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Barbican Theatre, Plymouth

Barbican Theatre manages ticket bookings for performances on Barbican Theatre stage plus a number of performances in The B-Bar.
These can be booked 24 hours a day on this website with a debit or credit card. All ticket or event prices shown are inclusive of any booking fees or charges.
Please ensure you are aware of the venue your performance is at. This will be detailed on the ticket page when booking . It will also be printed in large bold letters on your E-ticket.
We advise all audience members to arrive for performances at least 30 minutes before they begin (the House will usually open 20 minutes before a performance begins)
How to find us
Our address is
Barbican Theatre,
Castle Street,
Plymouth
PL1 2NJ
We are just behind the Mayflower Visitor Centre (up some steps) on Southside Street opposite the Mayflower Steps and The Prawn!
If you use the What3Words app / website our 3 words (for finding our venue) are
stove.slowly.mutual
If you have any questions ahead of your visit please email our Audience Experience Manager, Robyn at info@barbicantheatre.co.uk
Accessiblity
Inside the Barbican Theatre building
The Barbican Theatre building has step free access from arrival with a lift that can access all floors including The B-Bar on the ground floor, auditorium and studio on the first floor and offices on the first and second floors (this lift can be used by wheelchair users).
The auditorium at Barbican Theatre has a hearing loop installed, this is functional using a hear aid's 'T' setting.
The seating in the auditorium is raked and the seats have arms, when rows X & Y are in use the seats no not have arms.
There is an accessible & all genders toilet available on the same floor as the auditorium. There is an accessible toilet and gendered toilets available in the B-bar.
Getting to the Barbican Theatre building
While the Barbican Theatre building is accessible to those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility, given the historic nature of the Barbican with it’s narrow and often cobbled streets accessibility for those with limited mobility before your arrival can be challenging.
Access from Southside Street (main Barbican street) is via a narrow cobbled road or some very steep steps that lead to our building entrance. Access from Castle Street is via a tarmac road leading to a cobbled path to the theatre entrance
Tickets
All Barbican Theatre and B-Bar performance tickets are issued as e-tickets which will be sent to the email address registered to your Barbican Theatre account (or if you've used Guest check-out the email address you add then)
Your e-tickets can be presented at the theatre on the date of your performance using a smart mobile device (or if you prefer can be printed out) E-tickets are more covid safe and are also much greener due to not being needed to be printed or posted.
Tickets are non refundable. In the light of an event being sold out it may be possible to put your ticket up for re-sale if there are people on the waiting list.
Travel & Parking
Carparks
The nearest car park (with blue badge spaces) is at Elphinstone (Plymouth City Council owned) which is a five minute walk from the theatre. There is also a privately owned car park on Lambhay Hill which is closer but more suited to those able to use steps.
Public Transport
Barbican Theatre is a short walk from the Mayflower Steps bus stop (on Commercial Road) served by Plymouth Citybus service 25
During the summer season Citybus’  Ocean City Sights open top  also serves the Mayflower Steps bus stop (which is ideal for those travelling to Plymouth by train as it also serves Plymouth Train Station’s North Road East stop)
Alternatively Plymouth City Centre is a 10 minute walk from Barbican Theatre, which is served by most local bus operators.
The theatre is also a short walk from Commercial Wharf where Plymouth Boat Trips ferries from Mount Batten, Royal William Yard, Mount Edgecumbe (Cremyl) and Cawsands. View all ferries serving Commercial Wharf on The Barbican.

The B-Bar

Our lively, yet intimate bar is well stocked and has the best Thai food in Plymouth (and it's great value too) We also serve a delicious selection of tea, coffee and cakes! With regular live music, comedy and spoken word this hidden gem is also perfect to enjoy a pre-show drink or meal. They'll also supply the interval ice creams during certain performances!

View the B-Bar menu (including takeaway)

What's On at The B-Bar

How to find us
Our address is
B-Bar at Barbican Theatre,
Castle Street,
Plymouth
PL1 2NJ
We are just behind the Mayflower Visitor Centre (up some steps) on Southside Street opposite the Mayflower Steps and The Prawn!
If you use the What3Words app / website our 3 words (for finding our venue) are
stove.slowly.mutual
If you have any questions ahead of your visit to The B-Bar please email manager@b-bar.co.uk or call 01752 242021
Accessiblity
Inside the Barbican Theatre & The B-Bar
The Barbican Theatre building has step free access from arrival with a lift that can access all floors including The B-Bar on the ground floor, auditorium and studio on the first floor and offices on the first and second floors (this lift can be used by wheelchair users).
Getting to the Barbican Theatre & The B-Bar
While the Barbican Theatre building and The B-Bar are accessible to those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility, given the historic nature of the Barbican with it’s narrow and often cobbled streets accessibility for those with limited mobility before your arrival can be challenging.
Access from Southside Street (main Barbican street) is via a narrow cobbled road or some very steep steps that lead to our building entrance. Access from Castle Street is via a tarmac road leading to a cobbled path to the theatre entrance
Tickets
Generally The B-Bar do not issue tickets for performances, and instead ask ticket bookers to give their name or show a copy of their email confirmation when they arrive. If tickets are issued  they will be as e-tickets which will be sent to the email address registered to your Barbican Theatre account (or if you've used Guest check-out the email address you add then)
Travel & Parking
Carparks
The nearest car park (with disabled spaces) is at Elphinstone (Plymouth City Council owned) which is a five minute walk from the theatre. There is also a privately owned car park on Lambhay Hill which is closer but more suited to those able to use steps.
Public Transport
Barbican Theatre & The B-Bar is a short walk from the Mayflower Steps bus stop (on Commercial Road) served by Plymouth Citybus service 25
During the summer season Citybus’  Ocean City Sights open top  also serves the Mayflower Steps bus stop (which is ideal for those travelling to Plymouth by train as it also serves Plymouth Train Station’s North Road East stop)
Alternatively Plymouth City Centre is a 10 minute walk from Barbican Theatre, which is served by most local bus operators.
The theatre and bar is also a short walk from Commercial Wharf where Plymouth Boat Trips ferries from Mount Batten, Royal William Yard, Mount Edgecumbe (Cremyl) and Cawsands. View all ferries serving Commercial Wharf on The Barbican.
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