Theatre Royal, Grade II listed theatre in City of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Theatre Royal is a Grade II listed theatre in the centre of Plymouth, England, housing three performance spaces: the large Lyric auditorium, the mid-sized Drum studio, and the compact Lab. The building was designed by architect Peter Moro and presents a bold concrete and glass exterior facing the city.
The first Theatre Royal in Plymouth opened in 1813 on George Street, designed by John Foulston. The current building came later as part of Plymouth's postwar rebuilding effort and opened in 1982.
The Theatre Royal is where Plymouth audiences come together for everything from dance to musicals and new writing by local artists. The smaller Drum studio, tucked inside the building, gives a platform to experimental work that rarely appears on larger stages.
The building has accessible entrances and clearly marked seating for all three spaces, making it straightforward to get around once inside. Popular shows in the Lyric auditorium tend to sell out early, so booking ahead is a good idea.
A large bronze sculpture called Messenger has stood at the main entrance since 2019, showing a crouching performer and standing about 23 feet (7 meters) tall. It was created by artist Thomas Houseago and is one of the largest single public artworks in Plymouth.
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