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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.

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Your guide to What's On this week

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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

Spring Awakening: The Musical

Event Date: 
21/01/2014 - 7:30pm to 23/01/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Exeter Daily Auditorium, Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter

Shotgun Theatre presents an innovative interpretation of the Tony award-winning musical Spring Awakening, a show that delves into the confusing and somewhat tumultuous nature of sexual discovery.

Set in 1891 Germany, Spring Awakening illustrates the youthful desperation for an understanding of the adult world, conflicted by a parent’s deception and misguidance to maintain their children’s innocence. Wendla, a fourteen year old teenager confronted by the darker side of this world when she embarks on a damaging sexual relationship with the rebellious Melchior, is at the foreground of...

Barry Cryer: Twitter Titters

Event Date: 
25/01/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

In yet another farewell tour, Baz returns, having been charged with persistent joking and asks for 20 other shows to be taken into consideration.

You are the Judge and Jury – Be merciful to the aged accused – He merely seeks to bring a ray of sunshine amid the dark clouds of life.

He'll be enjoying himself – Do join him.

Tickets: £16

Age: 12yrs plus

All transactions are subject to a £2 booking fee.

Box office: 01392 493493

www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Pinocchio

Event Date: 
25/01/2014 - 2:00pm to 26/01/2014 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Moss Side. 1976.

The year of the Great Heatwave and Pinocchio’s on the run. In a ramshackle shop his father Elijah, the toymaker, waits.

Will Pinocchio ever return to make him proud?

Award-winning director and choreographer Benji Reid joins writer Mary Cooper to produce this fast, funny and magical show for all the family.

Featuring body-popping and puppetry, music and animation this is a retelling of Carlo Collodi’s children’s classic like no other.

www.breakingcycles.co.uk

Tickets: £12 Family Ticket: £27 for 3 + up to 3 more tickets £9...

Watch This Space

Event Date: 
23/01/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Celebrating our shared commitment to dance development in Devon, Dance in Devon and Exeter Northcott Theatre are delighted to come together to present this platform for emerging dance artists from our region.

Watch This Space provides a peek into the contemporary dance performance being created by professional artists working in the South West, right now. The audience can share thoughts and ideas with the choreographers in a Q&A after the show.

Join us for a celebration of our local talent and show your support for the exceptional work being produced on your doorstep...

Earworms

Event Date: 
19/01/2014 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Hosted by Mervyn Bedford (Musikgarten)

Enjoy, 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 2 years

Age: families with children aged 0-11

Running Time: 1hr

All transactions are subject to a £2 booking fee.

Box office: 01392 493493

www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Punt and Dennis

Event Date: 
17/01/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

It's mid-winter. The roads are icy. The gritting lorries are out in force, the pavements are slippery, and the news broadcasts are full of people telling viewers to "send us your pictures of snow." Everyone has a cold. The boiler has broken down again and the gas bill is due.

The AA are busy advising comedians "not to tour the country unless it is absolutely essential." Despite all this, Punt and Dennis are Ploughing On Regardless.

Tickets: £22.50

Box office: 01392 493493

www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 12/08/2013 - 10:28pm

Don't make any plans for the weekend until you've checked out our guide to what's on in and around Exeter:

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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....

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