About Us

Alibi is a family arts venue in the heart of St Thomas, Exeter that’s been inspiring young imaginations for over 40 years.  From our home of Emmanuel Hall we host events, workshops and activities designed to fuel young imaginations, put children’s creativity centre stage and ensure all young people in our community can access extraordinary creative experiences. 

We’re here to celebrate the power of imagination and champion the importance of creativity in children’s lives. We work closely with schools, both locally and throughout the South West, and are committed to ensuring we reach all children regardless of their means and possibilities. 

Emmanuel Hall is also the home of Zero Mile Gardens CIC who are transforming our outside spaces into community growing areas, and St Thomas Library, who we regularly collaborate with on events and experiences.

Our Vision

Our vision is of a world where all children can explore their creativity and imagination, and where the positive impact of this on children’s lives and futures is understood, valued and celebrated.  

Our Mission

Our mission is to create playful, safe and inclusive spaces where children can explore their creativity and discover themselves and the world in imaginative ways. Through live performances, engaging experiences and hands-on activities, we provide families, schools and communities with creative ways to inspire and empower their children and young people.

Our Values

• Welcoming
• Curious
• Playful
• Inspiring
• Joyful

Board of Trustees: Emma Hogg (Chair), Julia Robinson, Jules Offord, Sophie Constant, Daniel Naddafy, Frazer Riches, James McBean

A Statement on Anti-Discrimination

Alibi is for our community. We want everyone to feel comfortable to be playful and curious here.  

In this moment of division and the rise of anti immigration sentiment, we stand in opposition to xenophobia, racism, sexism, ableism, transphobia, homophobia, discrimination and marginalisation of all kinds. 

We believe that all of our varied circumstances and experiences make for a richer life and world, and we cherish and love that about our humanity. 

We want our space to feel welcoming for as many people as possible and we are working towards that mission everyday. 

If you have suggestions to support this mission, please feel free to get in touch at info@theatrealibi.co.uk

Supported by

 

2026-2027 Venue Sponsor

We are delighted to have DH Psychology as our Venue Sponsor for 2026-2027. 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.

“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.” – Duncan Harris      

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