Exeter

Two Gentlemen of Verona

Event Date: 
04/06/2013 - 7:30pm to 08/06/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Bristol's nationally renowned company makes its second visit to the Exteter Northcott Theatre, after its much celebrated production of The Comedy of Errors in 2011, with this darkly comic early romance in which friendship and love, and loyalty and betrayal are the real players.

Two lifelong friends – the two young gentlemen of the title – are parted first by circumstance, and then by rivalry in love. Can their loyalty to each other survive the test, or will new loyalties drive out the old? How deep into perfidy can one be driven by sexual obsession? And what do even the most adored...

Wren Band: When The Moon Is Full...

Event Date: 
02/06/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

The new show from the Wren Band is full of rich harmonies and top class musicianship. Songs and music delve into a mesmerising world of myth and legend from near and far, much of it drawn from the research and writings of Victorian hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist, folk song collector and eclectic scholar Sabine Baring-Gould (notably his The Book of Were-Wolves), along with newly-written pieces inspired by his other folklore writing.

The show features internationally-acclaimed duo Marilyn Tucker & Paul Wilson, award-winning Border piper David Faulkner and leading figures...

The Matchmaker

Event Date: 
14/05/2013 - 7:30pm to 18/05/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth

Sidmouth Amateur Dramatic Society Ltd presents The Matchmaker Horace Vandergelder decides to take a wife. He employs a matchmaker, Dolly Levi, who subsequently becomes involved with his clerks and young and lovely ladies.

Evening performances at 7.30pm Saturday Matinee at 2,30pm.

Ticket Prices £10, £5 under 16s. Tuesday eveing only buy two tickets get a third free.

www.manorpavilion.com

Up Your Game at Exeter's Molton Brown store

Event Date: 
16/05/2013 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Molton Brown, Princesshay, Exeter

Molton Brown introduce their new Sport Collection at this evening event for all men and sports lovers in general.

Experts will be on hand to show you how to use the range to maximise your pre and post-workout routine with a hand and arm massage while you nibble on some half-time snacks.

Take home a goody bag with your purchase, enjoy one-on-one grooming consultations and the chance to win a Molton Brown hamper and tickets to an Exeter Chiefs match in the free prize draw.

The Sweat and Stretch Fitness Centre as well as a physio will also be on hand offering advice...

Ginger Baker's Jazz Fusion

Event Date: 
12/06/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Once voted as ‘the musician least likely to survive the 60s’, over four decades later ex-Cream drummer Ginger Baker has proved them all wrong, returning to the UK after living abroad for many years, with a formidable quartet of funk and jazz giant Pee Wee Ellis (tenor sax), Alec Dankworth (bass) and Ghanaian percussionist Abass Dodoo.

The music is a healthy mix of Thelonius Monk, Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins, plus originals from Messrs Ellis and Baker – a challenging and fresh sound with Baker and Dodoo providing a perfect powerhouse of rhythms.

www.gingerbaker.com...

Volunteering Day at St Nicholas Priory

Event Date: 
08/06/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
St Nicholas Priory, The Mint, off Fore Street, Exeter

There are Tudor costumes to dress up in, Tudor games to play, magnetic mosaics and 45-minute tours starting at 11am and 2pm.

The priory is open 10am-4pm.

Humble by Nature: meet Kate Humble at Waterstones

Event Date: 
16/05/2013 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Waterstones, Roman Gate, High Street, Exeter

Meet the author and television presenter Kate Humble

Kate is best known as a very popular presenter of programmes such as Volcano Live, Lambing Live, Springwatch and Autumnwatch. But she is also passionate about her Welsh Farm.

Come and hear her discuss how she and her husband rescued this small part of British farming heritage.

Tickets cost £3, available direct from the store, and are redeemable against the purchase of the book on the night.

For more events at Waterstones visit www.waterstones.com/events

Model Railway Exhibition

Event Date: 
01/06/2013 - 10:00am to 02/06/2013 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
Matford Livestock Centre, Marsh Barton, Exeter

The EXE Model Railway Society's annual showcase exhibition takes place this year on the weekend of 1 and 2 June.

One of the biggest model railway events in the area, the event is held at The Matford Centre on Exeter's Marsh Barton Trading Estate. The venue is adjacent to the Matford Park and Ride.

The Matford Centre is a spacious venue and will be full of traders. Disabled access is straightforward. Parking is available on site (possibly limited on Sunday morning due to car boot sale taking place at the venue). Children can get in free with an adult.

Opening Times...

The Tudor Household: A hands-on day for adults

Event Date: 
01/06/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
St Nicholas Priory, off Fore Street, Exeter

A rare opportunity to experience life in the late 16th century in one of Exeter’s finest historical buildings. With the exclusive use of the Priory, participants can immerse themselves in Tudor life with the History Re-enactment Workshop’s Tudor family.

Activities include cooking, sewing and needlecrafts, writing, still room work and song and dance. Bring an apron, notepad, shoes you can dance in and a packed lunch. Tea and coffee is provided.

10am-5pm

For more information email kate.osborne@exeter.gov.uk

Tickets are available in person or by phone using a...

Sobinov Children's Orchestra of Folk Instruments from Russia

Event Date: 
24/06/2013 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter White Ensign Club, South Street, Exeter EX1 1ED

Exeter/Yaroslavl Twinning Association Sobinov Children's Orchestra of Folk Instruments from Russia Monday, June 24, 2013 commencing 5pm at The Exeter White Ensign Club ‘Civic Welcome’ and ‘Up-Spirits’ Ceremony followed by buffet and concert. Entrance: £8 EYTA members, £10 guests. Contact Julie Parsons, 01392 278764 or email julieparsons.eyta@yahoo.co.uk in advance as there are a limited number of tickets available.

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