Young People & Families

We have a range of events at Exeter Phoenix for young people and their families. If you’re looking for a regular class for your child to attend, check out the Freefall Youth Arts Group or our Young and Animated courses. We also offer seasonal family Theatre, Films and Courses.

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Arthur Christmas (U)

Sat 02 Dec - Sun 03 Dec | Various (See dates below)

When Santa’s gawky son Arthur learns that owing to a technical malfunction a little girl’s Christmas gift has been misplaced, he sets out on a mission to deliver the present before it is too late.

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The Polar Express (U)

Sat 09 Dec - Sun 10 Dec | Various (See dates below)

Late on Christmas Eve, a boy sits in bed doubting the existence of Santa Claus. This extraordinary journey towards the North Pole will go beyond your wildest imagination.

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Wish (U)

Fri 15 Dec - Thu 21 Dec | Various (See dates below)

Young Asha wishes on a star and gets a more than she bargained for, when a trouble-making star comes down from the sky to join her.

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Home Alone (PG)

Sat 16 Dec - Sun 17 Dec | Various (See dates below)

One 8-year-old boy finds himself home alone over Christmas when his family forget to take him on holiday. When some burglars come snooping he must find a way to fend for himself.

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Quirk Theatre: Five Children & It

Sun 17 Dec - Thu 28 Dec | 2pm & 4.30pm

This Christmas, join the Psammead and five children for a fresh, festive take on a childhood classic, as E. Nesbit’s beloved children’s book gets the Quirk treatment.

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Animated Christmas Card Workshop

Mon 18 Dec | 10am - 1pm

Use 2D cut out animation to bring to life your very own digital Christmas card! This workshop is an introduction to 2D cut-out animation providing lots of creative fun for 7 – 14 year olds.

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The Muppet Christmas Carol (U)

Fri 22 Dec - Sat 23 Dec | Various (See dates below)

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

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Wonka (U)

Fri 22 Dec - Sat 30 Dec | Various (See dates below)

The makers of Paddington deliver this scrumptious story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

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It’s A Wonderful Life (U)

Sat 23 Dec - Sun 24 Dec | Various (See dates below)

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.

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Young & Animated Saturday Club – January & February

5 Week Course

Sat 06 Jan - Sat 30 Mar | 10am - 1pm

Popular Saturday morning beginners group for young people looking to learn stop motion and digital animation.

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Young & Animated+ Saturday – January & February

5 Week Course

Sat 06 Jan - Sat 30 Mar | 1.30pm - 3.30pm

This animation course, designed for autistic young people, with smaller class sizes, explores digital and stop motion animation.

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Freefall Youth Arts Group

Thu 11 Jan - Thu 11 Jul | 6pm - 8pm

Freefall is a youth arts group for young people aged between 13-16 years run by Exeter Phoenix. The group aims to create a space to socialize, share ideas and opinions and develop creative projects together. 

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The Greatest Magician: An Evening of Wonders

Wed 24 Jan | 8pm

James Phelan as The Greatest Magician is back at Exeter Phoenix with a brand new show for 2024. 

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Your Face My Face

Tue 13 Feb | 2pm - 4.30pm

Work in pairs with a family member or friend and use fun techniques to create portraits of each other.

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Experimental Drawing – All Ages

Wed 14 Feb | 2pm - 4.30pm

Experimental drawing session suitable for all. Explore mark-making techniques using a variety of materials to unlock your creativity.

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Sculpt-A-Selfie

Thu 15 Feb | 2pm - 4.30pm

Learn the basics of sculpting in clay and create a clay model of your own face in this fun workshop.

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Framed!

Thu 15 Feb | 11am + 2pm

PaddleBoat Theatre Company presents a thrilling family whodunnit with our distinctive fingerprints all over it! Expect music, puppetry, clowning and more.

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Paddleboat’s Easter Theatre Week

Mon 08 Apr - Fri 12 Apr | 10-4pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 10-3pm Fri with performance at 2.15pm

Imaginative young people aged 8 to 12 are invited to create a stage play with award winning PaddleBoat Theatre Company during the Easter holidays.

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Kid Carpet & The Noisy Garden Centre

Thu 11 Apr | 2pm

A brand new Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals show for early years and family audiences. Featuring their signature relaxed performance style of catchy songs, lofi puppetry, video magic and audience participation!

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