Theatre Royal

Secret terror cells, political conspiracy, police bungling, state-sponsored bomb plots… this is London, 1896.

Inspired by Joseph Conrad’s classic novel, The Secret Agent is theatre O’s heartbreaking but hilarious chronicle of passion, betrayal and terrorism.

Set at a time of social upheaval and growing disparity between rich and poor, at the heart of this tale is a woman fighting to protect her young brother from exploitation and violence.

In their trademark highly imaginative style, music hall and early cinema collide in theatre O’s return to the stage...

Welcome to the Bayou, a part of the city feared and loathed wherein lies the infamous Bayou Mansions; a sprawling stinking tenement block, where curtain- twitchers and peeping-toms live side by side, and the wolf is always at the door.

When Agnes Eaves and her daughter arrive late one night, does it signal hope in this hopeless place, or has the real horror only just begun?

Seamlessly synchronising live music, performance and storytelling with stunning films and animation, this is the wickedly twisted international hit tale from the multiple award-winning company behind...

War Horse: Only Remembered with reading by Michael Morpurgo and songs performed by John Tams and Barry Coope.

Author Michael Morpurgo tells the powerful and deeply-moving story of young Albert and his beloved horse Joey. Seen through the eyes of Joey, who witnesses the pity of war on both sides of the trenches, as he moves from life on a farm in peaceful Devon to the devastation of the Western Front in the First World War.

Michael is joined by acclaimed musicians John Tams and Barry Coope, who accompany him with the rousing yet haunting songs specially composed...

Ontroerend Goed, The Border Project, Drum Theatre Plymouth, Richard Jordan Productions and Vooruit in association with Adelaide Festival present Fight Night .

Five performers. Five Rounds. Your vote. One survivor.

Belgium’s multiple Fringe First-winning company Ontroerend Goed and Australia’s The Border Project put the power into your hands to vote for your favourite candidate amongst our five actors in an immersive exploration into the intricacies and traps of voting systems and mediatized democracy. Fight Night makes elections a theatrical game.

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Please note that this show will take place at the Theatre Royal's Pop-Up Theatre, at the production and learning centre, TR2.

When a photo of Scarlett goes viral at school everyone has an opinion, rumours run riot through the corridors and Facebook, but Scarlett remains silent.

This challenging and explosive new play explores the pressures facing young women today in the wake of advancing technology.

Following the sell out success of Blood Tie, the Young Company return with a new play written by Evan Placey (winner of the Brian Way Award 2012 for Best Play For Young...

Please note that this activity will take place at the Theatre Royal's Pop-Up Theatre, at the production and learning centre, TR2.

Fun and creative activities over the summer holidays with the Theatre Royal Plymouth.

Spend a week immersing yourself in Musical Theatre. Learn essential vocal techniques, how to put movement with song and perform a short piece at the end of the week.

Monday 5th – Friday 9th August 2013 10am – 4pm

Musical Theatre Academy is open to all young people aged 11 – 16 years.

All workshops are subject to a minimum of 10...

Firmly crowned as a modern day classic, Matthew Bourne’s powerful, provocative and totally original interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake turned tradition upside down and took the dance world by storm, dazzling audiences in the West End and Broadway, and across Europe, Asia and Australia.

Boldly shattering the traditional concept of swans in tutus, and blending dance, humour and spectacle with extravagant award winning designs by Lez Brotherston and lighting by Rick Fisher, Matthew Bourne has created a passionate and contemporary Swan Lake for our time.

This thrilling,...

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, The Lion King will redefine your expectations of theatre.

A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney’s classic film transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba – the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

Don’t miss your chance to experience this award-winning production at the Theatre Royal...