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Posted: Wed, 06/27/2018 - 11:19am

Review: Northern Ballet’s Ugly Duckling Northcott Theatre, Exeter

As a child's first experience of live ballet, Northern Ballet's version of Ugly Ducking delivers on every level writes Natalie Marcus.

Taking a four-year-old to a ballet could be a bit of gamble, but with Northern Ballet you are in safe hands!

This retelling of the famous Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, Ugly Duckling was quite simply, an enchanting visual treat for children and adults from start to finish.

The show, which lasted a child-friendly 40 minutes, kept the attention of every...

The International Championship of Collegiate A Capella – Exeter Quarter Finals

Event Date: 
31/01/2016 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

The Varsity Vocals International Championship of A Cappella is the only international tournament that showcases the art of student a cappella singing. Our programs include both The Varsity Vocals International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) and The Varsity Vocals International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA), and both are dedicated to providing top-notch collegiate a cappella groups with valuable feedback from our highly qualified judges. Our young vocalists also have the opportunity to showcase their talent to an international audience and develop...

Russell Maliphant Company Conceal | Reveal

Event Date: 
13/11/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

This year marks the 20th year of the collaboration between choreographer Russell Maliphant and lighting designer Michael Hulls. Together, they have developed a unique and unparalleled language between light and movement that is revered the world over.

During Maliphant’s hugely successful career he has received many of the highest theatrical accolades including an Olivier Award, two South Bank Show Awards and three Critics’ Circle Awards. Similarly, Michael Hulls has won several awards including an Oliver for Outstanding Achievement in Dance and a Knight of Illumination award....

Jongleurs Comedy Club

Event Date: 
07/11/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

The world-famous comedy club is coming to Exeter Northcott Theatre for two nights this autumn with a superb line-up from the best of the British stand-up circuit. On both hilarious evenings three comedians and a compere will take to the stage to tickle your funny bone. They’ll have you rolling in the aisles with laughter. Don’t miss this chance to see two hours of today’s funniest stand up.

Line up includes:

Maff Brown Danny Ward Stuart Black Quincy

Winner 2013 Amused Moose People’s Choice Award for Best Show with ‘Pressure Point’ at Edinburgh Fringe. Nominee 2013...

English Touring Opera: Handel: Music for Vespers

Event Date: 
24/11/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

As a hugely successful opera composer, Handel was commissioned by the grandest patrons of the day to bring his theatrical brilliance and flair to important ceremonial occasions – his four coronation anthems, used at the coronation of every monarch since 1727, are the most famous example

ETO’s soloists and period instrument orchestra, the Old Street Band team up with the Gentlemen of the Cathedral’s Choir, Counterpoint and Isca Voices for an evening of Handel's Italian Vespers, staged at Exeter Cathedral. Written during his visit to Italy, when the supremely talented young composer...