TED's essential guide to what's on this weekend

If you're stuck for something to do with the family this weekend we're sure you'll find something amongst our pick of what's happening in and around Exeter. 

THEATRE

New Blood, Bare Bones
Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
In 1913, the Great Suffrage Pilgrimage mapped eight connecting routes across England and Wales, mobilising one of the largest political rallies in the campaign, Votes for Women. One hundred years later what do we feel about suffrage (the right to vote) in the Twenty-First Century? Does having the vote mean democracy and equality for all?  Three brand new pieces have been written in response to this provocation. Come see them all each night at the Bike Shed in a week of debate, discussion and performance. Tickets £5.Box office: (01392) 434169. www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk

The 39 Steps
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth
This West End hit is a melodrama adapted from the iconic 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock. Experience 100 minutes of ingenious fun and thrilling action as 4 actors play 139 roles in this gripping whodunnit. Performance starts at 8pm. Tickets £14/£13. Box office: 01395 514413.

Back to Broadway
Saturday, 7.30pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Back to Broadway is a show that is a celebration of all that is best about musical theatre, from the heartbreaking beauty and power of Memory, Music of the Night and Don’t Cry for Me Argentina, to the feel good energy of Summer Nights and Footloose. Tickets £15/£14 conc.  www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

MUSIC

Big Noise Chorus & Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra Summer Concert
Friday, 7.30pm, The Great Hall, Exeter University
Exeter Lions Club in association with The Big Noise Chorus and the Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra are putting on a big spectacular concert at the Great Hall.  All proceeds will be distributed between the WESC Foundation and the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). Full bar and restaurant facilities will be available. Tickets £10, £12.50, £15. Concessions £2 discount. Box office: 01392 493493, www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Dirty Money
Saturday, Prospect Inn, Exeter Quay
Popular band Dirty Money will be playing live from 9pm. Free entry.

House Band featuring Leigh Coleman
Saturday, Mama Stones, Mary Arches Street, Exeter
A busy night of funk and soul with the main man himself Soulman Coleman with support from Saskia Maxwell from 10pm.

Lemuria plus Muncie Girls
Saturday, 8pm, Exeter Cavern , Queen Street, Exeter
Lemuria is an indie/punk rock band from Buffalo, New York formed in 2004. Lemuria has recently released their "The First Collection" EP compilation and the LP, "Get Better". Support from Muncie Girls. 8pm-2.30am, £6 (£4 for Indie Club after the bands).

DAYS OUT

Mid Devon Show 2013
Saturday, The Showground, Posthill
The best one day agricultural show in the west! The Mid Devon Show offers a fun day out for all the family. Visit www.middevonshow.co.uk to view the full line up, which includes farm demonstrations, arts, rural crafts, food & drink and entertainment. 

Teddy Mac Days
Sunday, Pecorama, Beer
Children's books based on the adventures of a Teddy Bear on the Beer Heights Light Railway. Meet Margaret Edmonds, author of the six Teddy Mac and the Railway Bears books. Hear the stories; see the locations; ride on the special Teddy Mac trains.  Enter the colouring competitions; try your hand at the quiz and have your Teddy Mac books signed. www.pecorama.info

Robin Hood Week
Sunday, Powderham Castle
Get ready for some swashbuckling action with Powderham's Merry Men.  What silly taxes will the dreadful Sheriff of Powerham invest this week? Will you help Robin Hood and Maid Marian as they try to spoil his plans? Sessions at set times during the day. Open 11am-4.30pm.  www.powderham.co.uk

Teignmouth Regatta
Saturday & Sunday, Teignmouth
Teignmouth Regatta Week starts on Saturday. There are lots of activities planned, visit www.teignmouthregatta.co.uk for a full programme of events.

EVENTS

Free Arsenal football festival
Saturday, 10am-3pm (coaching clinic from 10-10.45am), Exeter Arena
The Arsenal Soccer School will be hosting a free football festival, with Arsenal Soccer School coaching clinics (sessions must be pre-booked); fun football challenges; free giveaways; the opportunity to win tickets to an Arsenal home game during the 2013/14 season and the chance to explore the Gunners on the Road trailer. Please note, that it is essential to pre-register for the event (Click here to pre-register).

Book Fair
Saturday, 9.30am, St Stephen's Church, High Street, Exeter
The Medical Foundation Devon Group is holding a book fair on behalf of Freedom from Torture (formerly known as the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture).  A wide variety of books will be available for purchase at very reasonable prices as well as tea, coffee and cake.

Baby and Children's Sale
Saturday, St Thomas Methodist Church
There will be lots of bargains to bag between 10.30am and 1pm at St Thomas Methodist Church in Cowick Street, Exeter.

Butterscotch Sunday Film Screening: Fantastic Mr Fox (PG)
Sunday, 6pm, West Town Farm, Ide
Butterscotch Sunday presents a special farmyard film screening of Fantastic Mr. Fox, featuring a story-telling trail of the farm, a local food barbecue and live music in support of The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution.  Tickets £6 for adults, £4 for children, £15 for 2 adults and two children. Tickets can be purchased in advance from No Guts No Glory (McCoy’s Arcade, Fore Street), Pebblebed Cellar (Topsham) and the Love Local Food mobile van.

Family Sunday
Sunday, noon, Exeter Phoenix
Activities for all the family on the last Sunday of the month, with a different theme each month. Come along for the whole day or just drop in when you like. Storytelling noon-12.30pm, art drop in 1.30-4pm, family film screening 2.15-4pm.  www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

EXHIBITIONS

Masters of the Moor: William and FJ Widgery
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter
The scenery of Dartmoor and South Devon as depicted by father and son landscape painters William and FJ Widgery.  The exhibition runs until  27 October and the museum is open Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm.  www.rammuseum.org.uk

Objects of Desire
Killerton House, Broadclyst
This fashion exhibition will have some of the most luxurious vintage fashion and accessories from the 20th century and highlight the ultimate in designer and couture clothes. Glamorous gowns, gorgeous bags and exquisite shoes will be among the items on display against a magical new series of backdrops. The exhibition runs until 31 December.  www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton

Summer exhibition
Real Food Café, Paris Street, Exeter
An evocative exhibition of Devon landscapes showing throughout July and August features the work of two photographers, Natalie Christie and Martin Sharpe. Christie captures landscape through artistic eyes and the selection of her works large and small is stunning, including summer grasses against a stormy sky and crashing waves. Sharpe’s work is abstract with an emphasis on line, shape, pattern and beautiful spectrums of colour. All of the works are available for sale and can be ordered in different sizes.