The Soapbox Children's Theatre
WHERE
Plymouth
What it’s like
Storytelling shows and imaginative theatre for young children, tucked inside Devonport Park.
Small-scale theatre built around stories rather than sets, where the site talks up meeting unusual characters and playful, interactive shows rather than sitting quietly and watching. Expect storytelling adventures and creative play sessions aimed squarely at younger audiences, the sort of thing that works well for a child who wants to join in rather than just watch from a seat.
It sits inside Devonport Park itself, so a show can easily turn into a park visit either side of it, useful if you've got a toddler who won't sit still for a whole performance and needs a run about the grass afterwards. There's a café and a gift shop on site too, which covers you for snacks and the inevitable "can I have something from the shop" on the way out.
Getting there is easy on the practical stuff at least. Devonport train station is minutes away, there are bus links into the city centre, and there's free roadside parking on the residential streets nearby, which beats paying for a car park in town.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Early years and younger children who like joining in
- Parking
- Free roadside parking in nearby residential streets
- Getting there by bus or train
- Devonport train station minutes away
- It's set inside Devonport Park, so pair a show with time outside on the grass
- Party rooms are available on site if you're thinking of a birthday
- There's wifi if you need to keep an eye on things while the kids watch the show
Plan your visit
What kind of shows are they?
Interactive storytelling and theatre performances, with playful characters and creative play sessions built in rather than just watching from your seat.
Is it good for toddlers?
The theatre experiences are designed for early years audiences, and creative play sessions are aimed at younger children specifically.
Where do we park?
There's free roadside parking on the residential streets nearby. Devonport train station is a few minutes away too, with bus links into central Plymouth.
Is there anywhere to eat?
There's a café on site, plus a gift shop if the kids want a souvenir on the way out.
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