
The Barnfield Theatre is a theatre located near the centre of Exeter, on Barnfield Road in Southernhay. It is part of Exeter Northcott Theatre and has a long history of staging events for and with local people, regularly welcoming community groups and amateur societies.

Stand-up show 'Pizazz' by Christopher Hall, the Background Singer video star, back on stage with dancing, glamour and storytelling.

Downhill mountain biking world champion Danny Hart brings his dry wit to the Barnfield Theatre in a stand-up show about his life and racing career.

Stand-up show by Andy Parsons, presented by Off the Kerb, rated 14+ with strong language and adult content.

Stand-up show by London comedian Grace Campbell, a voice for Gen-Z women, about identity, self-acceptance and the pressure of expectations.

Premier Education brings Swan Lake, a 60-minute ballet of romance, magic and mystery, to the Barnfield Theatre with dancers from Stoke Hill, Silverton and Tipton St John.

Family dance show in which young dancers from local schools bring the animal kingdom to life, from the jungle to the ocean.

Premier Education presents its Nutcracker, a 60-minute Christmas dance adventure with festive sparkle, suitable for families.

Stand-up comedy night from The Comedy Store touring circuit, restricted to over-16s.

Drag queen Ginger Johnson brings her cabaret show 'Show Pony' to the Barnfield Theatre, following her 2024 tour.

Exeter Little Theatre Company brings to the stage the comedy about the chaotic Christmas play staged by Reverend Geraldine Granger in Dibley.
Community drama group Café Theatre turns the Clifford Room into a working radio studio and performs a programme of comedy, drama, poetry, storytelling, music and live sound effects.

Comedy show by Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens as Eric and Ern, celebrating the centenary of Morecambe & Wise with their Christmas routines.
A warm, playful and immersive adaptation of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol for children aged 3-8, with three actors, songs and projections.

Wonder Pantomimes brings Cinderella, a family Christmas pantomime with music, dazzling costumes and audience participation, to the Barnfield Theatre.

Offie-nominated solo show by Untethered + Hinterland, with physical comedy and an acoustic folk-pop score, about a pregnant cycle courier.

Live music theatre show by Plutonium Stage Productions celebrating the life and music of country legend Glen Campbell.

The Topsham School of Dance presents its 2027 dance show with tap, ballet, modern and musical theatre routines from around 135 dancers aged 4 to 80+.

Award-winning puppet theatre piece by Half Moon / Half a String that combines puppetry, live folk songs and 90s synth, inspired by The Little Prince.

A light-hearted and curious contemporary dance piece by Jonny Hibbs, performed by Nina Jones and Lily Fisher in the public spaces of the Barnfield Theatre.

One-night solo show 'KILN' by Ghostlight Productions and writer Kayleigh Caird, about belonging and the traditions of Combe Martin, part of the Elevate Festival.

Family puppetry production by Baby Panda about a hungry goat, part of the Elevate Festival at the Barnfield Theatre.

Free social for freelance technical, production and backstage professionals in the South West, part of the Exeter Northcott Elevate festival.

One-woman show by the Wednesday Women's Writing Collective about internalised racism and identity, part of the Elevate Festival.

Autobiographical one-woman play Cancer B*tch! by Hannah Ali Khan, performed by Sophia Razvi, as part of the Elevate Festival.

Stand-up show in which Ignacio Lopez builds a new comedy story from scratch in front of the audience, based on suggestions from the crowd.

Workshop on global storytelling techniques in theatre, led by director Anoushka Bonwick, for Elevate members at the Barnfield Theatre.

Workshop led by Dr Caleb Lee on creative producing and touring theatre, split into an introduction and an open producing surgery.

Free session by the Arts Council England South West team introducing the National Lottery Project Grants application process, with one-to-ones to book.

Red Clay Theatre's new piece Horizons, about young ambition in coastal communities, at the Barnfield Theatre as part of the Elevate Festival.

Musical comedy 'The Necromancer!' by Claire Rammelkamp and Harry Creffield, staged by Exeter Northcott at the Barnfield Theatre as part of Elevate Festival.