Entertainment & Reviews

Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Young Company presents The Blue Road

After the success of Buckets (2016) Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Young Company return to the stage with The Blue Road on Wednesday 23 – Saturday 26 August in The Drum.

The forest. The wake of an unnamed crisis. A group of young people work to make sense of what happened, what it means, and what they will do now.

The Blue Road is an exciting new play by acclaimed writer Laura Lomas...

Around The World In 80 Days comes to Plymouth

The New Vic Theatre’s celebrated production of Jules Verne’s Around The World In 80 Days adapted by Laura Eason and directed by Theresa Heskins comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth Tuesday 12 – Saturday 16 September.

Theresa Heskins’ production of Around The World In 80 Days first premiered at the New Vic Theatre in 2013 followed by a successful season at the Royal Exchange Theatre,...

British Firework Championships winner announced

Selstar Fireworks, West Sussex has been crowned the ‘British Firework Champion 2017’ at this year’s British Firework Championships following a spectacular two-day showdown between six of the UK’s top pyrotechnics specialists on Plymouth Hoe.

Runner up this year is Nemisis Pyrotechnics, Cheshire and in third place is Smart Pyrotechnics, Wiltshire. The six professional fireworks...

Fix comes to Theatre Royal Plymoth

Internationally acclaimed, Fringe First winning Worklight Theatre, present a brand new ensemble, Fix at Theatre Royal Plymouth Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 September. Fix is a show that examines the causes and effects of various addictions in society - from substance abuse to behavioural addiction.

Based on research and interviews with addicts, and the people who love or work with them,...

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical

The Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Beautiful – The Carole King Musical comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23 September.

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends...

Summer set to be bloomin' marvellous at Drake Circus

Kids are in for a treat in this August at Drake Circus, Plymouth - thanks to lots of brilliant activities to keep them entertained at the Centre's popular Summer event.

There's everything from street dance to Kung Fu, to ping pong and spanish guitar all designed to keep kids busy at the South West's leading shopping centre.

And so that parents can relax as they watch the kids...

MTV Crashes Plymouth: All you need to know

With just one day to go until MTV Crashes Plymouth, organisers MTV and Plymouth City Council are asking everyone to make sure they plan ahead for a fun, safe and hassle-free event.

Tens of thousands of spectators will be heading to the Hoe on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 July for two nights of incredible live performances from some of the biggest names in music.

Clean Bandit,...

The Wedding Singer comes to Plymouth

Step back in time and get ready for the biggest party in town! A sparkling new production of The Wedding Singer will play Theatre Royal Plymouth for one week only from Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12 August. Jon Robyns, Ray Quinn, Cassie Compton and Ruth Madoc will star in the hilarious musical based on the hit film.

It’s 1985. Hair is huge, greed is good and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is...

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe hosts ‘pawsome’ Fun Day

It’s high paws for Dogs Trust Ilfracombe who hosted its annual fun day at Mullacott Equestrian Centre on Sunday 16th July, raising more than £3,600 for homeless hounds.

Hundreds of supporters attended the event, which was sponsored by Argyll Vets, with plenty of fun and games to entertain the whole family – both two-legged and four-legged members. The money raised will certainly help...

Fun packed Dartmoor Summer Fair

Join in a great family day out at the Dartmoor Summer Fair on Saturday 29 July. The National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown is celebrating National Parks Week with a great line up of guests, stalls and activities to fill your day.

There’s a fantastic opportunity for Otter Spotters to meet up to six Moor Otters who will be getting together on the day! Go on the Moor Otters Trail and...

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