EXETER?Northcott Theatre is delighted to announce that acclaimed actor Robert Lindsay will perform in its 50th anniversary gala in November.

Robert is an Olivier-winning actor known for his acclaimed performances both on and off screen, including appearances with the Royal Shakespeare Company, as well as his role as the hapless dentist Ben Harper in BBC’s My Family.

Robert Lindsay was part of the Exeter Northcott’s Rep Company during the early 1970s, alongside Brian Protheroe, John Nettles and Geraldine James.  

His Northcott career was particularly prolific, performing in a wide variety of shows which ranged from musical theatre (The Boyfriend, Guys & Dolls) to Shakespeare (Julius Caesar, Taming of the Shrew) to farce (A Flea in her Ear), period drama (Three Sisters, Roses of Eyam) and political epic theatre (Narrow Road to the North, Caucasian Chalk Circle).  

He also served as fight choreographer in The Fair Maid of the West (1971) and appeared in the controversial adaptation of Measure for Measure created by playwright Howard Brenton for the Northcott in 1972.

The anniversary gala will take place on Sunday, November 12. The evening will also raise funds to help strengthen the foundations for the next 50 years at the Northcott. Dame Judi Dench was recently announced as Patron of the gala.