Themes
The Northcott archive conveys a range of perspectives of the theatre's story so far. A number of interns worked closely with Special Collections at the University of Exeter to identify items that resonated with them and would be compelling conversation-starters about the role of theatre now.
Find out more from some of the project's interns:
Impact of women
The archive tells us a lot about the impact of women on the theatre's history - and what these stories can tell us about the experiences of women in the arts more widely. Read more...
Diversity and inclusion
We began our work delving into the Northcott's archive with a team of brilliant interns from the University of Exeter - they uncovered some fascinating and provocative themes from the collection including the representation of ethnically diverse stories in the archive. Read more...
Accessibility
How accessible is the Northcott? Both physically as a building, as a resource for the community, and as a platform for storytelling. Read more...
Role of regional theatre
The Northcott historically had a very wide remit geographically with core funding from Plymouth, Cornwall and Somerset with the expectation that its work have a presence in these places. Read more...
Local memories
Since the Northcott opened its doors in 1967, it has seen generations of theatregoers and theatre makers come and go. In that time the theatre has played a significant role in the lives of its community, its staff and the artists who were connected to its hundreds of productions and projects. Read more...
