Saga and her British husband move to the isolated house where she grew up, deep in the Finnish forest, but after their baby is born she knows something is terribly wrong with her son. For fans of tense, unsettling drama.
Choreographer Jasmin Vardimon reimagines her landmark show, set on a hospital ward, with striking imagery, physical movement and dark humour about connection, vulnerability and hope. For fans of contemporary dance theatre.
A lecture by Malcolm Hebron on Romanesque art, looking at the networks of pilgrimage, monasteries and crusades that spread the style across Europe in the 11th and 12th centuries. Suited to people curious about medieval art and architecture, with time for questions afterwards.
A drop-off workshop where children design and make their own shadow puppets, then learn how to move them and tell stories behind a screen. Children take the puppet home to keep performing with it.
A movement session for young children and their parent, grandparent or carer, with music, games, stories and props in a Halloween theme and fancy dress optional. Designed for children aged about 2 to 8.
This band, whose melodic, carefully arranged songs were recorded in places from campervans to chapels, is joined by Alice Boyd, whose solo set moves between folk, ambient and experimental sound. Suits fans of uplifting, melodic songwriting.
A night of work-in-progress from local theatre-makers, comedians, dancers, musicians and clowns, shown at the first live run-through. Expect something hilarious, messy or moving, for audiences who enjoy raw, experimental new performance.
A playful movement session using ensemble games and physical devising tasks to join spoken word with movement, led by movement director and choreographer Sally Knight. Suits actors, dancers and physical performers.
Tue 3 Nov – Wed 4 Nov · Tue and Wed, 7:30pm · £19.50 - £24.00
A playful workshop on how theatre-makers around the world approach storytelling through movement, devising and ensemble work, led by director Anoushka Bonwick. Suits emerging directors, actors and theatre-makers.
A launch night for a debut EP of blues, indie folk and storytelling about loss, resilience and connection, played with a close-knit band, with local country and rock artist Chris Ostler in support. Suits fans of heartfelt songwriting.
Classic, timeless trance from Peach Legends, the opening night of their UK tour, taking the Peach vibe up and down the country. Suits fans of trance and classic club nights.
Kin Tsang leads an expressive dance session on personal expression through movement, suitable for all. Suits anyone curious about moving freely in a relaxed setting, with tea, coffee and cakes from the International cafe team.
University of Exeter, Streatham Campus · Art & Exhibitions
An exhibition launch with a conversation on the revolutionary world of Iranian students in the 1960s and 1970s, drawing on the periodical 16 Azar. Aimed at historians, students of Iranian politics and anyone interested in activist archives.
A four-week gentle yoga series of movement, breath and rest to slow down as winter begins. Suitable for beginners and all levels, so bring your own yoga mat.
A monthly, co-facilitated session for dance artists, movers and choreographers, focusing on technique, improvisation and choreographic exercises, with space to share projects. Artists from other disciplines are welcome.
A group exhibition of eight artists working in painting, sculpture and photography, whose work moves between figuration and abstraction. Suited to anyone who enjoys contemporary art that suggests meaning rather than stating it outright.
A film about four activists in the Just Stop Oil movement and the personal cost of their protest against the authorities. It is followed by a question and answer session. Suited to viewers interested in climate protest.
A new version of Macbeth in which three actors move between courtly, soldierly and otherworldly characters. It explores trust, ambition and power. Suited to Shakespeare fans and anyone curious about classic texts.
In this two-hour workshop you design, carve and hand-print your own Christmas cards and gift tags with lino, then take home stamps to reuse. No skills or experience are needed, so it suits beginners, solo attendees and groups of friends.
Silicon Valley founder Elizabeth Holmes invites a sceptical film crew to follow her in the weeks before she goes to prison. Suited to viewers interested in the Theranos story and in films about public figures.
A new version of Macbeth in which three actors move between courtly, soldierly and otherworldly characters. It explores trust, ambition and power. Suited to Shakespeare fans and anyone curious about classic texts.
A new oratorio retelling the Christmas story through Handel's music, including highlights from Messiah. Gabrieli's musicians perform with school and youth choirs from across Devon. Suited to families and Handel fans.
A techno club night featuring two of London's most exciting underground techno artists, Samantha Togni and Tadeusz, for fans of driving, underground electronic dance music.
A film following four activists in the Just Stop Oil movement as they plan civil disobedience, and the government's response, followed by an in-person Q&A with director Rich Felgate. Suited to viewers interested in climate protest.
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, with conductor Mark Wigglesworth and soprano Olivia Boen, plays Britten's Sinfonia da Requiem and Mahler's Fourth Symphony. Suited to classical fans, marking 50 years since Britten's death.
A day of house, trance and club classics from the 90s and 2000s, celebrating the golden era of Ibiza. For clubbers who love nostalgic dance anthems and a full day of them.
Sunday 13 December
Sun 13 Dec – Sun 27 Dec · Mon–Thu and Sun, 1:30pm, plus Tue–Thu and Sun at 4pm · £50
A festive family show in which a large, hairy newcomer moves into a Christmas-loving town, and a band of brave adventurers sets out to find out what it is. Original music and silliness explore friendship and courage, for all the family.
Monday 14 December
Mon 14 Dec – Fri 22 Jan · Mon 14 Dec and Fri 22 Jan, 10am
A beginners' course on Adobe Lightroom Classic covering importing, rating, editing, noise reduction and exporting, taught on Apple Macs. For photographers who want to organise and edit raw images and are new to the software.
A one-hour piano programme featuring Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata alongside works by Chopin and Liszt. For piano lovers and anyone who wants a short, classic recital.
A cinema screening of the National Gallery's blockbuster exhibition on Renoir, with close looks at his paintings of love and expert commentary on his skill and influence. For art lovers and Impressionism fans.
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Mark Wigglesworth with Boris Giltburg on piano, plays Bizet's Carmen Suite, Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 4 and Der Rosenkavalier. Suits classical fans who love romantic, virtuosic music.
Donk producer Lobsta B, who has played headline tours on four continents and festivals including Boomtown and Mysteryland, and whose tracks have millions of plays. For fans of high-energy club music.
A show blending burlesque, drag, extreme stunts and contemporary circus, with a live band. For people who want a bold, boundary-pushing night of spectacle.
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra plays Nielsen, Grieg, Adès and Rachmaninov under Chloé Van Soeterstède, with pianist Eva Gevorgyan in Grieg's Piano Concerto. For lovers of orchestral music.
A night of ska and reggae with The Embezzlers, a six-piece live ska band, and Too Hot, plus ska DJs in the bar. For ska and 2 Tone fans who like to dance.
UK electronic music pioneer John 00 Fleming plays an open-to-close five-hour set as part of his 40th anniversary tour. For fans of marathon club nights and classic electronic music.
An evening lecture in the Roots & Networks series in which Maisie Corkhill examines how 19th-century enclosures shaped the landscape and characters of Thomas Hardy's novels. Suited to readers of Hardy and anyone interested in rural history and land ownership, with a drinks reception before and questions after.
Leeds dance duo Utah Saints play house and electronic dance music from the rave era, joined by Nick Coles on live keys and Sam Chan. For fans of electronic dance music and classic rave anthems.
Balkan band formed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, mixing ska, punk, reggae, electronic and hip-hop with local flavours and outspoken songs about politics and society. For fans of genre-blending, politically charged live music.
A documentary on Claude Monet, the figurehead of Impressionism, and his revolutionary use of light and colour, with the passion and rebellion behind his work. For art lovers curious about how Impressionism began.
The true story of Alan, a young man with Down's syndrome, and student Jim, whose friendship helped spark a move away from institutional care. Performed by neurodivergent and neurotypical actor-musicians with a live band.
A concert of Celine Dion's biggest hits, from The Power of Love and All By Myself to her iconic ballads, played by a live band across four decades of songs. For fans of her big ballads.
Clive John fronts this tribute to Johnny Cash, with a band and a bigger, louder show that now also brings the legacy of The Highwaymen. For fans of country music and the hits.
Four vocalists, former X Factor stars, sing showstoppers from musical theatre, from Les Mis and Phantom to Wicked, with harmony and dance. For fans of musical theatre and big vocal harmonies.
Ruts DC mark half a century since The Ruts emerged in 1977, with songs from The Crack and other albums, performed with guitarist Leigh Heggarty. For fans of punk and reggae-tinged rock.
Topsham Brewery & Taproom · Sport & Wellness
A relaxed hour of vinyasa flow yoga followed by a mindful making session, creating a floral pumpkin with pressed flowers and paints. Everything is supplied, and it suits people who come solo or with friends.
A physical show blending contemporary dance, acrobatics, Tang Soo Do and capoeira, with explosive lifts and quiet moments set to an atmospheric score. For fans of dance, physical theatre and intense live performance.
Move · Club Night
A ghoulish club night that transforms a student venue into a Halloween haven, promising a spine-tingling night of revelry. For clubbers who want a themed, spooky night out.
Sport & Wellness
Hosted by Exeter Socials
A movement meditation class guided by music through the five rhythms: flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness, with no steps to learn. For beginners and experienced dancers alike who want to move and connect.
A pop-up Halloween heels class built around chair-based choreography, for all levels with heels optional. For adults aged 18 and over who want an empowering, fun movement class.
Raw 2 The Core teams up with Move for a night of beats and bass to mark five years of hard beats and big smiles. For ravers who enjoy fancy dress and hard beats.
Barnfield Theatre · Theatre
Work-in-progress performances from local theatre-makers, comedians, dancers and musicians, including Theatre Workhouse's Tin Solider, a play set on the edge of Dartmoor. Suits audiences who enjoy seeing new work at an early stage.
Exeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
Hofesh Shechter's new full-length work for Shechter II, a club-like dance piece about letting go, moving to the music and losing yourself in rhythm. Suits dance fans who enjoy immersive, music-led performance.
Gravita Exeter · Talks & Workshops
Hosted by ProductTank Exeter
A product community evening discussing how teams are really using AI, what could be handed over to it and what should stay human. Suits product people at any level of AI experience.
Move · Club Night
A club night with A.M.C, Phantom and Gino on the Grassroots Energy tour, bringing underground dance music to Exeter for fans of electronic and club sounds.
A new version of Macbeth in which three actors move between courtly, soldierly and otherworldly characters. It explores trust, ambition and power. Suited to Shakespeare fans and anyone curious about classic texts.
A UK sound system collective known for high-energy nights, bringing its heavy, rolling Bristol sound to the dancefloor. Suited to dance music fans who enjoy sound system energy.
Club Night
One of the biggest progressive house artists in the world plays a three-hour set in a club night celebrating his birthday. Suited to progressive house fans who want a long set.
A new version of Macbeth in which three actors move between courtly, soldierly and otherworldly characters. It explores trust, ambition and power. Suited to Shakespeare fans and anyone curious about classic texts.
Other
A night of works in progress from local theatre-makers, comedians, dancers, musicians and clowns, with brand-new ideas and experimental moves. Suited to anyone curious about how performances take shape before they are finished.
Move · Club Night
Raw 2 The Core returns with a Christmas rave of hardcore and hard dance, with a line-up of well-known names and high energy all night. For hardcore fans who want a festive night of heavy, driving dance music.
Exeter Phoenix · Film
A filmed version of the National Gallery and Musée d'Orsay's Renoir exhibition, exploring his paintings of love and connection with expert commentary. For Impressionism fans and anyone who likes gallery documentaries.
Exeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
A triple bill from choreographer Seeta Patel: her Olivier-nominated reworking of Stravinsky's score in Bharatanatyam, the solo piece Shree and an intimate Q&A. For dance fans who enjoy bold cross-cultural work.
Exeter Picturehouse · Film
A documentary on Claude Monet's life, with iconic masterpieces and the story of the man who named the world's favourite art movement. For those who love art history and famous paintings.