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Athenaeum Theatre

 

Derrys Cross

Plymouth

PL1 2SW

Tel: 01752 266079 (general enquiries)

Tel: 01752 266104 (booking office)

Email: Athenaeum Theatre

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The original Athenaeum, opened in 1812, was used by the Plymouth Institute to promote science, literature and art in the community. Today's Athenaeum stands on the original site and was opened in 1961. The 352-seat theatre hosts regular amateur productions, whilst maintaining its heritage, the Athenaeum's 100-seat lecture room is the venue for educational events. Visit the Athenaeum Theatre website to find out more.

Barbican Theatre

 

Castle Street

The Barbican

Plymouth

PL1 2NJ

Tel: 01752 267131

Fax: 01752 222209

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The Barbican Theatre is home to a professional touring company that promotes contemporary theatre and dance. The theatre includes a 145-seat auditorium, a rehearsal studio, a café/bar that holds regular caberet and music events, and exhibition space. Visit the Barbican Theatre website to find out more.

Club Fandango

 

Strathmore Hotel

13 Elliot Street

Plymouth

PL1 2PR

Tel: 01752 664100

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Club Fandango hosts a Thursday night Comedy Club with touring professional comedians. View the programme of events at Club Fandango.

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Devonport Playhouse

 

Fore Street

Devonport

Plymouth

PL1 4DN

Tel: 01752 606507

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Converted in 1988 from a Methodist Church, the Devonport Playhouse hosts regular theatre and music events, and is home to the City of Plymouth Operatic Society.

Plymouth Musicians Co-operative

 

21-24 St Johns Road

Cattedown

Plymouth

PL4 0PA

Tel: 01752 225884

Email: Plymouth Musicians Co-operative

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Formed in 1987 to provide community-based support and facilities for local musicians and bands, the premises in Cattedown has five rehearsal rooms and a fully equiped 24-track recording studio. Visit the Plymouth Musicians Co-operative website.

Plymouth Pavilions

 

Millbay Road

Plymouth

PL1 3LF

Tel: 01752 222200 (general enquiries)

Tel: 01752 229922 (booking office)

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Opened in 1991, Plymouth Pavilions stages regular music concerts, from rock and pop to ballet, and other live events. The complex is also a conference venue, hosts trade fairs, exhibitions and children's parties, is home to the Plymouth Raiders basketball team, and includes an ice rink and swimming pool. Visit the Plymouth Pavilions website.

 

Theatre Royal

 

Royal Parade

Plymouth

PL1 2TR

Tel: 01752 668282 (general enquiries)

Tel: 01752 267222 (booking office)

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The Theatre Royal comprises two separate theatres; a 1296-seat main auditorium and the Drum Theatre, an experimental space that seats a maximum of 200. The Theatre Royal stages a full programme of drama, musicals, opera, ballet and dance, performed by leading national and smaller local and touring companies. Visit the Theatre Royal website.

 

Cinemas

ABC Cinema

 

Derrys Cross

Plymouth

PL1 2SW

Tel: 01752 225553 (general enquiries)

Tel: 01752 255655 (booking office)

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The ABC is a three-screen cinema in the heart of Plymouth city centre.

Plymouth Arts Centre

 

38 Looe Street

Plymouth

PL4 0EB

Tel: 01752 206114

Fax: 01752 206118

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Plymouth Arts Centre includes a cinema that screens leading independent and foreign language films. The Arts Centre also stages exhibitions of contemporary visual art and crafts from prominent national artists, and holds regular music, poetry and other entertainment events. Visit the Plymouth Art Centre website.

Warner Village

 

Barbican Leisure Park

Shapters Road

Coxside

Plymouth

PL4 0LG

Tel: 08702 406020 (information)

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Warner Village is a 15-screen cinema situated within an entertainment and leisure complex. Visit the Warner Village website, to see what's showing and to book tickets.

 

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