Don't make any plans for the weekend until you've checked out our guide to what's on in and around Exeter:
THEATRE
The Recruiting Officer Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre Kiss the prettiest wenches, and you are sure of 'listing the lustiest fellows. The dashing Captain Plume has arrived in Shrewsbury to enlist the local men into the King's army using every trick in the book. He's also got his eye on the heiress Sylvia – but will he and the other men realise that the women are doing some recruiting of their own? Heavens! 7.30pm daily, matinee at 2.30pm on Saturday....
Thirst Kitchen Bar & Club invites you to spend New Year's Eve with us at our Black Tie Event. An evening of great music, food & glamour!
Music from ALDO VANIUCCI with Funk Soul & Party!
Full buffet included in ticket price plus a Complimentary Midnight Drink. Evening starts at 8pm, ends at 1am.
Tickets Only £15, available from: Thirst Kitchen Bar & Club - The Quay, 38 Commercial Road, Exeter, EX2 4AE. (Find us at the old Havana Bar) Tel 01932 966171, Email info@thirstkitchenbar.co.uk
Bring your friends and loved ones and let us celebrate...
Moscow Magazine warmly invite you all to the launch night for their new album release - Sandbox.
Kicking off from 8.30pm at The Revelry on Exeter Quayside, the night will feature a full performance from the band with support from the Oxford math-rock group Bright Works.
Moscow Magazine have been based in Exeter for the last two years, and their quirky and upbeat blend of rock, funk and jazz is sure to have you feeling and moving.
The night is free entry, with limited-edition copies of the album available.
Four of Swords presents Gawain and the Green Knight
Camelot is coming to the Exeter Phoenix in December and you are invited to attend an extravagant Christmas party hosted by King Arthur himself. Four of Swords Theatre, fresh from the sell-out success of Jekyll and Hyde at Poltimore House, is presenting a new adaptation of the classic Arthurian legend, Gawain and the Green Knight.
The story starts in Camelot at Christmas time and spins into a sweeping tale of chivalry, romance, truth and temptation, featuring a gruesome game of heads.
Whether you fancy an evening at the ballet, a bit of live music, or a spot of Christmas shopping this weekend, don't make any plans until you have checked out our essential guide to what's on in and around Exeter:
THEATRE
The Nutcracker Friday, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth Whether continuing a valued tradition or discovering the magic of this beloved festive classic for the first time – Ballet Theatre UK’s Nutcracker is sure to leave you with a sense of warmth and treasured memories that will last a lifetime. Shows at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. www.manorpavilion.com
A VIP event was held to launch the opening of the new Charlie’s Live Lounge in Exeter before opening its door to the general public. The exciting new music venue strictly for the over 25’s is the brainchild of local businesswoman Rebecca Weaver. Guests enjoyed fizz and canapés with musical entertainment from Adam Isaac of ‘The Voice’ in the bar area. Live music on the top floor was provided by ‘Dave Can’t Dance’ and 80’s sounds from Ashes to Ashes. A charity raffle raised monies for Families for Children and St. Loye’s Foundation.
Enjoy the talents of ‘Guitar Hero’ Clive Carroll at The George Hotel, South Molton on Friday 8 November.
Clive, who has been described by the music press as ‘’ probably the best and most original young acoustic guitar player and composer in Britain’’, has been booked to perform for the likes of Madonna and Jean-Christophe Novelli and now he is coming to a venue near you. C
live Carroll will perform at The George Hotel, South Molton on Friday 8th November at 8.30 pm. Tickets cost £8.50 and can be purchased at www.wegottickets.com/240190 .
Fifty years ago Beatlemania came to Exeter as The Beatles played the ABC. . .
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of this and their very first number one hit, join the authoritative Beatles live concert show.
She Loves You, I Want to Hold Your Hand and Please Please Me established John, Paul, George and Ringo as chart topping stars in 1963, setting the band on a path to become the biggest selling recording artists in the world.
During the 60s, the Fab Four's live shows saw fan hysteria never seen before or since.
The Exeter Bach Society choir, conducted by its Musical Director David Davies, will perform a concert entitled Hail, Bright Cecilia!
The programme comprises the title work by Purcell, two Coronation Anthems by Handel, Rejoice in the Lamb by Britten and ‘antantibus Organis by Peter Philips. There are four soloists and the organist is Jonathan Watts.
Tickets are £10 in advance from Exeter Phoenix Ticket Agency, Gandy Street (01392 667080) or through www.exeterbachsociety.wordpress.com
