Family Theatre Shows

Family Theatre In Exeter

Looking for fun things to do with the family in Exeter or Devon? Discover unforgettable family theatre shows, children’s performances, and exciting activities near you, from best-loved family-friendly productions to the top theatre shows for kids. Perfect for family days out or things to do with the kids close to home, the Northcott and Barnfield Theatres are located in Exeter, and are easily reached from Plymouth, Torquay and the surrounding area. Our venues are fully family-friendly, and our cafés offer family-friendly food; a must-visit destination for family fun days out and half-term events.

Our Family Theatre Shows

Finding things to do near you during half term, at Christmas and throughout the year is easy with our offer of exciting family theatre shows, children’s performances and fun-filled activities.

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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The Gruffalo artwork: blue background with an illustration of the Gruffalo. Text reads: 'The Gruffalo - Live on stage'. Four stars 'Irresistibly charming' The Sunday Times. Five stars 'An absolute delight' - The Scotsman.
The Gruffalo
Fri 26 Jun 2026 – Sun 28 Jun 2026
Northcott Theatre
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Image is split in two colours bright yellow and dark blue with stars. Two kids are seen smiling to the camera wearing dressed as astronauts. The words on the image say Space Explorers, Science Museum, The Interactive Interplanetary Live Show for aspiring astronauts and budding astronomers.
The Space Explorers Academy
Sun 25 Oct 2026
Northcott Theatre
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Made by Exeter Northcott Theatre. Sleeping Beauty text in swirly metallic gold and red block lettering. Lots of sparkles are bursting out from behind the title. A cartoon-style cheeky looking dragon has its tail wrapped around a castle. The background is grassy green with foggy hills. the horizon transitions from bright yellow into orange, to a deep red colour.
Sleeping Beauty
Fri 27 Nov 2026 – Sun 03 Jan 2027
Northcott Theatre
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Cinderella promotional artwork: a glass slipper at the bottom of a grand staircase. Text reads:
Cinderella
Thu 31 Dec 2026 – Fri 01 Jan 2027
Barnfield Theatre
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Dear Zoo live. Two actors on stage stood next to a bright red box with words DANGER written on it. A cardboard lion is spring out of the box.
Dear Zoo Live!
Sat 03 Apr 2027 – Sun 04 Apr 2027
Northcott Theatre
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