Get ready because 2026 is going to be BIG!
To mark the 30th anniversary of its landmark stage production, next summer we will be reigniting, reviving and reimagining the legendary FAME The Musical. Following soon after, we are thrilled to be welcoming the spectacular Moulin Rouge! The Musical, and opening the UK and Ireland tour of CATS.
Also coming to our stages are James Graham’s hard-hitting drama, Punch, and ‘pure gold’ (Mail on Sunday) comedy, The Last Laugh, as well as electric tributes playing for one night only and delightful productions for younger audiences.
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Tue 28 Oct | 10am
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Wed 29 Oct | 10am
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Wed 29 Oct | 3pm
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Thu 30 Oct | 10am
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Wed 05 Nov | 10am
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Thu 06 Nov | 10am
FAME The Musical
The Lyric | 28 Jul – 15 Aug 2026
FAME The Musical follows a group of students from enrolment to graduation, as they come-of-age through their shared passion for music, drama and dance.
Annie
The Lyric |23 – 27 Jun 2026
Set in 1930s New York during the Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
The Lyric | 19 Aug – 19 Sep 2026
Enter a world of splendour, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment.
CATS
The Lyric | 06 – 17 Oct 2026
From Euston station to Victoria Grove, the strays and rebels of London gather under the Jellicle moon in the hope they’ll be the chosen one.
MAMMA MIA!
The Lyric | 12 – 30 Jan 2027
Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget.
BLOOM
The Drum | 12 – 13 Feb 2026
Experience the energy and creativity of the South West’s vibrant dance scene as Richard Chappell Dance returns to Theatre Royal Plymouth with BLOOM, a powerful evening of dance by Devon and Plymouth based artists.
More information coming soon
INTO THE LIGHT
The Drum | 12 – 13 Feb 2026
With its fusion of world-class dance, live music, and cutting-edge visual design, INTO THE LIGHT is a powerful, multi-sensory experience that redefines the boundaries of contemporary performance.
Punch
The Lyric| 14 – 18 Apr 2026
Jacob Dunne, a teenager from Nottingham, spends his Saturday nights seeking thrills with his friends. One fateful evening, an impulsive punch leads to fatal consequences.
AI, AI, Oh…
The Drum | 10 Feb 2026
Once upon a time, a washed up London writer and technophobe went off-grid in a confused lockdown relocation… only to find that the grass ain’t always greener.
Life Before You
The Drum | 26 – 28 Feb 2026
Life Before You, a fierce and unflinching new play by Eva Hudson, lays bare the fault lines between mothers and daughters.
Meet Fred
The Drum | 23 – 24 Feb 2026
Fred is a cloth puppet just trying to live an ordinary life—get a job, find love, and be part of society. But with his Puppetry Living Allowance under threat, Fred’s world spirals out of control.
The Last Laugh
The Lyric | 05 – 09 May 2026
Three of Britain’s all-time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse – in a dressing room, discussing the secret of life, death, comedy and what it means to be funny… really funny!
Smalltown Boy
The Drum | 05 – 06 Mar 2026
Smalltown Boy by Brenda Callis is a heartbreakingly joyful play about grief, community, and growing up queer in a rural town, explored through the explosive storytelling medium of drag.
A Grain of Sand
The Drum | 17 – 18 Mar 2026
Renad, a young Gazan girl, embarks on a dangerous journey. Carrying only the echoes of her grandmother’s tales and the spark of her own imagination, she searches for her family and the ‘Anqaa’ – the mythical Palestinian Phoenix.
More information coming soon
Gianni Schicchi (or Where There’s A Will)
The Drum | 21 Mar 2026
A stellar cast bring this brilliantly subversive and satirical take on Puccini’s family farce to the stage, with a newly commissioned spoken-word overture, under the “sharp and intelligent” direction of 2025 Sky Arts Award winner PJ Harris.
Glitch
The Drum | 26 – 28 Mar 2026
Pam Stubbs has been sub-postmistress of Barkham Post Office for twenty years, respected and loved by the community. But when unexplained discrepancies start appearing in her accounts, Pam finds herself at the heart of the biggest miscarriage of justice in English legal history.
More information coming soon
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The Lyric | 11 – 13 Jun 2026
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!
The Little Prince
The Drum | 19 – 21 Feb 2026
Embark on a whimsical journey with the Little Prince as he wanders the universe in search of the true meaning of friendship.
The Enormous Turnip
The Drum | 31 Mar – 18 Apr 2026
Join Mr and Mrs Chickweed and save the day as they pull The Enormous Turnip out of the ground before it takes over the planet!
More information coming soon
The Carpenters Story
The Lyric | 06 Mar 2026
A musical journey through the glittering career of pop’s most famous brother and sister duo.
Country Roads
The Lyric | 11 May 2026
Come with us to the place you belong, for a night of the very best country classics! Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as – for one night only – we celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music.
More information coming soon
Radio GaGa
The Lyric | 12 May 2026
Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you’ve been dreaming of! The ultimate celebration of one the biggest bands to have ever graced the stage – Queen.
More information coming soon
Fastlove
The Lyric | 13 May 2026
Make new memories whilst reliving old classics – this one is for the fans as we celebrate one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen, and we say thank you!
More information coming soon
Sky Full of Stars
The Lyric | 14 May 2026
Get ready for an electrifying night of music and magic with Sky Full of Stars—the most authentic tribute to Coldplay!
More information coming soon
Legend – The Music of Bob Marley
The Lyric | 15 May 2026
When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. Legend – The Music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show.
More information coming soon
Thank You For The Music
The Lyric | 16 May 2026
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music. This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other.
More information coming soon