Exeter is preparing for an extraterrestrial invasion in June with the arrival of Aliens Love Underpants at the Exeter Northcott Theatre.
Based on the hugely successful children's book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, the story of the mischievous aliens who come to earth on an important mission to steal everybody's underpants has stunning effects, madcap action, original music and lots of crazy aliens of course!
This fantastically fresh and funny production will delight the whole family. You'll laugh your PANTS off!
Exeter Nothcott welcome Sasha Regan’s all male company back to Exeter, following their much lauded debut visit in 2014 with the inventive and fun-filled HMS Pinafore.
For their return visit, the company present the award winning and exquisitely funny new take on the much-loved classic Pirates of Penzance. The show was a huge critical and popular hit during its London run and proved just as successful in Australia when it landed in Cate Blanchett’s Sydney Theatre.
The tale of a child apprenticed to a band of tender hearted, orphaned pirates was an immediate triumph for...
Figs in Wigs present: 'Show Off' at The Bike Shed Theatre, 11-13 June
Figs in Wigs are out to reinvent themselves. Witness this playful five-piece find their calling as comedians, dancers, visual artists, musicians and circus entertainers in 'Show Off', a tongue-in-cheek variety show (without the variety).
Fresh from Soho Theatre following a successful run at the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe, 'Show Off' is set to satisfy even the most depleted of attention spans. On the surface this may seem like a shallow display of narcissism fuelled by social media...
Figs in Wigs are out to reinvent themselves. Witness this playful five-piece find their calling as comedians, dancers, visual artists, musicians and circus entertainers in 'Show Off', a tongue-in-cheek variety show (without the variety).
Fresh from Soho Theatre following a successful run at the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe, 'Show Off' is set to satisfy even the most depleted of attention spans. On the surface this may seem like a shallow display of narcissism fuelled by social media, but underneath the neon lights Figs in Wigs are delving deep into modern society'...
It’s the first week in June and its Festival time at Cygnet Theatre!
Cygnet is hosting seven visiting companies, giving thirteen performances spread across the first week of June between 1st and 6th.
All the companies have local connections and all seven are bringing brand new plays.
Festival@Cygnet kicks off with a fun exploration of festival life in the 70’s, from Substance & Shadow, whose Tribes & Tribulations is a humorous and poetic take on the mud, crowds, bands and junkies of free festivals.
The variety of subject and configurations of the...
3rd June - 7pm (followed by a Q&A) 5th June - 8pm Production length: 1 hour Location: Cygnet Theatre, Friars' Gate, Exeter, EX2 4AZ
'The course of true love never did run smooth'
'The Sun and the Moon: Shakespeare’s Lovers' is a delightful two-hander play exploring love in Shakespeare’s works. Two actors perform Shakespeare’s greatest lovers, alternating roles from Comedies, Tragedies and Histories. Featuring scenes from Shakespeare and live music,...
This years contestants include Terry the Tree Frog, Randy the Panda, Mary-Rose the beautiful flamingo and a brand-new, first time competitor – Wendy the Walrus!
Wendy has had her bath, exfoliated her skin and polished her tusks but what happens when the other animals boo her off stage?
Join Wendy on her magical journey to the bottom of ocean where she makes some unlikely new friends who help her to re-think what real beauty is.
Don’t make any plans for the weekend until you’ve checked out our guide to what’s on in and around Exeter .
THEATRE
Stick Man: Live on Stage Saturday & Sunday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Following a smash hit West End season, Scamp Theatre's delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's hugely popular children's book Stick Man in coming to Exeter Northcott Theatre! Touching, funny and utterly original, this award-winning production features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves. Guarantees more fun than...
If you are looking for something to do or somewhere to go this weekend, there’s plenty to choose from in our essential guide to What's On in and around Exeter.
THEATRE
Exeter Comedy Grove Friday, 8.30pm, Lemongrove, Exeter University The very best of UK live stand up comedy with Adam Kay (headliner), Adam Rushton, Mark Simmons and compere Cerys Nelmes. Tickets are £10. www.exetercomedygrove.club Doors open 7.30pm and show starts at 8.30pm
Nel Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter Meet Nel; a quirky, shy foley artist, who, for the first time in her life...
Get Changed Theatre Company proudly presents its latest production Get Changed in Wonderland to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is one of the most famous and enduring children's classics. The story is full of the kind of whimsical charm and feeling for the absurd that Get Changed performances always deliver.
Come and see our opening show on Community Stage at 1pm at the FREE Respect Festival, Belmont Park in Exeter, on Saturday 6 June.
