Finding the Will in association with The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham Bard Heads Inspired by Shakespeare’s most famous plays and with a nod to Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads, Bard Heads imagines what might have happened next in Macbeth and Hamlet. The Third Witch From The Left – What’s done cannot be undone – or can it? Meg the witch is haunted by a night she can never forget. Call Me Oz - Sweet Prince? Confirmed bachelor Osric lampoons Hamlet.
George Crocker is keen to liven up his dull life so he decides to join the Village Drama Club. What happens then turns his world upside down. Set during the Second World War this nostalgic, funny and moving story will appeal to all, from ten years and up. It is a vivid portrait of village life with all seventeen colourful characters played by one man.
Dick Shurey writing in the Stratford Herald said : “Set during the last years of world war two, what a tour de force Into the Breach turned out to be. The whole play was a delight … a lovely and very humorous play that fully merited...
Lush Exeter customers are in for an experience like no other.
On Friday 29th September 2017, the relocated and new look Lush shop located at Unit 3, Eastgate opened its doors for the very first time.
With a trading area spread across 141m2, the new shop hosts an array of exciting features and concepts, which showcase all that is innovative and inspiring about Lush.
Anna Wiltshire, Lush Exeter Manager: "Lush has been a fragrant presence on Exeter High Street for 14 years now and during that time we have seen more and more interest in our fresh handmade cosmetics....
Local Heroes to unveil new resources that will inspire children and young people to #CallTimeOut on Hate Crime
Working with young victims of Hate Crime and prejudice, Local Heroes has produced a new Hate Crime awareness resource for children and young people that can be used in any formal or informal youth setting.
This resource consists of short films featuring young people sharing their experiences and the impact that Hate has had on their lives, as well as a call to action in the form of their views of what can be done to “Call Time Out” on prejudice and Hate Crime in...
Filmmakers, adventurers, thrill seekers and silver screen starlets are invited to take part in Exeter’s 11th annual 48 Hour Film Challenge to write, shoot and edit a 3 minute film in just 48 hours.
This year’s best films will be shown on the big screen at Exeter Phoenix during a special screening at the annual Two Short Nights Film Festival (30 Nov – 2 Dec).
The unusual format of the 48Hour Film Challenge creates an opportunity for creative discovery. With a common theme, last year’s teams produced a diverse collection of films with titles like For a Few Likes More, Love...
Are you an experienced amateur wildlife photographer who would jump at the chance to photograph Exe Estuary wildlife from the vantage point of a stationary boat? We are running a special cruise to allow for those 'once in a lifetime' shots.
Your RSPB on-board wildlife guide, Jo King, will point out species such as black-tailed godwits, dunlins, golden plovers – and of course – avocets; liaising with the skipper to stop the boat for fantastic photo opportunities.
This is a great opportunity to get up close with some stunning wildlife! Booking essential.
Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (6-8 October):
THEATRE
A Night of Dirty Dancing Friday, 7.30pm, Exmouth Pavilion Relive the passion, the romance and joy of the cult Classic and celebrate the music of one of the greatest movie soundtracks of all time. A Night of Dirty Dancing: The Ultimate Tribute Show will have you dancing dirty in the aisles! Tickets £19.50 flat, £21.50 raised from the Box Office on 01395 222 477 or online www.ledleisure.co.uk/exmouth-pavilion
Wait Until Dark Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Set amidst...
“If there is one guarantee in life that’s absolute, it’s death. We are all going to die. However, many never give this a second thought until it happens to someone we are close to. When it does, it can shatter lives. That’s why it’s so important that we talk about death and drop the old stiff upper lip attitude.”
Liz Philpott, 69, from Exeter has been a volunteer for local charity Hospiscare for over 14 years. Having worked previously as a nurse and midwife, Liz began volunteering at Hospiscare as a complementary therapist and reflexologist. Giving treatments to patients and...
A church in Exeter is launching a new event next month aimed at those who are curious about Christianity.
In a recent BBC poll, it was found that a fifth of non-religious people believe in life after death, and a growing number of people are open to exploring the Bible and faith further.
Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street is now launching Alpha, a new 8 week course, which explores the basics of the Christian faith and is relevant to those who have never come to church before.
Alpha shares stories of finding God from personalities including TV adventurer Bear...
Do you think that your local park, playground or playing field is the best in the country? Here’s your chance to prove it.
National charity Fields in Trust have launched a campaign to find the UK’s Best Park, as voted by YOU! This unique award is open to all public green spaces across the UK through a simple online nomination at www.fieldsintrust.org/bestpark . It might be that your local park is great for a Sunday afternoon stroll, your neighbourhood playground is a hive of activity for children, or a nature reserve provides a stress-free space to relax. This is your chance to...
