Nineteen New Shows On Sale at Theatre Royal Plymouth
Theatre Royal Plymouth are thrilled to announce that nineteen fantastic new shows have gone on general sale today.
From the return of the sell-out smash-hit SIX The Musical, to a brand-new stage adaptation of Tom Fletcher’s book, The Creakers, co-produced bv TRP, to other favourites such as The Book of Mormon, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake and War Horse - there is something for everyone!
Take a look at the new productions today to be among the first to book for the best prices and availability!
Tickets are on sale now on the TRP website.
How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found, The Drum, 08 – 11 May 2024
Charlie is desperate to buck the system, go off grid, leave everything behind, re-invent himself and disappear from the world as we know it.
Comedic, absurd and moving - this production explores what makes up our identity and the traces we leave behind.
SIX The Musical, The Lyric, 04 – 08 September 2024
The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Plymouth following its previous sell out success!
Think you know the rhyme, think again…
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, The Lyric, 10 – 12 September 2024
The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets
The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
The History Boys, The Lyric, 17 – 21 September 2024
The History Boys follows this bright bunch of boys in pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university, lifting the lid on staffroom rivalries and the anarchy of adolescence.
This timely revival, directed by Seán Linnen, asks what is the purpose of education? And who is it for?
Murder on the Orient Express, The Lyric, 24 – 28 September 2024
Winter 1934 and an avalanche stops The Orient Express dead in its tracks. One murderer. A train full of suspects. An impossible case.
Trapped in the snow with a killer still on-board, can Hercule Poirot crack the case before the train reaches its final destination?
Birmingham Royal Ballet's La Fille mal gardée, The Lyric, 10 – 12 October 2024
This autumn brings Sir Frederick Ashton’s La Fille mal gardée, the sunniest and funniest of ballets, back to the stage.
Mixing spectacular classical ballet with slick comedy, a clog-dancing dame and a super-cute pony, as well as live music by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, this is sure to be fantastic entertainment for you, your friends, and all your family!
Welsh National Opera's Rigoletto, The Lyric, 17 October 2024
Step into the raucous court of the Duke of Mantua where Rigoletto, the court jester, uses vicious wit to conceal his tormented heart.
Set against the backdrop of a decadent and ruthless court, this heart-wrenching tale explores the intricate web of love, betrayal, and the consequences of power.
Welsh National Opera's Opera Favourites: at the Movies, The Lyric, 18 October 2024
Opera, with its catchy melodies and hummable choruses, is the perfect accompaniment to any life event and, in the movies, there are no shortage of moments to enhance.
Whether an opera enthusiast or curious to give it a go, take a seat and join us on an unforgettable night of opera favourites from the movies.
Welsh National Opera's Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi, The Lyric, 19 October 2024
Puccini’s Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi are a perfect pairing of high emotion, intense drama, and black comedy.
Directed by internationally renowned Director, Sir David McVicar (WNO’s La traviata), sublime music, including the much-loved O mio babbino caro, contrasts and complements in equal measure in this dramatic double bill.
The Creakers, The Lyric, 25 October – 02 November 2024
Ever wondered what you would do if you woke up and all the grown-ups had disappeared? 12-year-old Lucy hadn’t, until it actually happened.
A brand new show adaptation of Tom Fletcher's (McFly) The Creakers, co-produced by Theatre Royal Plymouth, Impossible Producing, Gavin Kalin Productions and Smith & Brant Theatricals, join us for this brand-new musical made in Plymouth!
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, The Lyric, 11 – 16 November 2024
Matthew Bourne's audacious, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece caused a sensation when it premiered almost 30 years ago.
Thrilling, bold, witty and emotive, this genre-defining event is still best known for replacing the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered convention, turning tradition on its head.
That'll Be The Day: Christmas Show!, The Lyric, 23 November 2024
Guaranteed to get everyone into the spirit of the season, it’s the complete Rock & Roll Christmas package. A sparkling mix of Christmas hits, fun and nostalgia. Don’t miss it!
War Horse, The Lyric, 26 November – 07 December 2024
The National Theatre’s acclaimed production returns in an all-new UK tour.
War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France.
The Book of Mormon, The Lyric, 14 – 25 January 2025
This outrageous musical comedy from creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Bobby Lopez co-writer of Avenue Q and Frozen, follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get.
Birmingham Royal Ballet's Cinderella, The Lyric, 09 – 12 April 2025
This enchanting fairytale is a glorious celebration of ballet.
Step into the magical world of Cinderella, where Fairy Godmothers triumph over cruel stepmothers, pumpkins turn into sparkling carriages and a jewelled slipper changes one young woman’s life forever.
Only Fools and Horses: The Musical, The Lyric, 19 – 24 May 2025
Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back and coming to a town near you!
The smash hit show Only Fools and Horses The Musical – direct from a record-breaking four-year sold-out run-in London’s West End – featuring Del Boy, Rodney, Grandad, Cassandra, Raquel, Boycie, Marlene, Trigger, Denzil, Mickey Pearce.
Welsh National Opera's The Marriage of Figaro, The Lyric, 06 June 2025
It’s supposed to be the happiest day of Figaro and Susanna’s lives but will their wedding even go ahead?
In this captivating tale of love, loyalty and mistaken identities, the quick-witted barber navigates the twists and turns of 18th century social intricacies with charm and humour, and clever schemes which will keep you guessing until the final note.
Welsh National Opera's Peter Grimes, The Lyric, 07 June 2025
Peter Grimes is a tale of isolation and prejudice. Haunted by rumours and suspicion, a fisherman finds himself grappling with inner demons as the local community turns against him.
But what really happened to his apprentice?
Welsh National Opera's Play Opera Live, The Lyric, 08 June 2025
The perfect family show for the young and young at heart!
Featuring magnificent music from stage and screen, this interactive and educational family show is the perfect introduction to the wonderful world of opera and classical music.
