Press Release Articles

Looking Back: A mammoth moment | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Jun 2025

Looking Back: A mammoth moment

It was a ‘huge’ moment for The Box back in February 2020 as our fully assembled woolly mammoth was revealed for the first time.

Devon’s Top Attractions serve up smiles, scones and 40 years of tourism | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Jun 2025

Devon’s Top Attractions serve up smiles, scones and 40 years of tourism

Sunshine, scones and spectacular scenery..... 'Devon’s Top Attractions' marked a major milestone this month as they gathered on the lawn of Holne Park House at River Dart Country Park for a glorious celebration of four decades of excellence - and they did it in the most Devon way possible: with a cream tea in hand!

Historic plaque unveiled in Plymouth to honour Sir Charles Eastlake | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Jun 2025

Historic plaque unveiled in Plymouth to honour Sir Charles Eastlake

The Box was delighted to welcome Sir Gabriele Finaldi, director of the National Gallery to Plymouth on Thursday 26 June, to celebrate the unveiling of a new commemorative blue plaque honouring Sir Charles Lock Eastlake (1793-1865). The plaque is located at Hillside Court, Plympton St Mary, the site of the pioneering Victorian art scholar and first director of the National Gallery's former home 'Hillside'.

The Box announces landmark Beryl Cook exhibition for 2026
Press Release - Jun 2025

The Box announces landmark Beryl Cook exhibition for 2026

Taking place 100 years after she was born, the exhibition will re-assess and re-present Cook’s work, giving her the acclaim she deserves.

Jeremy Deller’s ‘Hello Sailor’ splashes into Tinside Lido this July | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Jun 2025

Jeremy Deller’s ‘Hello Sailor’ splashes into Tinside Lido this July

‘Hello Sailor!’ created by 2004 Turner Prize winning artist Jeremy Deller will make a splash at Tinside Lido in Plymouth on Saturday 5 July. The event is part of the National Gallery's bicentenary celebrations. It marks how festivals are part and parcel of art, culture and civic life, and celebrates the fact that art and artists can be catalysts of collaboration and joy.

‘Surreal Estates’ showcases creative talents of South West’s children and young people | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Jun 2025

‘Surreal Estates’ showcases creative talents of South West’s children and young people

Works of art by over 260 children and young people from across the region are now on display at The Box following a competition that took place earlier in 2025 inspired by surrealism and landscape.

Major exhibition of Surrealist art open at The Box | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - May 2025

Major exhibition of Surrealist art open at The Box

'Forbidden Territories: 100 Years of Surreal Landscapes' explores the impact and legacies of one of the twentieth century’s most influential artistic, intellectual and literary movements and is on display until 7 September 2025.

National blue plaque honours first black footballer to captain a league team and receive England call up
Press Release - May 2025

National blue plaque honours first black footballer to captain a league team and receive England call up

Historic England has unveiled a national blue plaque in Plymouth to honour the life and career of John 'Jack' Leslie, the first Black footballer to captain a Football League team. This plaque marks Leslie’s footballing talent and celebrates the 100th anniversary year of his call-up as a reserve for the England squad in October 1925. Though this honour was later rescinded, it was an important moment in the history of English football.

Historic blue plaque will honour remarkable Plymouth man
Press Release - May 2025

Historic blue plaque will honour remarkable Plymouth man

A historic blue plaque will be unveiled in Plymouth in July in memory of Ralph Alger Bagnold OBE FRS KL (1896-1990), a scientist, explorer and military man whose ground breaking work has been recognised by NASA.

The Box wins a second Muddy Stilettos award | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Apr 2025

The Box wins a second Muddy Stilettos award

Staff at The Box are celebrating after the venue was announced as the winner of the ‘Best Arts, Culture and Theatre’ category in the 2025 Devon Muddy Stilettos Awards.

Meet the artist: Jyll Bradley | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Apr 2025

Meet the artist: Jyll Bradley

A major exhibition titled 'Running and Returning' is now on display at The Box (until 2 November 2025), charting the career to date of Jyll Bradley. Read on to find out more about this multi-talented artist who has been working across a range of different mediums for more than 30 years.

Major Jyll Bradley exhibition will trace a journey of discovery | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Mar 2025

Major Jyll Bradley exhibition will trace a journey of discovery

The Box will present 'Running and Returning' from 5 April-2 November 2025, a major exhibition that explores the rich, three-decade career of British artist Jyll Bradley.