What's on at The Cygnet Theatre

Autumn 2024

Lympstone band

10th October

7.30pm

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Ticket Price: £10

Mayor and James

12th October

7:30pm

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Cygnet is delighted to welcome back favourite performers:
Simon Mayor ‘One of the world’s great mandolinists’(BBC Radio 3) & Hilary James ‘One of Britain’s finest voices’(BBC Radio 4) who bring their wonderful music on guitar, violin, mandolin and mandola. A fabulous evening's entertainment is in store!

Ticket Price: £15

Next Week!

Dreams of the dark

18th & 19th October

7:30pm

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Dreams of the Dark – Knife Edge Theatre

Haunted by disturbing dreams, a troubled woman seeks help to unravel the mysteries that lie within. A series of supernatural tales of ghosts, demons & curses unfolds… are they merely dreams or dark memories of her past? Original spooky tales bring an unexpected twist to familiar themes of classic horror.

Coming Soon!

I'm Sexy and i know it

25th October

7:30pm

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A heartfelt comedy with a banging soundtrack. Come and experience Anna's journey of self-discovery where she learns to love the person she is!

MACBETH

30th Oct - 2nd Nov 7:30pm

& 2pm Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd Nov

Macbeth Poster Final

Experience Shakespeare's Macbeth like never before.  Shake on the Exe bring this modern production, directed by Sarah Tosdevin & David Finlay, which reveals the psychological toll of ambition and violence.

Storytelling double bill

23rd November

7:30pm

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Storytelling Double Bill: we bring you comedy & tragedy, local legend & global myth, daylight & darkness and an unforgettable night of story that will have you on the edge of your seats. Two UK storytellers at the top of their game.

The Unbelievable Adventures and Most Tragical Death of Tom Thumb, Knight of Arthur's Court

It's the time of King Arthur, and young Tom wants more than anything to be a knight at the court of Camelot. There's just one problem: Tom is only the size of a man's thumb and has a bad habit of being eaten by things... A many-stomached journey through the madcap adventures of one of Britain's most overlooked folklore heroes on his quest for recognition and glory. Amelia Ace Armande brings us a tale of heart, soul, and plenty of guts!  “Poised and sparkling” – Fringe Review

Walk By Night

It’s London, now, and a young woman is taking a short-cut home through the park. Her story shifts, becomes entangled in a dark knot of tales: Giles Abbott twists together threads of Devon song, Irish folktale, medieval Japanese legend and more. Watch where you tread – there is danger to and danger from those who walk by night…

Part of The Exeter Story Fix (www.artemis-storytelling.co.uk/storyfix)

 

Tickets £13/£11 or pay what you can

UKRAINIAN SINGERS OF PLYMOUTh

New Date 14th December

7:30pm

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Commended by the Lord Lieutenant of Devon and the Ukrainian Embassy, the Ukrainain Singers of Plymouth are dedicated to showing and sharing the best of Ukrainian traditional culture to their UK friends.

There will be happy songs, sad songs, amazing dances and some amusing folk theatre.

Come and support us!

Katy Kerley & Pete Rawcliffe's Student's Christmas Concert

8th December

5:00pm

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Join Katy Kerley's and Pete Rawclife's singing students as they perform a selection of wonderful festive songs. With a range of vocal styles and abilities from those who are new to singing to those who have lots of experience, this concert is about self development, learning performance techniques and helping those to gain confidence on a stage in front of an audience.
During the interval the theatre's bar will be open where you can buy alcoholic and soft drinks, and complimentary mince pies will be supplied. All ticket sales will be donated to The Cygnet Theatre, who are a charity and are passionate about bringing theatre into the local community.

Carol celebration

15th December

4:00pm

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Future Shows!

will butterworth trio

24th Jan 2025

7:30pm

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Will Butterworth grew up in Devon playing classical music on the cello and improvising on the piano.  He has played on many albums as a side man and released 5 albums as leader, which have achieved great critical acclaim.

This piano trio is about interaction and swing.  Playing some of the wonderful tunes of the great American song book with a huge sense of adventure!

Line up: Will Butterworth piano, Marcus Vergette bass, Preston Prince drums.

Edifice & Artifice

20-22nd Feb

7:30pm

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