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It's time to start getting excited as some of Plymouth's most loved venues announce their reopening dates.

Alexandra Burke returns to the role of Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard following her triumphant run in the show in both the West End and the subsequent sell out 2015/2016 tour.

Here, she chats more about the role and why she's looking forward to visiting Plymouth on the tour. 

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May is a bumper month in Plymouth’s theatre land, with plenty of new plays alongside West End classics and the return of Plymouth Fringe Festival at the end of the month. Read on for our preview of what’s on stage…

There’s lots of fun to be had in Britain’s Ocean City during the Easter holidays. Go on an Easter Egg hunt or a bear hunt at the Theatre Royal, get crafty or explore an underwater world! We’ve pulled together eight ways you can keep the whole family entertained over the next few weeks. 

Challenging plays, smash hit musicals and family-friendly productions to keep the kids entertained during the holidays – there’s a lot going on in Plymouth’s theatre land during April. Read on for our preview of all the shows taking to the stage this month, and snap up your tickets while you still can.

Looking for a laugh? You’ll be spoilt for choice with these nine amazing comedians all heading to Britain’s Ocean City this spring. Enjoy big names and the full arena experience at Plymouth Pavilions, or head to B-Bar for intimate gigs with comedians you might not have discovered yet.  

There’s a whole host of fantastic theatre productions on offer in Plymouth during March, so there’s sure to be something to tempt you! Whether you fancy a feel good musical, dramatic dance or a laugh-out-loud comedy, there’s plenty to choose from. Read on for our preview of what’s taking to the stage this month…

Following on from the success of the latest Theatre Royal Plymouth production, The Kneebone Cadillac (2018) comes the premiere of Phil Porter’s new play, God Of Chaos, to Plymouth from Thursday 7 to Saturday 23 March in The Drum. David Mercatali directs Oman Austin, Ryan Early, Laura Waldren and Lizzy Watts in his first production for Theatre Royal Plymouth.

We spoke to Phil Porter before the show’s opening night in Plymouth.

In February, enjoy everything from smash hit musicals to dramatic dance performances on Plymouth’s stages. Read on for our full round-up of what’s on in theatres this month…

Kick start the New Year with an invigorating trip to the theatre. If you were too busy to visit the panto in December then there’s still plenty of time to enjoy a trip, or see one of the many magical family-friendly productions on stage in January.  

It’s the most wonderful time of the year  so make the most of it with a trip to the theatre. Whether you’re looking for a traditional panto that will have the whole family roaring with laughter, or something a little more alternative, Plymouth’s theatres have got you covered over the festive season.