Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

Exeter Northcott Theatre, Stocker Road, Exeter, EX4 4QB

Tel: 01392 72 63 63

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

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This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since.

Forget feel good, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story is feel great! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22.

Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including 'That’ll Be The Day', 'Oh Boy', 'Rave On', 'La Bamba', 'Chantilly Lace', 'Johnny B. Goode', 'Raining In My Heart', 'Everyday', 'Shout' and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Concession£23.00
Standard£25.00

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Opening Times

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story (23 Jan 2026)
DayTimes
Friday19:30 - 21:50
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story (24 Jan 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday14:30 - 16:50
19:30 - 21:50

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