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Exeter Northcott Theatre announces 2018 Spring Summer Season

Exeter Northcott Theatre is delighted to announce a packed 2018 spring and summer season with tickets now on sale for more than 50 new shows. As a year of 50th anniversary celebrations begin, a diverse programme puts classical drama, new…

Amazing volunteers knit 1,500 cupcakes for Northcott panto

Back in July, we appealed for volunteers to knit 1,000 cupcakes to be used in performances of our pantomime Dick Whittington. The show, co-written by leading panto director Tony Lidington with Steve Bennett, who plays Dame Sarah Suet, marks a…

Panto comes home to the Exeter Northcott Theatre with Dick Whittington

Panto is making a welcome return to the Exeter Northcott Theatre with a new production by one of the country’s leading pantomime directors. Dick Whittington is set to open next month, marking a spectacular return to the theatre’s tradition of…

Tom Burke leads company of Don Carlos in major new revival at the Northcott

11 – 20 October 2018 A major new revival of Schiller’s Don Carlos with Tom Burke leading the company as Rodrigo, Marquis of Posa, is coming to the Northcott. Gadi Roll’s production, presented in a co-production with Nuffield Southampton Theatres…

Dame Judi Dench donates signed painting for gala auction

She may be best known for playing the tough and calculating spymaster in the James Bond films but Dame Judi Dench has revealed her little-known artistic side to support Exeter Northcott Theatre. The award-winning stage and screen actress has donated…

Exeter Northcott Theatre Celebrates 50th Birthday

Exeter Northcott Theatre is today celebrating its 50th anniversary. The theatre opened on the 2nd November 1967 with a production of The Merchant of Venice, starring its first Artistic Director, Tony Church. To launch the Northcott’s 50th anniversary celebrations, it will…

In Conversation with Playwright Duncan Macmillan

Award-winning playwright Duncan Macmillan, writer of People, Places & Things, talks to us about the writing and development of this extraordiary play. Can you tell us a little about the process of writing People, Places and Things. Why did you…

Tim Wonnacott Announced for Northcott Anniversary Gala

Exeter Northcott Theatre is delighted to announce that antiques expert and television presenter Tim Wonnacott will join its 50th anniversary gala line-up in November. Best known for presenting BBC One’s Bargain Hunt, Tim will be the auctioneer at the 50th…

Olivier-Award Winning The Weir will head to the Northcott

Tue 17 – Sat 21 October Winner of the 1997 Olivier Award for Best New Play, Conor McPherson’s chilling, modern classic The Weir will grace the Exeter Northcott stage in October. In a small Irish town where the locals exchange…

Interview with Karina Jones on Wait Until Dark

Reaching new heights Journalist Vicky Edwards talks to actress Karina Jones about equality, life on the high wire and her involvement in the play version of one of the scariest films of all time… Smart, talented, funny and gorgeous, Karina…

Dick Whittington Cast Announcement

Exeter Northcott Theatre is delighted to announce that its 2017 Christmas show, Dick Whittington, will see the return of pantomime favourites, Steve Bennett, Gordon Cooper, Jeffrey Harmer and Martin Reeve. All four actors have previously appeared in Northcott pantomimes over…

Gecko’s The Wedding

Thu 21 – Sat 23 September Critically-acclaimed physical theatre company, Gecko, will make its Exeter Northcott Theatre debut this month. Combining movement, imagery and a provocative narrative, The Wedding is an emotionally charged, spectacular performance inspired by the complexity of…

Full Casting Announced on People, Places & Things Tour

Headlong, The National Theatre, HOME and Exeter Northcott present People, Places & Things By Duncan Macmillan Directed by Jeremy Herrin with Holly Race Roughan Set designs by Bunny Christie, costumes by Christina Cunningham, lighting by James Farncombe, music by Matthew…

Box Office Closure – Sat 12 August 2017

The Box Office will be closed on Saturday 12 August 2017 due to a large re-wiring  project taking place throughout the theatre.  Customers will still be able to book online and the box office will re-open at 10am on Monday…

Robert Lindsay Announced for Northcott Anniversary Gala

Exeter Northcott Theatre is delighted to announce that acclaimed actor Robert Lindsay will perform in its 50th anniversary gala in November. Robert is an Olivier-winning actor known for his acclaimed performances both on and off screen, including appearances with the…

Lucy Studholme Announced as Honourary Graduate

We are very proud to share the news that our Chair, Lucy (Lady) Studholme, is an honourary graduate of the University of Exeter. Lucy is an alumna of the University of Exeter and has contributed to the life of the…

Space Weather: Free Public Lecture

As part of the five day Space Weather of the Heliosphere: Processes and Forecasts, IAU Symposium 335 taking place at the University of Exeter, Exeter Northcott Theatre will be hosting a free public lecture.   5 Million Degrees: Journey to the…

Lisa Dwyer Hogg to Play Emma in People, Places & Things

Headlong, The National Theatre, HOME and Exeter Northcott present People, Places & Things By Duncan Macmillan Directed by Jeremy Herrin with Holly Race Roughan Jeremy Herrin will direct Lisa Dwyer Hogg as Emma in the much anticipated UK revival of…

Exeter Northcott Theatre announces exciting autumn 2017 season

Exeter Northcott Theatre turns 50 years old and will celebrate with an Anniversary Gala Dame Judi Dench announced as 50th anniversary patron Exeter Northcott Theatre, Headlong and National Theatre will co-produce the UK tour of People, Place & Things Pantomime…

Dick Knit-tington Appeal

Exeter Northcott Theatre is appealing for knitters to help prepare for its Christmas pantomime.                                                   The theatre would like volunteers to create knitted cupcakes that can be used during the 60 performances of Dick Whittington, which takes place from Saturday…

Arts Council England Announce Four Year Funding for Exeter Northcott Theatre

We are delighted that Arts Council England has recognised the invigorating work and vision of the Exeter Northcott Theatre and has awarded £125,000 a year over the period of the National Portfolio Programme for 2018 – 2022. This good news…