ALIBI - Arts & Community

ALIBI - Arts & Community Alibi – a charity bringing creative events to children, young people, and their families.

Join the Alibi team! We’re looking for an organised, hands-on Administrator to keep our organisation running smoothly be...
03/06/2026

Join the Alibi team! We’re looking for an organised, hands-on Administrator to keep our organisation running smoothly behind the scenes.

This role would suit someone who thrives on variety, takes pride in keeping things organised, and is happy to roll their sleeves up when needed. Arts experience is welcome but not essential. What matters most is that you're reliable, proactive, and care about the work Alibi does.

If it sounds of interest, we'd encourage you to get in touch before applying with any questions, and to discuss how the role could work for you.

Closing date for applications is 9am Monday 29 June.

Find out more and apply: https://theatrealibi.co.uk/opportunities/

We were so sad to hear, last week, of the death of Peter Thomson, Alibi’s first Chair as well as father to our much love...
03/06/2026

We were so sad to hear, last week, of the death of Peter Thomson, Alibi’s first Chair as well as father to our much loved former colleague Annie Chave. Peter was an extraordinary man. Professor of Drama at Exeter University - charismatic, fiercely intelligent, mischievous and immensely supportive. A man of action to whom we owe a great deal. Here are a few words from Tim Spicer, one of the company’s co-founders:

“Peter was Alibi’s first chair, and it is hard to overstate his contribution to the company. Along with his wisdom and academic brilliance, he used the weight of legitimacy his professorial status lent to great effect.

Among many other things Peter was instrumental in Alibi using Emmanuel Hall for rehearsal and office space (Up until then the office had been in our kitchen and our rehearsals in beer soaked student bars or dusty Nissan huts among un-sold jumble.)

Peter talked to George (George Roman, then Artistic Director of the Northcott Theatre who no doubt Peter had been influential in appointing) and after a five minute tour of the building, accompanied by wild Hungarian gestures of magnanimity Alibi’s base appeared, as if by magic. Peter’s magic.

There’s a bar in Heaven with the cricket on.”

Thank you, Peter, from us all.

Image: Peter with his students
Photographer: Mark Randle

✨Jovie appreciation post! ✨Yesterday we said goodbye to the brilliant Jovie - a third year Film & Drama student at Exete...
02/06/2026

✨Jovie appreciation post! ✨

Yesterday we said goodbye to the brilliant Jovie - a third year Film & Drama student at Exeter (and generally excellent person) that over the last 8 months has been supporting all things Alibi as a Production and Marketing Volunteer.

From getting stuck into spreadsheets to working on design, administration and production tasks, Jovie has been brilliant - and a wonderful part of the team. If this is what young people entering the industry today are like, we'd say there's a lot to be hopeful for.

Thank you, Jovie!🧡

02/06/2026

Over the Summer, we are hoping to have some time where children can come in and read to our Cuddly Toys..
But for that we need some Cuddly Toys!
If you have a toy that is in good condition and you think would like to come and live at the Library - please do think about donating them so they can be read to every Friday over the summer.

Join us on Saturday 13th June for a high energy folk party for all ages! A Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is a fun, lively...
01/06/2026

Join us on Saturday 13th June for a high energy folk party for all ages!

A Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is a fun, lively dance party where everyone dances together to live music, learning simple group dances as you go. No experience is needed!

We'll have brilliant local musicians Jon Dyer (Devon Youth Folk Ensemble) and Hannah Cu***ng performing, and Jon will be our experienced caller, guiding everyone through all the dances step-by-step, so you'll feel confident joining in.

Date: Saturday 13th June
Time: 10.30am & 2pm
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Where: Main Hall, Alibi
Suitable for: All ages
Tickets: £5 per person

Follow the link to book in now: https://theatrealibi.co.uk/production/little-folk-club-family-ceilidh/

There are still tickets left to see award-winning festival favourites next weekend at The Exeter Comedy Festival, 6-7th ...
29/05/2026

There are still tickets left to see award-winning festival favourites next weekend at The Exeter Comedy Festival, 6-7th June here at Emmanuel Hall!

Loved by kids and adults equally last year, Shelf Comedy are back with another barrel-load of joyful silliness for all, and Darryl Carrington will be here with his multi-award-winning family show delighting audiences across the UK; an hour of joyful chaos, jaw-dropping skill, and irresistible fun.

Get your tickets now via the link: https://www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/book-tickets/locally-sourced-presents-exeter-comedy-festival-2026/

We are so pleased to announce a brand new partnership for 2026-2027!DH Psychology is joining us as Named Venue Sponsor f...
27/05/2026

We are so pleased to announce a brand new partnership for 2026-2027!

DH Psychology is joining us as Named Venue Sponsor for Alibi over the next 12 months, with support across our whole programme.

DH Psychology offers high quality diagnostic assessments and support for neurodivergent children and adults. Dr Duncan Harris, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, leads the team and is committed to support that helps people who are autistic and/or have ADHD to develop a better understanding of themselves, their strengths and what can help with the challenges they face.

We are delighted to be partnering with a local service that shares our values, and commitment to local families:

"I am so pleased to be supporting the experiences Alibi offers children and people to embrace their individual playfulness, passions, and imagination. Childhood is such a special period of time where ideas, moments of connection, and fun can be so readily experienced in heightened and powerful ways. Having worked with children as a youth and support worker, and in mental health assessment services, I've been continually inspired by children's ability to access their resilience and creativity when the right setting is created for them to feel safe and engaged. I've taken my own children to several Alibi performances over the years and have seen firsthand how the skilled staff and performers create moments for children (and their families) that will be remembered for a lifetime." - Dr Duncan Harris

Check out www.dhpsychology.co.uk for more information.

We had such a gorgeous (and HOT!) day today out in the sunshine with Gato Negro, a captivating micro-puppetry show from ...
26/05/2026

We had such a gorgeous (and HOT!) day today out in the sunshine with Gato Negro, a captivating micro-puppetry show from Argentinian artist Gabriela Cespedes

Thank you to everyone who joined us in the garden for this beautiful 1:1 experience, to Gaby and her tiny puppets, and to David Duffy for helping make this happen!

Little Music Makers is back for another 6-week block! Join us for a free, weekly hour of fun, music and singing 💚Date: ...
26/05/2026

Little Music Makers is back for another 6-week block! Join us for a free, weekly hour of fun, music and singing 💚

Date: Thursdays from 11th June - 16th June
Time: 10am - 11am
Location: Alibi Studio (accessed via a flight of stairs)
Suitable for: 2-5 year olds and their grown ups

Follow the link to book:
https://theatrealibi.co.uk/production/little-music-makers/

Half term already! There's still time for the young person in your life to join us next week, to explore the magic of th...
22/05/2026

Half term already! There's still time for the young person in your life to join us next week, to explore the magic of theatre with Helen Bovey and a team of professional theatre makers 🎭

(and... for you to catch up with emails in our dedicated co-working space!)

There are spaces remaining to join for the full week (£124+booking fee) or individual days from Tuesday to Friday (£35+BF). Follow the link below for info on each day and details about our co-working offer👇

https://theatrealibi.co.uk/production/may-half-term-holiday-club-2026/

Address

Emmanuel Hall, Emmanuel Road
Exeter
EX41EJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441392217315

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