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Read all of the latest news and catch up on behind-the-scenes blogs from Theatre Royal Plymouth; including our on sale announcements, reviews from our bloggers and critics, news stories, and updates from artists.

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Dec 2021

Meet the Lab Company – theatre makers of the future
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Dec 2021

New exhibition Plymouth Exposed by local artist Richard Allman, now on display in the TRP Gallery
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Nov 2021

“Funky Llama gives me something to get up for. It gives me a really good drive and a passion to help others”

TRP Stories: Olivia Frost
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Nov 2021

Theatre Royal Plymouth has launched an in-depth podcast with CEO Adrian Vinken, as he prepares to step down after more than 30 years
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Nov 2021

A new exhibition by Plymouth artist Jason Brownlee goes on display at TRP, after the theatre helped him build confidence
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Nov 2021

Theatre Royal Plymouth to receive £700,000 from the third round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
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Oct 2021

“I never thought theatre was for me but it’s opened so many doors in my career”

TRP Stories: Perry Johnson
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Oct 2021

Theatre Royal Plymouth launches Funky Llama Appeal 2021, supporting disabled adults through drama and music
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Oct 2021

Paines Plough and Theatre Royal Plymouth announce ‘Sorry You’re Not a Winner’ by Samuel Bailey, a new play about friendship, class, and leaving home
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Oct 2021

Theatre Royal Plymouth becomes home to thousands of honey bees
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Sep 2021

Theatre Royal Plymouth announces new dates for the trans-Atlantic production This Land, after it was delayed by Covid-19
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Sep 2021

City leaders sign joint public letter urging Plymouth to protect jobs and businesses from COVID-19 as levels of the virus remain high
Messenger

Aug 2021

Messenger documentary to air on Sky Arts
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Aug 2021

Lab Associate Chris White set for his London debut!
NHS The Musical Cast

July 2021

Cast announced for our new Theatre Royal Plymouth production, NHS The Musical
MUM CAST: Sophie Melville, Cat Simmons & Denise Black . Photographed by Jeremy Freedman

July 2021

Cast announced for our new co-production, MUM
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July 2021

James Mackenzie-Blackman named as Chief Executive of Theatre Royal Plymouth.
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May 2021

Theatre Royal Plymouth back in show business, reopening Thursday 27th May – we’re back with a bang!
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May 2021

Theatre Royal Plymouth announces new Creative Programme and recruitment drive as part of a year of recovery
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Apr 2021

We’re thrilled to be working even more closely with Stuff & Nonsense on this new co-production.
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Apr 2021

A new sponsorship from Pennon Group for our Engagement and Learning Project, Young Company Hubs, will help us bring our theatre workshops to young people across the city
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Apr 2021

Adrian Vinken OBE announces his intention to stand-down as CEO of Theatre Royal Plymouth
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Mar 2021

A reflection of the last year of closure and a look ahead to the future
Adults and Communities

Jan 2021

Our Space Project Awarded Funding from Co-Creating Change Growth & Replication Commissions
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Sep 2020

Theatre Royal Plymouth receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund
Community Celebration Week

Sep 2020

Theatre Royal Plymouth Community Celebration Week
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May 2020

#BlackLivesMatter

Shows Press Releases

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Nov 2021

Full casting announced for the new UK tour of Mamma Mia! commencing January 2022
Fat Friends

Nov 2021

Sherrie Hewson, Jessica Ellis and Les Dennis join Lee Mead in the UK and Ireland tour of Kay Mellor’s smash-hit Fat Friends The Musical

 
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Nov 2021

The Man Who Wanted To Be A Penguin is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth
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Nov 2021

Gonzo Moose presents Grimm and Grimmer at TRP this December, the fairytale adventure, bursting with comedy, clowning, music, and magic 
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Nov 2021

Following a sell-out run at the Hall for Cornwall, Fisherman’s Friends The Musical will open at TRP in September 2022
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Nov 2021

Full cast announced for UK tour of Dolly Parton’s smash-hit 9 to 5 The Musical, coming to TRP from 30 Nov – 4 Dec 2021
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Oct 2021

12 extraordinary dancers bring Cuban flair and flavour to the UK in a tour, coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth in March 2022
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Oct 2021

Sally Ann Triplett to join Dan Burton, Matthew Jeans, Jessica Daley, Emily Langham and Duncan Smith in the UK tour of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical
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Oct 2021

Chelsea Halfpenny to star as Jenna in the UK & Ireland tour of the smash-hit romantic musical comedy Waitress, alongside Sandra Marvin, Evelyn Hoskins and Matt Willis
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Oct 2021

Full casting announced for Cameron Mackintosh’s record-breaking tour of Les Mesérables, which comes to TRP in Spring 2022

 
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Oct 2021

The acclaimed new London Palladium production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to TRP for one week only in 2022

 
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Aug 2021

Full cast announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash-hit musical School of Rock!
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Aug 2021

Full cast announced for Bat out of Hell coming to Plymouth!
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July 2021

Footloose The Musical rescheduled tour cast announced

Book tickets here.

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July 2021

This year the Theatre Royal Plymouth Panto will be everything you could wish for as Joe Pasquale stars as Wishee Washee

Tickets available here.

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May 2021

Arlene Phillips to direct & Oti Mabuse to choreograph The Cher Show UK & Ireland Tour opening on April 2022
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May 2021

Dates confirmed for the first ever tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash-hit West End & Broadway musical!
LES MISERABLES TOUR. The Barricade. Helen Maybanks (1)

April 2021

Cameron Mackintosh’s record-breaking tour of Les Misérables returns to Plymouth in Spring 2022

Blogs and Reviews

Dec 2021

Review: 9 to 5 The Musical

Nov 2021

Review: Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker

Nov 2021

Review: Stick Man

Oct 2021

Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet Romeo and Juliet

Oct 2021

Review: Passagers

Oct 2021

Review: MUM

Sep 2021

Review: NHS The Musical

Aug 2021

Review: Derren Brown Showman

Sep 2021

Review: The Rocky Horror Show

Aug 2021

Review: Blood Brothers

Aug 2021

Review: Grease

May 2021

Review: Rambert’s Draw From Within