New Production of ‘FAME’ announced for Theatre Royal Plymouth
The bold new production of FAME THE MUSICAL will head to the Theatre Royal Plymouth for a limited run in Summer 2026.
FAME will be directed and choreographed by Tom Jackson Greaves (The Book Thief, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry) working in collaboration with Designer Soutra Gilmour (Evita, Sunset Boulevard). Casting and further creative team to be announced. Tickets go on sale soon.
In 1995, FAME had its European premiere at TRP, marking the start of an incredible journey from screen to stage. That unforgettable production ran for over a decade in the West End, toured extensively, and inspired hundreds of thousands of theatre lovers worldwide. Now, on the 30th anniversary of that landmark production, Theatre Royal Plymouth, in association with Jamie Wilson Productions, are reimagining a bold new revival of the musical for the 21st century that will include songs from the iconic 1980’s movie.
Director and Choreographer, and TRP Associate Artistic Director, Tom Jackson Greaves said: "I wore out my VHS copy of FAME the movie as a teenager. Its intoxicating depiction of 1980’s New York and its unique and beautiful inhabitants taught me so much about my identity, my ambition and what felt possible. Ultimately, FAME is a love-letter to the arts. It celebrates all forms, all people, all journeys and to be able to revisit this iconic and beloved story on its 30th anniversary is such a full-circle gift. I look forward to creating our rediscovered and reinvigorated production alongside one of the UK’s most brilliant theatrical talents, designer, Soutra Gilmour."
Set in 1980, Manhattan, New York - Fame follows a group of students from enrolment to graduation, as they come-of-age through their shared passion for music, drama and dance. This is a raw and unapologetic journey into the heart of showbiz - where talent and ambition collide with sacrifice and the harsh reality of chasing your dreams.
FAME will play at the Theatre Royal Plymouth from 28 July - 15 August 2026.
