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History - Sep 2022
Happy 40th to Theatre Royal Plymouth
2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the Theatre Royal, Plymouth (TRP) which is enjoying a month of celebrations until mid-October - but did you know that today’s building is the fourth of that name in Plymouth?
News - Sep 2022
His Majesty King Charles III
King Charles III is the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021). He was born at Buckingham Palace on 14 November 1948. He became King on 8 September 2022 upon the death of his mother, and was officially proclaimed monarch two days later on 10 September 2022.
News - Sep 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
In memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (21 April 1926 - 8 September 2022).
News - Sep 2022
Christmas 2022
If you're thinking about Christmas, we hope you'll include The Box in your plans this year. We have some wonderful dining options on offer, as well as great gifts and seasonal items in our shop and festive events for you to enjoy.
News - Aug 2022
Platinum Jubilee Photography Competition Winners
Thanks to funding from The National Archives’ ‘Archives Testbed: Jubilee Grant’ The Box secured a £5,000 grant to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee earlier this summer. As part of it, we ran a photography competition that was open to all – and here are the winning entries!
Press Release - Aug 2022
Augmented reality provides a snapshot of Plymouth’s past
People walking around the centre of Plymouth this summer are being given a futuristic glimpse of the city’s past. The Box and the University of Plymouth have joined forces for an augmented reality project that enables residents and visitors to unlock a series of heritage films featuring Plymouth's post-war reconstruction.
Art - Aug 2022
From Persia to Paisley to Plymouth.....
This beautiful outfit is one of many currently on display in our ‘Dress Code – Fashion Stories from The Box’ exhibition. The show gives a great insight into our costume and textiles collection, which isn’t often displayed, and the stories that connect the garments and accessories it contains with Plymouth.
Press Release - Aug 2022
New solo presentation by international artist Maurizio Anzeri brings 'On The Move' exhibition to a stunning close
A new series of works by Italian artist Maurizio Anzeri, now on display in The Levinsky Gallery at the University of Plymouth, mark the culmination of the 'On The Move' exhibition (until 11 September).
Art - Aug 2022
because the night belongs to us - Plymouth After Dark commissions
Throughout our Plymouth After Dark community engagement project, we commissioned artists, musicians and other creative people to make new work that explored various peoples experiences of the city at night, all of which were included in 'because the night belongs to us'.
Art - Aug 2022
George Shaw: The Local - Moving forwards, moving on
We’ve been exploring the three different areas in the ‘George Shaw: The Local’ exhibition over the last few weeks, and here we take a look at the third and final chapter.
News - Aug 2022
WordFly Data Security Incident
We want to let you know that The Box was recently made aware of a network security incident at a company we use to send email communications about our updates, event information and memberships.
Art - Jul 2022
Plaster People and Present Traces - Blonde by Maurizio Anzeri
When you arrive at The Box this group of works by Italian artist, Maurizio Anzeri are one of the first things you see. They use everyday items to create something altogether different, and also give an insight into Anzeri’s wide ranging artistic practice.