Ablutions by the award-winning FellSwoop visits The Bike Shed Theatre from 24th to 28th February following its sell-out run at Edinburgh Festival 2014. Adapted from the novel, by Man Booker Prize shortlisted author, Patrick deWitt – it is an inventive fusion of music and theatre. A heady mix of vice, violence and debauchery - Ablutions is a whiskey-soaked portrait of a bartenders descent into drink and divorce, the ultimate in dark modern drama.
Picture yourself as a Los Angeles bartender, sipping top-shelf whiskey and watching your...
A stolen car. An accident takes the life of a little girl. Four years on, the parents and the joy-rider meet.
Highly accessible and utterly engrossing, this award winning drama takes you on a highly charged journey where forgiveness and redemption are set against guilt, rage and despair. After the Accident will visit The Bike Shed Theatre from 17th to 21st February with tickets available from just £5.
Through brilliant storytelling and compelling characters, experience a fascinating insight into Restorative Justice; a process...
“Russell Crowe may not be available and their budget is limited, but they are determined it will be a show you’ll never forget...”
This February South West based comedy duo Spitz & Co return to Exeter’s The Bike Shed Theatre for what the theatre’s co-founder David Lockwood has described as “the funniest thing he’s ever seen.” A big claim, but one that appears to be echoed by audiences and critics alike and culminating in the production winning the Critic’s Choice Award at the 2014 Exeter ignite Festival.
Head In The Clouds by Broken Spectacles arrives at The Bike Shed Theatre from 2nd to 5th February to kick-off the exciting new Spring Season with tickets to the show available from £5. An odyssey of the skies, and voyage of discovery through the incredible life and adventures of one of France's first female aviators, Marie Marvingt - otherwise known as The Fiancée of Danger. Head In The Clouds is a magical tale of a young woman's yearning for unbound freedom.
Marie Marvingt was no ordinary woman, born in 1875, she had a strong...
A cracking programme of one-night-only shows will be taking place on Monday nights at The Bike Shed Theatre throughout the Spring Season – the perfect antidote to those dark winter evenings! With so much going on, we thought we would guide you through our pick of the best coming up throughout February and March.
To further sweeten the deal, the theatre has dropped adult ticket prices to £10 with all concessions at £8.
The February/March line-up includes: compelling wartime drama - Waiting for Stanley; psychological thriller exploring Stockholm Syndrome - Inside; the...
Bill Douglas Cinema Museum is going to hold a pop-up cinema event on December 10th, the Mixtape exhibition will present a collection of eye-catching short films in mixed media, showcasing possibilities of work beyond celluloid alone, and featuring Oscar nominees, film festival winners, underground gems, and avant garde short films. The attendees include film professionals, entertainment industry practitioners, and students of the creative majors.
The Mixtape exhibition has limited tickets, so please email us to reserve a ticket as soon as possible. Mixtape exhibition, Hi-fi for the...
Over 120 delegates attended the RWC Business Conference on Monday 29th September which was held at Sandy Park Conference Centre.
At the conference, delegates were split into 7 groups to discuss any risks, opportunities, actions and the knowledge needed to produce the best business legacy for the Rugby World Cup in 2015.
Sectors that were discussed included Retail, Hospitality & Attractions, Export & Trade, Inward Investment, Business Marketing & Branding, Business Growth, Development & Buddying and Transport & Communications.
This Autumn half term from Tuesday 28th October to Saturday 1st November, The Bike Shed Theatre, in Exeter’s Fore Street, will be transformed into a kitchen, dining room, and story-world for the arrival of Tortoise & Hare- as they make a meal of storytelling. The perfect show for children ages 5 and up (and their parents) it includes a three-course meal crafted from fine local produce, as literature and cuisine combine. Just one catch, you’re the cook! Early bird tickets are available for £5 until the end of September and can be purchased here: http://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/whats-on...
Be part of an exciting research and development project with Dreadnought South West:
Dreadnought South West – the organisation that brought you 'Oxygen', a play in celebration of the great 1913 suffrage pilgrimage – is researching and developing material through a range of activities, asking – what is a rebellious sound?
Dreadnought will be hosting a free workshop at Exeter Central Library on Tuesday 21st October to talk about Rebellious Sounds and how you can get involved.
Is there a particular woman or event – a speech, a book, a photograph – that...
Vote for The Bike Shed Theatre here to be your Most Welcoming Theatre of 2014: http://www.smoothradio.com/events/vote-for-your-favourite-theatre/
Nestled at the end of an alley in the heart of Exeter, you'll find the Bike Shed Theatre. With a 60 seat subterranean auditorium and adjacent vintage cocktail tavern, the venue has regular performances from some of the country's most exciting emerging companies.
Championing new work and innovation, the theatre has gained national acclaim for its shows, winning the UK Theatre's Most Welcoming Theatre award in 2013...
