Refurbished Theatre Royal holds family-friendly open days
The newly refurbished Theatre Royal in Plymouth is opening its doors for two exciting family-friendly open days this autumn.
The Theatre is inviting the public to "explore, discover and create" with the 'Theatre Royal Plymouth Open Days' in October and November. The Theatre Royal says the events will offer an exclusive opportunity to explore the new look building, discover how the Theatre works, take part and learn about the exciting world of theatre.
The free activities will include drama and puppet workshops for all ages, costume and make-up demos, treasure hunts, the chance to explore backstage, and much more.
There is no need to book for the Open Days, just turn up to the Theatre Royal Plymouth on the day and join in the fun.
The first event is this Sunday (20 October).
Sunday 20 October 10am – 4pm with Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake
Saturday 2 November 10am – 2pm with Birmingham Royal Ballet
The schedule for Sunday 20th October is:
10.00 Doors Open
All day Backstage Pass – A sneaky peak behind the scenes… Start at Door 3 and see where you end up..
All day Set Design and Props Display – A look at miniature versions of our real life sets!
All day Dress up! And find out how actors manage those quick costume changes..with help!
All day Treasure Hunt – Find where the Sheriff of Nottingham has hidden his treasure for a chance to win panto tickets. Under 12’s .
All day Special Efffects Make-Up- Walk away with a wound!
10.00-14.00 Make Your Own- Hats and Masks
10.30-11.00 Dance Taster Workshop- Your chance to try a few moves! Sign up at Box Office up to an hour before
10.30-10.50 Q&A with Adrian Vinken, TRP Chief Executive in the The Drum
11.00-11.20 Lighting and Sound Demo! In the The Drum
11.15-11.45 Drama Taster Workshop- Your chance to be the star! Sign up at Box Office up to an hour before
11.30-11.50 Q&A with Jack Mellor, TRP Theatre Manager in The Drum
12.00-16.00 Make you own Shadow Puppets!
12.00-12.30 Dance Taster Workshop- Your chance to try a few moves! Sign up at Box Office up to an hour before
12.30-12.50 Q&A with Victoria Allen, TRP Creative Learning Director in The Drum
12.45-13.15 Drama Taster Workshop- Your chance to be the star! Sign up at Box Office up to an hour before
13.00-13.20 Lighting and Sound Demo! In The Drum
13.30- 14.00 Dance Taster Workshop- Your chance to try a few moves!
Sign up at Box Office up to an hour before
13.30-13.50 Q&A with Adrian Vinken, TRP Chief Executive in The Drum
14.00-14.20 Lighting and Sound Demo! In The Drum
14.15- 14.45 Drama Taster Workshop- Your chance to be the star!
Sign up at Box Office up to an hour before
14.30-14.50 Q&A with Ian O’Sullivan, TRP Technical Stage Manager in The Drum
15.00-15.20 Lighting and Sound Demo! In The Drum
16.00 Doors Close
