Music

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (15-17 February):

THEATRE

The Duck

Friday, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter

The Duck believes that she is swimming through a world of people just like her, until the day she is diagnosed with autism. Now she needs to re-examine who she is and what that means. A powerful and beautiful glimpse into one autistic woman’s world. https://cygnettheatre.co.uk

The Selfish Giant

Sunday, 2.30pm, Exeter Phoenix

Grinter is a giant. She lives happily alone in her huge cold house, surrounded by her...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (8-10 February):

THEATRE

Return to the Forbidden Planet

Friday & Saturday, Queen Elizabeth's School Drama Hall, Western Road, Crediton

Billed as Shakespeare’s forgotten rock and roll masterpiece! Shows at 7.30pm, matinee 2.30pm Saturday. Tickets £10, £7 students. Available from the School Libraries 01363 778365.

The Life I Lead

Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott

David Tomlinson built a career playing a certain type of Englishman – stiff, formal and a bit of a silly...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 02/02/2019 - 10:54am

Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (1-3 February):

THEATRE

The Little Mermaid – The Panto

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Exeter Police and Hospital Players present the story of a young mermaid, Ariel, and how she falls for the dashing Prince Marvellous. Ariel lives with her parents, brother and sisters near Torquay, and after seeing the Prince on board his ship on a trip to Brixham, she falls for him and he for her. Standing in the way of true love and happiness is the evil Sea Witch who, seeing Ariel’s...

Villages in Action present their spring 2019 programme of world-class performance in villages across Devon

Villages in Action are excited to present their spring 2019 programme of world-class performance in villages across Devon

As a fresh new year begins, Villages in Action are delighted to present a season of theatre, circus, storytelling, laughter, puppetry, film and music from across the world in Devon’s wonderful and varied village halls, churches and community spaces.

All of our shows can be found on the VIA website , but here are a few season highlights…

The Spring Season kicks off with RSVP Bhangra Band at Oakford Village Hall (26th January). With a big sound...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 01/24/2019 - 11:41am

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (25-27 January):

THEATRE

Annie

Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Clyst Vale Community College present: Annie. Everyone’s favourite orphan is back! This wonderful, heart- warming show is brought to life by the extraordinary talented students of Clyst Vale Community College as they hit the Barnfield stage once more; bringing the same energy, professionalism and passion that has become a hallmark of their productions. Tickets £12 (£10). https://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/annie...

Barry Steele and Friends - The Roy Orbison Story

Barry Steele - The Roy Orbison Story

Event Date: 
01/02/2019 - 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
The Corn Exchange, Exeter

He’s the man with the sunglasses and the black suit who delivered some of the world’s darkest and most emotional ballads, yet Texas-born Roy Orbison remains one of the most distinctive looking, and sounding performers in modern music.

The one and only Barry Steele take’s on the role in The Roy Orbison Story. He comes with great credentials and a genuine admiration for the Big O.

Now he is set to put the rock back into ‘Roy Orbison’ as he takes to the stage to commemorate this legend in The Roy Orbison Story. Get ready for an upbeat night of solid gold 60s hits and 80s...

The X-Factor comes to Exeter

The UK’s favourite singing show, The X Factor, is back and on the lookout for the next big breakout music stars with the audition team back on the road, scouring the country for budding hopefuls to take part in series 16 of the hit music show.

The audition tour will be a nationwide search and is coming to the Guildhall Shopping Centre in Exeter on Saturday 2 February. Auditions take place between 9am and 6pm and it couldn’t be simpler to apply.

Groups or solo singers aged 16+ can apply online, registering for an upcoming event or turn up in person on the day. Everyone who...

Exeter Choral Society

Exeter Choral Society - Haydn's The Seasons

Event Date: 
04/05/2019 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
United Reform Church, Southernhay East, Exeter, EX1 1QA

Haydn's last major choral work, the sequel to The Creation. The work takes you through the changing year but concentrates less on the weather and more on hunting, dancing, eating and drinking! Come and join us as we enjoy the rustic pleasures of a time when things were simpler and more straight forward.

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (18-20 January):

THEATRE

Lord of the Flies

Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre

Set against the backdrop of a mysterious conflict engulfing the world, a plane carrying a group of evacuated schoolchildren crash-lands on a deserted island. The eleven girls and boys that survive are faced with the challenge of co-existing in a hostile new environment severed from the society they have left behind. Can the children create something better than the war that drove them from their homes, or will...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 01/11/2019 - 11:59pm

Your guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (11-13 January):

THEATRE

Dick Whittington Friday & Saturday, America Hall, Pinhoe, Exeter Enjoy the adventures of the brave hero as he travels the road from rags to riches with his trusty cat. There is music, song, dance and laughter for all the family in this latest fun production by Pinhoe Pantomime Society. http://www.pinhoepantomime.co.uk

Panto on the Prairie Shaftesbury Theatre, Dawlish Dawlish Rep takes you to the Wild West! Calamity Jane (the Dame) emigrates from England to the American Wild West...

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