Category: THEATRE NEWS

Otter Brewery steps up in a supporting role at Northcott Theatre

We’re thrilled to announce that Exeter Northcott Theatre and Otter Brewery have agreed a partnership that will help bring exceptional experiences to people in Devon. Otter Brewery will support the Northcott Theatre’s mission to make and share original productions in the South West, utilising exceptional local talent to tell brilliant stories from the region.

‘Sometimes you just have to put yourself out there’

Spotlight On: Elevate Write/Direct 2025

Spotlight On: Elevate Festival 2025

A big thank you to the Exeter Chiefs Foundation

Thanks to generous support of the Exeter Chiefs Foundation, 70 young people and their families will be welcomed to the Northcott Theatre to see the world premiere of Devon’s epic tale, Exe Men.

Spotlight On: National Theatre Connections Festival

Seven South-West youth theatres came together to perform specially commissioned new plays on our iconic stage.

Spotlight On: Professional Pathways Internships

This summer, we worked with two interns from the University of Exeter’s Professional Pathways programme.

Announcing our Autumn/Winter 2025 Season

The season includes the return of Elevate Festival, celebrating new work from South-West artists.

Announcing Forever Young: music, laughs, and old friends

Our first Made by Exeter Northcott production in in 2026 will be Forever Young by Erik Gedeon.

Climb the beanstalk to win pantomime tickets

We’re teaming up with Clip ‘n Climb Exeter on a climbing challenge to celebrate our next family pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, co-produced with Le Navet Bete.

Shortlist and Winner announced for Elevate Playwriting Commission

Rosie Race has been selected from over 100 South-West playwrights to write an original play for our stage.

Exeter Northcott and PaddleBoat Theatre Company present The Jolly Christmas Postman

Based on the book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg, and building on 2024’s hugely popular The Elves and the Shoemaker.

Romeo & Juliet Review Roundup

★★★★★ LondonTheatre1 ★★★★ Beyond the Curtain ★★★★ Pink Prince Theatre ★★★★ Radio Exe

Local children to star in Jack and the Beanstalk — register to audition now

A team of six 7 – 11 year-olds will share the role of Hamlet the Pig.

Elevate: announcing bespoke support for 23 local playwrights

Meet the participants of our brand-new Midscale Playwriting Programme, Write/Direct, Barnfield Writers Residency, and more!

Meet the cast for Romeo & Juliet

Our first Shakespeare play in over decade will star six professional actors alongside an ensemble of local dancers. Plus, enjoy the first look at our ensemble in rehearsals.

Announcing Exe Men: a brand-new play about the Exeter Chiefs

World premiere written by Emmy award-winning Ashley Pharoah (Life on Mars), based on the book by Robert Kitson.

Deaf Awareness Week: partnering with Complete Communication, part of The Inclusivity Group

We’re committing to BSL-interpreted, captioned, and audio-described performances for every Made By Exeter Northcott production.

Deaf Awareness Week: celebrating the Deaf Academy’s bicentenary

We’re collaborating with the Deaf Academy on a year of deaf-led cultural events.

Deaf Awareness Week: three big announcements

Events and partnerships which celebrate deaf culture and creativity

Reclaim Festival 2025: full programme announced

Our week-long celebration of women in the arts will feature a wide range of gatherings, workshops, and performances.