Barbican Theatre, The B-Bar and The Plymouth Athenaeum are host to an eclectic mix of entertainment for all tastes and ages this spring and beyond, all with great value tickets (from just £6).

All of these performances can be booked 24/7 at barbicantheatre.co.uk or by calling 01752 267131 (Mon – Fri 11am – 3pm) All prices stated are inclusive of all booking fees and charges.

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Barbican Theatre’s FUSE Diverse Dance present CIVIC

At Royal William Yard in the Melville Building

20 – 22 Feb 7:30pm (+3pm Fri 21 Feb)

£6 / £8

Age guidance: 8+

A riotous stomp through the stories of Plymouth, its people and the Civic Centre.

CIVIC presents an imperfect history of Plymouth: the Civic Centre from 1961 to now,showcasing a mix of dance, new writing, old film footage and stories from people like you.

The Civic Building – a final piece of the grand Abercrombie rebuild of Plymouth; a perfect community symbol for a new and thriving city. Now the building stands empty and broken…is the dream of a 21st century Civic City empty and broken too?

If not…what should it look like? How should it be? What if we could decide?

A dance theatre collaboration between the people of Plymouth, the Barbican Theatre creative team and writer Neil Haigh.

This is a brilliant mix of local performers, community groups and guest choreographers. From waltzes and fine dining to queuing and protest, be ready to stomp through scenes and stories as a Civic honorary member and watch this unique production up close.

Supported by Urban Splash and Arts Council England.

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Mundic Nation present ‘The Coastguard’

At Barbican Theatre Fri 28 Feb 2020 7:30pm

£11.50 / £13.50

Age guidance: 10+

 Its Peter’s birthday and the first day of his enforced retirement.

There’s a present for him on the table wrapped in blue tissue paper. But his wife, Mary, won’t come out of the back room. His daughter, Lia loves him dearly and wants to come and celebrate but Storm Lear is brewing. Her husband, Cal, is pushing plans for Peter to sell his clifftop home. Peter is standing his ground.

Literally.

After all, he is THE COASTGUARD and some things need to be protected to the death.

Mundic Nation is a writer-led production company based in Cornwall, led by John and Marie Macneill. As well as co-producing Hell Fire Corner by DM Thomas at Hall for Cornwall, the company has made two short films for festival exhibition, and one which was nominated for a Celtic Media Festival Award in 2019. Mundic Nation seeks to connect with audiences who may not normally have access to live theatre, as a result of financial, social, or mobility issues.

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The Unravelling Wilburys present the music of Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne

At The Plymouth Athenaeum Fri 6 Mar 2020 8pm

£20

Age guidance: 8+

This top tribute show is more than just a tribute! They are the ‘complete package’, a great combination of brilliant musicianship, tongue in cheek humour and rave reviews throughout the UK, the band play their songs in their familiar country-rock style whilst stealing a few choice numbers from those famous five icons, Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne!

Listen to “Handle With Care”; “End Of The Line”; “The Devil’s Been Busy”; “Tweeter And The Monkey Man”; “Heading For The Light”; “Mr Tambourine Man”; “Pretty Woman”; “Mr Blue Sky”; “Here Comes The Sun”; “I Won’t Back Down”; “Runaway”; “Running Down A Dream”; “Learning To Fly” and many others from the impressive back catalogue of these incredible artists.

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Scratchworks Theatre Company present ‘Hags: A Magical Extravaganza’

At Barbican Theatre Sat 14 Mar 2020 7:30pm

£11.50 / £13.50

Age guidance: 11+

All female, Devon based Scratchworks return to Plymouth following their critically acclaimed performances of WOMANS (like ROMANS but with a ‘W’ and Great Train Robbery.

In Bideford in 1682, the final witch trial in Britain took place. Three women were accused of witchcraft, tried & hanged.

Now fast forward to the present day and name one female magician…pretty tricky. But tonight, three fearless females are climbing out of their boxes, shaking off the sequins and investigating what really happened in a small town in North Devon 300 years ago.

Packed full of magic tricks, physical comedy & live music, our magiciennes explore the witch-hunt mania that swept the country and sent hundreds of innocent women to the gallows. With mind-blowing illusions, stupendous stunts and the occasional disappearing rabbit, ‘Hags’ sets the record straight for thousands of falsely accused women with all the joy, silliness & spectacle these three can muster.

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JD King presents ‘Elvis The Legend’

At The Plymouth Athenaeum Sat 14 Mar 2020 8pm

£20

Age guidance: 8+

JD is considered the highest rated Elvis impersonator in the world and over the course of his 16 year career (to date!) he has performed in every part of the UK and worldwide with his fantastic Elvis tribute show – featuring his Elvis tribute band ‘The Burning Love Band’ – bringing his passionate, dedicated and dynamic tribute act to audiences of all ages.

Jim has built an international reputation for his incredible recreation of the King – covering his greatest hits including Hound Dog, Blue Suede Shoes, Suspicious Minds and The Wonder of You. A lifelong actor, singer and Elvis fan, Jim has created the most authentic and enjoyable Elvis tribute you will find anywhere. Featuring all of Elvis’ classic songs from the 1950s Rock ‘n’ Roll to the 1970s Las Vegas jumpsuits.

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John Osborne presents ‘You’re In A Bad Way’

At Barbican Theatre Thu 19 Mar 2020 7:30pm

£11.50 / £13.50

Age guidance: 8+

When two sisters learn their dad has been diagnosed with dementia, they deal with the news in very different ways.

This new show by John Osborne deals with themes that are increasingly familiar – but this is an optimistic, positive story.

John returns to Plymouth after visiting in 2019 with John Peel’s Shed / Circled in the Radio Times. This brand new funny, sad, cosy, beautiful story deals with dementia, family and the role music plays in our lives.

Just because something is diagnosed, doesn’t mean it’s the end.

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Nick Helm presents ‘Phoenix From The Flames’ UK stand Up Tour

At Barbican Theatre Fri 10 Apr 8pm

£15

Age guidance: 14+

Resurrected from the ashes, come and witness two time Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee and International-Treasure-In-Waiting shaking his ass, singing songs and righting wrongs.

You don’t deserve this…

Nick Helm has been delighting audiences as a stand-up since 2007. Blending jokes, stories, poems and songs, he has earned an impressive list of awards and accolades such as Best Stand-Up Comedy Act at the What’s on London Awards, Chortle’s Best Music and Variety Artist, British Comedy Awards Best Breakthrough Artist, Times Breakthrough Award at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards, and many more.

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Caroline Horton presents All Of Me (the possibility of future splendour)

At Barbican Theatre Fri 24 Apr 7:30pm

£11.50 / £13.50

Age guidance: 14+ (contains themes of Contains themes of depression and suicide and partial nudity)

Written and performed by Olivier Award nominee Caroline Horton – All Of Me is an intimate and absurd exploration of wanting to live, wanting to die and what can happen if we sit together with the dark.

Grudgingly hopeful, occasionally funny, Caroline reunites with director Alex Swift (Mess) to bring you an unapologetically dark show about dark things.

By Caroline Horton
Directed by Alex Swift

Winner of The Scotsman Mental Health Fringe Award 2019, The Stage Edinburgh Award 2019 recipient and the Lustrum Award 2019 recipient

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Le Navet Bete & Barbican Theatre present 400: A Historical Comedy

At The Plymouth Athenaeum 15 July – 9 August Matinees / Evenings

£18 / £20 / Buy 2 full + 2 under 16s for £72

Age guidance: 8+

Having wowed audiences for over ten years with their incredible, fast-paced Christmas shows, Plymouth favourites Le Navet Bete team up with renowned comedy writer Tony Hawks, and long term partners in crime, Barbican Theatre to return in the summer of 2020 with a brand new, action-packed comedy show like no other.

As part of Ocean City’s Mayflower 400 celebration expect 400 years of history in 100 minutes, from the West Country to Wild West, from the Barbican to Boston. Join four idiots as they explore our relationship with America and possibly answer some of our nation’s most important questions like why is baseball ‘just not cricket’, why was Queen Victoria not amused and why do our American friends call trousers pants?

400: A Historical Comedy is supported by Arts Council England, Mayflower 400 and Plymouth Culture.

Book for all of these and more at barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on or call 01752 267131 (Mon – Fri 11am – 4pm) Ticket prices are inclusive of all booking fees and charges. Book 24/7 at barbicantheatre.co.uk or call 01752 267131. Tickets for performances at The Plymouth Athenaeum can only be booked via the website or telephone line as there is no day to day box office at that venue.