THEATRE

Spirit of the Drum

Event Date: 
28/02/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Kagemusha Taiko, one of the leading groups in Europe, have a new Taiko Centre at Seale Hayne. It’s a dedicated rehearsal space for the company’s 3 performing groups, and where taiko workshops and courses are open to all.

Since their last appearance at the Barnfield Theatre, Kagemusha Taiko have performed in the USA and Japan – where they played to great acclaim in Fukushima and other cities affected by the great tsunami disaster of 2011.

The group makes a welcome return, bringing with them members of Kagemusha Junior Taiko and Tano Taiko, for a hugely enjoyable family show...

Barnfield Music Festival: FAB Beatles

Event Date: 
21/02/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Formed in 1991 – turning fully professional in 2000.

The faB Beatles are widely regarded as the most authentic ‘live’ tribute to the Beatles performing professionally all round the world today.

Chosen by the BBC as ‘the best’ in the UK and commissioned by EMI to promote the‘Beatles1’ CD.

Also after working with Paul Gallagher (brother of ‘Liam’ and ‘Noel’) are now acknowledged by the famous ‘Beatle-mad’ brothers themselves.

Each instrument and costume used is an exact replica of the real thing, even down to the drum kit used by the Fab Beatles which was used...

Going Dark

Event Date: 
27/02/2014 - 7:30pm to 01/03/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

How far can you see? A mile? A hundred miles? Or to the furthest shores of the universe to a faraway galaxy? It's Max's job to ask the cosmic questions. Passionate about astronomy, he works as the narrator at the city's Planetarium where he challenges his audiences with the mysteries of stars and science.

When his own life takes an unexpected turn, Max discovers that understanding the universe requires a different kind of vision...

Sound&Fury use their innovative theatre vocabulary of immersive surround sound design, total darkness and imaginative lighting in Going Dark...

A Tale of Two Cellos

Event Date: 
20/02/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Julian Lloyd Webber is one of the finest musicians of his generation.

Together with his wife, fellow cellist Jiaxin Lloyd Webber, they present a brand-new concert featuring world premiere performances of duets for two cellos with piano as well as featuring music from the great composers across the classical spectrum from Monteverdi to Arvo Pärt, Dvořák, Bach,Rachmaninov, Saint-Saëns, Schumann and many more.

Julian Lloyd Webber has worked tirelessly to expand the cello repertoire and has now extended that vision to repertoire for two cellos featured in this show. Appearing...

Earworms – live music for all the family

Event Date: 
16/02/2014 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Hosted by Mervyn Bedford (Musikgarten)

njoy, discover and experience music in a family-friendly atmosphere, featuring a wide range of musicians and music.

www.earwormsexeter.blogspot.co.uk

Tickets: £4.50, £3 children over two.

Age: families with children aged 0 - 11

Running Time: 1 hour

Box office: 01392 493493 www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Splosh!

Event Date: 
16/02/2014 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Pull up a bath mat and join Little Lost Duck, Syd the Sponge and the rest of the Bathtub Gang for the bubbliest birthday party anyone has ever thrown, ever! It’s Mr Bath’s birthday and you are invited to his Splishy, Splashy, Sploshy party. But first, his friends are treating him to a very special bath of his own to make him look spick and span and as shiny as a rainbow fish!

This enchanting production for very young children uses dance, music and puppetry to help children and families explore communicative play at bath time.

www.sixthsensetyp.co.uk/splosh-national-tour...

Finding Joy

Event Date: 
13/02/2014 - 7:30pm to 15/02/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Joy is creative, funny, loves to dance, and is losing her memory: her grandson Danny is rebellious, fearless, bright, and always getting into trouble. When out of the blue Danny decides to become Joy’s carer, they discover a shared playfulness and a mutual affection. But is that enough to take on the challenges ahead? Finding Joy is based on life events and true stories, and brims with all the visual inventiveness, music, puppetry, dexterity and hilarity that we have come to expect from one of the UK’s foremost full mask theatre companies.

www.vamostheatre.co.uk

Tickets: £...

Exeter Corn Exchange announces spring programme

Exeter Corn Exchange has announced details of the new events programme for spring.

Highlights include the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, stars from TV’s Strictly Come Dancing, the Vienna Festival Ballet, comedian Jon Richardson, X Factor winner Joe McElderry and Ruby Wax.

The new season starts with a concert by Elkie Brooks, one of the most successful singers the UK has ever produced on Friday 24th January and that is followed on Tuesday 28th January with Britain’s Got Talent finalists Circus of Horrors with their new gruesome show London after Midnight.

The...

Your guide to What's On this week

THEATRE

Cinderella Exeter Corn Exchange Kickline Theatre present Cinderella, the ultimate dreams-come-true story. The show runs until 5 January and stars Daniel Page and Alicia Agneson. www.exeter.gov.uk/cinderella

The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr Benn Northcott Theatre, Exeter As if by magic, the shopkeeper appeared... Tall Stories present The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr Benn, full of catchy songs and astounding magic – for all ages... old friends of Mr Benn and new adventurers alike... The show runs until 4 January and tickets are £12 www.exeternorthcott.co.uk...

Keep the Home Fires Burning

Event Date: 
18/01/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth

A nostalgic evening of much loved songs, poems and sketches from the First and Second World Wars. Presented by Nostalgia Incorporated (formerly the Old Bull and Bush Company).

Tickets: £10.

Box office: 01395 514413

www.manorpavilion.com

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