Your guide to What's On this weekend

Don't make any plans until you've checked out our essential guide to wha'ts on in and around Exeter this weekend

THEATRE

Moscow State Circus
Thursday to Sunday, Oaklands Riding School, Alphington Roundabout, Exeter
Set in the mystical centre of Moscow’s cultural & artistic quarter Park Gorkogo (Gorky Park) is the perfect back drop for who are undoubtedly the greatest circus artistes on earth. An amazing awe inspiring show created especially for its first ever European tour. More information:  www.moscowstatecircus.com for tickets visit  www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Last of the Red Hot Lovers by Neil Simon
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 8pm, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth
From the master of wit comes this laugh out loud comedy about a middle aged married man trying to join the sexual revolution before its too late. Tickets £14/£13. www.manorpavilion.com

MUSIC

The Friday Fandango with Adam Sweet & Jess McAllister
Friday, 8pm, Buccaneers Bar, East Street, Crediton
Adam Sweet is an exceptionally talented young guitarist and singer from the South West. His high energy solo shows of quality original music and interpretations of rock and blues classics never fails to impress. Jess McAllister is a nu-folk songwriterwho  started out on the pub folk circuit before performing and writing with reggae ska band Peachy Farmer during her time at Exeter University.  Admission: £3 in advance, £4 on the door. www.minglemusic.co.uk/casatickets

Concerts in the West: Classical Baroque Concert
Saturday, 7.30pm, St Stephen’s Church, High Street, Exeter
Concerts in the West present a classical baroque concert in St Stephen's Church Exeter featuring Jane Gordon (violin) and Julian Perkins (harpsichord). Programme: Handel : Sonata in D, J-M Leclair : Sonata (Premier Live), Corelli : Sonata No 12 in D Minor Op5 La Follia, Biber : Sonata No5 in D Minor (1681), Biber L Paswsacaglia for solo violin, D Scarlatti: Keyboard sonatas K8,K9 and K430, JS Bach: Sonata in E minor. Conducted by Julian Perkins, accompanied by Jane Gordon. Tickets £14. www.concertsinthewest.org

EVENTS

Nourishy Festival
Friday & Saturday, Bovey Tracey
Nourish celebrates the best in regional food, craft and music in an event designed to feed the body, the mind and the senses. The festival is led by The Contemporary Craft Festival, The Devon Guild of Craftsmen and the Cheese Shed. The Food & Craft Fair are free to visitors, concerts will be ticketed and full details and ticket information can be found via http://www.nourishfestival.org

Royal Marines Commando Challenges
Saturday & Sunday, Bicton Arena
Have you got what it takes to take on the world famous Royal Marines endurance  training course - in the name of charity?  More details: www.commandochallenge.co.uk 

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Open Day
Saturday, 10am, Service Headquarters, The Knowle, Clyst St George, Exeter EX3 0NW
This event will provide members of the public with the opportunity to learn about fire and road safety, including demonstrations from Station 60 Special Operations, the police and ambulance service. There will be family friendly activities such as The Fire Emporium, bouncy castle and ball pool, face painting, stalls and games to name just a few. All welcome, 10am-4pm.  Proceeds will go towards the Fire Fighters Charity and Hospicecare Exmouth and Lympstone.

Hay House Summer Fete
Saturday, 2pm, Hay House Nursing Home, Broadclyst
The annual summer fete this year is on 6 September. It will be opened by X Factor contestant Shelley Smith.  Table top sales, bbq, face painting, bouncy castle, raffle and much more more.

Toy and Train Collectors Fair
Sunday, 10.30am, Westpoint Arena, Exeter
Catering for all collectors, walk, browse and look for those elusive and hard to find models - the list is endless: Dinky, Corgi, Minichamps, Hornby Bassett Lowke, Meccano, Spot-On, Marklin, Scalextric, EFE, Actionman, dolls,Teddies and much more all under one roof! Open 10.30am-3pm. £3.50 adults, children under 15 free (with an accompanying adult).  www.bulldogfairs.com

Turner Locker Barnfield Revival
Sunday, 11am, Barnfield Crescent, Exeter
The idea is to gather around 50 vehicles (cars & bikes) from the 1930’s to the 1960’s, and in an unashamed imitation of Goodwood Revival. Anyone interested in being part of this prestigious and almost exclusive gathering should email: mark@turner-locker.co.uk – spaces are limited.  There will be music by The Siren Sisters  and a vintage Tea room as well. https://www.facebook.com/TLB.Revival

Garden open day
Sunday, 2pm, Bickham House, Kenn
The beautiful landscaped lawns and flower beds are well worth a visit. You’ll also find a conservatory, small parterre, pond garden, walled kitchen garden and lake. Included in the admission price, the small garden at Bickham Cottage will also be open to the public. No dogs except assistance dogs. Plants available for sale. Wheelchair access to at least the main features of the garden. Teas available at additional charge. Gardens open 2pm-5pm. Admission £4.50, children free. http://www.historicbritain.com/vendor/bickhamhousekenn.aspx

War Memorial - the Story of a Devon Village's Sacrifice
Sunday, 6.30pm, Alumni Auditorium, Exeter University, Stocker Road, Exeter
As part of the WW1 Centenary programme, author and broadcaster Clive Aslet will give a talk based on his book, War Memorial, which tells the story of the effect of conflict on a small rural community and the thirteen Devon men who lost their lives in WW1.  Tickets are £25 and include the drinks reception. Click here for details: http://www.soldierscharity.org/events/event-item/war-memorial-south-wes

EXHIBITIONS

Urban Bees: Working Together
The Yard Gallery, Exeter College just off Queen Street
Bees are under threat like never before. Six members of the Devon Guild of Craftsmen have come together to respond in their own way to the current plight of bees. Inspired by the example of the rooftop beehives on Princesshay shopping centre in Exeter, they have made work in the fields of printmaking, photography, ceramics, textiles and jewellery. Exhibitors - Lynn Bailey - Printmaking, Philippa de Burlet - Ceramics, Helen Edwards - Textiles, Mei Lim - Photography, Debby Mason - Printmaking, Yume Martin - Jewellery. All artwork for sale. Free entry. Work will be on display until 27 September.

Materials Matter
Jubilee Gallery, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey
Materials Matter focuses on Members' relationship with their raw materials, and how it influences the work they produce. The exhibition celebrates this important relationship between maker and material. Free entry, open daily, the exhibition runs until Sunday. http://www.crafts.org.uk/

Exeter’s Fine Art
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter
Commemorating the outbreak of the First World War with works by Walter Bayes and Muirhead Bone, RAMM’s portrait collection will also be represented by two naval heroes of the Napoleonic era with Devon connections - Admiral Edward Pellew and Captain Charles Proby. Pellew rose to become commander of the Mediterranean fleet and a national celebrity after the Bombardment of Algiers whilst Proby also gave outstanding service in the seven years war and the American war of independence. http://www.rammuseum.org.uk/