About
Barbican Theatre, located in the heart of the historic Barbican in Plymouth, is a renowned performing arts theatre, comedy club, dance company, events venue, live music venue, and performing arts group. In partnership with The B-Bar, Barbican Theatre is committed to supporting Plymouth's own creative voice and providing platforms for emerging talent to be heard.
As a non-profit organisation and regional centre of excellence, Barbican Theatre has been a community catalyst and cultural hub for over 40 years. Their main focus is to nurture and showcase young and emerging creatives, helping them build sustainable careers in the arts. They specialise in co-creation and serve as a commissioning house, investing in the cultural life of Plymouth.
Barbican Theatre works extensively with partners throughout the city, and has been recognised as cultural producers for Plymouth. There are endless opportunities for individuals to get involved, not just as class participants or audience members, but also as technicians, producers, choreographers, directors, writers, composers, designers, or arts marketers. They strive to create experiences that inspire, challenge, entertain, and educate.
To stay updated on new shows, special offers, and the latest news from Barbican Theatre, individuals can subscribe to their email updates. Barbican Theatre is located on Castle Street in Plymouth, with contact information available on their website. They also have a presence on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Trip Advisor.
Barbican Theatre is a registered charity, with the charity number 801689. Their website design is done by Matrix, and they adhere to their own terms and conditions, privacy policy, and cookie declaration.
Besides live performances, Barbican Theatre also hosts a variety of other events and initiatives. Some of these include Plymouth Undokai, a celebration of Japanese culture; BBar, a comedy club and live music venue; and ReBels Talent Development, offering classes, workshops, and projects for aspiring creatives. They also engage with schools, colleges, and universities to promote arts education.
With a commitment to promoting creativity and supporting emerging talent, Barbican Theatre continues to be a driving force in the arts community of Plymouth.
