Ticket information: Please see individual events for details on what’s on and how to book.
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The House, University of Plymouth
Join us for a celebration of theatre and performance at The House, University of Plymouth from 20 May until 2 June 2024.
MayFest is a two-week long festival, run by and for the University of Plymouth Performance courses. The festival will include public events and creative workshops, aimed at supporting emerging artists and artist development, attracting new audiences, and creating a platform for networking between students, alumni, and industry professionals.
MayFest will be followed by a weekend of shows presented by Plymouth Performance, in collaboration with The Arts Institute and Performing Arts, University of Plymouth, these performances will showcase professional emerging and established theatre makers.
See events listing below.
Date: 20 May – 2 June 2024
Ticket information: Please see individual events for details on what’s on and how to book.
Ticket information: Please see individual events for details on what’s on and how to book.
Talks and workshops
Please note, these sessions are for University of Plymouth students only as part of
Discovery Weeks 2024 . Students should book for talks and workshops using the links to MyCareer.
For staff, creative practitioners and professionals and members of the public who would like to book a space on one of our talks or workshops, please email mayfest2024@gmail.com to reserve a slot. Please note that certain events have a limited capacity and all slots will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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For the Love of It – Fin Irwin – MayFest talk
21 May 2024, 10:30-12:00, House Studio
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Creative Leadership at Theatre Royal Plymouth – Tom Jackson-Greaves – MayFest talk
21 May 2024, 14:30-16:00, The House Studio
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Solo Performance Practice and Making – MayFest workshop
28 May 2024, 10:30-12:00, The House Stage
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Diaspora Storytelling Workshop – MayFest workshop
29 May 2024, 10:30-12:00, The House Stage
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International Touring and Collaboration – MayFest talk and workshop
29 May 2024, 14:30-16:00, The House Stage
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Movement and New Writing with Embers Ignite Theatre – MayFest workshop
31 May 2024, 10:30-12:00, The House Stage
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Student performances
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MA Acting Solo Showcase
30-31 May, 19:00, The Lab, Theatre Royal Plymouth -
The Wizard of Oz by Animate Theatre
20 May, 19:00, The House (Main Stage), University of Plymouth -
The Art of Tim Bhom
21 May, 12:30 and 17:00, The House (Main Stage), University of Plymouth -
no beginning no end
21 May, 19:00, The House (Main Stage), University of Plymouth -
FINITE
22 May, 19:00, The House (Studio), University of Plymouth -
twiceness
22 May, 19:30, The House (Studio), University of Plymouth -
Continuous Partial Attention
23 May 16:00 and 30 May 19:30, The House (Main Stage), University of Plymouth -
Blood Orange
28 May, 14:00, The House (Main Stage), University of Plymouth -
Question Mark
28 May, 16:30, The House (Main Stage), University of Plymouth -
Windchimes
28 May, 18:30, The House (Main Stage), University of Plymouth -
OUCH
28 May, 20:00, The House (Studio), University of Plymouth -
Krapp's Last Tape
23 May 12:30 and 29 May 17:00, The House (Studio), University of Plymouth -
Living in the Shadows
23 May 14:00 and 29 May 18:30, The House (Main Stage), University of Plymouth -
Reflections
24 May 15:00 and 30 May 18:30, The House (Main Stage), University of Plymouth -
Fall of Morningstar and the Rise of Evil
31 May, 17:00, The House (Main Stage), University of Plymouth -
5 Minute Call
31 May, 18:30, The House (Studio), University of Plymouth -
Send Him My Love
31 May, 19:00, The House (Studio), University of Plymouth
Plymouth Performance Weekend
A weekend of shows presented by Plymouth Performance, showcasing professional emerging and established artists, including dance, theatre, spoken word, comedy, storytelling, performance and music.
The House line-up
- Saturday 1 June: Everything but Theatre, The Decolonial Salon, Fynn Roberts and Lauren Soper
- Sunday 2 June: Gocha Theatre, Beneath the Tracksuit, Claudia Jefferies and Cat Rose + Jon Fazal
Tickets on sale soon
Creative Network Breakfast
1 June 2024, 10:00-12:30, The House (Studio) – Book your free place
Are you a creative based in Plymouth? Want to meet and share with others? Join our relaxed networking breakfast at the launch of Plymouth Performance Weekends.
The second Plymouth Performance Weekend is hosted at Theatre Royal Plymouth, 6-8 June. See Plymouth Performance for more details.
SOAK Live Art
30 May 2024, 19:00, Leadworks
An experimental performance night featuring a mix of live art, spoken word poetry and music. SOAK showcases live art, dance, theatre and experimental sound and music practice in a regular series of performance nights, alongside artist-led events. The Arts Institute is pleased to be supporting the current series of events and SOAK’s work to connect with local artists and develop audiences beyond mainstream theatre and galleries.
What's on this season
- How To Disappear Completely and Never Be Found 8 May 2024 - 11 May 2024
- Dance, Draw, Dream: a playful workshop to free your inner artist 11 May 2024 14:00 - 15:30
- "D-Day 6 June 1944" 80 Years On 14 May 2024 19:00 - 20:30
- Experimental Life Drawing for All 23 May 2024 18:00 - 20:00
- Live, love, dance: where dance meets diversity 26 May 2024 18:00 - 20:30
Contact The Arts Institute
The Arts Institute, Roland Levinsky Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA
The Levinsky Gallery, Monday–Friday 10:00–17:00, Saturday 12:00–17:00, Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays
Event photography and video
Please be aware that some of the University of Plymouth's public events (both online and offline) may be attended by University staff, photographers and videographers, for capturing content to be used in University online and offline marketing and promotional materials, for example webpages, brochures or leaflets. If you, or a member of your group, do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please let a member of staff know.