Theatre Royal celebrates record year
Plymouth Theatre Royal has reprised its role in boosting the city's economy, generating more than £53.3 million from big touring shows last year.
The successful 2024 saw the sale of more than 373,000 tickets across more than 651 performances, a figure up from previous years and the most ever made in the venue's history since opening in 1982.
Blockbuster touring shows like Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang and Fawlty Towers contributed significantly, with Hamilton's six-week run over the summer attracted audiences from all over the UK and selling 53,000 tickets.
The Drum, which exhibits more experimental theatre, also played its part with 37 productions.
The theatre’s boss James Mackenzie said, “Last year’s economic impact demonstrates the extraordinary power of live theatre to invigorate a region. Hosting world class productions like Hamilton not only enriches our cultural landscape but also delivers real, measurable benefits to local businesses and communities.”
And it’s set to continue for 2026, have a peek behind the curtain of up-and-coming shows.
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