The Mist in the Mirror, Exeter Northcott Theatre, Tuesday, February 24, until Saturday, February 28
A chill is about to fall over the Exeter Northcott Theatre in February as unsettling ghost story, The Mist in the Mirror, rolls into the city.
In the mould of Susan Hill's chilling hit The Woman in Black, The Mist in the Mirror is staged as if audiences are eavesdroppers to a fireside ghost story told in the manner of the master of the classic English ghost story writer, M.R James.
The tense and atmospheric new production is being staged by Oldham Coliseum Theatre.
Tickets cost £16.50 to £24.50. Call 01392 493493 or visit www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
Richard Chappell Dance: Two Duets, Exeter Phoenix, Tuesday, February 24
Devon-based choreographer Richard Chappell presents his latest programme with his company. Two Duets is the combination of a new production based on Devon's landscape and a previous piece, IRIS which is based around extreme fear of the dark.
Tickets cost £7. Call 01392 667080 or visit www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Count Arthur Strong, Exeter Corn Exchange, Wednesday, February 25
Star of Radio and TV, the inimitable Count Arthur Strong is back with a new live tour. The Count's critically acclaimed Radio 4 shows have been on the air for a number of years and his TV show is now in its second series on BBC2.
He will be supported on stage by Terry Kilkelly as Malcom de Tinsell, from Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show, and Dave Plimmer who features in Count Arthur Strong on BBC TV, as Allan Leslie.
Tickets cost £17.50. Call 01392 665938 or visit www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange
. Count Arthur Strong will also be appearing at the Comedy Hall, Tiverton Community Arts Theatre, on Friday. Call 01884 233741 or visit www.comedyhall.co.uk
Sportsman's Dinner, Sandy Park, Exeter, Thursday, February 26
Former Liverpool footballer Jan Molby and Rugby World Cup winner Ben Kay will be the special guests at Sandy Park's latest Sportsman's Dinner.
The line-up for the evening also includes comedian Austin Knight. Tickets cost £65 per person. To book visit www.sandypark.co.uk
Macbeth, Exeter Conference Centre, Northernhay Street, Exeter, Saturday, February 28 until Monday, March 2
Local independent theatre company Individual Theatre is staging Macbeth which promises to be another unique theatrical experience, using a powerful cast of talented local and national actors. Performances take place at 7.30pm, plus a Saturday matinee at 2pm. Tickets £10 adults, £8 concessions. Visit www.individualarts.co.uk
Charity Quiz Night with Live Music in Memory of Chips Barber, Exeter Golf and Country Club, Saturday, February 28
In memory of local author and personality Chips Barber, who sadly passed away 10 years ago, a charity fundraising night is being held in aid of Devon Air Ambulance Trust, from 7pm. The evening will be hosted by Chips' friend and co-author of Made In Devon, BBC's David FitzGerald, and will feature a fun Devon-themed quiz with sandwiches and chips provided, followed by live music, dancing and a raffle. Tickets £12 per person and need to be purchased in advance. Visit www.obeliskpublications.com.
