Barbican Theatre Plymouth

🌟 Looking to expand your skills and connect with like-minded creatives? Check out our Spring Short Courses at Barbican Theatre! 💬 Mondays: Performance Poetry/Spoken Word with Kane (13 Jan - 10 Feb) 🎧 Wednesdays: Making Audio Plays with Jon Nash (15 Jan - 12 Feb) 💃 Mondays: Contemporary Technique and Choreography with Laura Cantliffe (24 Feb - 24 March) 🎥 Wednesdays: Filmmaking with Drew Graves (26 Feb - 26 March) Explore more and book your place today #ShortCourses #BarbicanTheatre #SkillBuilding https://lnkd.in/eziRUsXZ 4o

We are thrilled to announce that Barbican Theatre has received funding from the Youth Music Trust’s Catalyser Fund. This vital support will help us create more inclusive music-making opportunities, breaking down barriers for children and young people to make, learn, and earn in music. At Barbican Theatre, we believe that everyone deserves access to music, regardless of their circumstances. Thanks to this grant, we’ll be able to expand and enhance our music programs, empowering young people to explore their creativity and build new skills. Here’s how we’ll be using this funding: - Expanding ReBel Music Sessions: We’ll continue to develop our popular in-house ReBel Music and Music Production sessions, offering even more opportunities for young people to engage. - Launching Satellite ReBel Music Classes: These new sessions will bring music education out of our building and into new communities, so our exceptional ReBels model can be accessed by young people across the South West - Creating an Instrument Library: Young people will be able to borrow instruments, allowing them to practise or try something new without financial pressure. - Industry Expert Sessions: Visits from producers and industry professionals will provide advanced training and one-to-one mentorship. - Developing a Recording Studio: This will enable participants to gain hands-on experience in a professional music environment. - Increasing Free Participation Bursaries: Financial barriers will be reduced, ensuring more young people can join our programs. - Offering Performance Opportunities: Participants will showcase their talents, building confidence and experience. - Technical Music Training: Workshops in producing and sound engineering will help participants develop practical, in-demand skills. - CPD Training for Facilitators: Teachers, youth workers, and facilitators will benefit from co-creative practice training, ensuring inclusive approaches across all sessions. This grant represents a significant step forward in our mission to make music accessible to everyone. We’re excited to see how these new opportunities will inspire and empower young people in Plymouth and beyond. Stay tuned for updates as we bring these projects to life! Proud to be backed by: Youth Music National lottery Arts Council England

Sitting in the Grey, an impactful play coming to Barbican Theatre on Thursday, 14th November. Written by acclaimed playwright Alix Harris and inspired by young voices in Plymouth, this story dives deep into the challenges of adolescence, identity, and finding one's voice in a world that doesn’t always listen. Follow Ashlee, a passionate young woman, as she navigates school, future prospects, friendship and home life. Tired of being told to stay silent, she meets an unlikely ally at a protest who helps her see the power in speaking up. This moving, thought-provoking production shines a light on the "grey space" where young people are often overlooked and emphasizes the importance of taking action rather than standing by.  Date: Thursday, 14th November  Doors: 19:00 Show: 19:30 Barbican Theatre, Plymouth Reserve your seats today and witness a story that reflects the voices and experiences of a new generation. https://lnkd.in/e8EMjxqz

Join us on Saturday, 16th November at the Barbican Theatre Studio for Section 28 and Its Afterlives: Queer Collage Workshop. Running from 11 am to 1 pm, this free, hands-on session invites participants to creatively engage with the lasting impact of Section 28—a law that marginalized the LGBTQ+ community for 15 years. Led by Chloe Asker, attendees will use collage to respond to historical material from the period, reflecting on the legacy of this pivotal chapter in LGBTQ+ history in an empowering way. A powerful way to connect, reflect, and create! https://lnkd.in/e-RcKJtn

I’m really excited to extend opportunities for local emerging creatives past the gates of our school community and across the whole of the locality, thanks to our collaboration with the Barbican Theatre Plymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to spotlight the amazing talent around Plymouth. Please share this far and wide with any local artists who may be interested. https://lnkd.in/eybF-7gh

Barbican Theatre Plymouth is thrilled to announce a dynamic new line-up of events at the Quad Theatre, launching the start of an exciting partnership with Plymouth Marjon University. This collaboration extends Barbican Theatre's programming to the north of the city, providing a larger venue for music, comedy, and theatre that promises to bring fresh energy to Plymouth's cultural scene. Music lovers can look forward to stellar original and tribute acts such as The Doors Alive (Thursday 6 February 2025) and Ant Trouble - Adam and the Ants Tribute (Saturday 22 February). Fans of British rock will also be treated to The Complete Stone Roses (Friday 2 May) and a stunning celebration of Stevie Wonder’s hits with The Wonder of Stevie (Friday 9 May). For comedy fans, Comical Entertainment is returning with a star-studded lineup, featuring hilarious shows with Shaun Ryder (Wednesday 5 March 2025), Ed Byrne (Wednesday 19 March 2025), and none other than the legend, John Lydon (Thursday 20 November 2025). Ray Rose of Creative Edge Events, a local Plymouth promoter known across the circuit for his work, has been instrumental in assembling this exciting programme at the Quad Theatre. He expressed his excitement about working with Barbican Theatre, saying: "The Quad has a rich history of hosting unforgettable events, and I’m thrilled to partner with Barbican Theatre to add a new flavour to the programming. Together, we’re offering something unique to the north of Plymouth, and I can’t wait for audiences to experience these fantastic live performances." Claire Honey, business development consultant with Barbican Theatre, who helped shape the partnership, also shared her enthusiasm: "This partnership aligns perfectly with Barbican Theatre’s mission to create inclusive, welcoming spaces while supporting the community. By expanding our artistic footprint with Marjon University, we not only increase our programming potential but also support our core work with young people, communities and emerging artists. At a time when the arts are under economic pressure, this collaboration is a bold step in ensuring we continue to deliver enriching creative experiences and support the future of the arts in Plymouth." While expanding its presence in the north of the city, Barbican Theatre will continue to produce exciting shows at its waterfront venue. This December, don’t miss Ciderella, Barbican’s alternative Christmas panto, which promises a festive season filled with fun, laughter, and a twist on the traditional holiday favourite. For more information and to book tickets for these upcoming events, visit Eventbrite. Stay connected with us on social media and sign up for our mailing list to be the first to hear about exciting performances at both the Quad Theatre and Barbican Theatre. Join us in bringing the very best of live entertainment to Plymouth! https://lnkd.in/eYgkyTrc

📢 Announcement 📢 Barbican Theatre is proud to announce a major new partnership with Plymouth Marjon University. This five-year collaboration will bring an exciting range of live performances to the University’s Quad Theatre, located in Plymouth’s northern quarter. This partnership aims to enhance the cultural landscape of Plymouth’s northern quarter, offering greater access to live performances while supporting emerging talent and community engagement.. The Quad Theatre, with its 400-seat capacity, will allow for a more diverse program of events, from theatre and music to comedy, benefiting both the local community and the wider region. This collaboration marks an important step in enhancing Plymouth’s cultural offering and ensuring that arts and creativity remain accessible to all. Read the full press release on our blog https://lnkd.in/engpTMT6 Plymouth City Council Plymouth Marjon University Plymouth Culture Plymouth Waterfront Partnership

🚨 We're Hiring! Join the Barbican Theatre Front of House Team 🚨 We're looking for Ushers for our busy Autumn/Winter season and beyond. If you're passionate about customer service, providing a welcoming environment, and love live performances, this could be the perfect role for you! 📅 Closing Date: 11th October To find out more & apply visit https://lnkd.in/gxbK2Cq #Hiring #FOH #PlymouthJobs #TheatreJobs

How Adaptability is Shaping Our Future In a rapidly changing world, Barbican Theatre, adaptability has become the key to thriving in any field. At Barbican Theatre, we’re embracing this change by transforming the way we work—prioritising flexibility over fixed roles and focusing on dynamic responsibilities that empower our team to respond to new challenges and opportunities. This shift is about more than just improving efficiency; it's about ensuring we remain an inclusive, innovative space that is responsive to the needs of our community, audiences, and artists.   We’ve taken inspiration from pioneering movements such as Corporate Rebels (we can’t help getting drawn to other rebels!), a global group of forward-thinking business leaders who reject the status quo in favour of more flexible, people-centred ways of working. Their approach—focused on dismantling rigid hierarchies and fostering a culture of trust, responsibility, and continuous learning—deeply resonates with us. Much like Corporate Rebels, Barbican Theatre has always identified with a rebellious spirit, challenging traditional methods to find what works best for us and our creative community.   We’ve also worked closely with Claire, our Business Development Consultant to shape a model that aligns with our mission. This process has involved workshops on business planning, audience development, and redefining our mission and values. Through these shared sessions, we’ve explored what truly matters to Barbican Theatre and our community, leading to a more holistic, adaptive approach to how we run our theatre.   Read more about our new adaptive strategy in our latest blog post https://lnkd.in/ep8kV3bh

We have a writing workshop from the incredible Fran Bushe on Saturday 6th October! Big thanks to the Plymouth Herald for this feature in the newspaper! Want to find out more and book your spot? Follow the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eF4f-wBA