Theatre Royal

Action packed live music show comes to Plymouth

Audiences can choose to be at the heart of the action, when the pioneering Paraorchestra bring their acclaimed show The Nature of Why to Theatre Royal Plymouth on Friday 01 and Saturday 02 March.

Conducted by its award-winning Artistic Director Charles Hazlewood, The Nature of Why fuses music and dance, with Paraorchestra inviting those attending the show to move amongst the...

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth in September

Following a sell-out tour of the best-selling crime novel of all time, And Then There Were None , Agatha Christie Ltd, Fiery Angel and Lucy Bailey (director of the West End hit Witness for the Prosecution) will bring Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of another Agatha Christie classic to the stage in 2024. The UK & Ireland tour of Murder on the Orient Express will open on 6 September at the Lowry...

Tom Fletcher’s The Creakers to launch at Theatre Royal Plymouth

International singer-songwriter and best-selling author, Tom Fletcher (McFly), brings his smash-hit book, The Creakers, to the stage in a brand-new musical perfect for young people and brave adults!

The world premiere stage production of The Creakers will begin its journey at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 25 October – 02 November with tickets going on sale to the general public on the...

Theatre Royal Plymouth celebrates Pride in Plymouth with Pride Pop-Up and Cabaret

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is hosting an array of events next week (8-10 Feb) as part of Pride in Plymouth’s celebrations for LGBTQIA+ History Month. Events include a Pride Pop-Up archive showcasing artifacts and documents that observe LGBTQIA+ history across the region as well as a cabaret evening featuring spoken word performances and live music.

The Pride Pop-Up: Archives -...

Plymouth school children cowrite retelling of The Three Little Pigs for UK tour

Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company presents a joyful, family-friendly retelling of The Three Little Pigs, which has been cowritten by nine school children including three from Plymouth.

The unique production, which features raucous puppets and original music, began its UK tour in autumn 2023 and will culminate its run in Plymouth on Tuesday 26 March, playing on The Drum stage until...

Theatre Royal Plymouth’s James Mackenzie-Blackman recognised in The Stage 100, 2024

National newspaper, The Stage, has revealed its annual Top 100 list of the most influential individuals in UK theatre, with Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Chief Executive and Executive Producer, James Mackenzie-Blackman, securing a coveted place in the annual list.

Since taking on the role in January 2022, James has initiated a significant period of independent industry consultation...

Theatre Royal Plymouth’s creative collaboration marks culmination of a decade with Diverse City

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) and creative partner Diverse City have hosted a weeklong inclusive residency for community members to mark ten years of working together, as well as celebrating a decade of TRP’s Funky Llama project.

Focusing on aerial and circus skills, the Creative Residency 2023 invited participants from TRP community groups Funky Llama, Our Space, Acting Up, Diverse...

Mirror, mirror on the wall, don't miss the most magical panto of them all!

Theatre Royal Plymouth panto to return in 2024 with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

As this year’s lavish production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears starring Strictly sensational Brendan Cole, Double Olympic Champion Dame Kelly Holmes and Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell prepares to open tonight, Theatre Royal Plymouth has announced that pantomime will be making a magical return in...

James Greenacre appointed as Director of External Affairs at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Theatre Royal Plymouth are delighted to announce the appointment of James Greenacre who will take up the role of Director of External Affairs in September, joining the theatre’s Executive team.

James joins TRP from Plymouth Argyle Football Club where he has spent the majority of his business career. Currently Argyle’s Head of Commercial, James has played a crucial role as the club...

New family musical Alice in Wonderland, co-produced by Theatre Royal Plymouth, opens this week

Following a successful opening run in Liverpool, the funked-up remix of Lewis Carroll’s classic, Alice in Wonderland, adapted by Stockroom, opens at Theatre Royal Plymouth this week (1–5 August).

A riotous musical adventure for all the family, Alice in Wonderland features original new music inspired by the best of British pop, by Olivier Award winner Vikki Stone. The show opened at...

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