Exeter

More than 150 children across Devon need adoptive families each year.

With a growing number of children coming into the care system than ever before, there has never been a more crucial time to find potential adopters.

Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council are working together as part of National Adoption Week 2014 (3 November to 9 November) to encourage more people across the county to consider adoption.

Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Skills, Councillor James McInnes at Devon County Council said:

“The most important thing is that we are looking for people who can offer unconditional love and...

MACBETH

Event Date: 
17/11/2014 - 1:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

William Shakespeare's Macbeth is the original `Game of Thrones, a disturbing tale of treachery and murder set in the savage landscape of medieval Scotland. With its compelling mixture of historical fact and supernatural invention, the play is a incisive psychological study on the corrosive effects of mad ambition.

Harry Meacher plays the eponymous role, and Judi Bowker is Lady Macbeth in Traffic of the Stage's atmospheric production which focuses on the raw and earthy emotions of those living in dangerous times.

Tickets: £12 & £8 concession (under 18 & over 60)...

Joan Armatrading ** SOLD OUT **

Event Date: 
21/11/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

Over her 42 years of touring Joan Armatrading has never done a solo world tour.

For her last Major tour she has decided this is the perfect time to perform her first ever full scale solo concerts. Her performances will include songs that span her entire career so far.

'I will never retire but this will be the last major tour that I will undertake.

For the first time these concerts will be me solo on stage playing the guitar, piano and singing. I want these concerts to be a special lively interactive one to one experience. I have absolutely enjoyed the last 42 years...

Marcus Brigstocke: Je M'accuse - I Am Marcus

Event Date: 
30/11/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

Marcus Brigstocke - Je M'accuse Podium dancer, oil rig worker, food addict, musical theatre enthusiast, posh, eco-hypocrite, ex-Goth, muppet fan, award winning comedian and chief beverages operator at the Little Chef - screw politics! Let's talk about me.

Tickets £15

8pm (doors 7.15)

Box office: 01392 665938 www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

Motown & Philadelphia on Tour

Event Date: 
28/11/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

Roy G Hemmings' Multi -Award Winning show Motown & Philadelphia on Tour

The hits and memories just keep on coming as Multi-award winning ROY G HEMMINGS and his 15 strong on stage full evening show delivers memories of a twin era of music that lives on and on. Be prepared to dance In front of your seats at this Concert Party!

A full evening show that spans the hits of The Ojays, The Tramps, Billy Paul ,Candi Staton , MFSB,THE Stylistics to mention but a few of those memorable PHILLY acts together with the sounds of Detroit and old favourites such as The 4 Tops, Supremes...

The Blockheads

Event Date: 
23/11/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are a legendary outfit that has grown in stature from the early days of the Stiff tour in 1977, right up to the present day. Backing up Ian Dury's poetic lyrics, this is the band that brought you 'Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick', 'What A Waste', 'Reasons to be Cheerful (Part 3)', and 'Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll', among many others.

Rarely off the road since the demise of Ian Dury in 2000, but now with Derek Hussey fronting the band, the Blockheads are still one of the most underrated British bands of all time, with...

South West Christmas Without Cruelty Festival

Event Date: 
22/11/2014 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

Firmly established as one of the highlights of Exeter's seasonal celebrations, Christmas without Cruelty offers a great chance to buy unique gifts and cards, and, at the same time, to support ethical traders and good causes.

A great day out, with fabulous veggie food and music.

Special guest: Molly Scott-Cato, the South West's first Green Party MEP.

Free admission

10am - 4.15pm

Bhangra Extravaganza with RSVP

Event Date: 
15/11/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

In association with the Asian Arts Agency and Exeter Friends of Gujarat - An evening of Indian music, dancing and fabulous food.

After a summer season at Glastonbury, Womad and festivals far and wide, RSVP are returning to Exeter Corn Exchange to delight and excite with their big Bhangra beats and engaging, interactive vibe.

With musicians drawn from one family, wholly rooted in an authentic living tradition, yet unafraid to innovate, this is the ultimate celebratory Indian music. It unites centuries old classic Bhangra with contemporary instrumentation and styles such as...

Crikey It's Vintage - Fair & Dance

Event Date: 
29/11/2014 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

Crikey it's Vintage presents a show of antique, vintage, retro and artisan traders with live music during the day from the Hot House Four, pop up beauty parlour, fashion shows & workshops.

Then join us for the evening dance with Lucky Guy and the Chancers, Carl Morris Trio and Rock n Roll DJ.

Fair (10.30am - 4pm) £1.50 on the door

Dance (from 8.30pm) Tickets £10 on the door from 8pm

Find out more: Crikey It's Vintage

Box office: 01392 665938

www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

Joanne Shaw Taylor and special guest Bernie Marsden

Event Date: 
12/11/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

British blues rock guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor was born and raised in the Black Country. Joanne was originally discovered by Eurythmics' Dave Stewart as a 16 year old guitar prodigy. Through hard work and near-constant touring, she is now regarded as one of the hottest young names on the British Blues circuit. She is admired and respected by many leading blues guitarists including Joe Bonamassa and John Mayall.

Joanne was voted "Best British Female Vocalist" at the British Blues Awards in 2010 and 2011. Joanne was invited as special guest to Annie Lennox performing at the Queen's...

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