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Live events calendar for Cornwall, Devon, Somerset & Dorset—festivals, fairs, gigs and family days out across South West England.
Semi-staged performance of C. Saint-Saens’ Opera ‘Samson et Dalila'(in French, with a piano accompaniment) by Exeter Opera Group. Samson et Dalila is a three-act opera by Camille Saint-Saëns, based on the biblical story from the Book of Judges. The Israelites are oppressed by the Philistines, and their leader Samson inspires them to resist their enemies. […]
Get ready to Sing, Dance, Rhyme, Repeat with Once Upon a Rhyme, the brand-new children’s show bringing nursery rhyme characters to life like never before! Join some of your favourite nursery rhyme characters on a fun-filled adventure – whether you’re bopping with Egg Sheeran, singing with Farmer MacDoodle, rocking out with Goldirocks, or clapping along […]
From the guitar-driven anthems of The Bends and OK Computer — widely considered among the greatest rock albums in history — to the more experimental soundscapes of Kid A and In Rainbows, Radiohead has been a defining force in the UK music scene for over 30 years. Their ability to merge idiosyncratic influences, push sonic […]
Clear the diary. Haldon Gold Cup Day is back. One of the biggest dates in Devon’s sporting calendar returns to Exeter Racecourse on Friday 6 November, bringing big-name racing, a buzzing crowd, live music and one of the best days out of the autumn. The BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup is the race everyone comes to […]
Performing at St Michael & All Angels as part of the highly-anticipated ‘Music on the Mount’ classical music series, artistic director Matthew Jeffrey founded this eight-part vocal ensemble in 2023, comprising high-calibre professional singers based in Exeter, many associated with the Cathedral choir and performing across the UK and internationally. Their repertoire spans the full […]
Tonight’s programme celebrates Christmas through the elegance and brilliance of the Baroque era, with a selection of beautifully crafted festive masterpieces. Opening the programme is the overture from Handel’s Messiah, whose opening section centres on the prophecy and birth of Christ, making it one of the defining sounds of the Christmas repertoire. Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, […]
Good friends, great racing, pints, pies and laughs. Sunday on the Hill brings an afternoon of competitive jump racing to Exeter Racecourse as the season gathers pace. Wrap up, gather your favourite people and enjoy the excitement of the horses thundering past, with plenty to cheer about and time between races to catch up over […]
When we were young we’d listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs. Now they’re back again, like a long-lost friend, all the song we loved so well… The UK’s leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of […]
One last day at the races before Christmas. And a very good excuse to start the celebrations early. The Christmas Cup is calling. Head to Exeter Racecourse on Thursday 17 December for a big festive afternoon on Haldon Hill, with competitive jump racing, live music and plenty of Christmas spirit. The Christmas Cup is one […]
on’t miss this special adaptation of one of the world’s most popular musicals, performed entirely by talented Huish Performing Arts EnRICH students. It will be making its way to the Huish Theatre for a limited run of evening shows (7pm, 2nd-5th February 2027). Set in 19th century France, Les Misérables School Edition is an epic […]
on’t miss this special adaptation of one of the world’s most popular musicals, performed entirely by talented Huish Performing Arts EnRICH students. It will be making its way to the […]
on’t miss this special adaptation of one of the world’s most popular musicals, performed entirely by talented Huish Performing Arts EnRICH students. It will be making its way to the […]
on’t miss this special adaptation of one of the world’s most popular musicals, performed entirely by talented Huish Performing Arts EnRICH students. It will be making its way to the […]
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