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    Exeter Northcott Theatre

    98 Reviews
    #31 of 124 things to do in Exeter
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    Stocker Road, Exeter EX4 4QB, England
    +44 1392 726363
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    “Weekend treat”

    We were in Exeter for the weekend and went to see Education, Education, Education. The play was... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Ray M
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    Alton, United Kingdom
    “Comedy of Errors”

    The outdoor performance of the Comedy of Errors was brilliant, brilliant, brilliant - fun, naughty... read more

    Reviewed 27 July 2017
    Deeper2649
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    Exeter, United Kingdom
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    4.0
    98 reviews
    • Excellent42%
    • Very good29%
    • Average15%
    • Poor6%
    • Terrible8%
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    Stocker Road, Exeter EX4 4QB, England
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Weekend treat

    We were in Exeter for the weekend and went to see Education, Education, Education. The play was fantastic, the sheer energy of the school scenes set against the droll, calm commentary of the German observer had us attentive all the way through. My only issue...More

    Thank Ray M
    Sam E, Restaurant and Bar Manager at Exeter Northcott Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Hi Ray, Thank you very much for your review, delighted to hear you enjoyed the show we were very lucky to have the award winning Wardrobe Ensemble company with us last week and the feedback for their latest show has been fantastic. I am grateful...More

    Reviewed 27 July 2017
    Comedy of Errors

    The outdoor performance of the Comedy of Errors was brilliant, brilliant, brilliant - fun, naughty, pacey, and accessible, Some captivating individual performances and a joy for a summer's evening. The Shakespeare came through throughout, so a fine balance between what a modern audience would want...More

    Thank Deeper2649
    Jenny H, Media Officer at Exeter Northcott Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded 8 August 2017

    Thank you for your wonderful review! I'm so pleased you enjoyed the show. It was the first time in 9 years that we'd produced open air Shakespeare so we are all thrilled with the reaction to The Comedy of Errors. We're very proud of it....More

    Reviewed 10 July 2017
    Fun was had by all

    Went to see 'Dracula: The Bloody Truth'. We had dinner in the View restaurent beforehand and I can't say enough good things about the quality of the food! Absolutely delicious!! I can't say I loved the area for dining as I found it loud and...More

    1  Thank Amy S
    Jenny H, Media Officer at Exeter Northcott Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded 10 July 2017

    Hi Amy S, Thank you for your review of the Northcott. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the performance of Dracula: the Bloody Truth. We received so many great comments about the show and we're very proud that Le Navet Bete is one of our associate...More

    Reviewed 6 July 2017
    A Friendly and Welcoming Provincial Theatre

    I took a coach party from Dorchester to see Our Man In Havana, the theatre staff were welcoming and our seats priced at only £13.00 were excellent value for money. Facilities are good and acting in the play was outstanding. It is good to see...More

    Thank peterscaife2
    Jenny H, Media Officer at Exeter Northcott Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded 6 July 2017

    Hi peterscaife2, Thank you for your review of the your recent visit to the Northcott. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the show, we really pride ourselves on the quality of shows we are able to offer. I'm sorry you felt the choice of food had...More

    Reviewed 13 June 2017
    Great theatre

    We have watched several shows here,all have been good. The latest The Mikado was excellent. The service at the bar was a bit slow, we only had drinks so can't comment on the food The only down side is the parking - virtually non existent...More

    Thank 997Lynne
    Jenny H, Media Officer at Exeter Northcott Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded 15 June 2017

    Thank you so much for your review of the Northcott. I'm so pleased you enjoyed The Mikado - a view echoed by all of the audience who came to see the show. I'm sorry you have had issues with parking in the past. In our...More

    Reviewed 28 May 2017 via mobile
    Opera and dinner

    We went to see Tosca and booked the two course dinner. The waitress was really friendly and helpful and advised us we could add deserts and drinks during the interval so we did. Service​ was quick (way quicker than times I've gone to the bar...More

    1  Thank Ruth O
    Sam E, Restaurant & Bar Manager at Exeter Northcott Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded 3 June 2017

    Hi Ruth O, Thank you very much for your review, we're glad to hear you enjoyed your pre-show experience with us and the performance of Tosca. Apologies for the mix up with the table come the interval, this is something I have spoken to the...More

    Reviewed 25 May 2017
    still as bad

    we went back a second time to give another chance . it is still not good £16.00 for an awful salad is ridiculous never again you have a captive audience and you take advantage of them

    Thank scoffer100
    Reviewed 23 May 2017
    Most Enjoyable Experience

    We visited the theatre for a matinee performance of The Play that went wrong.It has one of the best seating arrangements we have ever experienced as all seats are off set and each row on a different level so everyone had a really good view.The...More

    Thank angie036
    Jenny H, Media Officer at Exeter Northcott Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded 25 May 2017

    Hi angie036, Thank you so much for your wonderful review of your recent visit to the Northcott. We love our auditorium and take great pride that we can offer all of our audiences a great view of the stage from wherever they sit. We look...More

    Reviewed 21 May 2017
    A wonderful show

    We went to see 'The play that goes wrong ' it was so very funny, the best theatre event we have ever been to.

    Thank Roger S
    Jenny H, Media Officer at Exeter Northcott Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded 25 May 2017

    Hi Roger, Thank you for your review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the show. Best wishes, Jenny

    Reviewed 19 May 2017
    Excellent evening of dinner and theatre

    Superb production of La Strada with top class, multi-talented cast. Dinner was excellent and very good value for money. We always book a meal before the show and have not been disappointed in the last year or two. Two courses before the performance, then coffee...More

    1  Thank barbarajopugh
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