This June, Market Hall Devonport welcomes The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War—a powerful free exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Featuring 28 metres of hand-crocheted storytelling and life-sized woollen figures, this community-made tribute to wartime Britain invites visitors of all ages to explore history through craft, connection, and creativity—right in the heart of Plymouth.

The award-winning Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s greatest hits, is returning to Theatre Royal Plymouth next week, running from 12 – 17 May, following its hugely successful run back in 2022.

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) community group, Our Space, will return with a new show, Domestication, which explores the human experience through its signature style of bold visual storytelling and immersive soundscapes.

After years of mental health struggles, I’ve redefined what it means to be a man—not stoic or tough, but open, expressive, and self-aware. Illustration became my therapy, helping me process emotions, challenge damaging societal norms, and embrace vulnerability as strength. Drawing is how I heal, reflect, and grow—empowered by creativity, not confined by outdated ideas of masculinity.

In Search of Goldoni is part of TRP’s Drum spring season and is a one-person comedic play that follows Saikat on a family trip to his beloved Venice. Saikat is an actor, writer and poet based in Bristol and has starred in theatre, film, TV and radio as well as working as a writer for stage.

The countdown is on: the late May bank holiday is about to get loud and a little bit exciting, and Plymouth is at the heart of it all with three massive days of music at Home Park Stadium.

This week the Theatre Royal is hosting host the 30th anniversary of the National Theatre Connections Festival which sees ten groups and schools from Devon and Cornwall taking part.

The Levinsky Gallery at University of Plymouth is delighted to present Kingdom, Danny Fox’s first UK solo institutional exhibition, 12 April – 7 June 2025, with a curated programme of associated events.

This year, Maybe You Like It’s Down To Chance has been selected as TRP’s partnership production. Down To Chance offers a heartwarming portrait of a community in crisis in 1964 Alaska, as the protagonists find themselves at the centre of a remarkable relief effort with the whole world listening.

Plymouth's live music scene shines this April with diverse gigs, including Ubiquitous Meh, El Moono, Alex Hart, and Rash Decision. From indie to punk, there's something for every music lover!

In this insightful piece, Plymouth Culture’s Creative Correspondent Pete Clayton reflects on his journey from graphic design student to established illustrator, offering valuable lessons for anyone starting out in the creative industry.

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Cinderella opened in Plymouth with breathtaking beauty, traditional charm, and magical staging that completely captivated the audience.

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this Easter? Plymouth is bursting with creative and cultural activities for families, from hands-on workshops to egg-citing events! Whether your little ones love arts and crafts, storytelling, or theatre, we’ve got you covered.

Plymouth is set to become an interactive hub of Artificial Intelligence with the launch of the South West’s first major AI event.

Theatre Royal Plymouth will host the regional National Theatre Connections Festival this April/May, which this years marks its 30th anniversary. The NT Connections Festival will see ten local schools, colleges and theatre groups from Plympton to Penzance perform on its Drum stage. 

Derriford Hospital in Plymouth is excited to announce the completion of vibrant underwater-themed murals in the Children's Theatres anaesthetic rooms and corridors, designed by local artist Mrs Murals and vinyls by Hart Miller/Frootful illustrations.

Following the announcement this week (18 MARCH) that English National Ballet will return to Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) for the first time since 1990, here’s what other shows dance lovers can look forward to at TRP across its 2025 – 2026 programme.

Hele's School students, in collaboration with award-winning local artist Mrs Murals, have created a powerful mural to celebrate diversity, raise awareness about racism, and foster healing in the aftermath of the civil unrest that affected Plymouth.

Plymouth Dance champions inclusivity, creativity, and social change through movement. Reigniting its mission in 2024, it engages young people, SEND individuals, and deprived communities. As a key partner in Let’s Dance Plymouth, it amplifies the city’s dance culture, ensuring access to high-quality experiences that build confidence, resilience, and well-being.

Ford Park Cemetery is a Victorian-era burial ground that serves as both a place of remembrance and a haven for nature. From its fascinating history to its thriving wildlife, Tom Bray invites readers to take a closer look at where Plymouth’s past and present come together in unexpected and beautiful ways.