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Plymouth History Festival is now in full swing, but there’s still plenty of time to explore the fascinating history of Britain’s Ocean City before the festival ends on 31 May.

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…

Have you ever wanted to know what hides behind the walls of Mount Batten Tower? Ever wondered how Nancy Astor felt about the Suffragettes? And have you ever seen a tournament between Medieval knights? The seventh Plymouth History Festival begins on 4 May, opening the city up to satisfy your every historical curiosity.

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.  

We’ve pulled together 115 things to do in and around Britain's Ocean City, from family days out to delectable dining experiences, unique ways to get active and the best places to explore the great outdoors, plus loads more.

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.

Step inside the warmth of Plymouth’s theatres to escape the cold November nights – you’ll be transported to different worlds, with everything from family friendly to dramatic dance performances on stage this month.