Exeter

Upbeat Beatles

Event Date: 
25/09/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

From moptop to rooftop!

If you missed them in ’63 – now’s your chance!

This show will have you tapping your feet from the opening bars – dancing in the aisle, and screaming like you did in 63 by the end.

With songs that changed a generation. From “She Loves You” to “I am the Walrus” and beyond! 13 guitars 5 costume changes! From the depths of Liverpool’s Cavern Club, to the Roof Top of The Apple Building, the Upbeat Beatles will take you on a journey that is the story of The Beatles through their songs.

The Upbeat Beatles are four supremely talented guys –...

Exeter Little Theatre: Avenue Q

Event Date: 
28/09/2015 - 8:00pm to 03/10/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Life may suck on Avenue Q but being jobless, homeless, politically incorrect, having sex (whether hetero, homo or porno… and that’s just the puppets) are just some of the topics featured in the terrific songs of this show.

Avenue Q, a down market street in downtown New York is home to some off the wall characters performed by humans and puppets. Princeton, who has just moved to the neighbourhood, desperately tries to follow his dreams and discover his purpose in life. With no money and a busty blond to distract him he’s lead on a hilarious journey of self discovery and makes loads...

Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense

Event Date: 
29/09/2015 - 7:30pm to 03/10/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

The hit West End comedy is now on tour. This hilarious production layers joy on joy, joke on joke, in a delightful evening of theatrical absurdity featuring P.G. Wodehouse’s iconic double act.

When a country house weekend takes a turn for the worse, Bertie Wooster is unwittingly called on to play matchmaker, but also to steal a silver cow creamer from Totleigh Towers. Naturally, the ever dependable Jeeves is there to prevent Bertie from making a fool of himself in front of a cast of Wodehouse’s finest characters.

Enjoy an evening of raucous comedy in the company of Gussie...

Flare Path

Event Date: 
22/09/2015 - 7:30pm to 26/09/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Based on Rattigan's experiences as a tail gunner during World War II, Flare Path paints an evocative portrait of life in wartime Britain for the RAF bomber crews, their wives and sweethearts, who were left awaiting their return.

Set in 1942 against a backdrop of heartache and quiet bravery, Flare Path tells the story of former actress Patricia, the wife of RAF pilot Teddy, as their marriage is tested to the limits by the surprise arrival of Patricia's ex‐lover and Hollywood idol Peter Kyle.

An unexpected and dangerous mission over Germany puts Patricia at the centre of an...

Hetty Feather

Event Date: 
16/09/2015 - 7:30pm to 20/09/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Roll up and join Hetty on her escape from the Foundling Hospital. Tremble as she faces Matron Stinking Bottomly.

Thrill as she discovers the squirrel house and Tanglefields Travelling Circus. Gasp as she endures a night locked in the attic. Quake as she braves the scary streets of Victorian London and cheer as she overcomes all in the search to find her real mother and a true family of her own.

Thrillingly brought to life with live music, songs and circus skills – making it the perfect treat for the whole family.

Tickets £17-£28

www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

The Tin Ring with Zdenka Fantlova

Event Date: 
10/09/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Now 92, Zdenka Fantlova is one of the few living eye-witnesses to the horror of the Holocaust, to which she lost her entire family. For as long as she lives Zdenka is determined to tell her inspiring story of great love, and of what happened in the Holocaust, to as many people as possible. The Tin Ring is a unique account of how a seventeen-year-old girl survived the horrors of the Nazi concentration camps. An incredible story of human endurance and will power.

Tickets: £18, £16 conc

www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

The Scarecrows' Wedding

Event Date: 
08/09/2015 - 4:30pm to 09/09/2015 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Following five-star hits Stick Man and Tiddler & other Terrific Tales, Scamp Theatre are proud to present a truly heart-warming adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s hotly anticipated new book The Scarecrows’ Wedding.

Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay invite you to . . .

The best wedding ever, the best wedding yet,

The wedding that no one will ever forget.

Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are excellent scarecrows (they scare a lot of crows). Harry loves Betty, and Betty loves Harry - so they decide to get married. Harry sets off to search for...

Extreme Stunt Show flies into Exeter

BIG AIR is the name of the game this summer as The Extreme Stunt Show boys hit the air flying in Exeter on Friday 28 August.

You’ll be keeping your feet firmly on level ground as the Extreme Team take to the air to battle it out!

Join them on the runway as their monster beasts compete once again in the Extreme Arena. Still pulling 1500 horsepower and car-crushing to the max, Lil’ Devil and Extreme are getting ready to demonstrate just what BIG AIR is all about.

Check out the Extreme BMX team as pedal power takes to the horizon. As long as it’s got two wheels and...

The first ever Blues House special featuring: The Junkyard Angels!

Event Date: 
11/09/2015 - 8:30pm to 11:00pm
Venue: 
Buccaneers Bar, East Street, Crediton, EX4 3AZ

The first ever Blues House special, and what a treat! A bargain at just £3 for a evening of quality blues music.

Founder member, Julian Piper (a writer for guitarist magazine) has been a champion for local blues music for a very long time, he has gone to the other side of the pond and learnt from some actual blues greats.

The Junkyard Angels have been going since the 70's and used to have very successful shows at The Beer Engine in Newton St Cyres, many years ago, when it used to have live music.

Not only have they had many European tours, played at nearly...

The Blues House

Event Date: 
10/09/2015 - 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Venue: 
Buccaneers Bar, East Street, Crediton, EX4 3AZ

The Blues House is a non-profit making monthly evening promoting blues music in Devon. Hosted by musician, Jeremy Way(singer/guitarist for mid Devon blues band, Far From the Delta), the evenings start with a house band (who's members kindly give up their time for free), followed by an open blues jam, where anyone can give it a go. It is based in Crediton, so it's fairly central for the whole of Devon, where most places are no further than an hour's drive, so hoping to reach out to the whole of Devon. The aim is to support local blues acts and give them a base of blues fan...

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