Exeter

Bettina Buck invites Marie Lund

Event Date: 
09/02/2014 - 3:30pm to 22/02/2014 - 3:30pm
Venue: 
Spacex Gallery, Preston Street, Exeter

This exhibition - Bettina Buck invites Marie Lund - marks the fourth and last in a series of exhibitions where artist Bettina Buck has invited a particular artist and practice into a close dialogue to explore common or shared interests. In different ways the exhibitions circle around notions of duration and change, the fragility and de-familiarisation of materials, and narrative structures.

Previous exhibitions include Bettina Buck invites Peggy Frank, 2012, All my mistakes I made for you: Bettina Buck invites Laure Prouvost, 2011, Solid Objects: Bettina Buck invites Sara Barker,...

Christmas Markets in Fore Street

Event Date: 
20/12/2013 - 9:00am to 22/12/2013 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Fore Street, Exeter

Christmas Gift Markets in Exeter City Centre located on the corner of Fore Street and South Street.

Up to 25 local traders at each market giving you the chance to find that Christmas present which is a little different.

Products for sale include clothing, leather goods, rugs, jewllery, toys, Christmas decorations, glassware, herbal treatments, soaps, candles and many more.

Graffiti Classics

Event Date: 
19/12/2013 - 3:15pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott

16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices with 1 aim: to make classical music wickedly funny and exhilarating for young and old alike.

Graffiti Classics bursts the elitist boundaries of the traditional string quartet with its hilarious all-singing, all-dancing musical comedy show. It's a classical concert, gypsy-folk romp, opera, stand-up comedy and a brilliant dance show all rolled into one!

There really is something for everyone; Graffiti Classics never fails to get audiences laughing, clapping and singing along. Kids and adults love the uplifting and virtuosic variety of...

Bolshoi Ballet Season: Sleeping Beauty

Event Date: 
22/12/2013 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Picture House, Exeter

Founded in 1776, the Bolshoi is one of the world's oldest and most renowned ballet companies, and its classical repertoire continues to be revisited by prestigious contemporary choreographers and dancers at the pinnacle of their art.

Following the big success of past seasons, the Bolshoi Ballet will once again screen in the Exeter Picturehouse from October.

The 2013-14 season includes six productions, four of which will be broadcast live from Moscow.

Sunday 22 December : Sleeping Beauty (Recorded)

The world-famous love story of Sleeping Aurora and her...

Cinderella

Event Date: 
26/12/2013 - 2:00pm to 05/01/2014 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

It's time to lose yourselves in the magic and adventure of this spectacular family pantomime.

This rags to riches love story, is one of the best loved magical pantomimes of all time. For years ugly sisters Verruca & Hernia have been making Cinderella's life a misery out of hate and jealousy.

But Cinderella, being the kind and gentle positive girl that she is, never loses hope. She finally discovers something to smile about when she meets a handsome stranger in the woods whilst collecting firewood for her revolting step sisters.

Embarrassed and confused, she...

Joey the Lips

Event Date: 
21/12/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

Fast, fun and furious - we guarantee you won't be able to sit still! 10-piece Joey the Lips opened for Will Young, so don't miss your chance to see them at Exmouth Pavilion performing their Funky Soul, Blues & Disco Revue.

From Gimme Some Lovin' to Beyonce's Crazy In Love, from Long Train Running to Queen's Don't Stop Me Now, and their finale is a mad ten minute version of the B52's Love Shack with a heavy metal medley thrown in for good measure!

Their on-stage energy is infectious and creates a fantastic atmosphere! Unmissable entertainment!

Tickets £12...

The Phonic Christmas Cabaret Party

Event Date: 
21/12/2013 - 7:15pm
Venue: 
The Exeter Daily Auditorium, Exeter Phoenix

The Phonic Screwdriver Radio Show in conjunction with Mojo Jones Entertainment proudly present an outrageous night of Burlesque, Comedy, Bands , DJs and much much more!

The night also includes a late bar guaranteed to help with the party atmosphere!

Enter into the Christmas spirit with burlesque routines based around films, Comics and TV like The Nightmare before Christmas, Godzilla, Doctor Who and Star Wars . Plus Comedy from Marcus Gill and Jon Coq and Stonking bands The Sound of the Sirens and ‘House Band’ The Skull kids. There will be cosplayers at the bar (costumed...

House prices forecast to keep rising in 2014

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Thu, 12/19/2013 - 11:48am

House prices in the South West are set to rise again as demand continues to exceed supply, surveyors have forecasted.

According to new figures released today by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) house prices in the South West will increase by a further 7% over the next year.

Rental costs are also set to rise by a further 2% which will carry over into the cost of living.

The forecast is echoed nationally as well with the average UK house price set to rise by 8% in the next year.

London house prices again see the largest increase, jumping up by...

Mumm signs new deal at Chiefs

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 12/19/2013 - 10:25am

Dean Mumm has admitted it was an “easy decision” to extend his stay with Exeter Chiefs for a further two years.

Signed from the NSW Waratahs ahead of the 2011/12 season, the vastly experienced Australian international has proven an instant hit at Sandy Park, both on and off the field.

His eye-catching displays, together with his try-scoring abilities and on-field leadership skills were not only a key facet of his first year in Devon, but also this term where he has led from the front since being awarded the captaincy by head coach Rob Baxter.

With his initial...

Baxter's delight as skipper signs again

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 12/19/2013 - 10:23am

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter today told of his delight after skipper Dean Mumm put pen to paper on a new two-year deal with the Aviva Premiership club.

With the Australian international's contract due to expire at the end of the current campaign, Baxter has moved swiftly to ensure the experienced forward will remain at Sandy Park for the foreseeable future.

And it's a bold statement of intent from Baxter that the Chiefs are clearly determined to ensure they keep hold of their prized assets.

Baxter said: “He’s been a fantastic signing for us since he turned up...

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