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 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...

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 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 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...

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...

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’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...

Theatre Royal Plymouth has welcomed 12 enthusiastic theatre makers to join its year-long training programme, Lab Company.

The programme is for people aged 18-30, from the Plymouth area, who are looking to work in the theatre industry professionally.

Lab Company provides training, advice and mentoring, as well as an opportunity to create and show a new piece of theatre on TRP...

More than £100 million has been awarded to hundreds of cultural organisations across the country including Theatre Royal Plymouth in the latest round of support from the Culture Recovery Fund, the Culture Secretary announced today.

Theatre Royal Plymouth is the South West’s principal centre for performing arts and has an extensive education and community engagement programme that...