Comedy Shows

Comedy Shows in Exeter

Get ready to laugh out loud with the best comedy shows in Devon! From stand-up comedy nights to live comedy theatre shows, there’s something for everyone who loves a good laugh. Whether you’re searching for a local comedy club night, stand-up comedy tickets or comedy theatre plays, our guide brings you the funniest comedy near you. Don’t miss out on unforgettable comedy nights and the top comedy shows near Exeter and across Devon.

Comedy Shows at Exeter Northcott and the Barnfield Theatre
An image of Jessica Fostekew standing in shock looking upwards with her arms wide open. The background is a sky blue gradient and she's wearing a shimmery green top.
Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath
Fri 24 Apr 2026
Northcott Theatre
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Comedy store logo: a white circle with the words 'The Comedy Store' around the edge and a laughing mouth with red lips in the centre.
The Comedy Store 2026
Fri 24 Apr 2026 – Fri 27 Nov 2026
Barnfield Theatre
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A photograph of John Smith against a black background. He is wearing a blue dinner jacket with black lapels and pointing at the viewer.
John Smith: Comedy without Barriers
Sat 02 May 2026
Barnfield Theatre
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Photo of Clinton Baptiste wearing a black polo-neck and a white gold necklace and rings, with his long bottle-blond hair pushed back looking towards beams of light. The background is blue and smoky.
Clinton Baptiste: Spectral Intercourse
Sun 03 May 2026
Northcott Theatre
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Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf. There are two illustrations in roundels on each side of the word
Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
Fri 08 May 2026
Northcott Theatre
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Three cast members in Shakespearean costume and an illustration of William Shakespeare pop out from behind a sign reading: 'Reduce Theatre Company in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)'.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
Tue 12 May 2026 – Wed 13 May 2026
Northcott Theatre
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Matt Forde: Defying Calamity artwork. 'Wicked' spoof. There are two Matt Fords, one is dressed as Glinda, wearing a tiara and bedazzled suit and is whispering into the ear of the other, who is dressed as Elphaba, with green skin and a black witch hat. Text reads: 'Matt Forde: Defying Calamity'.
Matt Forde: Defying Calamity
Fri 15 May 2026
Northcott Theatre
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A photo of Tim Key staring wearily into the distance with a hand rested on his hip.
Tim Key: Loganberry
Sat 16 May 2026 – Sun 17 May 2026
Northcott Theatre
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Seann Walsh: This is Torture
Fri 29 May 2026
Northcott Theatre
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Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles promotional artwork: an illustration of Sherlock Holmes smoking a pipe. In the background a man walks through the moor holding a lamp and a hound stands atop a tor backlit by a full moon.
Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles
Wed 10 Jun 2026
Barnfield Theatre
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A person wearing a bright orange big mushroom hat is sitting down in the middle of trees in a forest. The top right of the image has the RECLAIM FESTIVAL logo.
Reclaim Festival: The Mushroom Show
Sat 20 Jun 2026
Barnfield Theatre
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Photo of Scott Bennett laying in a pile of household items, looking overwhelmed.
Scott Bennett: Stuff
Sat 26 Sep 2026
Barnfield Theatre
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Jazz Emu promotional artwork: a photograph of Jazz Emu knelt on a chair, taken from above with a fisheye lens. He is wearing sunglasses and is striking his chin. Text reads: 'Cuff & Taylor and Country Mile Productions in association with United Agents present. (Five stars)
Jazz Emu: The Pleasure is All Yours
Wed 30 Sep 2026
Barnfield Theatre
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Little Shop of Horrors artwork: We look down on a small plant with a smiling mouth and protruding tongue. It casts a huge mismatched shadow that shows an enormous plant with sharp teeth and a person in its mouth. Text reads: Exeter Northcott Theatre in association with Lighthouse Poole and Coventry Belgrade Theatre present Little Shop of Horrors; Book and Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN, Music by ALAN MENKEN.
Little Shop of Horrors
Thu 01 Oct 2026 – Sat 17 Oct 2026
Northcott Theatre
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A photograph of Michael Akadiri. He wears a stethoscope around his neck and is dressed like an old man.
Michael Akadiri: Don’t Call Me Uncle!
Thu 01 Oct 2026
Barnfield Theatre
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Promo artwork. Black background. White, roughly slashed text with blue shadows reads ‘The Dark Room’. A blue-tinged photo of a grimacing John Robertson is surrounded by the corners of a square in block colours. Each corner has video-game text, reading ‘find light switch’, ‘abandon hope’, ‘sleep’, ‘go north’.
John Robertson’s The Dark Room
Sun 04 Oct 2026
Barnfield Theatre
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A photograph of Ginger Johnson in an extravagant sparkly carousel horse costume. Behind her are multicoloured fairground lights.
Ginger Johnson: Show Pony
Sat 10 Oct 2026
Barnfield Theatre
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Poster image of Sam Campbell sitting on a four legged fictional creature. The image background has dual tone waves of beige and light blue. The text reads,
Sam Campbell: Kid Giblet
Sat 17 Oct 2026
The Great Hall
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A photograph of Harriet Kelmsley. She is stood in front of a light pink background wearing an elaborate pink knitted cardigan adorned with knitted rosettes.
Harriet Kemsley: Floozy
Thu 22 Oct 2026
Barnfield Theatre
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A photograph of Sindhu Vee in a yellow dress.
Sindhu Vee: Swanky
Fri 23 Oct 2026
Northcott Theatre
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Image of Nish Kumar against a dappled pink background.
Nish Kumar: Angry Humour from a Really Nice Guy
Thu 29 Oct 2026
Northcott Theatre
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Tom Davis poses against a red background wearing think black glasses and a black and white Adidas hoodie. Text reads: 'Tom Davis Spudgun.'
Tom Davis: Spudgun
Sun 01 Nov 2026
The Great Hall
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Thomas Green Brainstorm promotional artwork: a photograph of Thomas Green with dark clouds and blue lighting appearing from behind his head. Text reads:
Thomas Green: Brainstorm
Thu 05 Nov 2026
Northcott Theatre
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A photo of Ignacio Lopez holding a hat and looking up into the mid-distance.
Ignacio Lopez: Nada
Thu 05 Nov 2026
Barnfield Theatre
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