About Us

In September 1954 five drama enthusiasts got together to form a Drama Company. They named it The Whipton Drama Company which later became The Exeter Drama Company.
Each of the five people contributed £5 to get the company started and the subscription for members was set at 5 shillings a year!
The first play was Ladies in Retirement by Ward Percy & Reginald Denham in 1955.
The first production under the name of The Exeter Drama Company was Pinocchio in 1958.

Stepcote Hill Hall 1958
In 1959 the Company moved to the current permanent headquarters at Stepcote Hill. The first play performed here was Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward.

We are still a very active company and continue to put on a varied programme with four productions each year.
Plays over the years have included most subjects imaginable - comedy, tragedy, murder mysteries, ghost stories, pantomimes, farce and thrillers.

Stepcote Hill Hall 2004
Associate members receive details of our forthcoming programme four times per year and can buy tickets to whichever of these plays they wish to see.
Full members are actively involved in the running of the theatre - everything from acting on the stage to making the tea/coffee for the audience on production nights.
Take a look at the How we put a Play Together page to see how it all works.
Full membership is currently running at 50 members and associate membership is over 300.
Our club night is Monday evening where all full members can come and meet. There is usually a rehearsal underway for the next play.