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Exeter is ready for the festive season with brand new city lights , Devon’s biggest Christmas Market, and a packed programme of events that make it the must-visit festive destination in the South West .

This Christmas, expect starry cascades along the High Street , ground installations perfect for festive selfies, and star-themed projections and installations lighting up the city’s historic streets. The new lights will begin to sparkle from 14 November , marking the start of a magical season.

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Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home, in Exeter, got in the Christmas spirit by holding their first ever pantomime at the home.

Jack and the Beanstalk was this year’s play of choice! Staff dressed up and got into character and resident Brian even played a part as the Giant. It was hilariously wonderful which had residents, their families and staff in stitches all the way throughout.

A truly fantastic way to end the week!

General Manager, Marc said: “Is it really Christmas without a pantomime? Being able to put on a light hearted, funny show for our residents...

It's the pantomime dream come true and we're giving it the magical treatment.

Following a wild and wacky record-breaking 'Cinderella', Exeter Corn Exchange is going for the classic picture-book magical style for 'Sleeping Beauty'' this Christmas!

The show runs 16 December to 1 January and stars our regular favourites, Matt Finegan and Will Trafford, and they are joined by the fabulous singing star Rachel Modest from BBC’s ‘The Voice’.

Tom Jones described Rachel as ‘the greatest singer the show ever heard’, and her vocal power and comic style will blow you away....

Exeter Northcott Theatre and Le Navet Bete announce today the full cast for their new family Christmas pantomime Robin Hood , which runs at the Northcott Theatre from 9 December 2022 until 7 January 2023.

Matthew Heywood ( Peter Pan , Octagon Theatre) takes on the role of the titular outlaw, with Samara Rawlins ( Aladdin , Trinity Arts Centre) as Marian; Al Dunn (Le Navet Bete, A Christmas Carol ) in dual roles as the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham and King Richard; Jodie Micciché ( Alice in Wonderland , Folksy Theatre) as Morgana; Matthew Freeman (Le Navet Bete, A Christmas...

Exeter’s flagship theatre and the city’s very own merry men, Le Navet Bete, are to collaborate on the creation of a brand-new Christmas production of Robin Hood . Exeter Northcott has an established reputation for presenting large scale, quality pantomimes, with more than 18,000 people of all ages enjoying Beauty & The Beast in 2019.

While the pandemic closed many theatres through 2020 and 2021, the Northcott was able to keep its doors open at Christmas by working with Le Navet Bete to revive their comic take on Treasure Island - which went on to win Exeter Living’s Best...

The team behind the Exmouth Pavilion Christmas Pantomime haven confirmed TV Legend and all round good fox, Basil Brush will join pantomime favourite Stuart Earp in this year’s production of Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs.

Basil Brush will feature as The Magic Mirror alongside Stuart Earp as Muddles, Harry Moore as Nurse Nellie, Kassie Malam as Snow White, Jessica Fay Long as The Wicked Queen and Exeter's own Sam Emmerson as The Prince.

Producer Kevin Brown says “It’s going to be a great pantomime this year after sadly having to cancel last year’s production, we cannot...

UPDATE

Now that Devon has been placed into Tier 3, all performances of The Wizard of Oz (from 31 December onwards) will sadly have to be cancelled.

Full refunds will automatically be issued. Should you have any questions about this please email box.office@exeter.gov.uk

Click here for more information about what's still open and what's not in Exeter.

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THE WIZARD OF OZ continues to delight audiences at Exeter Corn Exchange following the latest...

Exeter’s Corn Exchange is preparing to lift its curtains for the first time since March as it welcomes audiences to its latest Christmas panto, The Wizard of Oz.

Now in its 11th year, the Christmas pantomime at the Corn Exchange will be the only panto running this holiday season in Exeter, and one of the only in the whole south west region.

The Wizard of Oz will draw together talented artists from London’s West End. Leading the cast will be Daniel Page, who has worked for the RSC and was an original cast member of the West End’s Billy Elliot. The Wizard will be played by...