6:30pm · Adults £15.00, Students £8.50
Art LaughsRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Comedy
Comedian and art historian Verity Babbs and three comedians create sets inspired by paintings in the collection, then discuss the works on stage. For art lovers and fans of comedy.
Tue 10 Feb – Sun 10 Oct · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm · Free
Charmaine Watkiss: From the ones who came before…Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
Charmaine Watkiss's new commission responds to the museum's West African collection with a watercolour, a mask and a double portrait, exploring Caribbean healing traditions and the diaspora. For fans of contemporary art.
Tue 31 Mar – Sun 21 Mar · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm · Free
A Sense of ColourRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
Paintings and prints by young people from the Deaf Academy and 100 Club Youth Centre, made in workshops with artists Vicky Barber-Crimes and Octavia Madden. For visitors interested in youth art and Deaf culture.
Wed 9 Sept – Wed 21 Jul · Wednesdays in term time, 12.15pm · £6 for one-off sessions; sliding scale of £3 – £9 if booking whole block
Musical moments around the world – Under 5sRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Family
Hands-on music sessions for under-5s and the adults with them, playing instruments and learning songs from a different continent in each block. Led by a teacher with an ethnomusicology degree, for families with young children.
Tue 15 Sept – Sun 11 Jul · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm · Free
Bayeux Around Britain digital trailRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
A digital trail through the galleries with twelve stops, spotting objects linked to the Normans or to the Bayeux Tapestry. Designed by the museum's Museum Reps, it takes about an hour and suits history fans.
Tue 15 Sept – Sun 11 Jul · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm
Bayeux Around BritainRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
A display of local finds from the Norman period, alongside British Museum digital material, linking Exeter's coins and pottery to the story of 1066. For history fans curious how the conquest played out in the city.
Sun 4 Oct – Wed 31 Mar · Daily, except 25 and 26 Dec · Free for the public; charges apply to led organised groups.
Exeter Red Coat Guide ToursRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Talks & Workshops
Volunteer-led walking tours through Exeter's Roman origins, medieval heritage, historic quayside and legends, lasting about 90 minutes. Suits visitors and locals of a wide range of ages and abilities who want to learn the city's story.
Fri 5 Feb – Fri 26 Nov · Fridays, 7:45pm · £23.00
The Comedy Store 2027Barnfield Theatre · Comedy
A touring stand-up showcase of the brightest names in comedy today, drawn from the club known for launching new talent. For fans of varied live stand-up looking for a night of new faces.
Tue 9 Feb – Sun 3 Oct · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm
What Do You Collect? Tinplate ToysRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
A collection of wind-up tinplate toys gathered over around 40 years, from helicopters and spaceships to a circus monkey, shown for their bright colours and mechanical detail. For collectors and anyone curious about old toys.
Wed 10 Mar – Sat 20 Mar · Wed, Thu and Sat, 7:30pm, plus Fri at 7pm and Sat at 2pm · £17.50 - £45.00 25% OFF for Dorset, Devon and Cornwall residents for performances on 10th, 11th and 12th March.
Portland SpiesExeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
A tense drama based on the true story of Ethel 'Bunty' Gee, whose search for adventure drew her into a Cold War espionage ring. For fans of thrillers and historical drama.