Theatre Royal Plymouth, in association with Jamie Wilson Productions, has announced a bold new revival of FAME The Musical.
The production will run for a strictly limited season from 28 July to 15 August 2026.
Directed and choreographed by Tom Jackson Greaves, the revival will be designed by Soutra Gilmour. Casting and further creative team members will be announced at a later date.
In 1995, FAME had its European premiere at Theatre Royal Plymouth, launching a journey that saw the show run for over a decade in the West End and tour internationally.
This new production marks the 30th anniversary of that landmark staging and will reimagine the musical for a new generation, featuring songs from the iconic 1980s film.
James Mackenzie-Blackman, TRP Chief Executive and Artistic Director, said:
“FAME signifies another key milestone for TRP in making our mark as a leading producing theatre. It’s also a pleasure to once again share the ride with Jamie Wilson Productions, who we worked with on the hugely successful The Devil Wears Prada which premiered at TRP and is now still playing to sell-out audiences in the West End.
Our production of FAME will play homage to the iconic show’s original spirit and enduring legacy, while inviting a new generation to fall in love with it as so many of us did before.”
Producer Jamie Wilson added:
“Having watched FAME countless times growing up in London and regionally, I’m thrilled to be part of this new production at the wonderful Theatre Royal Plymouth, marking 30 years since the show premiered there.
In that time, FAME has entertained and enthralled fans around the world with its incredible music, energy and choreography. This brand-new production will excite a whole new generation of theatregoers and bring so much nostalgia to those who grew up with it.”
Director and Choreographer Tom Jackson Greaves, who also serves as TRP Associate Artistic Director, 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 1980s Manhattan, FAME follows a group of students at the High School of Performing Arts as they navigate the highs and lows of pursuing their dreams in music, drama and dance.
Originally conceived and developed by David De Silva, FAME features a book by Jose Fernandez, lyrics by Jacques Levy, and music by Steve Margoshes. The title song “Fame” was written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
