Sci-fi day beams into Exeter Phoenix!

It Came From Planet Exe will be beaming into Exeter Phoenix this Saturday, 11 July, between 11am–4pm, and looks to be a very exciting day out for all ages!

If you like Doctor Who, Star Wars and superheroes then this is the day for you.

Event organiser Lee Rawlings says: “This convention is open to everyone who loves the world of sci-fi, fantasy, superheroes, comics, films and TV. We have everything from top quality merchandisers and dealers; special guests from the worlds of TV, film and books; costumers; live music; games; prizes; and lots more surprises! Ideal for the family or for those grown ups who know their Dr Dooms from their Daleks.”

Special guests are being lined up for the day which will include meet-and-greets and signings.

Barnaby Edwards, Nicholas Pegg and Jon Davey have all appeared in Doctor since 2005 as Daleks and other various alien races. Local actor Julian Lee Seager says: “I myself have appeared in over 50 TV shows and films including Doctor Who and Guardians of the Galaxy and I love meeting people at these events. It’s great we have an event like this right in the heart of Exeter, my home town!”

International bestselling author Andrew Lane will be signing copies of his ‘Young Sherlock Holmes’ and ‘Lost Worlds’ books. The books will be supplied by Crediton Community Bookshop.

Live Music will be provided by the incredible Samba Marcianas, guitarist Karl Zumar and pianist Finn Talisker, with sci-fi tunes in-between from Phonic FM’s ‘Sound and Vision’ DJs.

Be prepared to bring your cameras and have photos taken with characters like Darth Vader, Doctor Who monsters and even an 8’ Warhammer warrior! Planet Exe positively encourages you to dress up and we guarantee you will not look out of place!

For more information seek out ‘It Came From Planet Exe’ on Facebook.

Admission is £3 (under 5s are free). The day starts at 11am and finishes at 4pm. Tickets are available on the door and in advance from the Exeter Phoenix box office (01392 667080 + www.exeterphoenix.org.uk).

All money raised will help fund Exeter’s community radio station, Phonic FM.

The confirmed line-up so far…

Special guests:

Barnaby Edwards: principle Dalek operator on Doctor Who
Nicholas Pegg: principle Dalek operator on Doctor Who
Jon Davey: monster actor on Doctor Who
Andrew Lane: bestselling author of Young Sherlock novels
Julian Lee Seager: TV and movie actor (Doctor Who; Marvel; Poldark and more)

Costumed guests:

Southern Troopers
Galactic Knights
Shane Rhodes as Strax
Ann Madden as Madam Vastra
Warmachine Roth as a Chaos Warrior
Rich Walters as Jack Sparrow and Kryten
Jas as Queen Amidala

Merchants and artists:

Futures Market: collectables, DVDs, audio
Moving Pictures: film and TV collectables
Dimension X: comics
Goblin Dreams: fantasy
Into the Realm: comics
One Dotty Duck: steampunk jewellery
Lorna Bryce: face painter
Dave's Memorabilia and Bygones: collectables, comics, books, DVDs
David J Smith: author
Paul Griffin: artist
Simon Brett: artist
Cygnus Alpha: fanzine
Crediton Community Bookstore
Phonic FM car boot stall

Music and entertainment:

Samba Marcianas
Phonic FM DJs
Finn Talisker: geek soundtracks on piano
Karl Zumar: good solid sounds
Jimmy Ireland: Captain America lookalike!
Professor Augustus Sidebottom-Farqua: steampunk storytelling and walkabout
Kai Wong: UK colonial marine alien shooting range

Upstairs in the Voodoo Lounge:

Board: tabletop gaming and board games
Batman miniature gaming
Werewolf game

Films:

Time-travel double-bill, presented by John Tomkins and Justin Carter. From 6:30pm ’til late. Free entry (donations accepted).

Plus:

Eat and drink in the café bar.