Messenger

A new character takes to the stage at The Theatre Royal, Plymouth.

Click Here for the full details of the creations of this 7 metre sculpture.

Theatre Royal Plymouth

Judging by the posters, the coming Summer Season at The Theatre Royal, Plymouth, 

seems to have something for every everyone.

A Rainy City Street

reflected in the glass wall of  the foyer of The Theatre Royal.

Hello.

The wall at the east end of the Theatre Royal car park in the city centre.

Union Street (2)

Perhaps the most challenging "regeneration project" is going be trying to find a new role 

for the near derelict Palace Theatre.

A very old man with enormous wings.

For many, he is a character in a modern fable by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

But a few claim to see him everywhere.

Click here to see him brought to life in a stunning theatrical performance

Change and Decay

The Palace Theatre, in Union Street, opened as a music hall in 1898. After only eight months it was damaged by fire but it re-opened in 1899 as the New Palace Theatre of Varieties. In 1961 it was converted to dual use as a theatre and Bingo hall, operating as such till 1983 when it became The Academy Disco. It was closed in 2006, following police anti drugs operations.

The building is Grade 2 listed, and is included by The Victorian Society in its list of the UK's 10 most endangered and best Victorian and Edwardian buildings.

If only someone could suggest a viable use for it and could afford to renovate it.