Welcome to Week 2 of Summer in the Scene Dock!
Join us for an unmissable programme of outdoor events at Theatre Royal Plymouth this August.
We’re transforming our Scene Dock* into a welcoming hub of entertainment and community.
Expect bands, quiz nights, DJ sets, theatre, cabaret, workshops, roaming performers and more.
Plus, enjoy a selection of food from local vendors and drinks from our pop-up bar.
All events are family friendly but check out the individual activities for more details. Read on to discover what’s in store each day!
*The Scene Dock is the outside space at the rear of the theatre where trucks unload sets, costumes, props and other scenery (Scene, as in scenery and Dock, as in where the trucks dock to unload).
Please note, the artist and activity line-up is subject to change.
On Thursday 14th August, gather your friends for a summer afternoon in the sun and enjoy performances and quiz.
Letters to the Sea: A Spoken Word Celebration of Plymouth’s Blue Spaces
Letters to the Sea is a project which invites participants to bring their hopes, concerns and memories together connected to the ocean, and to ask – if you could write a letter to the sea, what would it say?
It began in 2024 as an interactive public engagement exhibit, curated by Plymouth’s Poet Laureate, Dr Rosemarie Corlett, as part of the Planet Ocean room at The Box Museum and Art Gallery.
Letters to the Sea aims to provide an inclusive way of holding and remembering marine environments that shifts focus from the role of humans as perpetrators and lamenters of loss, to ecological collaborators in the present moment.
The letters come from professional writers, schoolchildren, marines, sailors, climate change activists, sea swimmers… These performances will complement a digital anthology of letters, which will act as a platform to build and grow a complex and evolving collection of voices and stories, reflecting on and showcasing marine environments and social constructions of Plymouth Sound.
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Ticketed – Free
The Big Fat Musical Theatre Quiz of the Summer
When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favourite BIG FAT MUSICAL THEATRE QUIZ… and then I don’t feel so bad! Hosted by Plymouth Theatre Company with live musical performances from them and TRP Young Company, featuring your favourite musicals and trivia.
Try defying gravity to win some brilliant prizes and don’t throw away your shot for what will be a brilliantly stagey evening.
Time: 8pm – 9pm
Ticketed – Paid
Local DJ
Join us for an electrifying evening of music and good vibes with a special guest DJ from the South West. Stay tuned—our headliner will be announced soon!
Friday 15th August invites anyone and everyone to celebrate their creative skills. Join us and celebrate the start of the weekend.
Far Flung presents
Find Your Beat
Love music? Love to dance?
Then Find Your Beat is calling your name!
This inclusive dance workshop is aimed at girls who are passionate about music and movement. Whether you want to build confidence, develop new skills, or explore inclusive dance and music techniques, this is your chance!
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Ticketed – Free
Trifle Gathering Productions and Far Flung present
HomesGrown – Open Mic
An Inclusive Open Mic event with electrifying live performance including music, dance, games, mass karaoke and comedy.
Dress to impress, grab some pals and head on down to HomesGrown – Open Mic, hosted by Trifle Gathering Productions and Far Flung.
Talent Call Out – The HomesGrown team invite any local budding performers to join them on stage to share their party turn & perform live. This can be of any artform from singing, dancing to juggling cats! All performers please email artist.development@theatreroyal.com to apply.
Time: 8pm – 9pm
Ticketed – Free
Local DJ
Join us for an electrifying evening of music and good vibes with a special guest DJ from the South West. Stay tuned—our headliner will be announced soon!
In the mood for some fun? Saturday 16th August is the day for games! Join us for nutty adventures or perhaps a quiz extravaganza.
Miracle Theatre presents
The Squirrel Society
The Secret Squirrel Society for the Appreciation of Acorns (S.S.S.A.A.) needs you!
These friendly squirrels need fearless, bright, acorn lovers with a deep respect for oak and a passion for all things cheeky!
Come and join this society of anarchic squirrel-scouts and help them save the oak to get one step closer to Oaktopia…
Grab your family and friends – or come make some – and embark on this immersive interactive challenge race created and performed by Cornwall’s Miracle Theatre.
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Ticketed – Paid
Miracle Theatre presents
The Quizzards
A Pub Quiz Extravaganza, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary!
Join The Quizzards Kyla and Hannah for an epic quiz night that transcends the ordinary. Knowledge is but one part of the excellence you’ll need to win this quiz! With classic rounds, a special local segment, quirky sections (including the infamous “stop, drop & draw”), and a seriously strong intro, this quiz is going to require all your ingenuity and wit to claim the top prize.
All levels of brilliance are welcome, as we ignite your competitive spirit and celebrate community connections through the joy of quizzing. Are you ready for an unforgettable quiz adventure?
Gather your friends (or come and make some!) and spend a night of fun with The Quizzards Pub Quiz Extravaganza!
Time: 8pm – 9pm
Ticketed – Paid
Local DJ
Join us for an electrifying evening of music and good vibes with a special guest DJ from the South West. Stay tuned—our headliner will be announced soon!
Fancy yourself as a star-baker? Or perhaps just need a boogie to end the weekend. There’s something for everyone on Sunday 17th August.
Camp Bake Off
Join us for our Community Cake Competition! Each group or organization is invited to bring one homemade cake, complete with a story and ingredient card. Cakes will be shared at a central tasting table and judged by a panel of special guests.
This is more than just a baking contest—it’s a chance to celebrate diversity through food, music, and performance. By collaborating with communities across the city, we hope to create a sense of belonging in a space that hasn’t always felt accessible. Let’s come together to connect, create, and reimagine what theatre and community can be—one slice at a time!
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Open Access
The Cabarats
No genre is safe from this band! Dub-infused rhythms and knees-up ska collide courageously with eastern melodies, world instruments and infectious vocal hooks to form an alluring and energetic sound.
The Cabarats are constantly sourcing inspiration from all over the world, but have a particular passion for Reggae and Ska, as well as traditional music from Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The sound is embellished with electronic samples and a uniquely psychedelic texture which segues dynamically from one style to another, often succumbing to climactic moments of heavy rock.
The ever-growing list of instruments played by these five individuals includes, accordion, outar (a custom built fretless oud-guitar hybrid), keyboards, brass, guitars, drums, pedals, synths, sirens, samplers and more!
It’s been an exciting journey so far for the band, playing at major festivals such as Boomtown Fair, and supporting some of their favourite acts including Undercover Hippy and Dubioza Kolektiv.
