The List

Northcott Theatre

Exeter Northcott make events that entertain, provoke and inspire so that people can connect and share moments they’ll never forget. We believe that stories help us understand each other and the world around us, and that live performance has a unique power to reach out and communicate. Our programme consists of a wide variety of touring and local productions, ranging from theatre, musicals and opera, to concerts, stand-up comedy and variety.

What's On @ Northcott Theatre

The Magic of Motown

The Magic of Motown

19 Jul 2025 - 12 Jun 2026

Magic of Motown 20th Anniversary Tour Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Come celebrate our brand-new show as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year. Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, more. Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown! This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. The promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.
The Makings of a Murderer

The Makings of a Murderer

1 Aug 2025 - 16 Oct 2026

Investigating The UK’s Most Notorious Serial Killers Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime as the harrowing reality behind solving murders and battling the criminal underworld is unveiled. This is crime-fighting as you’ve never seen it before.
Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in 'A Christmas Carol'
Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in, 'A Christmas Carol' 2025 Watch as the beloved comedian takes on the role of the iconic Charles Dickens in this festive adaptation of the classic tale. With his signature wit and charm, be prepared to laugh and be moved by this fantastic show. Get your tickets now and make it a merry holiday season with Count Arthur Strong!
Showstopper: The Improvised Musical

Showstopper: The Improvised Musical

21 Jul 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

The incredible ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’ have announced more tour dates and West End shows throughout 2025! Spontaneous musical comedy at its finest, this is the first ever long-form improv show to have a full West End run and to be nominated and win an Olivier Award. For those who haven’t yet experienced the live phenomenon that is ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’, the show is a fully-realised musical created on the spot from audience suggestions. The cast take ideas for settings, genres, musical styles and the show title and weave it into ingenious storylines with hilarious characters. From Lin Manuel Miranda to Stephen Sondheim, whether it’s set in a primary school, Ancient Egypt, or a mattress shop – if the audience thinks it, The Showstoppers can turn it into a hit musical. The majority of the cast also have much acclaim with founder member Ruth Bratt being part of the famous Comedy Store Players, the longest running impro show in the country; Pippa Evans being a regular on BBC Radio 4, has toured with I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and wrote ‘Now That's What I Call A Musical!’ (that’s currently on UK tour). The pilot of Hopping, a new comedy from Lucy Trodd and Susan Harrison, aired on BBC Radio 4 and Matt Cavendish appeared on this year’s Royal Variety Performance with Mischief Theatre's ‘A Comedy About Spies’. Co-founder Adam Meggido directed the West End and Broadway hit show Peter Pan Goes Wrong. The incredibly talented West End star Miracle Chance (Roald Dahl’s The Witches at the National Theatre, Veronica Sawyer in Heathers at The Other Palace) has just joined the cast. The Showstoppers also regularly run improvisation workshops and courses for beginners and professionals and have a successful podcast - The Showstopper! Podcast, with recent guests including Zizi Strallen, Rufus Hound and Reuben Kaye. The Showstoppers have performed created more than 1,000 brand new musicals since they were formed in 2008 but they don’t stop working hard at their craft – they have to learn to improvise in the style of every hit show that comes to town, and they always encourage audiences to challenge them and keep them on their toes. As a result, they continue fill theatres, delight audiences and win awards. In 2024 they were in the Top 10 best reviewed shows of entire Edinburgh Fringe – for the second year running - no mean feat in their 15th year selling out the Pleasance Grand once more!
The Simon & Garfunkel Story

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

18 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2026

The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.
Beyond the Barricade

Beyond the Barricade

6 Sept 2025 - 18 Sept 2026

Beyond the Barricade has delighted audiences throughout the UK and mainland Europe for more than a decade, with its exciting concert portrayal of the greatest songs in musical theatre, all performed totally live! Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, this cast of past principal performers from Les Misérables, present a blockbusting two hour show, and is now established as the nation’s favourite musical theatre concert. Beyond the Barricade features songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Jersey Boys, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables! Don’t miss the return of ‘Beyond the Barricade’ to experience its nationwide reputation for quality and perfection in musical theatre and find out why this exciting show has received critical acclaim across the UK and abroad.
The Horne Section

The Horne Section

11 Sept 2025 - 17 Nov 2025

Following their hit BBC Radio 4 series, and many years of sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London’s West End, don’t miss everyone’s favourite Dictionary Corner regulars on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the first band to ever host Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Expect a heady mix of spontaneous stand-up, spectacular performance and outlandish musical talent led by the brilliant comedian, and creator of Taskmaster, Alex Horne. The Horne Section are Joe Auckland (trumpet and banjo), Mark Brown (saxophone), Will Collier (bass), Ben Reynolds (percussion) and Ed Sheldrake (keyboards).
Jenny Eclair: Jokes, Jokes, Jokes, Live

Jenny Eclair: Jokes, Jokes, Jokes, Live

20 Sept 2025 - 21 Nov 2025

In celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir of the same name, comedian, novelist and professional show-off Jenny Eclair comes to venues nationwide with a brand-new autobiographical show. From drama school (mostly drinking cider and eating sausage rolls), sleeping with men who looked like they lived under a carpet, punk poetry, anorexia, bedsit misery, waitressing and not really having a clue about anything, to being the first woman to win the Perrier Award, becoming a mother, author, grumpy old woman, podcaster and nana! Still gigging to sell-out crowds forty years later, Jenny invites you to look back at what she can remember before she forgets everything. Warning: punk poetry, animal impressions and baritone nursery rhyme singing may feature.
Clinton Baptiste

Clinton Baptiste

24 Aug 2025 - 7 Jun 2026

Clinton Baptiste is the useless clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's smash hit comedy Phoenix Nights. Fresh from another sell-out UK tour, he's back to deliver the best of his recent work, plus some new bits. Join Clinton for his stories, jokes plus demonstrations of his amazing ability - and as always he'll be in the audience to give you truthful (but startling) readings from the spirit world! Not for the faint hearted.
Country Roads

Country Roads

17 Jul 2025 - 20 Feb 2026

Come with us to the place you belong, for a night of the very best country classics! Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as - for one night only - we celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music.
Sophie Mccartney

Sophie Mccartney

12 Sept 2025 - 10 Oct 2025

After a phenomenal debut tour, award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney is back! A new decade beckons and she DOES NOT BELIEVE IT! What does life look like when you’re too old to be young, but too young to be old? Grab your glow sticks and join Sophie as she embarks on life’s next chapter with sequins, sporty laughs and a pair of killer orthopaedic heels.
Babatunde Aléshé

Babatunde Aléshé

10 Sept 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Join the multi award winning star of Celebrity Gogglebox as he talks family and fatherhood in this highly anticipated debut tour. As seen on Jonathan Ross Comedy Club (ITV1), Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains (Comedy Central) and Mo Gilligan’s Black British & Funny (Channel 4).
Pirates Love Underpants

Pirates Love Underpants

30 Sept 2025 - 31 Oct 2025

Based on the beloved book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort. These pirates SO love underpants! Join our swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain’s Treasure chest! Dodge hungry crocs beneath Long-John Bridge, bob upon the waves of Big Knickers Bay, spot sharks in fancy underpants and trek across Three Pants Ridge. Filled with music, puppetry and glittering pants of gold, arrr you ready to set sail for a family adventure? Pirates Love Underpants is suitable for children aged 1+.
Murder: Staged

Murder: Staged

17 Jul 2025 - 14 Nov 2025

Could you get away with murder? Following the success of Crime Viral’s sell out UK serial killer tour - research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather will be bringing to the stage for the very first time - MURDER:STAGED.
The Magic of the Beatles

The Magic of the Beatles

22 Aug 2025 - 5 Mar 2026

One of the UK’s leading Beatles tribute shows. If you’re looking for an authentic, lively dose of ‘Beatlemania’ then you need to look no further! The Magic of The Beatles is one of the UK’s leading Beatles tribute shows who play to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world. The stars of this lavish production not only look and sound like John, Paul, George and Ringo, they also generate the same incredible excitement and unique sense of humour too. It’s been over 50 years since the seminal release of Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band – and this magical ‘musical’ mystery tour will transport you back to the golden era of pop with hit after hit! The world class performers use authentic guitars and amps to ensure every note is just the way you remember. Bringing you all the hits you know and love including Love Me Do, She Loves You, Please Please Me, From Me To You, Help, I Feel Fine, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Hey Jude, Let It Be and so many more.
Country Superstars

Country Superstars

25 Jul 2025 - 22 May 2026

On sale - Friday 20 June, 10am Endorsed by Dolly Parton on BBC's The One Show stating "I wish them the best and I appreciate them doing Dolly and Kenny so well for so long." The world's biggest Country Music Tribute Touring Show returns to Hull with an award-winning cast, as seen in London's West End Leicester Square Theatre, Grand Ole Opry and Nashville's Broadway. Described by Kenny Rogers as "Europe's leading Dolly and Kenny impersonators" – this truly unique show is hosted by the star of "The Dolly Parton Experience" Sarah Jayne, most recently seen on US TV's Nashville CH5 Forrest Saunders Show. TV and West End Dolly star Sarah Jayne has been performing as Dolly Parton for 30 years and is Europe's leading tribute to the Queen of Country having worked Dolly Parton's last two world tours entertaining her VIPs at London’s O2 Arena. Joined by award-winning TV vocal impersonator Andy Crust, prepare to be taken on a journey back through time to meet the most influential icons to have shaped country music history. The show features award-winning impersonations of Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Billie Jo Spears, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Garth Brooks, John Denver, Glen Campbell and Canadian country superstar Shania Twain and includes The Country Superstars Band. Both lead impressionists have appeared on Nashville's Broadway (The strip) at the world famous Legends Corner and Johnny Cash Kitchen BBQ and were honoured at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville for tribute artists of the year as featured on US TV's CBS Nashville! Each artist not only looks and sounds like the country star they portray, these professional performers transform themselves through hours of practice at their craft. Every detail is taken into consideration from script, choice of songs, hair, make-up and mannerisms, as well as professional costumes, props and video backdrops. Prepare for an evening of million-selling hits drawn from a repertoire that includes '9 to 5', 'The Gambler', 'Islands in the Stream', 'Annie's Song', 'Stand by Your Man', 'Ring of Fire', 'Crazy', 'Always on my Mind', 'Blanket on the Ground', 'Jolene', 'Lucille', 'Here You Come Again', 'That Don't Impress Me Much', 'I Walk the Line', 'Take Me Home Country Roads', 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman', 'Coward of the County', 'Standing Outside the Fire', 'The Dance' and 'Rhinestone Cowboy'. Country music will live on forever, a must-see for any fans of country music!
Murder Mystery: Death On The Danube

Murder Mystery: Death On The Danube

25 Jul 2025 - 25 Jul 2025

This is a dining event with a pre show Magician. Dining slots are available from 1800. No Essential Companion tickets are available as food is included in the ticket price. Event will be based in the Northcott Theatre Bar. Duration 2 hours. The show starts at 8pm and finishes at 10pm.
Legend - The Music Of Bob Marley

Legend - The Music Of Bob Marley

15 Jul 2025 - 11 Jun 2026

Legend – The Music of Bob Marley Direct from the West End - Reggae for the World When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. Legend - the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, a supremely talented cast recreate the timeless hits Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin’, Buffalo Soldier, Stir It Up, Get Up Stand Up, Exodus, Waiting in Vain, Satisfy My Soul, Iron Lion Zion, I Shot the Sheriff and many more reggae classics. This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
Dinosaur World Live

Dinosaur World Live

29 Jul 2025 - 20 Aug 2025

A dino-mite adventure direct form the West End! Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend.
Thank you for the Music

Thank you for the Music

18 Jul 2025 - 12 Apr 2026

Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music! This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, now in its 21st year, with a brand-new show for 2025/26 combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by our all-star cast. Join us for the party of the year, you can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life as we bring you all the hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All and many many more! Thank you for the Music! For without a song or a dance what are we! Touring the nation. Tickets on sale now! This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme. See All Hexagon Music HERE Tour the auditorium & venue with Google 360 View.
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

22 Sept 2025 - 23 May 2026

This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Forget feel good, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story is feel great! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including 'That’ll Be The Day', 'Oh Boy', 'Rave On', 'La Bamba', 'Chantilly Lace', 'Johnny B. Goode', 'Raining In My Heart', 'Everyday', 'Shout' and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!
Fun for Little Ones - A Tribute to Ms Rachel
The UK's Premier Tribute to Global Phenomenon… 'Ms Rachel'! Bringing 'Ms Rachels' character to life in a FUN, interactive LIVE on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones! With over 5 Billion Views and over 8 million subscribers on Youtube, 'Ms Rachel' is the biggest viral sensation to hit our children's screens since 'Baby Shark!' 'Fun for Little Ones Live' encapsulates the bubbly personality, sweet singing voice and educational content; bringing to life a fun show for children. The production also includes Interactive Screen Content throughout featuring unique and on brand animation & scenery, plus Puppetry, Characters & Voices on screen with Monty & friends. This UK Premier tribute is the only one of it's kind, with little people across the country going crazy for her.
Susie Dent: Word Perfect

Susie Dent: Word Perfect

19 Aug 2025 - 23 Nov 2025

A brand-new tour of the joys of the English language with Britain’s best-loved wordsmith. Following her hit show The Secret Life of Words, Susie Dent is back with a brand-new collection of facts and stories from the wonderful world of words. Have you ever wondered whether there’s a word for going to the fridge for the umpteenth time in search of something new? Or puzzled over why a group of crows is called a ‘murder’, while owls form a ‘parliament’? Is teen slang actually designed to make us tear our hair out? And just how many words do we need for being drunk? With the help of funny, insightful, and head-scratching examples, Susie will entertain and educate us with her pick of language’s greatest hits. Word Perfect will remind us just how unpredictable, wayward, and utterly magical our mother tongue can be.
Locomotive For Murder

Locomotive For Murder

24 Jul 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Mesdames and Messieurs, may I take your tickets please? Pinch Punch welcome you aboard Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit, a totally improvised, totally outrageous murder mystery where killing the cast and cracking the case is in your hands. Expect outrageous accents and shaky alibis, along with thrills, spills, and good old-fashioned kills. Four characters board a train, but not everyone will survive... Thankfully, a world-famous detective is onboard, ready to solve the case. But who is the murderer? Only one person in the show knows — the murderer themselves! Can you help the detective solve the case? Using audience stories and suggestions, watch Pinch Punch create a unique, one-of-a-kind, never-to-be-repeated whodunnit. If you love comedy or murder mysteries, then this is the show for you! Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit is unique in that the audience really are trying to solve the mystery and unmask the killer. Only one person onstage knows who is the murderer... and that’s the murderer themselves! This is the show you can win or lose so character’s lives really are at stake! no improvisers will be harmed in the making of this show
Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2

Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2

11 Aug 2025 - 19 Mar 2026

Geoffrey Frank Norcott is an English comedian, writer and political commentator. He first performed in 2001 and has appeared on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and Question Time, and written for The Daily Telegraph, The Independent and Spiked.
Eddie Izzard: The Remix

Eddie Izzard: The Remix

13 Sept 2025 - 5 Nov 2025

Ever wondered what became of Darth Vader and Mr Stevens or the monkey in the tree, did the pears ever ripen… and will God ever appear? It’s a glorious chance to ‘maybe’ find out the answers or discover more questions to those Izzard conundrums. It’s highly likely that no night will be exactly the same so as ever with Eddie, expect the unexpected. This show promises to be a beautiful, hilarious journey spanning a 35 year career of talking thought provoking, nonsense, who could resist?
National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa ( Doctor Who; Sex Education ) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster ( Life of Pi ) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove

National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove

27 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

 When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).
The Night Sky Show

The Night Sky Show

27 Sept 2025 - 22 Feb 2026

The Night Sky Show will take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard and across the cosmos. Comedy, astronomy and so much more. A show for anyone with a slight interest or more in the night sky. A night for those who want to laugh, learn and enjoy. The Night Sky Show will be a truly fun, entertaining and memorable evening. Helping you understand and enjoy the heavens above and universe beyond. Helpful for the next time you’re looking up at the night sky stargazing, or when you just look up and wonder. For one thing, we’ll skip the heavy going science and hard to follow explanations. The Universe and everything within will be presented in an entertaining and easily absorbed way. An amazing show for everyone! This won’t be a boring astronomy talk. The Night Sky Show is a theatrical performance anyone can enjoy! Learn about the constellations, stars, planets and the deeper cosmos. The sheer scale of the universe and the mythology and stories of the night sky. Presented by Adrian West - A passionate and experienced astronomer. Better known as VirtualAstro on twitter and Facebook. He has one of the largest independent astronomy and space accounts on social media. He’s passionate about the night sky and inspiring people to look up by being interesting, down-to-earth and fun! Adrian has written many astronomy and space related articles for various popular online science magazines. He has also written guides and articles for the BBC, Met office and National Trust to name a few. You can regularly find him pointing things out to people in the night sky. If you look up and wonder, The Night Sky Show is for you. So let's explore!
Dreamcoat Stars

Dreamcoat Stars

14 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2025

ANY DREAM WILL DO’s Keith Jack and stars of JOSEPH sing the biggest musical hits of a generation. Dreamcoat Stars is back for their 3rd UK tour. Bringing incredible live musical entertainment to the nation! Experience the UK's biggest and best night of musical smash-hits in this star-studded concert Starring Any Dream Will Do’s Keith Jack; TV star and UK tour Joseph Sam Cassidy; West End’s leading man Graham Tudor; and introducing our first Pharaoh Andrew Geater. With new songs and arrangements of everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway classics, Les Misérables, We Will Rock You, Dirty Dancing, Hairspray, West Side Story, and the toe-tapping Jersey Boys. Feel the spine-tingling vocal power of four sensational singers from the global hit show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat coming together for an unforgettable evening of musical theatre. A hand-picked selection of non-stop hits with phenomenal vocal arrangements, incredible four-part harmonies, slick choreography, and memorable stories from the star's time in Joseph. Grab your coat of many colours and join us on your Dreamcoat journey where Any Dream Will Do. This is a show that will raise your spirits in a night of theatre you’ll never forget. Go Go Go get your tickets now!
Devon Choir Weekender Participants

Devon Choir Weekender Participants

19 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025

July 2025 will see the return of the Devon Choirs Big Weekender; a bold, exciting, community-focused event for South West-based choirs. Over two fabulously musical days in July, we will welcome selected local choirs to come together to perform on our iconic main stage, take part in exciting workshops led by industry professionals and to socialise, eat, drink and share in the joy of singing. Excited to see (and hear!) the South-West choirs community come together on the Northcott stage? Book a ticket! Each choir will perform in one of the two performances. Saturday Soul of the City La La Choirs Dynamix Northcott Theatre Choir Sunday VoiceWorx Bel Canto Take Note Big Noise Chorus
Jack and the Beanstalk – No Kids Allowed
After a hugely successful pilot during last year's panto run, we're pleased to announce the return of NO KIDS ALLOWED performances for Jack and the Beanstalk! For these special editions, expect the same brilliant show with more adult humour, more swearing and added naughtiness. Following the runaway success of Dick Whittington and Cinderella, the panto dream team that is Exeter Northcott and Le Navet Bete take on the most enormous story of them all: Jack and the Beanstalk. Laughs, thrills, spills, special effects and giant amounts of fun combine in a spectacular production for all ages. It's the story you know and love in a version you'll never forget. Down on their Devon farm live Dame Trott, Daisy the Cow, Jack and his sister Jill, all working hard and dreaming of pots of gold in the sky. But when they are sold some Magic Beans™️ by a strange and mysterious bean seller, their lives become decidedly less earthbound! Will the evil Fleshcreep cause havoc? Will Jack and Jill find true happiness? Will Dame Trott manage to climb the beanstalk in nine-inch heels? There's only one way to find out. Oh yes there is! "Perfect balance of rude and ridiculous" Audience feedback (Cinderella – No Kids Allowed!) "Brilliant! Pure genius" Audience feedback (Cinderella – No Kids Allowed!) "I still haven't stopped giggling. Should have worn waterproof mascara!" Audience feedback (Cinderella – No Kids Allowed!)
Baga Chipz

Baga Chipz

27 Aug 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Expect an evening of live vocals; belting out big band ballads, disco classics and songs you'd sing down the pub with the nation's number one tart. If you ain't a fan of dirty foul jokes and absolute smut then walk on by as this x-rated comedy extravaganza is not one for the faint hearted and is going to be very very arsh! So, come and party with the council estate princess herself and celebrate a 20-year career from queen of the boozers to international superstar! With stories and tales ranging from meeting the Queen to the backstage goss on RuPaul's Drag Race! Expect a night of sequins, wigs, feather boas and big jewellery, as this is a show for all the huns to dance around their handbags and go wild in the aisles.
Exe Men

Exe Men

7 Oct 2025 - 18 Oct 2025

How did an unfashionable rugby team from Devon emerge from obscurity to become the double-winning champions of England and Europe? A story of personal sacrifice, dogged determination, fierce local pride and a collective desire to put a proud region on the sporting map… the extraordinary rise of the Exeter Chiefs ranks among the classic underdog tales in modern sport. And now this epic tale is being told on stage at Exeter's Northcott Theatre this October. Follow the highs and lows of the most stirring west country drama since Poldark! You'll be cheering, singing and crying in the stands as the production celebrates the remarkable characters who made the impossible happen… This unmissable new production is based on the award-winning book Exe Men, written by the Guardian's rugby union correspondent Robert Kitson. Emmy award-winning writer Ashley Pharoah (Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes) is adapting the book for the stage and the Northcott's creative director Martin Berry will direct a professional cast, supported by a community ensemble. Access performances BSL-interpreted performance: Thu 9 Oct, 7.30pm, interpreted by Sarah Ankers — to book the seats with the best view of the BSL-interpreter, please contact our box office team on 01392 72 63 63 Captioned performance: Sat 11 Oct, 3pm, captioning by Trish Wright Audio-described performance: Sat 11 Oct, 7.30pm, audio-description by Trish Wright Relaxed performance: Sat 18 Oct, 3pm
Treasure Island No Kids Allowed

Treasure Island No Kids Allowed

25 Sept 2025 - 25 Sept 2025

For one night only, kids are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED! For this special edition evening, expect the same brilliant show with more adult humour, more swearing and added naughtiness. Devon favourites Le Navet Bete return to the Northcott with their swashbuckling smash-hit comedy for all the family: Treasure Island! Featuring dastardly pirates, tropical islands and a mermaid you'll never forget, set sail on the Jolly Todger with Jim Lad, Long John Silver and a whole host of other characters for a hilarious voyage across the seas. But will they get there in one piece? Is everyone who they say they are? And does 'X' really mark the spot? Le Navet Bete (The Three Musketeers, Dracula: The Bloody Truth) are a multi-award-winning physical comedy company based in Devon. Joining forces with one of UK theatre's best comedy writers and directors John Nicholson (Peepolykus, BBC Radio 4), the company of four play out Robert Louis Stevenson's legendary tale as you've NEVER seen it before! "A ripping good yarn with an abundance of theatrical surprises" ⋆⋆⋆⋆ The Stage
Treasure Island

Treasure Island

23 Sept 2025 - 27 Sept 2025

Devon favourites Le Navet Bete return to the Northcott with their swashbuckling smash-hit comedy for all the family: Treasure Island! Featuring dastardly pirates, tropical islands and a mermaid you'll never forget, set sail on the Jolly Todger with Jim Lad, Long John Silver and a whole host of other characters for a hilarious voyage across the seas. But will they get there in one piece? Is everyone who they say they are? And does 'X' really mark the spot? Le Navet Bete (The Three Musketeers, Dracula: The Bloody Truth) are a multi-award-winning physical comedy company based in Devon. Joining forces with one of UK theatre's best comedy writers and directors John Nicholson (Peepolykus, BBC Radio 4), the company of four play out Robert Louis Stevenson's legendary tale as you've NEVER seen it before! "A ripping good yarn with an abundance of theatrical surprises" ⋆⋆⋆⋆ The Stage "Great fun! Ideal for children who love an adventure" ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ Reviewshub
Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath

Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath

28 Jul 2025 - 16 May 2026

A monster’s guide to tolerance and temperance. Jess can feel herself becoming an emotional wildebeest right when her world (and the whole world, thanks) demands cool, collected ultra detached saint-like kindness and understanding. St. She goes digging around in her DNA for answers and finds so many beautiful horrors. Witness her effort to become a brand new, mythical, mystical ‘coper.’ OR NOT. She gets cancelled, she gets touched and she gets a dolphin-based epiphany all in one show. The silliest of comedy for the scariest of days from Edinburgh Best Show Award Nominee. You’ve seen Jess on BBC’s QI, Live at the Apollo, Celebrity University Challenge and Richard Osman’s House of Games. From Travel Man on C4 and World’s Most Dangerous Roads on Dave. You know her from her two BBC R4 series of Sturdy Girl Club plus podcasts The Guilty Feminist and Hoovering. And, of course, from new mighty smash hit Gladiator’s fan-podcast Contender Ready which Jess co-hosts with Olympic weightlifting superstar, Emily Campbell.
The Wonder of Stevie

The Wonder of Stevie

23 Jul 2025 - 4 Apr 2026

The ultimate celebration of the genius of Stevie Wonder! Voted one of Britain’s top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra) and their world-class band present a diverse catalogue of iconic back-to-back hits including Superstition, Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Isn’t She Lovely, I Wish, Sir Duke, Master Blaster and many more. The Wonder of Stevie’s outstanding live band features musicians who have previously performed with a wide variety of music legends including Sir Rod Stewart, Bill Withers, Amy Winehouse, The Bee Gees, Eric Clapton, Sir Paul McCartney, David Gilmour, Nile Rodgers, Martha Reeves, Chaka Khan, Sam Moore, Jethro Tull, Eddie Floyd, Gregory Porter and Alfie Boe.
Busk

Busk

31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025

From the creators of Growing Pains and All That Matters, Project Dance Company presents BUSK, a gritty, heartfelt and unforgettable new story. Written and choreographed by James Bamford, BUSK promises to showcase the award winning company's roster of exceptional dancers, conveying a compelling story of redemption and hope. As seen on BBC, Project Dance is a South West of England based dance company committed to creating theatrical productions suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds, by telling compelling, earnest and socially relevant original narratives.
National Theatre Live: Inter Alia

National Theatre Live: Inter Alia

4 Sept 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller, director Justin Martin, and composer Self Esteem, reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.
5 Mistakes That Changed History

5 Mistakes That Changed History

13 Sept 2025 - 13 Sept 2025

We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history. 5 Mistakes That Changed History is a hilarious historical storytelling show performed by historian and comedian, Paul Coulter, about five people and how their mistakes (big and small!) changed the world. Suitable for history lovers 9 to 90+, the show was named by British Comedy Guide as one of the 'Best Reviewed Edinburgh Fringe Shows 2024' and was chosen as one of the 'Picks of the Fringe'.
National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

27 Oct 2025 - 19 Feb 2026

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman starring in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.
Lost In Music - One Night at the Disco

Lost In Music - One Night at the Disco

13 Sept 2025 - 16 May 2026

Get ready to recreate the Magical '70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco! Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from Artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic. This show boasts a sensational live band, incredibly talented cast and stunning vocals and is sure to have you dancing all night long! So, come dressed to impress as we celebrate the golden age of Disco! With songs such as Never Can Say Goodbye, On The Radio, Hot Stuff, Car Wash, Boogie Wonderland and many, many more! It's the feel-good show of the year! Lose yourself with us and leave your troubles at home! This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
Vittorio Angelone

Vittorio Angelone

15 Jul 2025 - 29 Mar 2026

Vittorio Angelone is an Italian-Irish comedian who grew up in Belfast. After moving to London to train as a classical musician he eventually made the predictable switch to stand-up comedy. He has risen through the ranks of the comedy world at an incredible speed, building a following with stand-up clips, podcasts and sketches amassing millions of views online.
There's A Monster In Your Show

There's A Monster In Your Show

9 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster wants to be part of the fun too! With an invitation to his friends, Dragon, Alien and Unicorn to join him, you can expect comedy and chaos as they help to create a magical show, learning about the joy of books and friendship along the way. A high-energy 50-minute adventure featuring lively original music, this show is the perfect introduction to live theatre. Expect plenty of playful fun for your littlest ones as their favourite characters come to life in a show that is packed with interactive moments to enjoy together. There’s a monster in your show… and he can’t wait to meet you!
Kinky Boots

Kinky Boots

28 Jul 2025 - 2 Aug 2025

The exhilarating true story about a struggling shoe factory that will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights! Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father's shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father's legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola. A fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos, Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man he's meant to be. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible… and discover that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Kinky Boots features a joyous, Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner Harvey Fierstein.
National Theatre Live: Hamlet

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

22 Jan 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
National Theatre Live: Mrs Warren’s Profession
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost? Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.
Tom Davis: Spudgun

Tom Davis: Spudgun

1 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2025

Tom Davis is back on the road, firing out his freshly cooked observations on life's hot topics. Co-host of the mega-hit podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganathan, star of BAFTA and Royal Television Society award-winning comedy series Murder in Successville and BBC One smash-hit comedy King Gary, Tom also has his own special Underdog available to watch on Sky and NOW TV. Also seen on Wonka, Paddington 2, The Curse, A League of Their Own (Sky), Live At The Apollo (BBC) and The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV). Get ready – this one's fully loaded. "You will be unable to resist the undiluted appeal of Davis's delivery and stage persona" The Times
The Makings of a Murderer: The Undercover Detective
Join Peter Bleksley, a founding member of Scotland Yard's undercover unit and former star of Channel 4's Hunted, as he lifts the lid on the most dangerous and hidden aspects of murder investigations. From the gritty realities of infiltrating criminal gangs to his own terrifying experience of becoming the target of a murder plot, Peter shares the untold stories of the most high-stakes cases. For over a decade, Peter worked undercover, posing as everything from drug dealers to contract killers. His double life gave him access to the darkest corners of humanity, uncovering secrets that would save lives — but at the cost of his own safety. Forced into witness protection by an FBI-uncovered assassination plot, his career as a detective came to an abrupt end, leaving him with chilling memories of murderers and the justice system that hunts them. Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime as Peter Bleksley reveals the harrowing reality behind solving murders and battling the criminal underworld. This is crime-fighting as you've never seen it before.
Damien Lewis

Damien Lewis

23 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2026

Full title: Damien Lewis: SAS Who Dares Wins. Age Guidance 14+. Contains strong language. There is a post-show book signing.
Stewart Lee

Stewart Lee

11 Sept 2025 - 11 Jul 2026

Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee’s unprecedentedly critically acclaimed style of stand-up?

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