Exeter Cygnet Theatre
Dates through 2026, Exeter Cygnet Theatre
Exeter Cygnet Theatre is a long-established and intimate arts venue and theatre company in the heart of Exeter, just above the historic Quay. A dynamic centre that combines professional and community performances with actor training and creative workshops. Its ethos has long been grounded in practical, learn-by-doing experience, with students and emerging performers taking to the stage in a range of productions from day one.
The theatre’s programme is varied and lively, offering everything from classical plays and modern drama to musical theatre and experimental works. Productions often include interpretations of Shakespeare, contemporary plays, comedy and touring shows, providing both local audiences and visitors with engaging and diverse theatre experiences. In addition to staged productions, Cygnet hosts live music and performance events, such as jazz nights and occasional folk or string performances, adding a musical dimension to its rich cultural calendar.
Katy Kerley & Pete Rawcliffe's Spring Concert

Join Katy & Pete and their students for a fabulous evening of singing with a mixture of genres.
Blue Vanguard Jazz

Touched

In a Britain buckling under economic collapse, the government’s answer is simple, the
Urban Regeneration Programme—an authoritarian initiative that promises prosperity. K.C, desperate for escape; Thomas, grieving and alone ; and Jessica, his daughter, torn
between ambition and conscience—three lives intersect in a world where hope is
rationed, and loyalty is monitored. As the Programme tightens its grip, personal choices
become political acts, survival demands sacrifice....
Blue Vanguard Jazz

Troubled Waters

Contemporary re-tellings of ancient river legend, folklore & myth.
Leaping salmon, fishtail women, mythical raves and sacred springs.
Age 10+
The Scarlet Pimpernel

In 1792, at the height of the French Revolution, in Paris, aristocrats destined for the Guillotine, begin to be
rescued, by a mysterious figure, who always eludes capture. This rescuer can never be found or identified,
except by little slips of paper featuring the image of a small English flower. Meanwhile, in London, Sir
Percy Blakeney; who is widely known to be the leader of London fashion, and a carefree, whimsical fop,
marries Marguerite, a beautiful, intelligent French actress and friend of the revolutionary government in
France, while Citizen Chauvelin, an agent of the French government, arrives in London, seeking the identity
of the mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel....
Formula 5

‘Formula 5’ is a cross genre ensemble of multi-instrumentalists performing themed concerts of specially arranged music for their flexible ensemble. This programme is set in the world of art and animation. You'll hear music from noteworthy works of animation (Howl's Moving Castle, Chicken Run, Fantasia) as well as classical works that were written with artwork as inspiration such as Danse Macabre by Saint-Saëns....
Blue Vanguard Jazz

The Many Ghosts of Bishop Philpotts

Exeter Drama Company present The Many Ghosts of Bishop Phillpotts, a new play based on real events, from the life of Bishop Henry Phillpotts. Old foes and long buried controversies resurface, as Phillpotts confronts past battles, with the people; the press; and truth. Whose interests was he really serving?...
The Many Ghosts of Bishop Philpotts

Exeter Drama Company present The Many Ghosts of Bishop Phillpotts, a new play based on real events, from the life of Bishop Henry Phillpotts. Old foes and long buried controversies resurface, as Phillpotts confronts past battles, with the people; the press; and truth. Whose interests was he really serving?...
The Many Ghosts of Bishop Philpotts

Exeter Drama Company present The Many Ghosts of Bishop Phillpotts, a new play based on real events, from the life of Bishop Henry Phillpotts. Old foes and long buried controversies resurface, as Phillpotts confronts past battles, with the people; the press; and truth. Whose interests was he really serving?...
Romeo and Juliet

Shake on the Exe return this summer for the fourth chapter of their story. Step into Verona’s streets like you’ve never seen them before—where rival gangs clash under neon lights and the pulse of grime beats drives the drama. This bold retelling fuses Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy with raw urban energy, exploring forbidden love in a world of loyalty, violence, and rhythm....
Romeo and Juliet

Shake on the Exe return this summer for the fourth chapter of their story. Step into Verona’s streets like you’ve never seen them before—where rival gangs clash under neon lights and the pulse of grime beats drives the drama. This bold retelling fuses Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy with raw urban energy, exploring forbidden love in a world of loyalty, violence, and rhythm....
Romeo and Juliet

Shake on the Exe return this summer for the fourth chapter of their story. Step into Verona’s streets like you’ve never seen them before—where rival gangs clash under neon lights and the pulse of grime beats drives the drama. This bold retelling fuses Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy with raw urban energy, exploring forbidden love in a world of loyalty, violence, and rhythm....
Romeo and Juliet

Shake on the Exe return this summer for the fourth chapter of their story. Step into Verona’s streets like you’ve never seen them before—where rival gangs clash under neon lights and the pulse of grime beats drives the drama. This bold retelling fuses Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy with raw urban energy, exploring forbidden love in a world of loyalty, violence, and rhythm....
Romeo and Juliet

Shake on the Exe return this summer for the fourth chapter of their story. Step into Verona’s streets like you’ve never seen them before—where rival gangs clash under neon lights and the pulse of grime beats drives the drama. This bold retelling fuses Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy with raw urban energy, exploring forbidden love in a world of loyalty, violence, and rhythm....
Romeo and Juliet

Shake on the Exe return this summer for the fourth chapter of their story. Step into Verona’s streets like you’ve never seen them before—where rival gangs clash under neon lights and the pulse of grime beats drives the drama. This bold retelling fuses Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy with raw urban energy, exploring forbidden love in a world of loyalty, violence, and rhythm....
Antigone Rising

This devised exploration of the Antigone myth, highlights the conflict between: family & state, youth & experience, defiance & compromise. Set in the aftermath of war this all female ensemble emphasises the bravery and sacrifice of this young woman who dares to confront the power of the state. This layered and visual production returns to the ongoing question about our own individual responsibility in the face of oppression, crisis and injustice; and asks can we stand up to and speak truth to power in todays world....
Antigone Rising

This devised exploration of the Antigone myth, highlights the conflict between: family & state, youth & experience, defiance & compromise. Set in the aftermath of war this all female ensemble emphasises the bravery and sacrifice of this young woman who dares to confront the power of the state. This layered and visual production returns to the ongoing question about our own individual
responsibility in the face of oppression, crisis and injustice; and asks can we stand up to and speak truth to power in todays world....
Antigone Rising

This devised exploration of the Antigone myth, highlights the conflict between: family & state, youth & experience, defiance & compromise. Set in the aftermath of war this all female ensemble emphasises the bravery and sacrifice of this young woman who dares to confront the power of the state. This layered and visual production returns to the ongoing question about our own individual
responsibility in the face of oppression, crisis and injustice; and asks can we stand up to and speak truth to power in todays world....
Address
- Venue: Exeter Cygnet Theatre
- Friars Gate
- Exeter
- Devon
- EX2 4AZ
