Theatres · South West England
Exeter Northcott Theatre
In or near Exeter.
Exeter Northcott Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Exeter St Davids · 0.9 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Exeter Northcott Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1967. Address: Stocker Road, Exeter, EX4 4QB. Coordinates: 50.7358°, -3.5352°.
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Official information
Exeter Northcott Theatre is a prominent venue for live performances in Exeter, showcasing a variety of productions including plays, musicals, and festivals. The theatre also supports local artists and offers creative opportunities for the community.
From the Wikipedia article
The Northcott Theatre is a theatre situated on the Streatham Campus of the University of Exeter, Exeter, Devon, England. It opened in 1967 and was run until 2010 by the Northcott Theatre Foundation, when the company ceased operating after a period in administration. The theatre is now known as Exeter Northcott Theatre and became a registered charity (no. 1151620) in June 2013.
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Background
History
Designed by Sir William Holford and Partners, the theatre opened on 2 November 1967 with a production of The Merchant of Venice, starring their artistic director, Tony Church. Barbara Hepworth unveiled one of her sculptures in the foyer on opening night. Actors who spent time in the Northcott company in their earlier careers include Polly James, Lesley Joseph, John Nettles, Robert Lindsay, Brian Protheroe, Bob Peck, Geraldine James, Paul Jesson, Joanna Tope, Caroline John, Celia Imrie, Nick Brimble and Imelda Staunton; and Nicholas Hytner professionally directed his first straight dramas here. In its first years, the company originated a number of plays of West Country interest, including…
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- Coordinates
- 50.7358, -3.5352
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX4 4QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exeter
- Phone
- 01392 72 63 63
- Established
- 1967
- Nearest railway station
- Exeter St Davids — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Tue – Sat 10am – 2pm; closed Good Friday and Easter Monday
- Official site
- www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w26683720 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Northcott Theatre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Northcott theatre.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Exeter Northcott Theatre?
- Exeter Northcott Theatre is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX4 4QB), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is Exeter Northcott Theatre?
- Exeter Northcott Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Exeter Northcott Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Exeter St Davids, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX4 4QB.
- When was Exeter Northcott Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1967.
- Who owns Exeter Northcott Theatre?
- Exeter Northcott Theatre is owned by |capacity = 464 seats.
- How do I get to Exeter Northcott Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Exeter St Davids, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX4 4QB.