THEATRE

Sherlock Holmes and the Crimson Cobbles comes to Devon

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 08/28/2017 - 10:21pm

The Manor Pavilion Theatre is delighted to announce a return visit from The Theatre Chipping Norton, for one night only, on Tuesday 24 October.

If you enjoyed Around the World in 80 Days – you’ll love this!

The Theatre Chipping Norton is touring the world premiere of Toby Hulse’s new play, following the rave reviews they received for the national tour of Around the World in 80 Days.

Based on an original story by writer David Hastings, this witty, laugh-a -minute pastiche of Conan Doyle’s investigative pair is a fast paced, physical and raucous night at the theatre...

Sherlock Holmes and the Crimson Cobbles

Event Date: 
24/10/2017 - 10:15pm
Venue: 
Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth

The Manor Pavilion Theatre is delighted to announce a return visit from The Theatre Chipping Norton, for one night only, on Tuesday 24 October. If you enjoyed Around the World in 80 Days – you’ll love this! The Theatre Chipping Norton is touring the world premiere of Toby Hulse’s new play, following the rave reviews they received for the national tour of Around the World in 80 Days.

Based on an original story by writer David Hastings, this witty, laugh-a -minute pastiche of Conan Doyle’s investigative pair is a fast paced, physical and raucous night at the theatre.

Holmes...

David Suchet joins Exeter Northcott Anniversary Gala line-up

Exeter Northcott Theatre is delighted to announce that celebrated actor David Suchet will perform in its 50th anniversary gala in November.

David is an Olivier and Emmy Award winner, best known for playing Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot having starred in all 74 television movies over 25 years. Suchet has also starred in numerous films and television series internationally whilst also maintaining an impressive theatre career.

In 1970, Suchet played the role of Petruchio in the Exeter Northcott’s production of The Taming of the Shrew.

David joins recently announced...

Curtains - the musical comedy whodunnit

Event Date: 
22/08/2017 - 7:30pm to 26/08/2017 - 10:00pm
Venue: 
Shaftesbury Theatre, Brunswick Place, Dawlish EX7 9PB

Putting on a musical show can be murder - as audiences will find out when The Mitre Players return to Dawlish's Shaftesbury Theatre with Curtains, a musical comedy whodunnit.

It's opening night and the leading lady is so dreadful, she is killing the show. But her final bow at the curtain call turns out to be her last - minutes later, she is dead. Enter musical theatre fan and local detective Lieutenant Frank Cioffi, who must crack the case and stop the body count climbing higher.

It's a high energy, toe-tapping, laugh-out-loud show with music and lyrics by Kander and Ebb...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 08/07/2017 - 11:09am

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (11-13 August).

CINEMA

Big Screen in the Park Northernhay Gardens, Exeter Friday – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (12A) Saturday – La La Land (12A) Sunday – Donnie Darko (15) Gates open 7pm, film starts 9pm. Tickets £6 in advance, £7 on the gate. http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/category/big-screen-in-the-park/

Open Air Cinema Powderham Castle, Kenton, near Exeter Friday: The Italian Job (PG) Saturday: Grease (PG) Bar and food stalls open from 7pm, film from 9.30pm. Tickets £12.50 in advance, under...

An Audience with Martin Kemp

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 08/06/2017 - 9:25pm

OEP Live! present An Audience with Martin Kemp at Exmouth Pavilion on 9 September.

In this up close night the musician and actor will be discussing his life in the public eye and answering audience questions.

Martin Kemp is most famed for playing bass guitar in the new romantic band Spandau Ballet. The group went on to tour the world and had a number of Top 20 hits in the 80’s. The single ‘True’ made the American Top 10. The band reformed recently and Martin has spent the last two years touring the world promoting the film ‘Soul Boys of the Western World’ and playing to...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (4-6 August)

THEATRE

The Dreamboys Friday, Exeter Corn Exchange One of the most famous male strip shows in the UK - perfect for a girls night. www.exetercornexchange.co.uk

Sidmouth Play Festival Friday, 8pm, Manor Pavilion Theatre, Manor Road, Sidmouth The Birds by Conor McPherson. Tickets: Adults £17/£16, under 16s £8. www.manorpavilion.com

Rustle Sunday, Rougemont Gardens, Exeter PaddleBoat Theatre present an Open-Air Theatrical Adventure. Imagine that you’re far from home, Playing in...

Made in Dagenham

Event Date: 
18/09/2017 - 7:30pm to 23/09/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Essex 1968. Like millions of other working women, each morning Rita O’Grady is just trying to get her husband out of bed, get the kids off to school and get to work at the factory on time. But life is about to change forever when it’s announced that the girls in the stitching room of Ford’s Dagenham car plant will have their pay grade dropped to ‘unskilled’. Quickly drawing on a strength she never knew she had, Rita leads her friends in a battle against the might of Ford and the corruption of the Union supposed to protect them. As the girls’ inspiring journey gets bigger than anyone could...

The Wedding

Event Date: 
21/09/2017 - 7:30pm to 23/09/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre

We are all married, bound by a contract. But what are the terms of this relationship and can we talk about divorce?

In a blur of wedding dresses and contractual obligations, Gecko make their debut at Exeter Northcott Theatre with an extraordinary ensemble who guide us through the struggle between love and anger, creation and destruction, community and isolation.

We want to believe in our journey but where are we heading?

Is it too late to stop, to go back, to fall in love, to start again?

Gecko is an internationally acclaimed physical theatre...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 07/19/2017 - 10:29pm

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (21-23) July:

THEATRE

Just Like That! The Tommy Cooper Show Friday, 8pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter A wonderful homage to the UK’s best-loved comedian of all time, a laugh-a-minute extravaganza that comedy fans of all ages simply can’t miss – just like that! Written by and Starring John Hewer. www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Comedy of Errors Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Rougemont Gardens, Exeter A brand-new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. Marrying a colourful circus-infused...

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