THEATRE

BAFTA award-winning writer Henry Normal and legendary actor Nigel Planer announce show in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/05/2023 - 11:26pm

BAFTA award-winning writer and producer turned poet, Henry Normal, is back on the road touring the UK with a brand new show for 2023, alongside a very special guest - comedy legend Nigel Planer.

Kicking off in September 2023, Henry Normal will return to the stage alongside Nigel Planer, re-uniting this inimitable duo, who toured together in the early 90s. They will be performing at Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre on 12th October.

Henry Normal’s career spans over 40 years and includes writing and producing some of the country’s best loved and critically acclaimed TV programmes...

Exeter Northcott Theatre Announce New Creative Director and Joint Chief Executive Leadership

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 09/10/2023 - 6:45am

Exeter Northcott Theatre has announced the appointment of Martin Berry as its new Creative Director and Joint Chief Executive, from 20 November 2023.

Martin’s appointment to Exeter Northcott coincides with the theatre adopting a new senior leadership structure, in which three people will take the shared role of Joint Chief Executive.

With Exeter Northcott now managing two venues, including the Exeter city-centre Barnfield Theatre, Martin joins at a pivotal time for the organisation as it drives forward its aim to provide more creative opportunities for a greater range of...

‘Rock-Star’ Climber Hazel Findlay Tours The Walls Within Stage Talk

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 07/30/2023 - 11:44pm

Hazel Findlay is, quite simply, one of the world’s best climbers. Six-time British Junior Champion, Hazel left competitive climbing, at the age of just 16, to focus on rock climbing. Hazel went on to become the first British woman to climb one of the hardest grades in climbing, as well as free-climb Yosemite’s El Capitan four times.

In a follow up to her 2019 theatre tour, The Climb Within , Hazel is now set to undertake her second theatre tour, The Walls Within , heading to 12 theatres across the country this September, presented by Speakers from the Edge.

Fascinated by...

Northcott pilots new Community Associates Programme with Café Theatre Company

Exeter Northcott Theatre launched today a new Community Associates Programme to learn how it can support artists or companies who work with:

  • Communities with limited access to arts opportunities.
  • Communities whose stories and voices have low visibility.

The Northcott will first partner with Café Theatre, a Devon-based company that creates work involving participants over the age of 60 at its Barnfield Theatre.

The Northcott’s aim for its Community Associates Programme is to provide comprehensive support to community-based artists,...

Flavours of Us food and culture event in Exeter

The Encompass group, composed of Devon’s Caribbean, Hindu and Polish communities and supported by Exeter Northcott Theatre, has announced Flavours of Us , a family friendly food and culture event taking place at the city centre Barnfield Theatre on 27 May.

On the day, visitors can join one of two guided experiences offering a rich and vibrant exploration of Caribbean, Hindu, and Polish food cultures, including:

  • An ‘Afternoon Tea with a Twist’ – sample sweet and savoury treats and drinks from each culture.
  • A community memory sharing circle – a facilitated
  • ...

Comedy at the Park

Event Date: 
11/05/2023 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park

Exeter's biggest comedy night returns on Friday 7th July from 7.00pm

We love Comedy here at Sandy Park and we've got another fantastic evening lined up! Our last Comedy at the Park in May was a sell-out, and we're expecting the same this July.

Comedians are to be confirmed, but working with the Comedy Surgery we are guaranteed a line-up of five top comics to keep you laughing all night.

Tickets are available with food; Beef Chilli, Rice, Sour Cream & Tortilla Chips

Booking Selection [Sandy Park | 07.07.2023 - 19:00 | Comedy at the Park] - Exeter...

The Vicar of Dibley

Event Date: 
06/06/2023 - 7:30pm to 10/06/2023 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

When the new vicar arrives at the sleepy English village of Dibley, the last thing the locals are expecting is a woman. But the irrepressibly cheerful Reverend Geraldine Granger soon wins over the hearts and minds of her flock.

Based on the much-loved BBC sitcom, this stage adaptation brings a selection of the best episodes of this multi-award-winning show to our theatre.

All of your favourites are here: Alice and Hugo, the star-crossed lovers whose combined IQ would struggle to reach treble figures; David Horton, the pompous chairman forever trying to make sense of his...

Exeter Little Theatre Company presents The Vicar of Dibley

When the new vicar arrives at the sleepy English village of Dibley, the last thing the locals are expecting is a woman. But the irrepressibly cheerful Reverend Geraldine Granger soon wins over the hearts and minds of her flock.

Based on the much-loved BBC sitcom, this stage adaptation brings a selection of the best episodes of this multi-award-winning show to our theatre.

All of your favourites are here: Alice and Hugo, the star-crossed lovers whose combined IQ would struggle to reach treble figures; David Horton, the pompous chairman forever trying to make sense of his...

Man and woman sat on stage performing the script in their hands.

Beyond Face Presents: A New Writing Scratch Night

Event Date: 
27/03/2023 - 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
EXETER PHOENIX

Since April 2021, Beyond Face has run a Writers’ group for global majority writers from across the South-West called We are Here to Write. Now in its 2nd year, this event showcases their work.

Expect monologues and two-handers from multiple genres, thrillers, comedy and state of the nation plays that will challenge, entertain and invigorate, performed script-in-hand by local actors. These are some of the most exciting writing talents coming from the region, come along and watch their words and stories brought to life. Directed by Beyond Face Artistic Director, Alix Harris.

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Critically acclaimed play Trade makes its Exeter premiere

Event Date: 
06/04/2023 - 7:30pm to 8:45pm
Venue: 
Exeter Pheonix

After its sell-out success at London's Omnibus Theatre, Ella Dorman-Gajic’s Trade comes to Exeter Pheonix for one exclusive night on 6th April, as part of a UK Tour. Trade explores the fate of a young woman plunged into a perilous underground world, spanning post-war Bosnia to the UK.

Trade was awarded an OffComm by the revered OFFIE Awards, and was hailed as “a thought-provoking and purpose-driven play, portraying the traditionally victimised protagonist in a more realistic light, making her relevant and sympathetic” by North West End.

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