ExeterDramaCompany

In September 1954, five drama enthusiasts got together to form a Drama Company. They named it The Whipton Drama Company, which later became The Exeter Drama Company. Each of the five people contributed £5 to get the company started and the subscription for members was set at 5 shillings a year!

We are still a very active company and continue to put on a varied programme with four main productions and four One Night Stands each year. Plays over the years have included most subjects imaginable - comedy, tragedy, murder mysteries, ghost stories, pantomimes, farce and thrillers.

Members are actively involved in the running of the theatre - everything from acting on the stage to making the tea/coffee for the audience on production nights. 

With permanent home (at the moment!), we continue to perform our full programme of plays and one night events at various locations in and around the City.

We’ve also started taking shows out to local village halls, such as Upton Pyne, Butterleigh, Longdown and Thorverton.

Please see our website for details of shows and membership: https://www.exeterdramacompany.co.uk/