News

Scratch Bursary: First Steps – new opportunity to tour theatre for young audiences

We’re partnering with Doorstep Arts and Villages in Action to offer a bursary to support original theatre for young audiences in Devon.

We’re partnering with Community Exe to create opportunities for teenage boys

We’re supporting 13 – 16 year-olds from disadvantaged backgrounds to find and achieve their future goals through careers insight.

Theatre luminaries George Stiles, Anthony Drewe and Nick Allott to become our patrons

Three of the UK’s most celebrated theatre-makers are to become our Patrons and supporters of the University of Exeter.

Introducing seven new trustees and Artists Assembly

Ellie Fitz-Gerald, Julian Stoneman, Kingsley Jayasekera, Lauren Berry, Lauren King, Paul Clay and Tom Littler will join our board.

Elevate R&D: our new open opportunity for South-West artists

Applications open now for a week-long research and development residency with financial support.

We’re partnering with the National Theatre to boost opportunities for young people

We’re hosting the National Theatre’s Connections Festival and National Youth Theatre auditions.

Sarah Dickenson to write a play with Exeter Northcott and Shakespeare’s Globe

The South-West playwright is among four writers to be awarded a £15,000 bursary.

Local young people invited to audition for Romeo & Juliet

Our next Northcott production will feature an ensemble of dancers aged 18 – 25 alongside a professional cast.

Our new partnership with Rafia Hussain Productions launches

The exciting collaboration will commission, develop, and tour Black and Brown artists’ work.

In memory of Paul McClure

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Paul McClure, who worked extensively with Exeter Northcott over many years.

2024: a milestone year

Featuring our return to in-house producing, expanded community engagement, and deeper investment in artist development.

Cinderella review roundup

★★★★ “Succeeds on almost every level.” (Reviews Gate); ★★★★ “Gleeful” (LondonTheatre1).

The Elves and the Shoemaker tours to four local hospitals

The cast of our co-production with PaddleBoat Theatre is visiting all four Devon hospitals.

Spotlight On: Reclaim Festival 2024

Reflections on our first ever Reclaim Festival, at the Barnfield Theatre in Oct 2024, from the producers and participants.

Elevate Associates: one slot reserved for University of Exeter graduates

We’re working with the University of Exeter to select a graduate theatre company to join our Associate scheme.

The Bear, co-produced by Exeter Northcott, opens at Waterside Arts

We’re teaming up with Bristol-based Pins and Needles Productions to present an enchanting adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ beloved book.

Romeo & Juliet headlines our spring/summer 2025 season

Announcing over 100 new shows, and our first home-produced Shakespeare play in over a decade.

The Commotion Time review roundup

Read reviews from The Stage (★★★★★), UK Theatre Web (★★★★★), London Theatre 1 (★★★★), and more…

Spotlight On: Elevate Festival 2024

Reflections on our jam-packed week of performances, masterclasses and socials for South-West artists and audiences.

Introducing our Elevate Associate Artists and Companies

We’re delighted to reveal our first five local Elevate Associates.

The Commotion Time: Hannah Mulder’s rehearsal diary

Experience the excitement of the rehearsal room for The Commotion Time.