MayFest 2025

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Join us for a celebration of theatre and performance at The House from 19–31 May 2025.
MayFest is a two-week long festival, led by University of Plymouth Performance students and open to everyone, encompassing three distinct programmes:
  • 19–24 May | Discovery Week – industry-led talks and workshops for aspiring actors and theatre-makers.
  • 24–25 May | Plymouth Performance Weekend – supporting home-grown talent across theatre, comedy, music and performance.
  • 26–31 May | MayFest Student Festival – an eclectic programme of performances created, produced and performed by students from the University of Plymouth.
See programme pages for full event listings.
Discovery Week workshops can be booked via the student portal. If you're not a student at the University of Plymouth, please email mayfestplymouth@gmail.com to book your place.
Tickets for Plymouth Performance Weekend and MayFest Student Festival are available on Eventbrite.
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