THEATRE

New programme of shows at The Great Hall

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 03/23/2016 - 11:55am

Exeter Northcott Theatre has announced a new programme of shows that will take place at The Great Hall on the University of Exeter’s Streatham campus.

Extending the range of work that is presented by the theatre, the new shows announced include 10cc in Concert, Jimmy Osmond in Concert, YolanDa Brown and Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams and Chinese State Circus.

Exeter Northcott has also announced new shows from their autumn season which are now on sale. These include Duchy Opera’s One Fine Day, X Factor winner Matt Cardle: Intimate and Live, Globe Theatre’s The Two...

Jonny & the Baptists: The End Is Nigh at Exeter Bike Shed Theatre

Event Date: 
10/05/2016 - 7:30pm to 14/05/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter

The acclaimed musical comedians return to Exeter following sell-out shows in 2015 & 2014.

Last year, Jonny accidentally told his four-year-old niece climate change would end the world. To stop her crying, he and Paddy promised to fix it. They really tried very hard…

A new show about family, friendship and environmental disaster from the five-time award-nominated musical comedy stars of Radio 4’s The Now Show, following their acclaimed national tours with Stop UKIP and Rock The Vote.

★★★★ ‘Superbly crafted… very funny’ Metro ★★★★★ ‘Lyrically brilliant fun of...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (11-13 March).

THEATRE

Richard Herring: Happy Now? Friday, Exeter Northcott Theatre After years of drifting aimlessly and alone, Richard Herring is now settled down with a wife and a tiny baby. Is he finally happy now? Or does responsibility for the lives of others come with its own terrors? Tickets £16. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Into the Woods Friday & Saturday, Clyst Vale Community College present Into the Woods When a baker and his wife learn they have been cursed with childlessness by...

The Tales of Beatrix Potter

Event Date: 
24/03/2016 - 4:00pm to 26/03/2016 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

Follow Peter Rabbit's adventures on a charming musical journey into the world of the much-loved author.

Beatrix Potter's classic tales are re-told with beauty and imagination, full of favourite characters such as Jeremy Fisher, Jemima Puddleduck and of course, Mrs Tiggywinkle, the hedgehog.

This lively new show draws the audience into the action. Join the naughty bunnies, nibble on a tasty picnic fairy cake at the Jemima's tea party, and help Peter to escape that old meanie Mr McGregor!

Suitable age 3- 12 years, Show lasts 55 minutes

Tickets £10.25, family...

Zonk FM

Event Date: 
24/03/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Is anybody there?

Debbie is 33, lives at home with her mum and broadcasts Zonk FM from her bedroom. On the surface it sounds like any other radio station. But Debbie is making contact with others like her.

Zonk FM is a poignant new comedy featuring well-known Miracle performers Sally Crooks, Keri Jessiman, Steve Jacobs and making his Miracle debut, Jake Tindle.

This roller coaster of a show explores other people’s reality with fast paced physical humour, tenderness and disco lights!

ABOUT THE WRITER, ANGUS BROWN Angus has performed in several Miracle...

One-woman play, This Is My Body comes to Exeter

The award-winning one-woman play, This Is My Body, will come to Exeter in March and will be directed by Exeter Northcott Theatre’s Artistic and Executive Director, Paul Jepson.

There are "reasonable grounds" to suspect that a Romanian woman, who has been working as a prostitute in the UK, is the victim of human trafficking. She is given 45 days to "reflect and recover". But will this be enough time to come to terms with the horrors she has endured?

This Is My Body is a powerful new one-woman play which toured the UK in 2014, including a performance at the St James Theatre...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 03/04/2016 - 10:06pm

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (4-6 March 2016).

THEATRE

Betrayal Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Emma is married to Robert. But for seven years, she’s been having an affair with Jerry, Robert’s best friend. Betrayal begins at the end of the affair, and pursues an enthralling journey to its very beginnings. As memory reels backwards towards the moment the affair started, the lies tangle into a web of deception. Is Emma betraying her husband? Is Jerry betraying his best friend? Or are they all betraying themselves. https...

Tonight I'm Gonna Be The New Me to play at the Bike Shed Theatre

Following highly successful 2015 runs in Edinburgh and London, Made In China’s Tonight I’m Gonna Be The New Me now embarks on a UK tour.

It exposes how we conduct our relationships amidst a reality that just won’t live up to what the movies promised.

A woman takes to the stage. A man watches from the wings. They both wonder if their love will survive what’s about to happen.

Tonight I’m Gonna Be The New Me is an arresting physical endurance act that crashes headfirst into an impossibly true love story - and out the other side.

Based on the real relationship...

Northcott Theatre announces Christmas show

The Exeter Northcott Theatre has announced that its 2016 Christmas production will be a brand-new adaptation of J.M Barrie’s much-loved classic, Peter Pan and will be produced by Exeter Northcott Theatre.

Join Wendy, John and Michael as they soar into the night sky with Peter, to a magical land of mermaids and fairy dust, where children can fly and all sorts of exciting adventures happen every day. But beware – danger is just around the corner. Captain Hook and the pirates are looking for revenge and Peter Pan is top of their list!

For over 100 years children (and adults)...

Into the Woods

Event Date: 
10/03/2016 - 7:00pm to 12/03/2016 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Clyst Vale Community College present Into the Woods

When a baker and his wife learn they have been cursed with childlessness by a witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell. They swindle Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk), accost Cinderella and steal from Little Red Riding-Hood and Rapunzel. Along the way they meet an evil wolf, charming princes and wicked in-laws. But by the end of Act 1 everyone’s wishes have come true (well almost everyone’s!). But little do they know that the fulfilment of their dreams would have...

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