Exeter

Are You There?

Event Date: 
01/11/2016 - 7:00pm to 05/11/2016 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter

By Lucy Bell Directed by Beth Shouler

The bus sign says, “There’s probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life.”

But what if you’re not enjoying your life? What if you know, in private, that it’s a blessed nightmare? Then it’s time to connect with God, even if He has an irritating habit of keeping one on hold.

In a rural Devon town, a handful of Beta people meet in a draughty nave for the Alpha course: “food, a talk and an opportunity to chat”. They come to be shepherded by Rev Turnpenny and his enthusiastic assistant, Shirley. Except, they’re not...

Nincompoop

Event Date: 
18/12/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter

A face-achingly funny night of alternative comedy where anything can happen and quite often does

The South West’s best and most absurd alternative comedy event, Nincompoop showcases the very best new ideas in comedy, clowning, fooling, slapstick, mime, audience participation, mischief and tomfoolery.

Previous Nincompoops have included a man pouring a can of spaghetti hoops over his head, a biscuit eating competition (a dog in the audience won), and incredible circus and acrobatics from a man with a broken leg!

Prepare to let your nincompoop loose as we get ready for...

Nincompoop

Event Date: 
27/11/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
bike Shed Theatre, Exeter

A face-achingly funny night of alternative comedy where anything can happen and quite often does

The South West’s best and most absurd alternative comedy event, Nincompoop showcases the very best new ideas in comedy, clowning, fooling, slapstick, mime, audience participation, mischief and tomfoolery.

Previous Nincompoops have included a man pouring a can of spaghetti hoops over his head, a biscuit eating competition (a dog in the audience won), and incredible circus and acrobatics from a man with a broken leg!

Prepare to let your nincompoop loose as we get ready for...

We Are Ian

Event Date: 
18/10/2016 - 7:30pm to 22/10/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter

The Bike Shed Theatre Graduate Company

1989. The year that everything changed from black and white into technicolour. A frenzy of drugs, beats and bucket hats. Illegal raves and acid parties. A whole movement of young people united by one want: FUN. Just jumping up and down in a field and throwing two fingers to Thatcher. Remember it? Because we don’t. We weren’t even born. But Ian was. And Ian does remember. We’ve got fuck all now (Ian tells us). So, we’re going back to 1989. We’re gonna neck a brown biscuit. We’re gonna bounce around like idiots. And Ian’s going to show us how...

Cinderella

Event Date: 
07/12/2016 - 5:45pm to 11/12/2016 - 5:45pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Get swept away by one of the most enchanting fairy tales of all time, as Wonder Productions brings to the Barnfield Theatre, the most loved pantomime of them all – Cinderella.

This classic rags to riches story tells us of beautiful young girl who is cruelly treated by her jealous Ugly Step-sisters. If she’s to meet her Prince Charming and find true love before the clock strikes midnight, she’ll need all the magic her Fairy Godmother can muster up, along with the help from her best friend Buttons.cindersA4

Will Cinderella get her fairy-tale ending? Book your tickets before...

A Medieval Christmas

Event Date: 
08/12/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Acclaimed musicians Chris Green and Sophie Matthews (with special guest Jude Rees) delve back in time to bring you “A Medieval Christmas”.

Featuring long-forgotten festive songs (plus some surprisingly familiar carols!) played on authentic instruments such as cittern, bagpipes and shawm, this celebration of Yuletide Past is sure to warm the hearts of young and old.

“A memorable and atmospheric start to the festive season…. wonderful!’” Lichfield Arts

The medieval period is also famous for its tales of magic and adventure, and “A Medieval Christmas” pays homage to...

Exeter Comedy Grove

Event Date: 
09/12/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Exeter Comedy Grove Brings You The Very Best In Live Stand Up Comedy.

Each of our shows showcase some of the best comedians that this country has to offer with TV names , circuit regulars and undiscovered talent. You may of seen some of the comedians we have on stage from Russell Howards Good News , Mock The Week , Never Mind The Buzzcocks , 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Live At The Apollo. So grab your friends and family and head down to Exeter Comedy Grove for a fantastic night of fun and laughter for everyone.

8pm in the Auditorium

Tickets £12

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Stan Hacking Band Christmas Spectacular

Event Date: 
10/12/2016 - 7:30pm to 11/12/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Stan Hacking Band Christmas Spectacular Concerts

The ever popular Christmas Spectacular Concerts return to the Barnfield this year. This Concert Wind Band will perform a wide variety of music including marches, classical favourites, music from film and stage and plenty of Christmas classics. Over the years the band has raised over £330,000 for local charities and will be supporting two local charities this year. After over 30 years, due to ill health Stan has decided that this year’s Christmas Concerts will be his last. In view of this demand for tickets is expected to be high, so...

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

Event Date: 
22/12/2016 - 7:00pm to 07/01/2017 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Come join Exeter Little Theatre Company as they bring to life the classic fairy-tale Snow White, for the first time in over 20 years!

Beautiful Snow White lives with Queen Evelyn in a grand palace but her life is far from that of a perfect princess. Joined by her best friend Silly Simon and childhood nurse, Nanny Nick-Nack, Snow White must learn to be brave and escape the clutches of her evil stepmother.

This production promises to be the greatest pantomime of them all. Filled with fun and laughter, toe-tapping songs, a beautiful girl, a nurturing Nanny, a very Silly Simon...

Exeter Comedy Grove

Event Date: 
04/11/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Exeter Comedy Grove Brings You The Very Best In Live Stand Up Comedy.

Each of our shows showcase some of the best comedians that this country has to offer with TV names , circuit regulars and undiscovered talent. You may of seen some of the comedians we have on stage from Russell Howards Good News , Mock The Week , Never Mind The Buzzcocks , 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Live At The Apollo. So grab your friends and family and head down to Exeter Comedy Grove for a fantastic night of fun and laughter for everyone.

8pm in the Auditorium

Tickets £10 (Students £7)

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