7:30pm · £22.00 - £27.00
LullabyExeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
Choreographer Jasmin Vardimon reimagines her landmark show, set on a hospital ward, with striking imagery, physical movement and dark humour about connection, vulnerability and hope. For fans of contemporary dance theatre.
Editor's pick7:30pm · £28.50
Nish Kumar: Angry Humour from a Really Nice GuyExeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
Political comic Nish Kumar brings new angry, progressive stand-up about a divided world, from rising inequality to political parties in collapse. For fans of political comedy and his podcast Pod Save the UK.
7:30pm · £28.50
Tom Stade RulesExeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
Canadian comedian Tom Stade's new show takes aim at modern absurdities, from unspoken social codes and cultural divides to marriage and identity. For fans of sharp, unfiltered stand-up.
4:45pm · £22.00 - £23.00
Chance to Dance 2026Exeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
A showcase of twelve dance schools from across the South West, each performing a different style on stage. It is non-competitive and welcomes adult and younger dancers, suiting anyone who loves watching dance.
Tue 3 Nov – Wed 4 Nov · Tue and Wed, 7:30pm · £19.50 - £24.00
IN THE BRAINExeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
Hofesh Shechter's new full-length work for Shechter II, a club-like dance piece about letting go, moving to the music and losing yourself in rhythm. Suits dance fans who enjoy immersive, music-led performance.
5pm · £8.00 £5.00 for Elevate Members
Elevate Festival – HorizonsBarnfield 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.
7:30pm · £23.50
Thomas Green: BrainstormExeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
An Australian comic's new tour, following a sell-out debut tour, about navigating life's impulsive, random and stupid tangents after a period of self-discovery. Suits fans of quick, silly stand-up comedy.
7:30pm · £33.00
Dr Richard Shepherd: Time of Death – More Unnatural CausesExeter Northcott Theatre · Talks & Workshops
The forensic pathologist, who has performed more than 23,000 autopsies, talks about why time matters in uncovering the truth behind accidents, murders and unexplained deaths. Suits fans of true crime and forensic science.
7:30pm · £32.00
The Story of Guitar HeroesExeter Northcott Theatre · Music
A guitar-led concert on its 10th anniversary tour, covering five decades of rock anthems played on 35 authentic guitars, with hits from Hendrix, Clapton, Page and Slash. Suits classic rock fans.
7pm · £16.00
NT Live Screening – The MisanthropeExeter Northcott Theatre · Film
A filmed live stage production of Martin Crimp's reimagining of Molière's classic dark comedy, with Sandra Oh as a novelist who challenges the lies of modern society. Suits fans of stage drama and satire.
7:30pm · £32.50
T Rextasy: The Greatest Hits TourExeter Northcott Theatre · Music
A tribute band endorsed by Marc Bolan's family and estate, playing the glam rock hits of T.Rex, including Telegram Sam, Jeepster and 20th Century Boy. Suits fans of 1970s glam rock, for all ages.
7:30pm · £18.50 - £23.50
The Rachel Parris SongbookExeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
A BAFTA-nominated comic performs songs from fifteen years of her career alongside new stand-up, with a sing-along for the audience. Suits fans of musical comedy and her work on The Mash Report.
Fri 27 Nov – Sun 3 Jan · 48 performances · £21.50 - £70.00 Children U16 £2 off
Sleeping BeautyExeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
This Christmas panto from Le Navet Bete brings the fairytale to life with laughter, dazzling costumes and toe-tapping tunes. A separate 'No Kids Allowed' performance has rougher humour. Suited to families and panto fans.
Tue 8 Dec – Sat 2 Jan · Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat, 7pm · £35.00 - £90.00
Sleeping Beauty – No Kids AllowedExeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
An adults-only panto performance of Sleeping Beauty with more adult humour, swearing and naughtiness, from the same team behind the family show. Strictly for over 18s. For adults who want a cheekier take on the classic.
7pm · £17.00
NT Live – Golden BoyExeter Northcott Theatre · Film
Josh O'Connor leads Clifford Odets's 1930s drama about a gifted violinist drawn into professional boxing, performed with a live string quartet and filmed live on stage. For fans of classic American drama and theatre on screen.
7:30pm · £20.00
A Night at the MusicalsExeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
Performers from a community theatre company and a professional theatre's staff sing musical theatre favourites, with all money raised shared between the two. For musical theatre fans who want to support local theatre.
7:30pm · £24.50 - £35.00
Murder She Didn’t WriteExeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
An improvised murder mystery in which the audience's suggestions shape a whodunnit, acted out live in the style of Agatha Christie. For fans of improv and mysteries who like to solve the crime themselves.
7:30pm · £25.50
Henry Paker: Pencil CaseExeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
Henry Paker combines razor-sharp stand-up with live illustration, drawing on a cartoonist's pencil case as he takes an inside look at his work. For fans of offbeat comedy and drawing.
Exeter Northcott Theatre · Music
University a cappella groups from across the UK compete before a panel of judges, singing harmonies and choreography with no instruments. For fans of a cappella and anyone who loved Pitch Perfect.
7:30pm · £28.50
Mike Bubbins: Ideas ManExeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
Mike Bubbins shares a run of funny stories in a stand-up tour, delivered with a confident, silly charm. For fans of storytelling comedy and anyone wanting a big laugh.
7:30pm · £34.50
The Makings of a Murderer – Fatal MistakeExeter Northcott Theatre · Talks & Workshops
Donal MacIntyre examines true stories of killers who nearly escaped justice, following the small mistakes and forensic traces that brought them down. For true crime fans who like their investigations gripping.
7:30pm · £28.50
The Comedy Store PlayersExeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
The resident improv troupe of the Comedy Store perform games and songs built on audience suggestions, with no script and a rolling cast. For fans of improvised comedy who like the unexpected.
7:30pm · £31.50
Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club: The Ronnie Scott’s StoryExeter Northcott Theatre · Music
The Ronnie Scott's All Stars play classic jazz while telling the story of the Soho club, from its early police raids to its run-ins with gangsters. For jazz fans and anyone who loves London history.
7:30pm · £23.00
Kane Brown: Crowd Work KingExeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
An hour of purely unscripted comedy built on audience participation, where everything is made up on the spot. Each show is different, so fans can come back again and again.
Wed 10 Mar – Sat 20 Mar · Wed, Thu and Sat, 7:30pm, plus Fri at 7pm and Sat at 2pm · £17.50 - £45.00 25% OFF for Dorset, Devon and Cornwall residents for performances on 10th, 11th and 12th March.
Portland SpiesExeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
A tense drama based on the true story of Ethel 'Bunty' Gee, whose search for adventure drew her into a Cold War espionage ring. For fans of thrillers and historical drama.
4:30pm · £5.00
Step Into the Story: Portland SpiesExeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
A stage tour of the Portland Spies production, exploring its set, props and the real history behind it, with a meet-and-greet with the creative team. For theatre fans curious about how a show is made.
Tue 23 Mar – Wed 24 Mar · Tue and Wed, 8pm · £33.50
The Horne Section: Six Absolute HelmetsExeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
Alex Horne, creator of Taskmaster, and his five-piece band of accomplished musicians present new songs, jokes and questionable choreography. For fans of musical comedy and the Horne Section's TV work.
7:30pm · £21.50
Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone?Exeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
Award-winning stand-up Paddy Young, a star of Saturday Night Live UK, performs a new show about love, romantic disasters and fumbling relationships. For fans of confessional, high-energy stand-up.
7:30pm · £37.00
Jack Dee: Jack’s Joke ShowExeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
Jack Dee celebrates 40 years in stand-up with a memoir-style show of old favourite stories and jokes, guaranteed to contain no new material. For fans of classic British stand-up.
7:30pm · £26.00
Thomas Green: Brainstorm 2027Exeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
Australian comedian Thomas Green storms through impulsive, random tangents in a new stand-up show, after sell-out runs at festivals in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne. For fans of fast, chaotic comedy.
7:30pm · £19.50
BUSKExeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
A dance theatre story set in a pub, where a landlord's music brings his community together until a fragile stranger's melody threatens to break them. For theatre fans and audiences of all ages.
Sat 3 Apr – Sun 4 Apr · Sat and Sun, 2pm, plus Sun at 11am · £19.00 Children U18 £2 off
Dear Zoo Live!Exeter Northcott Theatre · Family
The lift-the-flap book by Rod Campbell comes to life with puppets, music and audience interaction as the zoo sends a child a series of animals. For young children and fans of the book.
7:30pm · £24.00
Rhys James: Chop LogicExeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
Stand-up Rhys James presents Chop Logic, a fast, forensic show of big ideas and gag-dense overthinking. For fans of quick, clever observational comedy.
7:30pm · £27.00
Lucy Beaumont – Bad at Quiz Shows, Good with WeirdosExeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
Lucy Beaumont shares tales of quiz show disasters, hiding after Celebrity Traitors and creating cow udder couture on Sewing Bee, in a chaotic new show. For fans of Taskmaster and surreal stand-up.
7:30pm · £24.00
Tatty Macleod: Things My Mother DidExeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
The French TikTok Lady, Tatty Macleod, performs in English, reviewing her mum's life choices after a viral video of her digging a trench and asking whether she is becoming her mother. For fans of relatable, observational comedy.
7:30pm · £28.50
Matt Forde: Project Holy MolyExeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
Political comedian and impressionist Matt Forde takes audiences on a satirical mission across the political galaxy, with impressions, gags and personal reflection. For fans of political satire and impressions.
Thu 22 Apr – Fri 23 Apr · Thu and Fri, 7:30pm · £29.00
A Shoddy DetectiveExeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
Four actors play a dozen eccentric characters in this farcical whodunnit, where a detective and his unlikely ally question suspects after a priceless painting goes missing. For fans of fast, silly mysteries.
7:30pm · £36.50
Wild Women LiveExeter Northcott Theatre · Other
Female presenters, filmmakers and camera operators from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and National Geographic share stories of filming wildlife around the world, from tigers to sharks. For nature lovers curious about how the films get made.
7:30pm · £30.00
Count Arthur Strong: And It’s Goodnight From Me!Exeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
The second part of Count Arthur Strong's farewell tour, in which the character says what may be his final goodbye to his audience. For fans of his character comedy who want a bittersweet, emotional send-off.
Exeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
A triple bill from choreographer Seeta Patel: her Olivier-nominated reworking of Stravinsky's score in Bharatanatyam, the solo piece Shree and an intimate Q&A. For dance fans who enjoy bold cross-cultural work.
Thu 6 May – Fri 7 May · £28.50 - £38.50
English Touring Opera – Puccini: ToscaExeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
A brutal tyrant, an idealistic artist facing execution and the singer who sets out to rescue him make up this new Puccini production, sung in English with captions. For opera fans who like intense, human-scale drama.
7:30pm · £28.50 - £38.50
English Touring Opera – Gluck: Orpheus & EurydiceExeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
A new version of the Orpheus myth in which the search for Eurydice becomes a shifting world of memory and reality, with Gluck's music reworked by Leo Grant. Sung in English with captions, for fans of reimagined opera.
Mon 17 May – Sat 22 May · Mon–Sat, 7:30pm, plus Wed and Sat at 2:30pm · £28.50 - £38.50
The MousetrapExeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
Agatha Christie's murder mystery on its 75th anniversary tour, in which seven strangers at a remote guesthouse discover a killer is already among them. For fans of classic whodunnits and clever clues.
Fri 28 May – Sat 29 May · Fri and Sat, 7:30pm · £28.00
HousematesExeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
The true story of Alan, a young man with Down's syndrome, and student Jim, whose friendship helped spark a move away from institutional care. Performed by neurodivergent and neurotypical actor-musicians with a live band.
Tue 1 Jun – Wed 2 Jun · 4 performances · £18.50
The Very Hungry CaterpillarExeter Northcott Theatre · Family
A puppet show based on Eric Carle's classic picture book, with over 75 puppets including the star caterpillar, suitable for anyone from ages 1 to 99. For families with young children and fans of the book.
2:30pm, 7:30pm · £23.00
Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised WhodunnitExeter Northcott Theatre · Comedy
An improvised whodunnit where the audience helps build the mystery from real-life stories and suggestions, then tries to work out who the killer is. For fans of improv comedy and murder mysteries.
Wed 16 Jun – Sun 4 Jul · Wed–Sat, 7pm, plus Sat at 2pm and Sun at 3pm · £17.50 - £50.00
Made In LiverpoolExeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
A world premiere play about Stuart Sutcliffe, the Fifth Beatle, as his mother Millie tries in 1976 to reclaim her son from the legend. For Beatles fans and anyone drawn to personal stories about friendship and ambition.
7:30pm · £31.50 - £58.50
An Evening With Nigel Owens MBEExeter Northcott Theatre · Talks & Workshops
Rugby referee Nigel Owens shares stories from his career on and off the pitch, with a live Q&A in the second half. For rugby fans and anyone who enjoys a funny, personal evening.