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Tops Day Nurseries sponsors Exeter panto

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/03/2025 - 11:36pm

Tops Day Nurseries is delighted to sponsor this year’s Cinderella pantomime by Exeter Little Theatre Company, bringing extra festive magic to families across the city. The classic rags-to-riches story follows Cinderella on her journey from the kitchen to the castle, helped along by her Fairy Godmother, a pair of sparkling glass slippers and plenty of pantomime magic as she races to make it to the ball before the clock strikes midnight.​

As part of the partnership, Cinderella paid a special visit to Tops Day Nurseries Exeter, located in University of Exeter, where children had the...

Ultimate Christmas Guide: All you need to know about Christmas in Exeter

Exeter is ready for the festive season with brand new city lights , Devon’s biggest Christmas Market, and a packed programme of events that make it the must-visit festive destination in the South West .

Follow the Stars to Exeter

This Christmas, expect starry cascades along the High Street , ground installations perfect for festive selfies, and star-themed projections and installations lighting up the city’s historic streets. The new lights will begin to sparkle from 14 November , marking the start of a magical season.

Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market – Devon’s Biggest

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Jack and the Beanstalk at Exeter care home

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 12/22/2023 - 8:45pm

Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home, in Exeter, got in the Christmas spirit by holding their first ever pantomime at the home.

Jack and the Beanstalk was this year’s play of choice! Staff dressed up and got into character and resident Brian even played a part as the Giant. It was hilariously wonderful which had residents, their families and staff in stitches all the way throughout.

A truly fantastic way to end the week!

General Manager, Marc said: “Is it really Christmas without a pantomime? Being able to put on a light hearted, funny show for our residents...

Stellar cast will keep audiences on their toes at Sleeping Beauty!

It's the pantomime dream come true and we're giving it the magical treatment.

Following a wild and wacky record-breaking 'Cinderella', Exeter Corn Exchange is going for the classic picture-book magical style for 'Sleeping Beauty'' this Christmas!

The show runs 16 December to 1 January and stars our regular favourites, Matt Finegan and Will Trafford, and they are joined by the fabulous singing star Rachel Modest from BBC’s ‘The Voice’.

Tom Jones described Rachel as ‘the greatest singer the show ever heard’, and her vocal power and comic style will blow you away....

Sleeping Beauty

Event Date: 
16/12/2023 - 12:00pm to 01/01/2024 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This!

It's the pantomime dream come true and we're giving it the magical treatment. Following a wild and wacky record-breaking 'Cinderella', we're going for the classic picture-book magical style for ' Sleeping Beauty ''!

The show stars our regular favourites, Matt Finegan and Will Trafford, and they are joined by the fabulous singing star Rachel Modest from BBC’s ‘The Voice’. Tom Jones described Rachel as ‘the greatest singer the show ever heard’, and her vocal power and comic style will blow you away.

Set in an enchanted fairytale...

Exeter Northcott Theatre and Le Navet Bete announce full cast for Christmas panto Robin Hood

Exeter Northcott Theatre and Le Navet Bete announce full cast for Christmas panto adventure Robin Hood

Exeter Northcott Theatre and Le Navet Bete announce today the full cast for their new family Christmas pantomime Robin Hood , which runs at the Northcott Theatre from 9 December 2022 until 7 January 2023.

Matthew Heywood ( Peter Pan , Octagon Theatre) takes on the role of the titular outlaw, with Samara Rawlins ( Aladdin , Trinity Arts Centre) as Marian; Al Dunn (Le Navet Bete, A Christmas Carol ) in dual roles as the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham and King Richard; Jodie Micciché ( Alice in Wonderland , Folksy Theatre) as Morgana; Matthew Freeman (Le Navet Bete, A Christmas...

Exeter Northcott Theatre and Le Navet Bete to present an original panto adventure - Robin Hood!

Exeter’s flagship theatre and the city’s very own merry men, Le Navet Bete, are to collaborate on the creation of a brand-new Christmas production of Robin Hood . Exeter Northcott has an established reputation for presenting large scale, quality pantomimes, with more than 18,000 people of all ages enjoying Beauty & The Beast in 2019.

While the pandemic closed many theatres through 2020 and 2021, the Northcott was able to keep its doors open at Christmas by working with Le Navet Bete to revive their comic take on Treasure Island - which went on to win Exeter Living’s Best...

Legendary TV personality Basil Brush to feature in Devon panto!

The team behind the Exmouth Pavilion Christmas Pantomime haven confirmed TV Legend and all round good fox, Basil Brush will join pantomime favourite Stuart Earp in this year’s production of Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs.

Basil Brush will feature as The Magic Mirror alongside Stuart Earp as Muddles, Harry Moore as Nurse Nellie, Kassie Malam as Snow White, Jessica Fay Long as The Wicked Queen and Exeter's own Sam Emmerson as The Prince.

Producer Kevin Brown says “It’s going to be a great pantomime this year after sadly having to cancel last year’s production, we cannot...

Barnfield Theatre

Jack and the Beanstalk - Online panto

Event Date: 
13/02/2021 - 12:00pm to 20/02/2021 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
ONLINE via Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Peter Duncan presents Jack and the Beanstalk: The Grand Family Pantomime Online

13 Feb 2021 — 20 Feb 2021

Ticket £25 per household with unlimited access for the week!

Our theatres find themseles in unexpected times with the great festive tradition of the family pantomime cancelled in many towns and cities across the land, but riding to the rescue, to make sure that panto-loving audiences don’t miss out on this special experience is 'Blue Peter' legend Peter Duncan with his biggest and best "Here's One I Made Earlier" challenge!

Peter, a critically acclaimed...

The Wizard's Magic is Powerful

UPDATE

Now that Devon has been placed into Tier 3, all performances of The Wizard of Oz (from 31 December onwards) will sadly have to be cancelled.

Full refunds will automatically be issued. Should you have any questions about this please email box.office@exeter.gov.uk

Click here for more information about what's still open and what's not in Exeter.

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THE WIZARD OF OZ continues to delight audiences at Exeter Corn Exchange following the latest...

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