Following the huge success of An Evening with Dawn French & Dame Darcey Bussell, we are delighted to announce a new series of ‘An Evening with…’ special events. These intimate evenings will bring some of the most distinguished artists and high-profile artists and people in public life together with our team at Theatre Royal Plymouth to offer a unique insight into their lives, careers and creative journeys.

All proceeds from these events will support Theatre Royal Plymouth’s charitable activities in supporting the next generation of artists and creatives living in, and from the South West.

For the first in this new series, join Sir Matthew Bourne OBE, Dame Darcey Bussell DBE, and our CEO & Artistic Director, James Mackenzie-Blackman, for one night only in The Lyric. This event takes place immediately before the season of Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures presentation of The Midnight Bell, visiting Plymouth for the very first time.

James will lead a wide-ranging conversation that is sure to span the world of dance, storytelling, and the importance of the city of Plymouth in the journeys of these two world-famous artists.

This is a rare opportunity to hear from two of the most iconic figures in British dance in a relaxed, honest and inspiring conversation.

All proceeds from this very special, not to be repeated, fundraising event will go towards supporting the theatre’s programmes that support the next generation of artists in the South West, which will be outlined over the course of the evening.