Gloucestershire’s acclaimed Festival Players are taking an all-male tour of William Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors across the UK and into Europe this summer. The tour will head to Devon on Thursday, August 21st to the picturesque setting of Exeter’s 14th century Powderham Castle.
In Shakespeare’s 450th birthday year, The Players mainly alfresco tour will see them step on stage for some 40 performances of the play, directed by Minack Theatre’s former artistic director, Michael Dyer. It tells of a master and his servant arriving in a foreign port which, unbeknown to them, is the home...
Preparatory work on a new road connection to Tithebarn Lane, on the outskirts of Exeter, is due to start on site on Monday (11 August).
The new £3 million road will link the existing Tithebarn Lane bridge and the northern end of Science Park to a new roundabout which will be constructed on Cumberland Way.
The route forms part of the access strategy to the Exeter and East Devon Growth Point. The improvements will offer an alternative route for local traffic to help tackle congestion and improve the resilience of both the A30 and M5. It will also become an important bus route...
This August, join the East Devon Ranger team and discover colourful bugs, crazy critters and shy seawater creatures. Come along to one of the National Trust’s family afternoon events in Branscombe and you’ll be guaranteed to meet some amazing mini beasts. Children and adults can have a go at stream dipping, rock pool rambles and bug hunts. They are all free - just remember to bring your wellies! "Our summer events are a great way to get closer to nature," explains Head Ranger, Peter Blyth.
"There is an incredible world beneath our feet that kids love exploring. You never know what...
A number of high profile businesses from Exeter and the South West will gather at award-winning Sandy Park this November, for the annual b2b@SandyPark exhibition.
The event, which takes places on Thursday 5 November (10am–5pm), sees Sandy Park team up with the region’s top Premiership Rugby Club the Exeter Chiefs, and has already secured support from Exeter City Council plus local media The Exeter Daily, Radio Exe and the Express and Echo.
B2b@SandyPark promises to be a unique business to business opportunity for companies to not only showcase their products and services,...
Devon based Restless Theatre Company are bringing Shakespeare in a Box: Much Ado About Nothing to cafes, pubs, village halls and theatres around the county over the next fortnight. Whilst keeping the original text,
Restless put a new spin on this classic comedy about the fragility of honour. Using only six actors, a box, and upcycled props. Restless Theatre create an uncompromisingly imaginative performance that is suitable for the whole family to enjoy.
The production will tour to: 6th & 7th August City Gate Hotel, Exeter (7pm), 8th August, Boston Tea Party, Honiton (7...
Round off the summer with another chance to see "A Millennium of Monarchs" where puppets and live action bring you exciting facts about on thousand years of England's kings and queens. Which is your favourite royal?
There will be a Kings & Queens Trail for children to follow around the grounds to win a prize as well as all the usual wonderful attractions.
Sessions take place at set times throughout the day. Pick up your session ticket on arrival. This event is included in a child's standard admission. (Children returning with a free return ticket or a discounted ticket...
The Festival Players will be performing Shakespeare’s shortest play in the Castle courtyard. This is a brilliant farce of mistaken identities, combined with a few undertones of the dramatic and sinister. A master and his servant arrive in a foreign port which, unbeknown to them, is the home of their long-lost twin brothers. Mayhem ensues as brother is taken for brother in a riotous train of misunderstandings, seduction, and pursuit. A colourful and entertaining romp.
Open air performance in the Castle courtyard. Bring your own seating...
Dont be late for the tea party! Follow Alice down the rabbit hole to meet the weird and wonderful characters in Wonderland!
There will be a Wonderland Trail for children to follow around the grounds to win a prize as well as all the usual wonderful attractions.
Sessions take place at set times throughout the day. Pick up your session ticket on arrival. This event is included in a child's standard admission. (Children returning with a free return ticket or a discounted ticket may take part in our themed activity for £2)
Captain Jack and his lively crew are back from Tortuga for some more pirate antics. This is your last chance to meet them this season.
There will be a Pirate Trail for children to follow around the grounds to win a prize as well as all the usual wonderful attractions.
Sessions take place at set times throughout the day. Pick up your session ticket on arrival. This event is included in a child's standard admission. (Children returning with a free return ticket or a discounted ticket may take part in our themed activity for £2)
An exciting programme is being finalised for a packed day of activities at the first ever ActivAge Expo ( www.activageshow.co.uk ) at Exeter Racecourse on Sunday 31 August.
The Lord Mayor of Exeter is due to open the event, which is aimed at the over 40s and anyone of more mature years who is interested in leading an active and fulfilling life.
It promises to be a fun and informative day, with lots of low-impact exercise routines to try out and ideas for a multitude of interesting pursuits and activities. There will also be finance and travel advice, and fresh ideas for...
