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Summer evenings in Plymouth just got a soundtrack.

Running on selected Friday evenings from 5.30pm to 8pm, the series will feature blues, folk, jazz, soul and alt-funk from brilliant local and South West artists, including Alex Hart, The Andy Quick Trio, The Busketeers, Rue, Thomas Ford and Becca Langsford, and Russell Sinclair.

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Royal William Yard marks third Green June with busy programme of events for all

Royal William Yard is gearing up for its third annual Green June festival, a month-long programme of environmental and ocean-focused events, returning to the Plymouth waterfront this month. This year’s edition brings together an even richer mix of science, nature, sustainability and community, with activities running across every weekend and beyond.

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Plymouth Culture Weekly Gig Guide

Getting to that point in the week where a bit of live music feels essential? This weekend’s Plymouth Culture Gig Guide is packed with local talent. From grassroots gigs to full band nights, there is plenty happening across the city and beyond.

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Will Young to star in Cinderella at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Theatre Royal Plymouth and Crossroads Pantomimes, the world’s biggest pantomime producer, have announced that pop icon and stage star Will Young will headline this year’s pantomime as The Fairy Godfather in Cinderella, running from Friday 4 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.

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Theatre Royal Plymouth secures £8.3 million investment to protect the future of live theatre in the city

Theatre Royal Plymouth has secured £8.356 million through the Creative Foundations Fund, helping protect one of the South West’s most important cultural venues. The investment will support vital improvements to the building, strengthening the future of live performance in Plymouth and creating more opportunities for audiences, artists and communities.

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Our Story with David Attenborough to Premiere at Market Hall Dome

A new full dome adaptation of Our Story with David Attenborough will premiere at Plymouth’s Market Hall on 8 May, marking Sir David’s 100th birthday. Reimagined for the immersive dome by Real Ideas and Open Planet Studios, the experience invites audiences into a powerful 360° journey through people, planet and possibility.

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Ocean City Radio Weekly Gig Guide

Looking for live music this Easter bank holiday weekend? Ocean City Radio and Plymouth Culture have rounded up some of the best gigs happening across the area, with plenty of local talent taking to the stage. From pub sets to late-night bands, there is plenty to catch across Saturday and Sunday.

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