
Barnfield Theatre · Music
A weekly autumn rehearsal for the Northcott Theatre Choir, held across several sessions in the Barnfield Theatre and Cygnet Theatre. It suits singers who want to join a regular choir and perform with others.

3:30pm · £8.00 £5.00 for Elevate Members.
Elevate Festival – WORKBarnfield Theatre · Theatre
A work-in-progress theatre piece about work and employment, built from old CVs, application forms and interview-speak over an experimental soundtrack. An optional Q&A with the performers follows, for fans of bold, absurdist theatre.

5:30pm · FREE
Elevate Festival – Scratch Night workshopBarnfield Theatre · Talks & Workshops
A discussion-led session for early-career artists on working with venues, covering deal memos, technical specifications and the pitfalls that cause unexpected costs. Hosted by two programme staff from Exeter's leading performance venues.


2pm · FREE (this event is exclusively for Elevate Members)
Elevate Festival – Physicality for Performers workshopBarnfield Theatre · Talks & Workshops
A playful movement session using ensemble games and physical devising tasks to join spoken word with movement, led by movement director and choreographer Sally Knight. Suits actors, dancers and physical performers.

5:30pm · FREE (this event is exclusively for Elevate Members)
Elevate Festival – Artist Social
Barnfield Theatre · Talks & Workshops
A presentation by the Arts Council England South West team on the National Lottery Project Grants application process, followed by a Q&A. Suits artists and organisations new to Arts Council funding.

5pm · £8.00 £5.00 for Elevate Members
Elevate Festival – Horizons
1pm · £2.50 (this event is exclusively for Elevate Members)
Elevate Festival – Behind the Scenes: Producing & Touring TheatreBarnfield Theatre · Theatre
A two-part workshop introducing creative producing and touring theatre, followed by an open surgery where you bring your own show ideas for practical advice. Led by producer and lecturer Dr Caleb Lee.

3pm · £2.50 (this event is exclusively for Elevate Members)
Elevate Festival – Directing Without Borders: Theatre Techniques from Around the World
5pm · FREE
Elevate Festival – Production SocialBarnfield Theatre · Other
A social for freelance technical, production and backstage professionals in the South West, to meet peers and help shape a new support strand for careers behind the scenes. Suits people working in theatre production.

7pm · £10.00 £8.00 for Elevate Members
Elevate Festival – Don’t Call Me China Doll
10am, 11:30am · £9.00 £7.00 for Elevate Members
Elevate Festival – The Thing About GoatsBarnfield Theatre · Theatre
A puppet show by Devon company Baby Panda about a hungry goat who ruins a mountain picnic, with puppets by Lyndie Wright and a surprise bell-ringing ending. Suits families and young audiences who enjoy puppetry.


7:45pm · £26.50
Christopher Hall: PizazzBarnfield Theatre · Comedy
A fun, glamorous stand-up show from the comic behind the Background Singer videos with his sister, reflecting on his younger, party-loving self, with a high chance of dancing. Suits fans of playful, music-loving comedy.

7:45pm · £22.00
Danny Hart: Won’t Sit DownBarnfield Theatre · Talks & Workshops
A two-time downhill mountain bike world champion and Red Bull Hardline winner shares his life and racing career, with a look at what it takes to win a world title. Suited to cycling fans and anyone curious about elite sport.

7:45pm · £23.00
Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ off to MarsBarnfield Theatre · Comedy
Comedian Andy Parsons returns with a new stand-up show, following his nationwide tour in the 2023/24 season. Suited to fans of sharp, topical comedy.

7:45pm · £24.50
Grace Campbell: The Lady is a TrampBarnfield Theatre · Comedy
A stand-up show in which Grace Campbell examines her many contradictions, from loud and anxious to spiritual and materialistic. It is a messy, honest self-examination. Suited to comedy fans who like candid material.

4:30pm, 6pm · £13.00
Premier Education: Swan LakeBarnfield Theatre · Theatre
Dancers from Stoke Hill, Silverton and Tipton St John tell the story of Swan Lake, with beautiful choreography and dramatic moments. Suited to families and dance fans who enjoy a classic ballet story.

4:30pm, 6pm · £13.00
Premier Education: The Carnival of the AnimalsBarnfield Theatre · Theatre
Dancers from several local schools bring the animal kingdom to life in a fun, colourful and energetic show, moving from the jungle to the ocean. Suited to young audiences and families who enjoy dance with a playful theme.

4:30pm, 6pm · £13.00
Premier Education: The NutcrackerBarnfield Theatre · Theatre
A festive dance adventure through the world of The Nutcracker, performed by dancers from several local schools. Suited to families who enjoy a Christmas ballet story and young dancers in action.

7:30pm · £21.50
The Comedy Store 2026Barnfield Theatre · Comedy
The Comedy Store brings a line-up of stand-up acts from around the world, from a club that has long been a breeding ground for new comedy talent. Suited to comedy fans who want a varied night from some of the brightest names.

8pm · £31.50
Ginger Johnson: Show PonyBarnfield Theatre · Comedy
Drag performer Ginger Johnson, seen on MasterChef and Drag Race, brings a live show of high camp and whip-smart comedy. Suited to fans of drag and camp comedy.

Tue 1 Dec – Sat 5 Dec · Tue–Sat, 7:30pm, plus Sat at 2:30pm · £19.50 Under 16 £2 OFF
The Vicar of Dibley: The Greatest Nativity Ever Told (well almost)Barnfield Theatre · Theatre
Exeter Little Theatre Company stages an adaptation of the TV comedy, in which the Reverend Geraldine Granger sets out to stage a Christmas play and chaos follows. Suited to fans of the series and festive comedy.

Wed 16 Dec – Sun 20 Dec · 6 performances · £20.00 - £29.00
An Evening with Eric and Ern at ChristmasBarnfield Theatre · Theatre
Two actors recreate Morecambe and Wise's best-loved routines, songs and sketches to celebrate the comedy duo's centenary. A show for all the family from 8 to 80, for fans of classic British comedy and Christmas TV specials.

Thu 17 Dec – Tue 29 Dec · 20 performances · £17.50 - £19.50
A (little) Christmas CarolBarnfield Theatre · Theatre
A three-actor adaptation of A Christmas Carol with songs, props and a flight around the world, made for children aged 3 to 8 and their grown-ups. Warm rather than scary, focused on kindness and generosity.

12pm · £15.00
Step into the Story: A (little) Christmas CarolBarnfield Theatre · Theatre
A festive activity session for children aged 3 to 8 and their grown-ups, with storytelling, games and simple craft inspired by the show. Suits young children and families, whether or not they see the performance.

Thu 31 Dec – Fri 1 Jan · 4 performances · £18.00
CinderellaBarnfield Theatre · Theatre
A family pantomime with a Fairy Godmother, loyal friends, a charming prince, dazzling costumes and audience participation. Packed with music and mischief, it suits all ages and families who love panto.

Thu 14 Jan – Fri 15 Jan · Thu and Fri, 7pm · £13.00
Am I Losing My Mind or Just My Figure?Barnfield Theatre · Theatre
A solo show about Fin, a zero-hour cycle courier and illustrator who unexpectedly falls pregnant, combining physical comedy, acoustic folk-pop and projected illustrations. For anyone who likes funny, honest stories about modern womanhood.

7:45pm · £28.00
Rhinestone Cowboy: The Glen Campbell StoryBarnfield Theatre · Music
A live music theatre show tracing Glen Campbell's career, from his session musician days to his Grammy-winning stardom, with hits such as Rhinestone Cowboy and Wichita Lineman. For country fans and anyone curious about his story.

12pm, 5pm · £16.00
It Was A Very Good Year!Barnfield Theatre · Music
Topsham School of Dance's show follows newsreaders and a weathergirl through a year of news, with tap, ballet, modern and musical theatre dancing from children to people aged 80 and over. Suits families and dance fans.

Fri 5 Feb – Fri 26 Nov · Fridays, 7:45pm · £23.00
The Comedy Store 2027Barnfield Theatre · Comedy
A touring stand-up showcase of the brightest names in comedy today, drawn from the club known for launching new talent. For fans of varied live stand-up looking for a night of new faces.

7:45pm · £24.00
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: An Evening in Laurel CanyonBarnfield Theatre · Music
Songs by the writers who shaped Laurel Canyon, then the hits of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, performed by a six-piece band. For fans of classic folk rock and close harmony singing.

11am, 2pm · £12.00
Tiny PlanetBarnfield Theatre · Family
A puppet show about a planet no bigger than a house, where an intergalactic space baker crash-lands and learns that the smallest things hold the biggest stories. For families and fans of puppetry.

7:45pm · £21.00
Allie Bailey – Ultra Running: Can You Hack It?Barnfield Theatre · Sport & Wellness
Ultra-runner Allie Bailey shares stories from 200-mile races and extreme adventures, with a blunt mindset masterclass for runners. For runners and anyone curious about endurance challenges.

7:45pm · £20.50
Charlie Baker: Go Get ItBarnfield Theatre · Comedy
Radio host and comedian Charlie Baker brings a high-energy stand-up show of sharp observations, from his talkSPORT and The Last Leg fame. For fans of full-throttle, energetic comedy.

7:45pm · £12.00
No PhotosBarnfield Theatre · Theatre
A spoken word show about social anxiety and self-image, told through rhyme, humour and storytelling by a young man who avoids the camera. For fans of poetry and honest, personal stories.

7:45pm · £27.00 - £39.50
Lawrence Chaney: Weight A MinuteBarnfield Theatre · Comedy
Scottish drag star Lawrence Chaney turns his razor-sharp wit on weight loss, dating and current affairs, with zero shame and even less filter. For fans of bold, personal drag comedy.

7:45pm · £23.50
Amy Gledhill: Thanks for Having MeBarnfield Theatre · Comedy
Comedian Amy Gledhill, a Taskmaster alumnus and Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, performs her new stand-up tour about struggling with first dates and social situations. For fans of sharp, self-deprecating comedy.

7:45pm · £22.00
Matt Bragg: Stand Up ComicBarnfield Theatre · Comedy
Deadpan observational stand-up from Matt Bragg, who has shared stages with Ricky Gervais, Matt Rife and Harry Hill, with meticulously crafted material. For fans of observational comedy.

7:45pm · £25.00
The New Jersey BoysBarnfield Theatre · Music
A tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons with falsetto harmonies, light comedy and two sets of hits including Sherry and Walk Like a Man. For fans of close harmony pop and feel-good musicals.

7:45pm · £21.00
Pete Whittaker: Arctic AscentBarnfield Theatre · Talks & Workshops
Big-wall climber Pete Whittaker tells the story of a first ascent in remote East Greenland, with stormy sailing, glacier treks and personal tragedy along the way. For climbers and anyone who enjoys adventure stories.

7:45pm · £13.00
Behind Enemy LinesBarnfield Theatre · Talks & Workshops
A one-woman show using acting, soundscape, music and interaction to tell the stories of women who sabotaged and fought the Nazis, and the dangers they faced. For those who enjoy powerful, emotional theatre.

7:45pm · £20.50
Paul Foot: The FutureBarnfield Theatre · Comedy
Alt-comedy favourite Paul Foot returns with a new show on the future, looking back at old visions of jetpacks and robots and finding a candle in the dark. For fans of surreal, reflective comedy.

Wed 28 Apr – Sat 1 May · Wed–Sat, 7:30pm, plus Sat at 2:30pm · £19.50
The Ghost Train (Revised)Barnfield Theatre · Theatre
Arnold Ridley's 1925 comedy-thriller, in which six passengers stranded at a lonely Cornish railway station ignore the stationmaster's warnings with terrifying results. An amateur production for fans of old-fashioned stage thrillers.

7:45pm · £21.00
James Ketchell: Unlimited MindsetBarnfield Theatre · Talks & Workshops
Adventurer James Ketchell, the only person to have climbed Everest, cycled round the world and rowed an ocean, shares stories of overcoming a motorbike accident. For anyone seeking an inspiring, motivational evening.

Wed 14 Jul – Sat 17 Jul · Wed–Sat, 7:30pm, plus Sat at 2:30pm · £19.50
The 39 StepsBarnfield Theatre · Theatre
In an amateur production, a cast of four plays over 150 characters in a fast-paced whodunnit adapted from Hitchcock's film, with an onstage plane crash and plenty of romance. For fans of comedy theatre.
Exeter Phoenix · Comedy
A night of work-in-progress from local theatre-makers, comedians, dancers, musicians and clowns, shown at the first live run-through. Expect something hilarious, messy or moving, for audiences who enjoy raw, experimental new performance.

Barnfield Theatre · Theatre
Work-in-progress performances from local theatre-makers, comedians, dancers and musicians, including Theatre Workhouse's Tin Solider, a play set on the edge of Dartmoor. Suits audiences who enjoy seeing new work at an early stage.
Barnfield Theatre · Other
A social for Elevate members to spend time with other creatives, share ideas and meet the artist development teams from two theatres, co-hosted by Exeter Northcott and The Hall for Cornwall. Suits South West artists and makers.

7pm · £10.00 £8.00 for Elevate Members
Elevate Festival – Elevate ShortsBarnfield Theatre · Theatre
Four brand-new short plays by South West writers, responding to the prompts Halloween, Devon and Joy, performed by local directors and actors. Suits fans of new writing that puts South West stories centre stage.
Barnfield Theatre · Theatre
A new performance by Red Clay Theatre about two siblings growing up in Torbay, developed with young people from the coast. It explores ambition, opportunity and what the Devon coastline means for young people's futures.

6:30pm · £12.00 £10.00 for Elevate Members
Elevate Festival – The Necromancer!Barnfield Theatre · Theatre
A musical medieval comedy in which a girl named Myrtle enlists a cave-dwelling necromancer to bring her mother back to life, full of jokes, songs and zombies. Suits fans of dark, Monty Python-style humour.
Barnfield Theatre · Theatre
A playful workshop on how theatre-makers around the world approach storytelling through movement, devising and ensemble work, led by director Anoushka Bonwick. Suits emerging directors, actors and theatre-makers.

7:45pm · £25.50
Ignacio Lopez: NadaBarnfield Theatre · Theatre
A comedy experiment in which the performer builds a brand-new stand-up show in front of the audience from nothing, drawing on crowd suggestions and a childhood in Mallorca and South Wales. Suits fans of improvised and unpredictable comedy.

8pm · £8.00 £5.00 for Elevate Members
Elevate Festival – Cancer B*tch!Barnfield Theatre · Theatre
A work-in-progress show following Molly, who has been told she has a nice cancer and is not sure whether she is cancer-free yet. Suits audiences interested in new theatre about illness and reassurance.
Barnfield Theatre · Theatre
A one-woman show in which an actor preparing to play Anna May Wong is transported to the 1930s, exploring internalised racism, identity and the barriers East Asian actors still face. Suits audiences who like new, personal theatre.
Barnfield Theatre · Talks & Workshops
A light-hearted dance piece performed in public spaces, looking at how dancers see everyday places, by two recent contemporary dance graduates. Suits anyone who enjoys playful, unexpected performance.

7:45pm · £8.00 £5.00 for Elevate Members
Elevate Festival – KILNBarnfield Theatre · Theatre
A solo play about a girl of mixed heritage in a rural village who rewrites a local legend for her younger brother, questioning the traditions she has grown up with. Suits audiences interested in belonging and storytelling.