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Listen up Superstar because we are thrilled to announce that over 25 new shows are going on sale soon, including the record-breaking West End production of Jesus Christ Superstar with Sam Ryder, the iconic Chicago, and the musical phenomenon that’s taken the world by storm, Hadestown.

Drama fans are also in for a treat with National Theatre’s The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, and Badgers; our own production in association with Bristol Old Vic, and much more!

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If you're mad about musicals...

SIX The Musical

SIX The Musical

The Lyric | 09 – 13 Feb 2027

The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Plymouth following three sold out runs!

Chicago

Chicago

The Lyric | 16 – 20 Feb 2027

“Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts”. So begins the international multi-award-winning musical, Chicago.

Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar

The Lyric | 03 – 14 Aug 2027

The record-breaking West End production of Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Sam Ryder in the iconic role of Jesus, is now coming to Plymouth for two weeks only.

Jersey Boys

Jersey Boys

The Lyric | 17 – 21 Aug 2027

Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the true-life musical phenomenon, Jersey Boys.

Hadestown

Hadestown

The Lyric | 05 – 09 Oct 2027

Hadestown takes you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back, intertwining two ancient Greek mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone.

Delight in dance at its finest...

São Paulo Dance Company

São Paulo Dance Company

The Lyric | 26 & 27 Mar 2027

Following its hugely successful UK debut, Brazil’s leading dance company makes a triumphant return, bringing a stunning fusion of athleticism, precision and emotional intensity back to our shores.

It's a Sin

It’s a Sin

The Lyric | 11 – 15 May 2027

Brought to life by Rambert’s extraordinary dancers, It’s a Sin weaves past and present into something raw, visceral and devastating — an epic story told through movement, asking who gets remembered, who gets left behind, and how we choose to live now.

Johannes Radebe: Finally Home

Johannes Radebe: Finally Home

The Lyric | 11 & 12 Jun 2027

With musical influences ranging from ballroom standards, South African rhythms and the biggest pop anthems, Johannes Radebe: Finally Home is your chance to celebrate with JoJo at the biggest party in town.

Past, Present, Future

Past, Present, Future

The Drum | 27 – 29 Oct 2026

Join James Wilton Dance as they jump into the time machine and revisit their favourite moments from 12 years of touring, whilst also unveiling new work coming in 2027.

Get your fix of daring drama...

Tristan & Yseult

Tristan & Yseult

The Lyric | 04 – 07 Mar 2027

Visceral, playful, and heartbreakingly beautiful, this internationally celebrated production blends myth, music, movement, and storytelling into an unforgettable theatrical night out.

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

The Lyric | 16 – 20 Mar 2027

A joyful, tender and bittersweet celebration of music, ambition and the courage it takes to be heard, directed by National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge).

Agatha Christie's The Hollow

Agatha Christie’s The Hollow

The Lyric | 13 – 17 Apr 2027

Renowned detective Hercule Poirot expected a quiet break in the country; instead he’s drawn into one of the most unsettling cases of his career.

Badgers

Badgers

The Drum | 02 – 05 Sep 2026

A folk tale about folk tales, the art of letting go, and the ethics of true crime, Badgers is a shape-shifting, mercurial new show from the team behind Outlier. Written by Malaika Kegode with music by Jakabol.

The Last Wild

The Last Wild

The Drum | 19 & 20 Mar 2027

In a future where animals no longer exist, twelve-year-old Kester lives in a silent, quarantined world… until one night a flock of excited pigeons and a bossy cockroach start talking to him!

Team Viking

Team Viking

The Drum | 29 & 30 Sep 2026

Ten years ago, James Rowland’s best friend Tom was diagnosed with heart cancer and given three months to live. His last wish was to have a full Viking burial. So James gave him one.

Down to Chance

Down to Chance

The Drum | 01 & 02 Oct 2026

Based on the incredible true story of the Great Alaskan Earthquake, Down to Chance is a heartwarming portrait of a real life hero and her community in crisis, with the whole world listening in.

Mistero Buffo

Mistero Buffo

The Drum | 06 & 07 Oct 2026

Rhum and Clay present Dario Fo’s devilishly funny masterpiece, Mistero Buffo, a darkly comic look at the absurdities and inequalities of everyday life, as seen through the eyes and tales of a travelling storyteller.

Brothers

Brothers

The Drum | 09 Oct 2026

Tip carries eight men with him every day. Their absence shapes his present as much as their presence shaped his past. Brothers is his attempt to bring them back into the room—live, breathing, immediate—and to make the audience a witness to what he carries alone.

Local

Local

The Drum | 10 Oct 2026

In a solo performance that takes us from laughter to tears and back again, Local asks what it means to be ‘local’ to a place, whether you were born there or not – and, crucially, how do we each find our own sense of belonging?

Later Life Letter

Later Life Letter

The Drum | 21 Oct 2026

Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption – the life he leads, and the one he might have done. This is a frank account of what it means to be someone’s child told by a performer who really knows what he’s doing.

For lovers of comedy...

The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins

The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins

The Lyric | 07 Feb 2027

In this show about stigma, humiliation and misunderstanding, Sue Perkins shares hilarious stories from behind the TV cameras.

Oh Zeus!

Oh Zeus!

The Lyric | 28 Feb 2027

Kings of Comedy Le Navet Bete are back! For lovers of Fawlty Towers, Bottom and The Play That Goes Wrong, Oh Zeus! is a riotous, all-out hilarious ride through Greek mythology.

That'll Be The Day

That’ll Be The Day

The Lyric | 28 Mar 2027

Featuring hits from the 50s through to the 80s, That’ll Be The Day is a joyful tribute to the songs and artistes that shaped generations and an uplifting celebration guaranteed to leave you wanting more.

Al Murray - All You Need is Guv

Al Murray – All You Need Is Guv

The Lyric | 08 Apr 2027

Hot on the heels of a sold-out first leg of his brand-new stand-up show across 2026, The Guv’s extending his tour of these green and groovy isles into 2027.

Joe Lycett: Do You Really Lycett? Is It, Is It Wicked? We’re Lovin’ It, Lovin’ It, Lovin’ It, We’re Lovin’ It Lycett

Joe Lycett: Do You Really Lycett? Is It, Is It Wicked? We’re Lovin’ It, Lovin’ It, Lovin’ It, We’re Lovin’ It Lycett

The Lyric | 09 & 10 Apr 2027

Expect jokes, a sprinkling of social justice, some material about being a father and a little bit about Joe Lycett being on the Celebrity Traitors.

Andy Ford - Alright My Luvver?!

Andy Ford – Alright My Luvver?!

The Drum | 24 Oct 2026

The force of nature that is Andy Ford returns in 2026 with his fabulous and funny show, created and honed over more than 56 years as a professional performer.

Something for the little ones...

The Littlest Yak

The Littlest Yak

The Drum | 30 & 31 Oct 2026

This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.

An unforgettable sensory experience...

Fire Songs

Fire Songs

The Drum | 14 – 17 Oct 2026

Frozen Light creates an immersive sensory sound experience for audiences with PMLD performed in collaboration with a local choir.

What's coming up this season...

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