Performance

A monthly evening of have-a-go magic, hosted by spoken word artist and pandemic Bard of Exeter Tim King.

A chance to listen to published poets read from their work and perhaps read two or three of your own. Hosted by Chrissy Banks & Matt Bryden.

Want to vocalise your bare bones vision? Maybe you would like to hear people read your script out loud? New to this and have a curiosity about making something from scratch? Start here!

Join a vibrant mix of local theatre-makers, comedians, dancers, musicians, actors and clowns as they step out with brand-new ideas, near-polished gems and experimental moves.

Kathakali, the classical dance drama of Kerala south India, makes a welcome return to this country to perform a story that highlights the dignity, strength, and compassion of women.

Are you a writer for performance based in or around Exeter? Join us on the dates below for the Exeter Playwrights Cafe.

Written and performed by Sam Ward, Nation is a dark, brutal fable about the political power of stories, about the nation as an act of imagination, about the violence of community and those we choose to let in.

“When the Sun Sets” follows the lives of a small Devon community during World War Two. Small but mighty, the village is tight knit.

Beyond Face presents an evening showcasing exciting new early-stage work from global majority artists based in the South West.

A space for dance artists, movers and choreographers to share, learn, grow, support and be supported, meeting on the second Friday each month.

Period Drama by Olga Kaleta (with integrated BSL by Sherrie Eugene-Hart) is a surreal, episodic dark comedy about mental health, identity and recovery that mixes autobiographical storytelling with bold physicality. A deep dive into the question of wellness through a feminist lens, via slasher flicks, bloody knickers and the existential dilemmas of insects.

A solo performance about tracing […]

Ancient folklore collides with imaginary futures in this bold and visually captivating dance performance. Beginning with an act of endurance, three performers push their bodies to the limit before transforming through a series of mythical female archetypes. Witches, mermaids, mothers, and warriors emerge and dissolve as the work explores power, identity, and community, while challenging our ideas of progress.

Sex, drugs, and violence; cartoons and fairy tales. Just another day for the people who decide movie ratings. But how do you rate a person? Our film examiner duo spend a day negotiating power games while dealing with the weighty matter of who can see what, and trying their hardest not to fall in love.

Performer and comedy poet Ade Smith is recognised for his distinct style that blends literary flair with every day, grit-fused modern life, and dark cynical humour.

Ever wondered how great performance really comes to life? Join a vibrant mix of local theatre-makers, comedians, dancers, musicians, actors and clowns as they step out with brand-new ideas, near-polished gems and experimental moves.

Join us this festive season for a hilarious, heartwarming show for all the family, exploring friendship, courage and what it means to truly belong.

Join Spork! for our 7th annual Christmas Special, featuring the usual stockingful of spoken-word talent, some top-notch poets, a brass band, a drag queen, and a partridge in a pear tree!! Expect a big dollop of poetry, comedy, live music & festive cheer. The perfect poetry show for people who don’t like poetry.

Whether you’re a fan of Britain’s Got Talent, or you’re one of his online viewers you’ll want to see his mix of songs, stories, stand up, gags, props, improvisation and interaction!