23 new shows going on sale at Theatre Royal Plymouth, as multibuy scheme is launched
Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) has announced that a staggering 23 new shows are on sale this month across 2025 and 2026, including a UK exclusive run of the Watermill’s TheLord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, that will only play at TRP before embarking on a European tour, and the return of Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda The Musical. Other shows in The Lyric auditorium include Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell, 2:22 A Ghost Story and one-nighters with Nikita Kuzmin, Taylormania, Fastlove and Radio Gaga, as well as a huge range of genres in The Drum.
Alongside this, TRP has unveiled ‘Multibuy’ to help make theatre more affordable and accessible for those wanting to book multiple shows. Those booking three or four shows will save 10%, or 20% if they book five or more shows. Multibuy also activates early access to tickets. TRP will continue to offer affordable seats across the auditorium for every budget, as part of its commitment to ensure theatre is accessible.
TRP’s Chief Executive and Executive Producer, James Mackenzie-Blackman, said: “We’ve thought for a long time about how we can make coming to the theatre regularly more affordable and accessible to a wider number of people. By offering a rolling Multibuy discount, we hope our audiences will be able to enjoy more of the shows they want to see and aren’t constrained by price.
“Anyone booking three or more shows will also be able to get their tickets before the shows go on sale to the general public, which we hope will further enhance people’s theatre experience.”
For those wanting to save more, joining as a TRP member can unlock even earlier access to the best seats and bring additional savings on top of the standard Multibuy.
Take a look at the fantastic range of shows going on sale, and get your tickets booked early to guarantee the best seats!
The Lyric:
The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale, The Lyric, 04 - 11 October 2025
Embark on a new journey, as this timeless tale unfolds in this critically acclaimed and breath taking theatrical production.
Experience the masterpiece trilogy in a brand-new environment. One meticulously crafted and enhanced by stunning world-class theatrics and captivating music.
Take your seat, in the company of Hobbits, and join us for a once-in-a-lifetime theatrical event that will enchant both lifelong fans and new generations alike.
Matilda The Musical, The Lyric, 14 January - 07 February 2026
Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Inspired by Roald Dahl’s beloved book, Matilda The Musical is written by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. Winner of over 100 international awards, Matilda continues to delight audiences in London’s West End and will be returning to Plymouth in 2026.
Taylormania, The Lyric, 17 February 2025
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see!
The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm and features all of Taylor’s much loved hits including ; Shake It Off,
Blank Space, Love Story, You Belong With Me, Look What You Made Me Do, I Knew You Were Trouble and many, many more.
Fastlove, The Lyric, 18 February 2025
Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration!
Playing all the hits, from Wham! right through his glittering career, including, Wake Me Up, Too Funky, Father Figure, Freedom, Faith, Knew You Were Waiting, Careless Whisper and many more.
Radio Gaga, The Lyric, 19 February 2025
Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you’ve been dreaming of! The ultimate celebration of one the biggest bands to have ever graced the stage – Queen.
Break free with us and shake all over like a jellyfish as Radio GaGa recreates two magical hours live on stage, celebrating the magic, fun & showmanship of the bands touring days
Playing all your favourite hits including, Don’t Stop Me Now, I Want to Break Free, Somebody to Love, Another One Bites the Dust, We Are The Champions, We Will
Rock You and of course Bohemian Rhapsody.
Man in the Mirror, The Lyric, 22 February 2025
This is the Man in the Mirror – The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson.
Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Artists and supported by a talented cast of performers and musicians who capture the essence of Michael Jackson's unique style and charisma like no other, in this scintillating production that will keep you on the edge of your seats.
Featuring all his greatest hits you know and love, including Thriller, Billie Jean, Beat It, Smooth Criminal, and of course, Man in the Mirror.
Nikita Kuzmin: Midnight Dancer, The Lyric, 01 May 2025
Rising Star of Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother Nikita Kuzmin brings his brand-new show, Midnight Dancer to the stage on his first ever solo UK and Ireland Tour.
Nikita is joined by a sharp and chic cast of talented dancers and vocalists in a show like no other, jam-packed with the hits we all know and love in an evening bursting with happiness, euphoria and of course, world-class dance.
Joining forces with the team behind Oti Mabuse: I Am Here and Johannes Radebe’s trilogy of sell out shows, Midnight Dancer promises to be an unforgettable night of entertainment. Get ready to see Nikita as you’ve never seen him before.
That’ll Be The Day, The Lyric, 04 May 2025
Experience the ultimate fusion of rock 'n' roll, pop, and comedy in the UK's longest-running theatre show.
Join us for a spectacular journey through music history from the 50s to the 80s, with electrifying performances and iconic tunes.
Sing, laugh, and dance along to That'll Be The Day, a celebration of rock and pop.
Don't miss this unforgettable show bursting with talent, energy, passion, and nostalgia.
Ballet BC, The Lyric, 03 – 04 June 2025
Canada’s leading contemporary dance company make their highly anticipated return, taking on Crystal Pite and Johan Inger.
Vancouver-based Ballet BC (British Columbia) wowed audiences and critics on their debut visit to the UK in 2018 with their “superb, gorgeous energy” [The i], with standing ovations at every venue inspired by the “joyous technical expertise of this excellent company” [The Guardian].
In PASSING, legendary Swedish choreographer and longtime Ballet BC collaborator Johan Inger traverses a vast landscape of human emotion, taking audiences on an epic, theatrical, often touching ride. Inspired by climate catastrophe, PASSING explores relationships, from the intimate to the societal. Set to an original score by Amos Ben-Tal with selections from Erik Enocksson and Louis T. Hardin (aka Moondog), the sonic journey is as beautifully complex and captivating as the movement language throughout.
Originally created for Nederlands Dans Theater in 2008 and reimagined for Ballet BC, Frontier, by four-time Olivier award-winning Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite will take the stage in spring 2025. Featuring 24 dancers, the visionary, enigmatic work is a
portrait of the invisible forces that move us; a dance in the borderland between the known and the unknown.
2:22 A Ghost Story, The Lyric, 09 – 14 February 2025
Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and twelve productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story returns to Plymouth following a smash hit season in 2023.
It’s a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear… What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth?
Matthew Bourne's The Midnight Bell, The Lyric, 22 – 26 July 2025
In 1930s London ordinary people emerge from cheap boarding houses nightly to pour out their passions, hopes and dreams in the pubs and fog-bound streets of Soho and Fitzrovia. Step inside The Midnight Bell, a tavern where one particular lonely-hearts club gather to play out their lovelorn affairs of the heart; bitter comedies of longing, frustration, betrayal and redemption.
Inspired by the great English novelist Patrick Hamilton (Twenty Thousand Streets Under The Sky, Hangover Square) who created some of the most authentic fiction of his era; stories borne out of years of social interactions with the working man and woman at his favourite location – the London Pub.
Hailed by The Observer as ‘the undisputed king of dance theatre’, master storyteller Bourne has produced some of the most successful dance theatre productions of the last 30 years including Swan Lake, Cinderella, The Red Shoes and Edward Scissorhands.
The Drum:
Riders to the Sea, The Drum, 07 – 08 February 2025
A man, full of unshed tears and haunted by the ghosts of his past, finds himself drawn
back to the sea, and the memory of his mother, his sisters, and a great loss.
In a production that weaves together live performance, projection and recorded sound,
OperaUpClose bring their own inimitable style to a classic with musical storytelling at its most direct and visceral.
Lynn Faces, The Drum, 12 – 15 February 2025
Nearing 40, painfully shy, and emerging from a toxic break-up, Leah forms a punk band inspired by Lynn from Alan Partridge.
As she takes to the stage with no musical ability, will this gig push Leah further over the edge, or help her regain her confidence and find the hope she needs to move on? A funny, farcical and poignant new play, exploring the impact of abusive behaviour, the power of friendship and how silliness can be healing.
Lynn Faces is a new play by multi award-winning writer Laura Horton, following her Fringe First-winning show, Breathless.
AMPLIFY, The Drum, 18 February 2025
Internationally renowned ensemble, Richard Chappell Dance returns to Plymouth with AMPLIFY, a specially curated celebratory programme of transformative dance from some the South West’s leading and brightest young choreographers and performers working today.
AMPLIFY celebrates the relationship between dance and music, shining a light on the choreographic voices from dancers in the company, commissioned early career artists from the South West as part of the company’s Supporting Acts programme, and performances from some of the regions leading youth dance groups.
This immersive programme shines a light on some of the dance worlds rising stars from across South West England, celebrating the vibrant spectrum of the local dance community in an intimate performance setting.
Mid Life, The Drum, 27 February – 01 March 2025
Vivid, rebellious and joyful – Mid Life is a frank, comedic exposé of menopausal Mid Life. Join us as we laugh, roar and disco dance our way through our midlife!
Mid Life sold out in venues across the UK in 2020. Rewritten and revamped, this upbeat, life-affirming show is packed with razor sharp humour and disco. It draws its themes from real life experiences of women in midlife and ends with a dance party for all to join in.
Roshni, The Drum, 06 – 08 March 2025
Roshni is an intimate crafting of dance and live music, inspired by the stories and experiences of everyday people. Made up of three distinctive and engaging dance pieces: The Call, The Light and The Wave, Roshni explores the highs and lows of life today and gives us hope for the future.
The audience are taken on an emotional journey, through wordless storytelling, percussive dance and warm, humorous and upbeat audience interaction. You’ll be amazed at the different landscapes our musicians can create through an incredible spectrum of global music styles. This feel-good show is a treat for the senses and beautifully demonstrates the connection between music and dance.
IMAGO, The Drum, 18 – 19 March 2025
Nominated for ‘Best Independent Dance Company’ at The National Dance Awards, PCK Dance presents their Internationally acclaimed five-star work IMAGO.
IMAGO is a captivating duet that exposes the intricate and often hidden dysfunctions in relationships within a coded nod to the Language of Flowers.
A profound journey of two men brings to light the human tendency to hide one’s truth behind beauty in fear of being hurt or in fear of having to accept. A deeply moving and insightful exploration of the human condition that will leave viewers pondering its themes long after its conclusion. The triad of compelling narrative, stirring original score by Sean Pett and electrifying choreography makes IMAGO a gripping experience for both dance enthusiasts and those new to contemporary dance.
Is Anybody There, The Drum, 20 – 22 March 2025
Exeter Uni 2006. Strapped for cash, Daniel joins a group of students performing a psychology experiment to create a ghost and begins to lose his grip on what is real and what isn’t.
Inspired by the true story of The Phillip Experiment and the writer’s experiences at Exeter University in 2006 the show has interactive elements taking the audience through a series of psychology experiments.
“Is Anybody There?” Is an interactive, documentary theatre piece about how our minds can lead us astray. Written and performed by Jon Nash and directed by Laura Jasper.
Little Red Hen, The Drum, 25 March – 19 April 2025
Making bread is hard work, but it would be a lot easier if the lazy farmyard animals got off their reclining sofas and lent a hand! Join our plucky little hen as she finds her own way to get stuff done.
An energetic adaptation of this much-loved story, featuring a breath-taking combination of brilliant puppetry, live music and unforgettable comedy.
Stuff and Nonsense are well-known for their clever, captivating storytelling, ingenious stagings and ability to make us all laugh. One of the UK’s most well-loved companies,
they are pioneers in creating shows with and for families, and Director Niki McCretton leads the way in using child-centred collaboration to create our shows, putting children at the heart.
Invest in your children’s imaginations: share the magic of live theatre and take playfulness home with you!
Suitable for all the family (recommended for ages 3-10).
Close Enough, The Drum, 25 – 26 April 2025
Close Enough is an autobiographical solo performance about belonging that challenges stereotypes around immigrant women from Eastern Europe.
The piece is based on real-life experiences of actress Cristina Varga, who moved to the UK 3 months before Brexit. With a comedic approach, Cristina shines light on the diversity and different dynamics between the two cultures that she is now part of: Romania and the UK.
With the use of original live music, Close Enough tackles subjects and stereotypes from both cultures such as the world-famous British politeness and the infamous stigma of being a morally-questionable Eastern European immigrant.
James Rowland Dies at the End, The Drum, 20 – 24 May 2025
What would you do with an hour?
What if it was your last hour ever?
Critically acclaimed storyteller James Rowland returns with a story full of laughter and music and joy. A story about living.
The Farmer and The Clown, The Drum, 28 – 31 May 2025
Home.
You know where it is when you’re there.
An old hard-working farmer lives alone.
A baby clown bounces off a passing circus train in the middle of nowhere, now separated from family and friends. Unsure what to do, the farmer takes the clown home.
Can a friendship span the generations? Can old dogs learn new tricks? Can the young clown find its way home?
The Farmer and The Clown is a story of an unexpected friendship for all ages, told through physical comedy and dance, and performed with an original live soundtrack by JOW.
The Ancient Oak of Baldor, The Drum, 02 – 07 June 2025
The Ancient Oak stands strong in the Forest of Baldor, in the land of Earten. There it has stood for millenia, rooted deeply to both the land and people of the forest. On this day, at the cusp of winter, the people of Baldor are celebrating The Great Cracking of the Ancient Oak.
Elspeth hoped this was the day that Lars would return. But when he doesn’t she is taken on an unexpected journey. One that she will never forget.
Frozen Light welcomes you into their latest fantasy realm, where we discover that what truly nourishes us through the long nights is our capacity for love in all its different forms.
A multi-sensory experience for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their companions, offering the chance to gather and experience the collective power of shared stories.
The shows are now on sale to TRP members. To find out more about how to become a member and access exclusive benefits from £25, visit https://theatreroyal.com/join/. For all other information, visit https://theatreroyal.com.
