Month: July 2019

Northcott brings deaf and disabled writers together to create new plays

Three playwrights came together at the Northcott to create new 60-minute plays as part of a programme to develop D/deaf and disabled writing talent. Daisy Higman, Kellan Frankland and Anita MacCallum were selected to take part in Graeae’s renowned Write…

Young actors get masterclass from Sir Ian McKellen after generous donor buys five tickets for Exeter show

Five lucky teenagers were handed the chance to meet acting legend Sir Ian McKellen after a regular theatregoer offered free tickets to his sold-out show at Exeter Northcott Theatre. The celebrated actor announced he was bringing his 80th birthday tour…

Sir Ian McKellen launches ‘pay it forward’ appeal to give away 1,000 free panto tickets to families with bucket collection

Exeter Northcott Theatre has launched a campaign to help low-income families enjoy Christmas with free pantomime tickets. The festive give-away aims to hand out 1,000 tickets for the ambitious new production of Beauty and the Beast, which opens on November…