children

Following their hugely successful debut visit in 2016 with Tortoise & the Hare, Northern Ballet returns with a brand new re-telling of Goldilocks & the Three Bears.

Goldilocks is a mischievous little girl with hair as bright as gold. Always on the look-out for an adventure, one day her curiosity leads her to a house full of many surprises. With a family of friendly bears, a beautiful blue bird and bowls of delicious porridge, this ballet is just right!

Bringing this classic children’s story to life, Goldilocks & the Three Bears is...

Goldilocks & the Three Bears

Event Date: 
29/04/2017 - 2:45pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre

A ballet for children

Following their hugely successful debut visit in 2016 with Tortoise & the Hare, Northern Ballet returns with a brand new re-telling of Goldilocks & the Three Bears.

Goldilocks is a mischievous little girl with hair as bright as gold. Always on the look-out for an adventure, one day her curiosity leads her to a house full of many surprises. With a family of friendly bears, a beautiful blue bird and bowls of delicious porridge, this ballet is just right!

Bringing this classic children’s story to life, Goldilocks & the Three Bears is...

Goldilocks & the Three Bears

Event Date: 
29/04/2017 - 2:45pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre

A ballet for children

Following their hugely successful debut visit in 2016 with Tortoise & the Hare, Northern Ballet returns with a brand new re-telling of Goldilocks & the Three Bears.

Goldilocks is a mischievous little girl with hair as bright as gold. Always on the look-out for an adventure, one day her curiosity leads her to a house full of many surprises. With a family of friendly bears, a beautiful blue bird and bowls of delicious porridge, this ballet is just right!

Bringing this classic children’s story to life, Goldilocks & the Three Bears is...

New Art for Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/03/2017 - 10:04pm

RAMM has commissioned a new artwork from the internationally-acclaimed glass sculptor, Steffen Dam, for its major summer exhibition Sea life: Glimpses of the Wonderful.

Dam will produce an artwork consisting of around 16 ‘marine life’ jars containing plausible but fictitious organisms. The work will be inspired by RAMM’s extensive collection of marine specimens in Sladen’s Study. This gallery is dedicated to starfish-expert Percy Sladen and houses his echinoderm collection (starfish, sea urchins and their relatives). It is the largest and most comprehensive echinoderm collection in...

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