Pay It Forward

Help us raise some smiles this christmas!

A trip to the Northcott at Christmas has become a tradition for Devon families. But for some, it’s a treat they can’t afford. Thanks to the kind donations of our audiences, we partner with local charities and community organisations every year to gift free tickets to young people and families who wouldn’t otherwise be able to go.

In 2024, our audiences helped us to raise over £10,000 and gift more than 500 tickets to charities including Children’s Hospice South West, LiveWest, Balloons, and — thanks to the kind support of StageCoach South West — Fostering Devon. For the first time, we gifted tickets to our Christmas show at the Barnfield Theatre, The Elves and the Shoemaker, as well as for our beloved pantomime, extending the experience to children as young as three.

This year, we are delighted to be gifting tickets for Jack and the Beanstalk and The Jolly Christmas Postman. As well as by our audiences, this year’s Pay It Forward fund will be supported by the Quay Climbing Centre, who operate Clip ‘n Climb and Boulder Exe.

Made by Exeter Northcott. Exeter Northcott Theatre and Le Navet Bete present: Jack and the Beanstalk. The title is green and has beanstalk vines wrapped around it. A giant's feet in red boots with shiny buckles can be seen on the left. The small figure of Jack stands in the middle, staring up at the giant we can't see more of. Next to him is a piglet, also staring up with a rather comical expression. They're surrounded by clouds in orange and pink hues.

A young girl wearing a blue and white-coloured hoodie leans forward onto a red theatre seat. She is resting he head on her crossed arms, and is looking up and smiling at what is happening off-camera on stage. She is surrounded by other young people, also engaged with what is happening off-camera on stage.

Photo by Ralph Whitehead

“Oh my goodness, the joy I felt just watching those children just be children – they were totally lost in the moment… amazing!”
– Foster Carer and Pay It Forward recipient

“Some members of our groups experience a lot of difficulties, so to hear them say they hadn’t laughed that much in ages was really significant.”
– Charity leader and Pay It Forward recipient

“A fantastic time was had by everyone at Balloons, what a great performance, the production was fabulous! It is such a gift to give bereaved families the opportunity to forget their grief and experience a couple of hours of pure joy and magic!”
– Spokesperson for Balloons, a Pay It Forward partner charity

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To everyone who has donated, we cannot thank you enough for your amazing generosity and for helping us to bring the magic of theatre to so many people this Christmas.

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