Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (2-4 June):

THEATRE

Flashdance – The Musical
Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott
Flashdance tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex, a welder by day and ‘flashdancer’ by night, who dreams of going to the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy and becoming a professional dancer.  When a romance with Nick Hurley complicates her ambitions, she harnesses it to drive her dream.  https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

An Audience with Ian Waite and Oti Mabuse
Friday, Exmouth Pavilion
Rhythm of the Night... Ian and Oti deliver a night of Latin and Ballroom numbers with high intensity. The Strictly Come Dancing pros will perform a dance showcase spectacular designed to dazzle and wow you. 
www.ledleisure.co.uk/exmouth-pavilion

MUSIC

Calyx & Teebee and Benny Page
Friday, Exeter Phoenix
Kicking off the summer in style we have no other than the mighty Calyx & Teebee and Benny Page! If DnB is your thing you definitely don’t want to miss this one.  http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Elements of Music
Saturday, 7.30pm, Crediton Parish Church
After visiting the Crediton Parish Church Flower Festival, why not stay behind and be entertained by a concert with the intriguing title 'Elements of Music'.  Proceeds from the admission ticket, £6 go to the Crediton Parish Church Music Endowment Fund. There is free parking, a bus stop outside the church, disabled access and tickets are available on the door.

Ba Ba Boom
Saturday, Exeter Phoenix
Highest Grade and Eyes Open Promotions present Ba Ba Boom, Exeter’s finest regular reggae dance sessions featuring Highest Grade Sound System playing the latest cuts in   dancehall, conscious vibes and classic roots reggae. 9pm-2am. Free before 10pm, £5 after. Over 18s only

EVENTS

Exmouth Festival 2018 

Until Sunday, Various venues, Exmouth

The Exmouth Festival brings a week of family entertainment and is a popular annual event. It's a vibrant and contemporary, free, community arts festival. There will be live music, arts & crafts, children's activities, food and drink stalls, bar, circus skills, art trail and a fairground. The festival takes place at various location across Exmouth including Imperial REC, Manor Gardens, The Strand, Ocean and the Art Trail http://exmouthfestival.org.uk

Torbay Air Show 2018 
Saturday & Sunday, Paignton Green, Paignton
The very first Torbay Air Show commences on the Friday with entertainment and some evening air displays followed by two days of entertainment within an event village consisting of stalls, music, food and fair rides.  http://torbayairshow.com

Dawlish Arts Festival

Friday & Saturday, The Strand, Dawlish

Events taking place throughout each day, includdig music for every taste, poetry, dance, children's activities, walking town tours, flower displays, exhibitions, crafts and family events.  www.dawlishartsfestival.org.uk

Flower Festival 'In Our Element'
From Saturday, Crediton Parish Church
The 2018 Festival has the intriguing title ‘In Our Element’ and runs from 10.30am on Saturday 2nd June until 5 pm on Thursday 7th June.  Admission and Parking is FREE and there is Disabled access.  Open 10.30am-7pm on Saturday, 11am-6pm Sunday.  Refreshments, snacks and meals are available in the  Boniface Centre, where the Newton St. Cyres Art Group will exhibit and sell their work.  https://www.facebook.com/creditonparishchurchfestivals

Picnic at the Park 
Sunday, River Dart Country Park
Get ready for a whole host of fun activities lined up for all the family! The popular event consists of assault course, Clayzer laser clay pigeon shooting, dance display, fun dog show and the River Dart Country Park static vehicle display. There will be appearances from All Whites Rugby Ladies, Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team (Ashburton), South Hams Hawks & Owls, and Party Ponies By Humaryn/ Humaryn Shetland Pony Rides will be visiting us again. Music by Crooked Tempo Samba Band and entertainment throughout the day comes from Devon DJ... plus lots more! Tickets £2. http://riverdart.co.uk/news-and-events/118-picnic-at-the-park-2019

Brick Kingdom

Until Sunday, Powderham Castle, Kenton, near Exeter

Make magical Medieval memories this May half-term at Powderham Castle. Take an adventure through a magnificent LEGO® Brick Kingdom, with fiery dragons and brave knights, regal queens and magical wizards waiting for you.  http://www.powderham.co.uk

Wildlife Day 
Sunday, 11am, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton
A day of wetland wildlife fun with the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society and the Countryside team. Explore the nature reserve and learn about the wildlife of the wider Axe Vale. Moth identification, trails, activities including What's that bird? and pond dipping and walks for all ages. Cream teams served in the Discovery Hut! No dogs. Free. Find out more here. 

EXHIBITIONS

Anita Reynolds - A Year on Dartmoor

Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey

Local  printmaker and artist Anita represents her journeying over 365 square miles of Dartmoor through various prints, painting and installations. Her dynamic artwork often created on-site, reflects the impact of the changing seasons on the wild Devon landscape. The exhibition runs until Sunday 1 July and is open daily, 10am-5.30pm.  http://www.crafts.org.uk

Another Spring

Exeter Phoenix

An exhibition curated by art historian, critic and curator Dr Jean Wainwright. The show brings together work by an outstanding group of internationally recognised artists.   Running alongside the exhibition will be a series of special events including a free tour of the exhibition with curator Dr Jean Wainwright, a talk from artist Steffi Klenz, and a workshop where you can create your own protest posters. The exhibition runs until 17 June. Exeter Phoenix Gallery is open Monday to Saturday between 10am–5.30pm and on Sundays from 12–5.30pm. Entry is free.

Braded: Fashion, Femininity and the Right to Vote

Killerton House, Broadclyst

To mark 100 years since some women got the right to vote, this exhibition reflects the timeline of the campaign for women’s suffrage from 1866 until 1928 through the changing styles of fashion. The exhibition highlights the relationship between politics and dress and how this was exploited by the campaigners and supporters of women’s suffrage. Groups involved in the campaign used design and colour to identify themselves and to raise awareness and support for their cause. The exhibition runs until 4 November and entry is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton