The Theatre Royal Plymouth is the largest and best attended regional producing theatre in the UK and the leading promoter of theatre in the South West.
It consists of a 1,300-seat main auditorium, The Lyric, which regularly hosts large-scale musicals, opera and ballet; a 200-seat studio, The Drum; and a 50-seat studio, The Lab. On a separate site, Theatre Royal Plymouth also has a production and learning centre, TR2, featuring rehearsal studios and workshops for the production of set and costumes.

Upcoming events at The Theatre Royal Plymouth
The Mousetrap
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap
CATS
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical
6 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical
That’ll Be The Day
Immerse yourself in the ultimate fusion of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and comedy with That’ll...
Car Man
Matthew Bournes Car Man
The Carpenters story
The magical songs of The Carpenters, and the story of the lives and times of this universally loved brother/sister duo.
6 Mar 2026
This highly acclaimed production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular celebration...
Buddy
The Buddy Holly Story is back with another timeless rock ‘n’ roll show
Annie
The Smash Hit West End Musical Annie
The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh a new play with Morcombe, Cooper and Monkhouse
Agatha Christie’s Death On The Nile
Bitter rivals. Buried secrets. A love to die for.
19 May 2026 - 23 May 2026
Bitter rivals. Buried secrets. A love to die for.
Play Opera LIVE Shipwrecked!
Welsh National Opera
Body & Soul | English National Ballet
A celebrated production of one of the greatest ballet companies
30 Apr 2026 - 2 May 2026
A celebrated production of one of the greatest ballets
MAMMA MIA!
Join the fun at MAMMA MIA!, the worlds sunniest, most exhilarating smash-hit musical!
Derren Brown – Only Human Live
The master of mind control and psychological illusion on tour in 2026
26 May 2026 - 30 May 2026
Prepare to be astonished! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, on tour 2025.
To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a mockingbird
The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard
Operation Mincemeat
The hilarious and sharp-witted musical that tells the story of a real-life - and extremely bizarre - WWII operation.
29 Jun 2026 - 4 Jul 2026
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is directed by award-winning theatre group Splitlip, who are known for their fast-paced comedy and glam-punk music.
The Flying Dutchman Wagner
Welsh National Opera
Mrs Doubtfire
MRS. DOUBTFIRE has been created by a transatlantic team of award-winning artists
Miss Saigon
Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents a new production of Miss Saigon as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn.
Here & Now Musical
Here and Now the Steps Musical
2:22 A Ghost Story
Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn't having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again?
Matilda The Musical UK & Ireland Tour 2025/26
The multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company
13 Jan 2026 - 7 Feb 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s smash hit production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, will embark on its second major tour of the UK and Ireland in October 2025.
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