In this month’s column, Pete Clayton opens up about the frustrating cycle of creative block—something all makers face at one point or another. From battling self-doubt to rediscovering the power of momentum, Pete shares a personal and practical take on getting started when inspiration just won’t show up. Whether it’s tidying your desk, changing your surroundings, or simply putting pencil to paper, this is your reminder that flow follows action. Creative block? Myth busted.

Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women has long captured hearts with its timeless tale of sisterhood, love, and resilience. Now brought to life on stage at Theatre Royal Plymouth, this beautiful adaptation directed by Loveday Ingram is both nostalgic and refreshingly sincere.

June is shaping up to be an incredible month for live music in Plymouth, and we've got all the details you need to make sure you don’t miss out!

Leadworks in Stonehouse played host to We Are Here 2025, a one-day music festival that showcased bands predominantly made up of women and underrepresented genders. So, who better to document the event in words than me; a straight, white, middle-class man approaching middle age?

Written by Linda Bell, this article invites you to explore Plymouth’s maritime history through Smeaton’s Tower, Winstanley’s Lighthouse at The Box, and local art. Linda highlights how these landmarks continue to inspire creativity and shape Plymouth’s cultural identity, blending history, invention, and artistry in Britain’s Ocean City.

The producers of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical are bringing the hit production to Theatre Royal Plymouth from 01 – 12 July as part of the first ever UK and Ireland tour.

Gullfest is back! Plymouth Culture reporter, Jessica Warby, met with Núria Bonet and Terah Walkup, members of Gullfest’s ‘Gullective’ of organisers, to discuss this year’s offerings of art for the gulls of Plymouth.

Plymouth is a vibrant city with a rich cultural tapestry, and one of the most exciting ways to experience this diversity is through dance. Whether you want to embrace the fiery passion of flamenco, the energetic moves of Bhangra, or the hypnotic rhythms of belly dance, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved.

To celebrate National Creativity and Wellbeing Week 2025 (19–25 May), we are sharing the amazing events programme offered by Plymouth Wellbeing Hub Network. Residents of all ages are invited to take part in a variety of creative, inclusive and community-driven events that support better mental health and wellbeing.

This June, Market Hall Devonport welcomes The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War—a powerful free exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Featuring 28 metres of hand-crocheted storytelling and life-sized woollen figures, this community-made tribute to wartime Britain invites visitors of all ages to explore history through craft, connection, and creativity—right in the heart of Plymouth.

The award-winning Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s greatest hits, is returning to Theatre Royal Plymouth next week, running from 12 – 17 May, following its hugely successful run back in 2022.

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) community group, Our Space, will return with a new show, Domestication, which explores the human experience through its signature style of bold visual storytelling and immersive soundscapes.

After years of mental health struggles, I’ve redefined what it means to be a man—not stoic or tough, but open, expressive, and self-aware. Illustration became my therapy, helping me process emotions, challenge damaging societal norms, and embrace vulnerability as strength. Drawing is how I heal, reflect, and grow—empowered by creativity, not confined by outdated ideas of masculinity.

In Search of Goldoni is part of TRP’s Drum spring season and is a one-person comedic play that follows Saikat on a family trip to his beloved Venice. Saikat is an actor, writer and poet based in Bristol and has starred in theatre, film, TV and radio as well as working as a writer for stage.

The countdown is on: the late May bank holiday is about to get loud and a little bit exciting, and Plymouth is at the heart of it all with three massive days of music at Home Park Stadium.

This week the Theatre Royal is hosting host the 30th anniversary of the National Theatre Connections Festival which sees ten groups and schools from Devon and Cornwall taking part.

The Levinsky Gallery at University of Plymouth is delighted to present Kingdom, Danny Fox’s first UK solo institutional exhibition, 12 April – 7 June 2025, with a curated programme of associated events.

This year, Maybe You Like It’s Down To Chance has been selected as TRP’s partnership production. Down To Chance offers a heartwarming portrait of a community in crisis in 1964 Alaska, as the protagonists find themselves at the centre of a remarkable relief effort with the whole world listening.

Plymouth's live music scene shines this April with diverse gigs, including Ubiquitous Meh, El Moono, Alex Hart, and Rash Decision. From indie to punk, there's something for every music lover!

In this insightful piece, Plymouth Culture’s Creative Correspondent Pete Clayton reflects on his journey from graphic design student to established illustrator, offering valuable lessons for anyone starting out in the creative industry.