Playhouse offers school children an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform on the iconic Drum stage at Theatre Royal Plymouth. Delivered across the UK, Playhouse connects young minds with professional theatres, talented scriptwriters, and visionary theatre makers—unlocking a world of creativity and empowering students to experience the magic of professional theatre-making.

This year, seven primary schools from Devon & Cornwall will take over TRP’s Drum Theatre for an unforgettable week of performances, reimagining the traditional school play into something truly remarkable. These performances promise to delight and inspire audiences, as students bring vibrant characters to life, tackle important issues facing the world today, and embarking on heartfelt conversations. These young actors and technicians gain the confidence to express themselves freely as they experience the joy of theatre.

“I can be who I really am,”

Former Playhouse performer

We’d like to give a huge thank you to Princess Yachts, who kindly sponsor this project.

This year’s incredible plays:

Tuesday 8^th July

Fountain Head House School 1.00pm

A Song to Save Us…

By Jennifer Lunn

A story about being brave, singing songs of hope and working together for a better future.

A young whale, Canu, lives with her grandmother who sings ancient songs, carrying the wisdom of generations past.

Once a large pod, now it is just Canu and her grandmother and the waters are getting warmer….

Canu must find the strength to protect the world they share.

Wednesday 9^th July

Sir Robert Geffery’s School 12.00pm

Following Pharaoh

By Fraser Grace

The Pharaoh has ordered the construction of a grand pyramid to safeguard his riches in the afterlife. But will the cunning “Geezer Giza’s” manage to steal the gold, or will the Pharaoh’s curse catch up with them first? Packed with mischief, twists, and lots of laughter, join us as we venture deep into the heart of the pyramid, where danger and treasure await at every turn…

Ernesettle Community School 5.30pm

The Creakers

By Tom Fletcher

One day, the kids in the town of Whiffington wake up to find all the grown-ups have completely disappeared. Our heroes set out on a musical adventure of a lifetime, under the bed…. But we soon realise that maybe it’s not the monsters under the bed that are the scary ones!

Thursday 10^th July

The Jungle

Manadon Vale Primary School 12.00pm

Hyde Park Junior School 5.30pm

By Adam Peck

A group of MONKEYS have gathered Here. Here is a place where animals go when they have been displaced from their natural habitat, an unusual refuge for animals displaced from their homes. They are waiting to find out whether they will be granted passage to the Island, where they can start anew. Could you decide who should be allowed to enter?

Friday 11^th July

The Creakers

Weston Mill Community Primary Academy 12.00pm

Prince Rock Primary School 5.30pm

By Tom Fletcher

One day, the kids in the town of Whiffington wake up to find all the grown-ups have completely disappeared. Our heroes set out on a musical adventure of a lifetime, under the bed…. But we soon realise that maybe it’s not the monsters under the bed that are the scary ones!