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Exeter Northcott Theatre will take over management of the city’s Barnfield Theatre in January.

The acquisition means Exeter Northcott will operate across both its existing University of Exeter campus theatre and Barnfield’s 1890s city centre building.

Live events at both theatres are planned in the new year, with a focus on community engagement and nurturing local talent, as the venues hope to double their 33,000 annual users by 2026.

Exeter Northcott Chief Executive and Artistic Director Daniel Buckroyd called Barnfield Theatre “one of Exeter’s hidden gems”.

“We’ve been working with the Barnfield team to imagine what the next 50 years might look like. I’m thrilled that the Northcott can help secure a brighter, busier future.”