Come and enjoy a wonderful evening of music in the beautiful grounds of Bicton's Italian Gardens. Bring a picnic and listen to the South West British Telecom Band, India's finest tenor Anando Mukerjee, and soprano Laure Meloy. Music will include popular operatic arias and songs from musical theatre The concert will conclude with all your 'proms' favourites and a spectacular firework display by the lake.
Tickets are £15 for adults and £7.50 for 16 years and under. Available online at www.hospiscare.co.uk and from Hospiscare fundraising team, telephone 01392 688020.
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 Great Gatsby Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exter It’s the 1920’s, the age of jazz and women’s independence; when wealth, glamour and decadence ignited public fascination for a fleeting moment in time. Jay Gatsby embraced the era as he set about acquiring all the trappings of a self-made millionaire. His biggest conquest was the young socialite, Daisy. For years, Gatsby is passionate in his pursuit of her love until it all ends...
EMHS are a creative alternative to holiday childcare. We are open during the Summer holidays. To kickstart our week and celebrate our first anniversary we will be having a morning of workshops followed by a disco/party. As a gift to you the 28 July will be £10 for the day (a saving of £15).
EMHS have a wide range of instruments for the children to trial and use during our workshops.
You can book the whole week or select days from our timetable.
Check out our website for full details: www.exetermusicholidayschool.co.uk or call Laura on 07572 610742
Buskers will bring a splash of colour and the sound of music to Princesshay over the summer solstice at the launch of a brand new Busking Festival. Musicians and performers are expected in Princesshay Square on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 June from 11am until 7pm each day.
The Busking Festival, organised by Princesshay, is part of its Centre Stage initiative offering up and coming performers the chance to showcase their talent to shoppers in the centre.
The initiative encourages quality street entertainment and operates a licensing scheme and holds auditions for potential...
British rock legend Ian McLagan will be performing at the Exeter Phoenix on Tuesday 8th July as part of his UK tour.
Ian, who has worked alongside musical legend Rod Stewart, is touring to promote his new album ' United States'. The album is his first studio album in five years and will be released the day before his Exeter peformance.
Ian McLagan will perform at the Exeter Phoenix on Tuesday 8th July at 8pm.
Tickets, which are to be bought in advance, cost £15.50.
Further ticket information can be found by visiting www.exeterphoenix.org.uk or by calling...
If you're stuck for ideas this weekend, take a look at our guide to the best of what's on in and around Exeter...
THEATRE
Ignite: Exeter’s Festival of Theatre Various Venues, Exeter For one week in June, any space can be a theatre.... From pub cellars to cathedrals, libraries to synagogues, the city will be transformed for Ignite, Exeter’s festival of theatre. Taking place until Saturday 7 June, with nearly two 200 performances over six days, you can see fantastic productions from companies across the country. The full programme can be found here: http://www.igniteexeter....
Devon’s Largest Balloon Festival Returns for 2014! The annual Tiverton Balloon and Music Festival has confirmed that it will be returning this summer for the fourth consecutive year
The new pipe organ will be officially opened by the renowned International Concert Organist, David Briggs.
Briggs is Artist in Residence at St James Cathedral, Toronto and Organist Emeritus of Gloucester Cathedral. He will present a varied programme showing off the amazing new instrument in the fabulous acoustics of St Michael's.
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What the Ladybird Heard Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird, and a whole farmyard of fun! Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But they reckon without the tiniest, quietest creature of all: The Ladybird has a plan of her own! Join the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and the dainty dog in this brand new stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ colourful...
Hundreds of music lovers are expected to flock to ‘Proms in Bicton Park’, near Budleigh Salterton on July 18th. The proms will be held in the idyllic setting of the Italian Gardens. The event will start at 7.30pm with gates opening at 6.30pm. Tickets cost £15 for adults and £7.50 for children.
The proms will feature India’s finest tenor Anando Mukerjee and soprano Laure Meloy who has performed at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York and The Royal Opera House Covent Garden. Their accompanist for the evening will be Mark Perry. The South West Comms Band (sponsored by the South West...
