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When rising pop star Oliver encounters retail worker Matthew, it’s the start of a perfect bromance. But as Matthew ingratiates himself into Oliver’s inner circle, the lines between friendship and obsession begin to blur, with dire consequences.

Dust off your goggles, fire up the flux capacitor, and prepare for a night of chronological chaos, festive enchantment, and mechanical mischief! The Steampunk Yule Ball is back — and this year, we’re inviting you to step through the folds of time itself at the Time Travellers’ Ball.

Come and see love play out over a snowy Christmas in London, in Richard Curtis’ seasonal favourite Love Actually.

We are once again partnering with Quirk Theatre to bring you a special revival of one of Quirk’s most beloved, penguintastic productions!

Gecko is a singer-storyteller. His songs cover the big things in life with wit and warmth. From deep time to ignored characters in renaissance paintings, from pig fugitives to Duolingo streaks.

The show is inspired by one of 2024’s most critically-acclaimed folk albums, Grace Will Lead Me Home, which featured in Mojo’s and The Morning Star’s Top Ten.

Ciderella promises to be a magical night that you will never forget, however much you try. Featuring award-winning comedians Ed Tripp and Suzy Bennett and directed by Laura Horton.

World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker loves Christmas. And he loves Exeter Phoenix so much he’s coming back for his third show here this year.

Resurrection: Indie Night – playing anything from The Beatles to 80s and 90s indie, and a few modern bangers thrown in.

This musical Muppets take on Charles Dickens’s Christmas classic is becoming something of a seasonal tradition for Studio 74.

Manchester Calling! is a night celebrating iconic Manchester music by THE STONE ROSES, OASIS, THE SMITHS and MORRISSEY.

Hailing from Exeter, alt.rock four-piece Die Twice have already amassed a dedicated following in their hometown for their explosive live shows, selling out the 500 capacity Exeter Phoenix just one year after their first gig. They are set to repeat this up and down the country in 2024 with a string of shows and festival appearances throughout the summer.

The old ones are the best and no Christmas is complete without a visit from an angel, or in this case an angel in training.

Use 2D cut out animation to bring to life your very own digital Christmas card!

This alternative festive tale, set in modern-day Tokyo, follows a trio of homeless people whose lives are changed forever when they discover a baby girl at a garbage dump on Christmas Eve.

Join Spork! this December for our 6th annual Christmas Bash, featuring a stockingful of spoken-word talent, some top-notch poets, a brass band, a drag queen, and a partridge in a pear tree!!

Jo in the Water follows a passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist. Exmouth-based Jo Bateman takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect our waters from devastating sewage pollution.

To mark the 10th anniversary of Studio 74, Exeter’s Home of Independent Cinema, this New Year’s Eve, Exeter Phoenix is taking a trip to the movies.

Dare to believe in magic as the UK’s #1 magic show returns a brand-new production for 2025 by award-winning magician James Phelan.

A popular, monthly jazz night hosted by saxophonist/flautist/double bassist Pete Canter with the house band and invited sitters-in.

Read and discuss some great works and discover that they are perfectly approachable and enjoyable by anyone who likes reading, regardless of their academic background.