Victoria Lammie talks to Jenny Ayrton from Art and Energy Collective about bringing together art, nature and energy to make climate action feel more creative, hopeful and accessible. From the impact of Moths to a Flame to exciting future plans, discover how the collective is engaging communities through imagination and participation.

Victoria Lammie speaks to fine artist Layla Lyons about Hyphae House, Plymouth’s distinctive new artist led exhibition space. The feature explores Layla’s practice, the thinking behind the project and why it matters, while also pointing readers towards Ceremony, the next performance and installation event opening on 22 May.

Plymouth band Playwriter discuss their debut EP Everyday, their Leadworks hometown show, Sweet Jeans and the growing energy of the city’s grassroots music scene.

Community reporter Victoria Lammie speaks to Clo Sargent and Viki Starmore from Artemis Collective about creating an open and inclusive arts community in Plymouth. From supporting artists at every stage to breaking down barriers around exhibiting work, Artemis Collective is building a welcoming creative network rooted in confidence, connection and opportunity.

Ahead of Punch at Theatre Royal Plymouth, actor Laura Tebbutt speaks to Plymouth Culture about joining James Graham’s powerful play, portraying Jacob’s mum with care, and the impact the production is having on audiences. She shares thoughts on forgiveness, theatre’s role in community, touring life and visiting Plymouth.

In Conversation with Amy Cooper and Danny Brooks of Plymouth Music Collective CIC explores the history, purpose and future of one of Plymouth’s most important grassroots music spaces. From affordable rehearsal and recording to community, inclusion and opportunity, PMC continues to support musicians, bands and the wider local music scene.

Artist film-makers Kayla Parker and Stuart Moore discuss their Sea for Yourself Mount Batten Project, which connects community voices, local heritage and experimental moving image. Their residency includes a 360 film, a new short film poem, King Tide, and future exhibitions — with work-in-progress on view at their open studio at GROW.

Bracken Jelier chats to Louise Bennett, founder of Stitch and Splodge in Stoke, Plymouth, about her journey from teaching to running a vibrant creative space. From workshops and community connection to the importance of hands-on making, Louise shares why creativity, learning and accessible spaces matter so much in the city.

Arts reporter and designer Victoria Lammie speaks to Plymouth printmaker Grace Beswick about settling into her new studio at Devonport Guildhall, the process behind her layered, nature-inspired work, and how taking part in The Creative Climate Programme is helping shape the future direction of her creative practice.

Award winning Cornish Irish director Roisin McCay Hines brings Life Before You to The Drum Theatre, Plymouth. This powerful new play explores mothers and daughters, class, medical misogyny and inherited trauma, blending warmth, humour and political insight in a story rooted in the South West and touring nationally.

In this In Conversation feature, Laura Hopes reflects on the six-month journey behind Let’s SEA Your Tatts — from emotional encounters on Union Street to nearly 300 submitted tattoos. She discusses Plymouth’s tattoo history, community participation, and how the sea is woven into identity, memory and belonging.

Artist and researcher Julia Pond discusses Metabolizer, her live dance installation at 37 Looe Street, Plymouth. Blending movement, data and economic metaphor, the project invites participants to generate invisible dance labour, questioning growth, productivity and how value is measured in bodies, cities and everyday life.

Curator and community creator Eloise Dunwell reflects on her artistic journey from Australia to Plymouth, exploring Steiner schooling, Bristol social sculpture, her role at Alma Yard and the founding of SOOP. In conversation with Linda Bell, she shares an inspiring vision for accessible creativity, grassroots collaboration and transforming unused city spaces into cultural hubs.

Arts reporter and designer Victoria Lammie meets Plymouth fashion graduate Megan Trapnell, the founder of sustainable luxury label Dart and Grey. From yacht-manufacturer surplus to circular innovation, Victoria uncovers how Megan is reshaping local fashion with intention, collaboration and a bold commitment to responsible design.

Artist-in-residence Charlotte Henry-Stumpe speaks to community reporter Victoria Lammie about her matrilineal, mythology-rich practice, the value of shared creativity, and her commitment to breaking down barriers for emerging artists. A month into her KARST residency, Charlotte reflects on momentum, community, and reshaping the future of Plymouth’s creative scene.

Writer, illustrator and musician R.C. Thomas is Plymouth’s new Laureate of Words (2025–2027). From dementia-friendly poetry workshops to a brand-new radio show, he’s on a mission to make creative writing more inclusive, dynamic and community-focused — giving Plymouth’s many voices a platform to be heard and celebrated.

As Beyond Face marks its 10th anniversary, Artistic Director Alix Harris reflects on a decade of championing global majority artists in the South West. We Are Here to Share, at Theatre Royal Plymouth, showcases two powerful new works that explore survival, storytelling, and the power of community-driven theatre.

As Kieran Walsh prepares for his solo exhibition at GROW (23–25 Oct), the Plymouth-based artist reflects on over a decade of painting the city’s streets, people, and everyday life. In conversation with community reporter Jessica Warby, he shares insights into his process, inspirations, and upcoming move to Barcelona.

Filmmaker Daniel Howard-Baker’s W: A Return to Oz revisits the legendary Warehouse nightclub that defined Plymouth’s rave scene in the 1980s and 1990s. Combining archive footage, interviews, and powerful nostalgia, the documentary celebrates the club’s cultural legacy — and the people who made it an unforgettable part of the city’s nightlife history.

Ahead of the Instinct Print House Film Premiere, reporter and designer Victoria Lammie speaks with founder Aaron Walkley about his journey from architecture into fashion. Together they explore the origins of Instinct, the challenges of sustainable design, and Aaron’s exciting vision for Plymouth’s creative scene and the future of his brand.