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.

The Scarlet Pimpernel

Friday, 19 June 2026
Doors: 7:00pm|Start: 7:30pm
Tickets from: £13+ booking fee £1.30
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

Saturday, 20 June 2026
Doors: 2:00pm|Start: 2:30pm
Tickets from: £13+ booking fee £1.30
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

Thursday, 25 June 2026
Doors: 7:00pm|Start: 7:30pm
Tickets from: £15+ booking fee £1.50
Blue Vanguard Jazz

The Many Ghosts of Bishop Philpotts

Friday, 26 June 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £15+ booking fee £1.50
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

Saturday, 27 June 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £15+ booking fee £1.50
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

Sunday, 28 June 2026
Doors: 12:20pm
Tickets from: £15+ booking fee £1.50
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

Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Doors: 7:00pm|Start: 7:30pm
Tickets from: £10+ booking fee £1.00
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

Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Doors: 7:00pm|Start: 7:30pm
Tickets from: £10+ booking fee £1.00
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

Thursday, 2 July 2026
Doors: 7:00pm|Start: 7:30pm
Tickets from: £10+ booking fee £1.00
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

Friday, 3 July 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £10+ booking fee £1.00
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

Saturday, 4 July 2026
Doors: 7:00pm|Start: 7:30pm
Tickets from: £10+ booking fee £1.00
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

Sunday, 5 July 2026
Doors: 2:00pm|Start: 2:30pm
Tickets from: £10+ booking fee £1.00
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

Thursday, 9 July 2026
Doors: 7:00pm|Start: 7:30pm
Tickets from: £13+ booking fee £1.30
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

Friday, 10 July 2026
Doors: 7:00pm|Start: 7:30pm
Tickets from: £13+ booking fee £1.30
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

Saturday, 11 July 2026
Doors: 7:00pm|Start: 7:30pm
Tickets from: £13+ booking fee £1.30
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....

Katy Kerley's Summer Concert

Sunday, 12 July 2026
Doors: 4:30pm|Start: 5:00pm
Tickets from: £6+ booking fee £0.60
Katy Kerley's Summer Concert

Join Katy's pupils for a Summer Concert to delight all ages with many different kinds of music.

Peter Pan Returns

Friday, 24 July 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £15+ booking fee £1.50
Peter Pan Returns

Four of Swords proudly present Peter Pan Returns from a story idea by Louis Windsor, developed by the Ambitious Performers, Exeter's very on badass, neurospicy acting group.
An irreverent and darkly comic reimagining of the world of Peter and Wendy, this bold new piece asks a simple but unsettling questions: What if Peter Pan grew up?

Peter Pan Returns

Saturday, 25 July 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £15+ booking fee £1.50
Peter Pan Returns

Four of Swords proudly present Peter Pan Returns from a story idea by Louis Windsor, developed by the Ambitious Performers, Exeter's very on badass, neurospicy acting group.
An irreverent and darkly comic reimagining of the world of Peter and Wendy, this bold new piece asks a simple but unsettling questions: What if Peter Pan grew up?

Kevin Harding's Here Comes the Sun Tour

Saturday, 19 September 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £13+ booking fee £1.30
Kevin Harding's Here Comes the Sun Tour

Kevin joins us midway through his UK tour ‘Here Comes The Sun’, performing his fingerstyle guitar arrangements of popular Beatles songs plus some of his own compositions together with tunes from a new album he is currently recording (The Balladeer) and other popular fingerstyle guitar pieces.
He is supported by Pres Hotlas - a talented young fingerstyle guitarist from Cornwall who will open with both classical and percussive fingerstyle guitar pieces in a 30 minute set and then join Kevin later to perform some Beatles together at the end of the evening.

Lilith:The Other Side of the Story

Friday, 25 September 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £13+ booking fee £1.30
Lilith:The Other Side of the Story

Before Eve, there was Lilith... A dramatic, uplifting one-woman storytelling show. An exploration and celebration of female power through the mythological figure of Lilith....

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  • Friars Gate
  • Exeter
  • Devon
  • EX2 4AZ

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