Tiverton Community Arts Theatre

27/07/2024

We had a great day at Mid Devon Show today. Thanks to the volunteers who took shifts on our stand to talk to people about the theatre. We also had over 100 questionnaires completed that will help us create the programme of events local people want. The winner of the draw has been contacted. Well done to the organisers for another successful year!

14/07/2024

Thank you Soul Traders! What a way to end our season. A tired bunch of volunteers at the end of the night, but completely worth it to provide these sorts of nights to the town. Thank you to everyone who came along.
Don't forget we have some amazing shows on sale for the Autumn. Take a look!
Www.tivertontheatre.com

13/07/2024

They are here! And sounding great. Reminder that tonight's show is SOLD OUT. No tickets available on the door. And please be aware of 'spam accounts' trying to sell you tickets! Also, please remember that our bar is open and accepts card or cash. You cannot bring your own alcohol to the show. Anyone found doing so will be asked to leave. We are a charity and keep our prices very reasonable. Please don't risk our licence! We want everyone to have a great time tonight. Including our volunteer staff, so bring a smile and your dancing shoes and let's go!! 😀 It's the Soul Traders Summer dance party!!

05/07/2024

RED ALERT! We've just released the FINAL 20 tickets for Soul Traders! As we promise everyone a seat, we need to keep a limit on numbers for this massive dance party to make sure you have space to dance all you want too!

Don't miss out - once these 20 tickets are gone, that's it!

https://tivertontheatre.com/events/soul-traders/

30/06/2024

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29/06/2024

It’s not too late to come down and join us for Love Riot. This is part of Miracle Theatre’s busy tour. Excited cast members took the opportunity today to visit the plaque honouring local woman Hannah Cowley who wrote the play which Love Riot is based on. Pay on the door bring a chair and picnic if you wish.

26/06/2024

25/06/2024

🌞🌞 Saturday 29th June 2024 - Outdoor Evening Theatre with Miracle Theatre with their latest production 'Love Riot'. Weather is looking dry and warm - so get your tickets, bring a picnic and a chair and enjoy a great evening out!

Outdoor Theatre in Tiverton

25/06/2024

Thank you to The Festival Players for another fabulous outdoor Shakespeare production on Sunday. They've been coming to TCAT for over a decade and we love their visits. We hope the audience who attended loved it too. 😍

23/06/2024

Tickets available for TCAT Saturday 29th June. www.tivertontheatre.com or in person at Tiverton Tourist Information Service at Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

20/06/2024

Festival Players return to TCAT this Sunday 23rd June 2024 to perform The Tempest. Starts at 7pm, outdoor event, bring chairs, blankets and a picnic. Licensed Bar available. www.tivertontheatre.com
"O, wonder!
How many goodly creatures are there here!
How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world,
That has such people in't."

For our next production we're delighted to welcome back the Festival Players on 23rd June 2024 7pm start, for their outdoor production of Shakespeare's The Tempest. Shakespeare’s last, and great, play is a triumphant compilation of intrigue, magic, and humour. Prospero, an exiled Duke with supernatural powers, creates a great storm which sees his enemies shipwrecked on his island. Magic abounds, plots are exposed, and a colourful array of characters gain their deserts. Fascinating entertainment. A Summer treat for the whole family.
Tickets £16 or Group Ticket £60. Bring a picnic, chair or blanket. Tickets available from www.tivertontheatre.com or at TIC at Tiverton Museum.

19/06/2024

The link to watch this evenings hustings event

MEET OUR MP CANDIDATESTiverton and Minehead ConstituencyMEET THE CANDIDATES: FREE EVENTWednesday 19th June 7.30pm.In advance of the election of July 4th, the...

19/06/2024

Important information regarding this evenings hustings event -
Doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
Please ensure you have pre-booked a seat before you arrive, there are some seats available due to returns but we cannot guarantee places will be available on the door.
Please allow plenty of time for parking. The site will be busy with this event and other community groups who use the site. We ask that you park responsibly and follow steward instructions. Overflow parking is available at the Petroc site.
No refreshments will be served. The event is expected to last 90 minutes.
A link will be posted on this page later to follow the event live online for those who cannot attend, technology depending!
Final places can be booked here

Tiverton Community Arts Theatre in Mid Devon. Events in Devon don't get any better - with live music, comedy, theatre, variety and more.

11/06/2024

Thanks to Tiverton Museum and Tiverton Tourist Information Centre for supporting the event. More details can be found Miracle Theatre and Tiverton Community Tiverton Community Arts Theatre

Hannah Cowley is a fascinating figure from Tiverton's past, but one that we sadly have very little about in the museum.

A famous playwright in her day, Cowley has faded from public view, so we were really pleased to see one of her most popular works being brought back to a Tiverton stage by Tiverton Community Arts Theatre on Saturday 29th June.

Hannah Cowley rose to national fame with her play Runaway taking the London stage by storm in 1776, featuring some of the day’s most popular performers. Cowley was a pioneer feminist and her work often ridiculed arranged marriage, questioned the conventions of a male-dominated society and championed women’s rights.

She was the toast of the town in her day, mixing with the rich and famous. Her likeness was captured by fellow famous Tivertonian, Richard Cosway, the acclaimed miniaturist. The Belle’s Strategem, of 1780 received a Royal Command performance and Queen Charlotte’s accolade, so it’s brilliant to see it being revived as ‘Love Riot’ and brought back to Tiverton for a modern audience.

This portrait of Hannah Cowley, pictured here in our store, is a Richard Cosway from 1785, and shows her holding a book, the symbol of her profession.

Head to TCAT's website to book: https://tivertontheatre.com/
or pop in to see us here at the TIC to book (with no booking fee!).

Tiverton Community Arts Theatre

10/06/2024

Outdoor Theatre is back this Summer 2024 and Mid Devon has a lot of it to offer.

From Shakespeare to Oscar Wilde and held in some stunning Devonshire settings, get ready to be front row at these fantastic shows.

The Walronds Lapford Mill Knackershole Garden Theatre Tiverton Community Arts Theatre The Corn Barn Crediton Arts Centre

https://www.visitmiddevon.co.uk/outdoor-theatre-this-summer-in-mid-devon/

09/06/2024

*** Update - Thanks to everyone who took part in our little quiz - the answer is the wall of 10A Bridge Street. To find out more about Hannah Cowley please visit www.tivertoncivicsoc.org.uk A complimentary ticket is on its way to lucky winners. And of course we would love you to join us in the rare opportunity to enjoy Love Riot right here in Cowley’s home town ***

On the trail of Tiverton's Hannah Cowley and a chance to win tickets for the performance.
On Saturday 29th June 2024 we welcome Miracle Theatre with "Love Riot" a play based on Hannah Cowley's Belle's Stratagem. Hannah Cowley was born in 18th Century Tiverton and went on to write many plays for the London theatre. With the aid of Carrie Thomas at Tiverton Tourist Information Service and Jeremy Salter of Tiverton Civic Society we began our mission to find out more about one of Tiverton's most notable daughters. Our search began at Tiverton Museum and ended at a plaque in the town to the famous lady. But your detective work starts here, where in Tiverton is the plaque pictured below? A free ticket to the quickest response here. Thanks to Jeremy and Carrie for helping TCAT volunteers Jon, Steve, Peter and Julian in their quest.

09/06/2024

For our next production we're delighted to welcome back the Festival Players on 23rd June 2024 7pm start, for their outdoor production of Shakespeare's The Tempest. Shakespeare’s last, and great, play is a triumphant compilation of intrigue, magic, and humour. Prospero, an exiled Duke with supernatural powers, creates a great storm which sees his enemies shipwrecked on his island. Magic abounds, plots are exposed, and a colourful array of characters gain their deserts. Fascinating entertainment. A Summer treat for the whole family.
Tickets £16 or Group Ticket £60. Bring a picnic, chair or blanket. Tickets available from www.tivertontheatre.com or at TIC at Tiverton Museum.

07/06/2024

Outdoor Shakespeare - Sunday 23rd June
We've ordered the sun!

https://tivertontheatre.com/events/tempest-2024/