Escape the Everyday: Let Exeter Entertain You Itinerary

Day 1

13:00 - Experience a matinee performance at Exeter Northcott Theatre, a 460-seated auditorium within the University of Exeter's stunning Streatham Campus! Take a look at their event schedule to browse and book a future production!

Grab a bite to eat before the show at the Theatre Café, serving locally sourced produce. Socially-distanced seating, one-way systems and a pre-order service so that drinks can be collected easily before the show and brought to your seats at the interval, helps to make the whole experience safe and hassle-free.

19:00 - The love of live entertainment is in our veins here in Exeter. After approximately a 25 minute walk into the city centre, catch at show at the Exeter Comedy Club at the Exeter Corn Exchange, one of the longest running and most successful comedy clubs in the country – we’re all need of a chuckle in 2021! Order one of the Corn Exchange’s excellent cheesy pizzas in advance, to be delivered to your table before the show or in the interval. Purchase your Exeter Corn Exchange Comedy Club Membership for £20 per year - giving you priory access to tickets when they go on sale, not to mention the tickets will be discounted! 

Day 2

13:00 – Take your seat at a matinee performance at the Cygnet Theatre, our city’s very own training theatre with a varied programme throughout the year including classic, modern and musical plays! The theatre is located close to Exeter Quay, so if you have time afterwards be sure to make your way down there to explore the quirky independent shops and cafés! Take a look at the theatre's What's On page, keep an eye out for dates of the 'The Player' and 'The Boy Actor'!  

19:00 – After a 15 minute walk from the Cygnet Theatre, catch a live music show at Exeter Phoenix on Gandy Street, a vibrant arts and culture venue in the heart of our city. Whether you’re into rock, jazz, folk, indie – there are acts to suit everyone’s taste at the Exeter Phoenix. Click here to browse their what's on page and book your tickets for upcoming shows!