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WIN family tickets and meet the stars in our Cirque Berserk! competition

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 04/29/2018 - 3:42pm

*** COMPETITION CLOSED ***

After sell-out runs and tours in 2016 and 2017, Cirque Berserk! the UK’s biggest theatre-circus spectacular is coming West for the very first time.

Performances at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth run from Tuesday 8th May to Saturday 12th May and you could win a family ticket to see the show for free at the performance of your choice (subject to availability).

Combining contemporary cirque-style artistry with adrenaline-fuelled stunt action, Zippos Cirque Berserk! is a danger-filled spectacle to amaze audiences of all ages, from five to 95...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (23-25 June):

THEATRE

The Railway Children Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter E. Nesbit’s classic novel The Railway Children is brought thrillingly to life in a stunning new stage production. When their father mysteriously disappears with two strangers one evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are turned upside down. Forced to leave the comforts of their privileged London life in exchange for a simple existence in the depths of the Yorkshire countryside, this fractured...

Paulos Circus

Event Date: 
22/06/2017 - 2:00pm to 09/07/2017 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Darts Farm, Exeter

Paulos Circus returns, bigger and brighter than ever before - from high up in the bigtop, to on the ground comedy, to down right scary in your face amazement, there's something for everyone!

Show Times

  • Thursdays and Fridays at 5pm & 7.15pm
  • Weekends at 2pm & 4.30pm
  • Sunday 9 July at 2pm only
  • No shows on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.

Box office open on site from Tuesday 20 June, all seats £7 per person.

Heated Big Top

All New show for 2017

The show you can afford to see but cant afford to...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/20/2016 - 10:30am

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (18-20 November):

THEATRE

The Woman in Black Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black, engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but then, as they reach further into his darkest memories, they find themselves caught up in a world of eerie marshes and moaning winds. https://...

Chinese State Circus – DYNASTY

Event Date: 
19/11/2016 - 2:30pm to 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Great Hall, Exeter University

The internationally acclaimed Chinese State Circus returns in an innovatively spectacular new production – “DYNASTY”.

30 world class Chinese acrobats, aerial artistes and jugglers interact with the super-human physical skills and dexterity of the masters of martial arts – the legendary Shaolin Warriors.

The non-stop action from start to awesome finale as thrill follows thrill, what seems impossible becomes a reality, earning the CHINESE STATE CIRCUS the accolade “incomparable”.

This latest production returns to the pure and honest perfection in acrobatics upon which...

HAZAAR!

Event Date: 
02/07/2016 - 10:30pm to 03/07/2016 - 1:00am
Venue: 
Old Firehouse, 50, New North Road, Exeter EX4 4EP

Free entry before 8:30pm and only £1 on the door afterwards. Hazaar! will be on stage from 10:30pm-1am.

A raucous orkestra of Klezmer mayhem, this Gypsy circus of madness will take you across the Balkans on a night of merry dance. Hazaar play unique arrangements fusing elements of funk, dub, rock and jazz into their krazy circus style performances.

Bio Hazaar has brought together seven musicians each with a very different history of influences and styles. The traditional tunes that the band perform have become a fresh fusion that demonstrates the virtuosity and creativity...

Paulos Circus

Event Date: 
06/07/2015 - 2:00pm to 19/07/2015 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Darts Farm, Topsham, Exeter

Featuring the stars from Itv1's ''The Circus'' the all new Paulos Circus "2015 Tour" comes to Darts Farm, Topsham from Thursday the 2nd of July until Sunday the 19th of July

This is a Spectacular show featuring Clowns, Acrobats, Aerial Straps, Spanish magic, Wire walkers, Jugglers, Rolarola, Patchy and many many more amazing acts to be seen.

A traditional circus with a touch of magic and something for everyone.

With its enthralling range of entertainment this show promises to create unforgettable circus memories for the entire family young and old alike. P

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Sideshow - Theatre, Burlesque & Cabaret

Event Date: 
30/10/2013 - 8:00pm to 02/11/2013 - 10:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

For centuries travelling showmen came to Exeter bringing fairground rides, menageries, stalls and hows for the city's annual Lammas fair.

This Hallowe'en a bawdy troupe of performers and artistes arrive in town determined to entertain the locals with their spectacular show, at any cost…

Combining theatre, burlesque & cabaret Exeter Alternative Theatre presents a unique peek inside this weird & wonderful world, inviting you to meet the twisted characters that inhabit the sideshow.

Tickets: £12.50 (£10)

www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

RSPB Exeter Firewalk

Event Date: 
12/10/2013 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Princesshay Square

How about baring it all in Princesshay, Exeter...

... well your soles actually.

Are you up for the challenge? We're told a firewalk (over red-hot wood embers) is the most inspirational journey you will ever take. Come and find out how it's done - no tricks, no special effects - just you and the fire.

Sue Pickin, Senior Community Fundraiser for the RSPB said "we are really grateful to Princesshay Exeter for allowing us to hold our first ever fire walk in such a central location. It’s going to be a fantastic night. Just imagine the anticipation and emotions as the...

Billy Smart's Circus

Event Date: 
03/09/2013 - 2:00pm to 08/09/2013 - 9:30pm
Venue: 
Alphington Road Roundabout A30/A377

The most famous name in British Circus is back to entertain you! The 2013 UK tour is brimming with a dazzling combination of theatre, music and dance. Our amazing international artistes bring you a sensational mix of acrobatics, comedy, juggling, illusion and aerial feats.

This all human performance will include a fantastic Australian flying trapeze act which has been the toast of the circus world and Desiree's hand balancing act in which she fires a bow and arrow - with her feet! We also have acrobats, jugglers, breath-taking aerialists and even a fireman who works his...

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