City Centre
Barnfield Theatre
Key information
- Where
- Barnfield Road, EX1 1SNMap
- Website
- exeternorthcott.co.uk/your-visit/getting-here-barnfield-theatre
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Barnfield TheatreTheatre
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 TheatreTheatre
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.
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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.
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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.
Barnfield TheatreComedy
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.
Barnfield TheatreTalks & 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.
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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.
Barnfield TheatreComedy
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Barnfield TheatreComedy
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.
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Members of Café Theatre, a group of over-60s performers, put on a live radio show of comedy, drama, poetry, storytelling and sound effects. A relaxed afternoon of short pieces for anyone who enjoys live radio theatre.
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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.
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See more dates4 performancesThu 31 Dec, 11:00 and 15:00Fri 1 Jan, 13:00 and 17:00
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.
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.
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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.
Barnfield TheatreMusic
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Barnfield TheatreSport & 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.
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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.
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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.
Barnfield TheatreComedy
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.
Barnfield TheatreComedy
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.
Barnfield TheatreComedy
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.
Barnfield TheatreMusic
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.
Barnfield TheatreTalks & 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.
Barnfield TheatreTalks & 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.
Barnfield TheatreComedy
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.
Barnfield TheatreTalks & 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.
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.
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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.
Barnfield TheatreTheatre
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.
Barnfield TheatreTheatre
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 TheatreTheatre
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 TheatreTalks & 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.