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Discover our wide offer of the best theatre shows, live performances and plays in Exeter and Devon. We bring to Exeter national and international must-see theatre shows of the highest standard, as well as showcase local artists’ innovative new plays, with affordable and cheap theatre tickets available. Conveniently located in the heart of Devon, Exeter Northcott Theatre and the Barnfield Theatre are easily accessible for theatre lovers from Plymouth, Torquay and across the South West, perfect for those looking for a great night out at their local theatre.

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A photograph of a group of people in modern dress merrily singing and dancing together. At the front of the group crouches a man playing the guitar.
The Winter’s Tale
Wed 12 Nov 2025 – Thu 13 Nov 2025
Barnfield Theatre
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A photograph of two performers on stage wearing shabby suit jackets and bowler hats.
The End Is In The Beginning
Thu 13 Nov 2025
Barnfield Theatre
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Text reads: 'Cornerstone Academy Trust presents Shakespeare... with a twist'. Image shows graphics of a skull, moon and stars, broken heart and a football all within a pair of red curtains.
Cornerstone’s Shakespeare Festival
Fri 21 Nov 2025
Barnfield Theatre
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Background: cracked, whitewashed wall. Red text reads 'The Anthos Young Company present Medea'.
Medea
Sun 23 Nov 2025
Barnfield Theatre
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A group of children on stage, spreading their arms into the air.
Premier Education Winter Showdown
Mon 24 Nov 2025 – Thu 27 Nov 2025
Barnfield Theatre
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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.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Thu 27 Nov 2025 – Sun 04 Jan 2026
Northcott Theatre
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Cinderella
Wed 03 Dec 2025 – Sat 13 Dec 2025
Barnfield Theatre
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MakeShift Presents Unstoppable. Background of blue sky and a hint of clouds. A woman is running/floating in the centre of the poster, her foot sticking through the O of the word UNSTOPPABLE. Text reads: A beginner's guide to making an (im)possibly glorious future. Written and directed by Hannah Mulder.
Unstoppable
Sat 06 Dec 2025
Barnfield Theatre
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Made by Exeter Northcott. Exeter Northcott Theatre and Le Navet Bete present: Jack and the Beanstalk. No kids allowed. 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.
Jack and the Beanstalk – No Kids Allowed
Tue 09 Dec 2025 – Fri 12 Dec 2025
Northcott Theatre
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Exeter Northcott Theatre and Paddleboat Theatre present The Jolly Christmas Postman. Janet & Allan Ahlberg. All manner of animals and people are dancing around a Christmas tree.
The Jolly Christmas Postman
Tue 16 Dec 2025 – Sun 28 Dec 2025
Barnfield Theatre
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A photograph of an older man wearing a black shirt in a dark room. He holds a red candle as mist rises around him.
A Christmas Carol
Wed 17 Dec 2025
Barnfield Theatre
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Mrs Warren's Profession promotional artwork: a photograph of Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter in Victorian dress. They are encircled by a wreath made from grass and flowers. Text reads: 'National Theatre Live. Imelda Staunton. Mrs Warren's Profession. By Bernard Shaw. Directed by Dominic Cooke. Production by Sonia Friedman Productions Limited'.
NT Live – Mrs. Warren’s Profession
Fri 09 Jan 2026
Northcott Theatre
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Rent The Musical promotional artwork. Text reads 'Rent' in multicoloured letters in mis-matched fonts. An illustration of a window from a New York apartment. Above and below are silhouetted New York sky lines.
Rent The Musical
Thu 15 Jan 2026 – Sat 17 Jan 2026
Barnfield Theatre
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Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story artwork showing a performer dressed as Buddy Holly animatedly playing the guitar. In the background are other musicians.
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story
Mon 19 Jan 2026 – Sat 24 Jan 2026
Northcott Theatre
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Black and white photo of two men in historical dress overlaid over a clock face and more photos of a sports team.
Our Little Hour
Tue 17 Feb 2026 – Wed 18 Feb 2026
Barnfield Theatre
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Cinderella Ice Cream Seller promotional artwork: a woman in a pink apron and hat holds a wooden spoon and a bowl. Her mouth is open mid-song. Behind her stands a man playing an acoustic guitar. In the foreground is a glass slipper filled with ice cream sitting on a velvet cushion. Text reads:
Cinderella Ice Cream Seller
Tue 17 Feb 2026 – Wed 18 Feb 2026
Northcott Theatre
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The Fifth Step promotional artwork: a photograph of Martin Freeman and Jack Lowden. Behind them are scattered fold up chairs and two paper cups on the floor. Text reads: 'National Theatre Live. Jack Lowden. Martin Freeman. Written by David Ireland. Directed by Finn Den Hertog'.
NT Live – The Fifth Step
Thu 19 Feb 2026
Northcott Theatre
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Hamlet promotional artwork: a photograph of Hiran Abeysekera wearing a suit and a ruff. He is sitting on a red theatre seating with his legs crossed and his feet resting on the seat in front. Text reads: 'National Theatre Live. Hamlet by William Shakespeare. A production by the National Theatre'.
NT Live – Hamlet
Sat 28 Feb 2026
Northcott Theatre
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Yellow background. Pink text reads 'FOREVER YOUNG'. The first 'O' is a goldfish bowl. The second 'E' is half keyboard. The tail of the 'Y' is the neck of a guitar. A blue handbag hangs on the 'G'. Smaller text reads 'Exeter Northcott Theatre presents... Written by Erik Gedeon, directed by Martin Berry.'
Forever Young
Sat 07 Mar 2026 – Sun 15 Mar 2026
Northcott Theatre
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Text reads: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. Truth. Illusion. Desire. By Tennessee Williams. Image shows an illustration of a woman's silhouette, seen from the back. She's wearing a corsetted dress and wide-rimed hat. There are train carriages on either side of her and smoke blowing in the middle. The whole image has a red hue.
A Streetcar Named Desire
Tue 10 Mar 2026 – Sat 14 Mar 2026
Barnfield Theatre
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Five images of David Benson, all wearing the same suit and tie combo, pulling various emotive facial expressions.
My Life With Kenneth Williams
Fri 20 Mar 2026
Barnfield Theatre
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An illustrated T-Rex roars against a green background.
Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live
Sat 21 Mar 2026
Northcott Theatre
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Annie The Musical promotional artwork: blue background with New York skyline. 'Annie' in large sparkly red letter with cartoon illustration of Annie sitting on the A.
Annie The Musical
Tue 31 Mar 2026 – Sat 04 Apr 2026
Northcott Theatre
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Making a Killing promotional artwork: a photograph of a man in Elizabethan costume, standing in the middle of an enormous noose. Text reads: 'Making a Killing. By Ben Kernow. Inspired by the diary of Frantz Schidt'.
Making a Killing
Tue 07 Apr 2026 – Thu 09 Apr 2026
Barnfield Theatre
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