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Cygnet Theatre

Cygnet Theatre

Venue Type: Theatre

Friars Gate
Exeter, Devon

EX2 4AZ

10 gigs listed (see below)

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About Cygnet Theatre

The Cygnet Theatre in Exeter stands as a significant cultural asset, an educational charity dedicated to the rigorous training of actors for over four decades. Beyond its foundational role in nurturing emerging talent, it functions as a vibrant hub for both professional and community-led artistic endeavours, contributing substantially to the region's performing arts landscape.

Within its walls, the intimate 100-seat auditorium offers a distinct atmosphere. The air often carries the faint, comforting scent of aged timber and theatrical greasepaint, while the well-trodden floorboards resonate with the echoes of countless rehearsals and performances. This flexible space, originally a parish hall dating back to 1914, retains a sense of history and purpose.

Practical considerations are well-addressed, ensuring broad access for all patrons. The venue provides ramp access and facilities for wheelchair users, including accessible toilets, and welcomes guide dogs. A bar is available for refreshments, and performers benefit from dedicated dressing rooms with shower facilities and a shared kitchen.

Throughout the year, the Cygnet presents a diverse programme encompassing classical and contemporary drama, musical theatre, and new writing. It regularly hosts musical events, dance, comedy, and folk performances, alongside its own company's productions and those of visiting troupes, offering a consistent stream of engaging live experiences.

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Upcoming Gigs

Canterbury Leylines

Genre: Music - General

Two bands trace their shared connections to the Canterbury scene along an axis that includes avant-rock, Rock in Opposition & mythic prog.
Yumi Hara’s Groove Study are an avant-rock trio consisting of ex-Henry Cow drummer Chris Cutler; London-based Japanese composer/pianist/vocalist Yumi Hara, and ex-MELT-BANANA and collaborator with Jim O’Rour...

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Kevin Harding's Here Comes the Sun Tour

This event has been postponed.

Genre: Music - General

Kevin joins us midway through his UK tour ‘Here Comes The Sun’, performing his fingerstyle guitar arrangements of popular Beatles songs plus some of his own compositions together with tunes from a new album he is currently recording (The Balladeer) and other popular fingerstyle guitar pieces.
He is supported by Pres Hotlas - a talented young ...

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Blue Vanguard Jazz Club

Genre: Music - Jazz/latin

Sara Colman is an acclaimed British jazz singer, songwriter, and composer based in the UK. Blending jazz with roots, folk, and Americana, she has collaborated with major artists like Laura Mvula and Liane Carroll, serves as a vocal educator at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and is widely known for her celebrated projects.

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Lilith:The Other Side of the Story

Genre: Theatre

Before Eve, there was Lilith...
A dramatic, uplifting one-woman storytelling show.
An exploration and celebration of female power through the mythological figure of Lilith. Shocking, seductive and entertaining.
Lilith, the first wife of Adam, was not prepared to lie down and accept what was given to her. Thrown out of Eden, she slithered back in to...

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The Ocean Can be A Bridge

Genre: Theatre

Our original play exploring the story of Frederick Douglass and the Exeter Abolitionists was performed six times to sold-out audiences in September and October. Performances formed part of Exeter Heritage Open Days at the Devon and Exeter Institution in September and Black History Month at Exeter Central Library in October.

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The Ocean Can be A Bridge

Genre: Theatre

Our original play exploring the story of Frederick Douglass and the Exeter Abolitionists was performed six times to sold-out audiences in September and October. Performances formed part of Exeter Heritage Open Days at the Devon and Exeter Institution in September and Black History Month at Exeter Central Library in October.

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KATHY’S SONG: A CELEBRATION OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL

Genre: Music - Folk/blues/world

Glorious harmonies, superb guitar playing and a fabulous love story? That’s Kathy’s Song! This
hugely enjoyable show follows the highs and lows of Simon & Garfunkel’s rise to fame, told
through the eyes of Paul’s English girlfriend Kathy. Featuring all the hits, it’s a surprising and
moving story that has audiences laughing, crying, singi...

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Hour Before Nightfall

Genre: Theatre

You are invited to an enjoyable and intriguing night out in the theatre. Hour Before Nightfall is a fast-moving and entertaining stage play based on the true story of Frederick Densham, a mysterious living hermit who lived in the remote Bodmin Moor village of Warleggan from 1931 until his death in 1953. Written about by Daphne du Maurier and othe...

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Blue Vanguard Jazz Club

Genre: Music - Jazz/latin

Join Coach York, Al Swainger & Craig Milverton as they jazz with their special guest this month: Ben Cummings.
One of the most versatile and sought after trumpeters on the British music scene, Ben Cummings has played and recorded at the highest level in every genre - from New Orleans, vintage, swing and modern jazz, to funk, soul, pop and salsa. Hi...

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A Cabaret at the End of the World

Genre: Theatre

The Apocolypse has come and gone. Two actors have holed up in and old theatre with the aim of keeping showbiz alive despite the end of days. However, the only bums on seats belong to the cockroaches. And… what’s that – a knock on the stage door? Who is out there? Friend or critic? Can the two old thespians put on a production to impres...

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The Crucible by Arthur Miller

Genre: Theatre

This Halloween, Shake on the Exe presents Arthur Miller’s — a chilling story of fear, suspicion, and mass hysteria. Set in the shadow of the Salem witch trials, our production remains rooted in its traditional world while drawing unsettling parallels to the society we live in today. As accusations spread and neighbours turn on one another, trut...

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The Crucible by Arthur Miller

Genre: Theatre

This Halloween, Shake on the Exe presents Arthur Miller’s — a chilling story of fear, suspicion, and mass hysteria. Set in the shadow of the Salem witch trials, our production remains rooted in its traditional world while drawing unsettling parallels to the society we live in today. As accusations spread and neighbours turn on one another, trut...

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The Crucible by Arthur Miller

Genre: Theatre

This Halloween, Shake on the Exe presents Arthur Miller’s — a chilling story of fear, suspicion, and mass hysteria. Set in the shadow of the Salem witch trials, our production remains rooted in its traditional world while drawing unsettling parallels to the society we live in today. As accusations spread and neighbours turn on one another, trut...

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The Crucible by Arthur Miller

Genre: Theatre

This Halloween, Shake on the Exe presents Arthur Miller’s — a chilling story of fear, suspicion, and mass hysteria. Set in the shadow of the Salem witch trials, our production remains rooted in its traditional world while drawing unsettling parallels to the society we live in today. As accusations spread and neighbours turn on one another, trut...

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The Crucible by Arthur Miller

Genre: Theatre

This Halloween, Shake on the Exe presents Arthur Miller’s — a chilling story of fear, suspicion, and mass hysteria. Set in the shadow of the Salem witch trials, our production remains rooted in its traditional world while drawing unsettling parallels to the society we live in today. As accusations spread and neighbours turn on one another, trut...

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The Crucible by Arthur Miller

Genre: Theatre

This Halloween, Shake on the Exe presents Arthur Miller’s — a chilling story of fear, suspicion, and mass hysteria. Set in the shadow of the Salem witch trials, our production remains rooted in its traditional world while drawing unsettling parallels to the society we live in today. As accusations spread and neighbours turn on one another, trut...

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The Orchard Cafe By Candlelight:

Genre: Music - General

Alongside performing their favourite contemporary folk arrangements, the musicians will also offer an insight into
the Scandinavian tradition of hygge.
The evening's programme centres on tunes from Denmark, Norway and Sweden, arranged by the Danish String
Quartet, and also includes original music from closer to home. The repertoire features pie...

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Blue Vanguard Jazz Club

Genre: Music - Jazz/latin

Our regular trio of Craig Milverton, Al Swainger & "Coach" York are joined by Colin Oxley, one of Europe’s finest jazz guitarists.
Colin Oxley has played and recorded with vocalist Stacey Kent, US greats Bill Charlap, Warren Vache and Harry Allen, as well as British clarinettist Julian Bliss.

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Story Fix Exeter

Genre: Theatre

This is the opening night of the Exeter Story Fix festival. Line-up features performance storytellers Amy Douglas, Inez Aponte, Rebecca Bletcher and Henry Everett. Expect strong words, mythic resonance and a warm welcome from your host, Katy Cawkwell, current Bard of Exeter.

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Tom McConville

Genre: Music - Folk/blues/world

Award winning fiddle player and singer Tom McConville is internationally renowned for his fiery, heart-stopping performances. Winner of the BBC Folk Musician of the Year in 2009, he is truly the most original fiddle player in the UK. Blending traditional music from his home town of Newcastle with Irish, American and Scottish influences, he creates ...

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The Louis & Ella Christmas Show

Genre: Music - Jazz/latin

Returning to the Cygnet theatre after a great concert last February. The Louis & Ella Music
Show performs the songs/duets recorded & performed by Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald, from the Great
American Songbook (George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hart, Cole Porter and more)
This Festive Christmas show is also packed with ...

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Blue Vanguard Jazz Club

Genre: Music - Jazz/latin

Craig Milverton, Al Swainger & "Coach" York are joined by Flautist, Clarinettist and Saxophonist Amy Roberts. Amy is a multi-award-winning musician from Cornwall.
Over the past 15 years she has been celebrated in the in the annual British Jazz Awards, winning the Rising Star Category in both 2009 and 2011, then topping the Miscellaneous category fo...

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Tears of Laughter

Genre: Music - Folk/blues/world

'One of the world great mandolinists’ (BBC Radio 3) Simon Mayor is also very funny! His many faceted career includes two nights at Wembley Arena, a song on the iconic American TV series, The Simpson, , his own series on BBC Radio 2, an album in the Classic FM Top Ten chart and causing mayhem at a Canadian humour festival….But his most thrillin...

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An Evening with La Vie en Rose

Genre: Music - Folk/blues/world

The heartfelt wail of the blues; the sultry heat of the campfire; the crazy swirl of the bal musette, all fused together with virtuosity and passion in the melting pot of 1930’s Paris: the result was gypsy jazz.
‘LA VIE EN ROSE’ play this exuberant, toe-tapping music with a swing and joie-de-vivre as fresh today as when Django Reinhardt and ...

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Past Events