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Full cast announced for major new uk tour of anne-marie casey’s new stage adaptation of Little Women
Directed by Loveday Ingram, Little Women opens at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 17 – 21 June 2025. Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women was an immediate critical and commercial success. The book was inspired by Alcott’s experiences growing up and is one of the best loved novels of all time.
Pivoting independently in 2025: Leaving agency representation and feeling the fear.
Our Creative Columnist Pete Clayton starts 2025 as a purely independent creative - without an illustration agent for the first time in 4 years. He discusses why and how sometimes in the creative world, you just need to ‘feel the fear and do it anyway!’
Rock, metal and classical meet at The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight show at Plymouth Pavilions
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight shows across the UK are certainly done well and are almost always awe-inspiring. If you love rock and metal music and want to see and hear your favourite tracks presented in a new (candle)light then this show at the Plymouth Pavilions on Tuesday 18 February 2025 is just for you.
Tickets still available for The Book of Mormon at Theatre Royal Plymouth
Looking for a comedy musical theatre show with a difference this month? ‘The Book of Mormon’ has just started its run at Theatre Royal Plymouth and some tickets are still up for grabs.
Get Crafting with New Hobbies This New Year in Plymouth
It doesn’t matter which creative hobby you wish to try this January, there is something to suit everyone of all ages and abilities in Plymouth. There is everything from knitting courses to fabric printing and jewellery making workshops available to attend this month, so why not give it a go and try something new?
Explore the surreal and take part in The Box’s 2025 Children and Young People’s Art Competition
Calling all young budding artists from across Plymouth! How would you like to have your work displayed alongside famous names like Man Ray and Salvador Dali?
Share your memories of Devonport at special community event
People who live in or have a connection with Devonport are being invited to a special event at The Box on Saturday 11 January where they can share their memories, stories and objects. The ‘Recent History Day’ is part of The Box’s programme marking the 200th anniversary of the founding of Devonport – once a separate town named Dock.
New year, new season and a new direction for The Drum at Theatre Royal Plymouth
The Drum has always been broad in terms of its performances but we think this may be the broadest season yet. There’s literally something for everyone — and all 12 shows are now on sale to the public
Know your creative limits: Mental health and a quality work life balance.
Meet Pete Clayton, our Creative Columnist; an illustrator, animator and graphic designer based in Plymouth. Pete’s purpose as a multidisciplinary creative and writer is to share his love of what he does and in turn give people an inspiring creative lift. Here he discusses finding ‘work life balance’. Not just at Christmas - but throughout the year.
New music recording and rehearsal space opens in Plymouth: Triple T Studios
Triple T Studios, which sits above Café Momus in Stonehouse’s Manor Street, just off Union Street, is a recording studio and rehearsal space all-in-one.
10 Places Where Food Meets Culture in Plymouth
Looking for top spots to combine a love of delicious food and drink with Plymouth's vibrant cultural scene? Whether it’s coffee and cake, a delicious vegan deli, or the best local independent producers, Plymouth has something for every taste.