Friday 7 May

Royal 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.

Royal 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.

Barnfield 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.

Royal 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.

Exeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre

A brutal tyrant, an idealistic artist facing execution and the singer who sets out to rescue him make up this new Puccini production, sung in English with captions. For opera fans who like intense, human-scale drama.