Theatre Royal Plymouth

Powerful and poetic new drama exploring race, health and the environment, coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth in May

Family Tree , a powerful and poetic new drama exploring race, health and the environment will tour to Theatre Royal Plymouth in May, as part of a UK tour.

Inspired by the story of one of the most influential women of modern times, Henrietta Lacks, the show premiered at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry earlier this month.

The cast consists of Aminita Francis ( Red Riding Hood...

NT Connections returns to Theatre Royal Plymouth

As one of the National Theatre Connections 25 Partner Theatres across the UK, Theatre Royal Plymouth is proud to be hosting this year’s NT Connections in The Drum for South West companies and school groups.

The festival runs from Tuesday 28 March – Saturday 1 April 2023.

Each year the National Theatre commissions ten new plays for young people to perform, bringing together...

Ten New Shows On Sale at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Theatre Royal Plymouth have announced TEN exciting new productions for 2023/24 now on sale.

With shows from the Lyric stage and the Drum going on sale, there is something for everyone to enjoy from musicals to family shows and dance.

There are some family favourites coming to TRP including Alice in Wonderland and Madagascar, as well as work that has been delivered directly...

Theatre Royal Plymouth announce five new creative positions as part of creative renewal

Theatre Royal Plymouth has today launched five new creative roles in their leadership team which are now open for application. The new roles will join their Chief Executive and Executive Producer, James Mackenzie-Blackman, and recently appointed Executive Director of Producing and Programming, Liz King, to deliver the producing and programming strategy for all of TRP’s creative and artistic...

Adrian Vinken, former CEO of Theatre Royal Plymouth, receives CBE from HRH King Charles

On Tuesday 07 February in a private ceremony at Windsor Castle, former CEO of Theatre Royal Plymouth, Adrian Vinken, was presented with his CBE for services to theatre by HRH King Charles.

Adrian Vinken was the CEO of Theatre Royal Plymouth for 31 years, stepping down in January 2022, shortly after being awarded his CBE in the New Year’s Honours List. Mr Vinken was awarded an OBE in...

Theatre Royal Plymouth offers relaxed performances this festive season

Theatre Royal Plymouth has released a new video explaining what patrons can expect from a relaxed performance at the theatre.

Relaxed performances are accessible to everyone and aim to reduce the stress that some of the sensory elements of a show can cause, by creating a more relaxing environment.

The theatre has several relaxed performances available over the festive period...

Theatre Royal Plymouth installs four new flag poles in celebration of its 40th anniversary

Theatre Royal Plymouth welcomed special guests to raise four new flags on their building as part of TRP’s on-going 40th anniversary on Tuesday (29 November).

The four new flag poles each represent a decade of TRP’s history and celebrate the theatres future.

The flags raised represent the city and the theatres core values, with a special flag to celebrate TRP that was...

Six New Shows On Sale at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Theatre Royal Plymouth have six exciting productions for 2023 going on general sale TODAY!

Three fantastic musicals, including 42nd Street and Annie are heading to the Lyric stage, as well as a brand new TRP co-production with Bristol Old Vic and Extraordinary Bodies, Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror .

Take a look at the new productions today to be among the first to...

Christmas theatre in Plymouth

Stuff & Nonsense Theatre Company bring festive family fun to Theatre Royal Plymouth with Pinocchio

Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company have once again teamed up with Theatre Royal Plymouth to bring their newest family-friendly show, Pinocchio , to TRP this Christmas.

Following sell-out shows The Gingerbread Man, The Elves and the Shoemaker 3 and Goldilocks & The 3 Bears , this unswervingly energetic and humorous company returns to The Drum with their latest incredible...

Theatre Royal Plymouth Boss Awarded CBE

Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Chief Executive Adrian Vinken is made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list for ‘Services to Theatre’.

Adrian Vinken is standing down as CEO of TRP in January after 31 years. In 1990 Adrian inherited a failing organisation with an uncertain future facing huge financial losses and will leave it as one of the most...

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