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5 fun things to do this weekend in Exeter: theatre, meeting Santa, festive music
Here's our top five pick of festive things to do this weekend. Enjoy!
EAT & DRINK
20 December
CHRISTMAS AT THE IVY EXETER
The Ivy Exeter will be hosting an exclusive evening of music from international acappella group Tess & the d'Urbervilles. Guests can expect a cosy winter atmosphere with complimentary hot chocolate, marshmallows, and candy canes to warm up the evening.
FAMILY
20-24 December
THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER
Exeter-based PaddleBoat Theatre Company bring their trademark inventive style to this highly interactive 50-minute fairytale, full of clowning, puppetry and a magical miniature world.
MUSIC
21 December
CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES BY CANDLELIGHT
A joyful celebration of cinema with music performed by London Concertante. Expect music from Christmas Movies such as Elf, Home Alone, A Christmas Carol and Love Actually.
FAMILY
21, 22 and 23 December
DARTS FARMS SANTA'S GROTTO
Children can meet the man in red himself, share their Christmas wishes, and receive a special gift from his elves. The Shack will be open serving takeaway hot food and drinks, from sourdough pizzas and sausage rolls to spiced chai lattes.
FAMILY
21, 22, 23, 24, and 28 December
QUIRK THEATRE: DAYZEE AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW
Join Dayzee and her dad in the not-so-far-off-future - a magical future where bicycles fly, flies talk and mangrove forests sing. A lively theatre production with puppetry, creative set design and original music.
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