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Wed27Nov20197:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre
An evening that's sure to be Cool For Cats!
He never thought it would happen...
Chris Difford brings his ‘Up the Junction’ tour to the St Austell Arts Centre, providing a string of songs and stories from his incredible life on and off the road, with his band Squeeze.Chris is a rare breed. As a member of one of London’s best-loved bands, the Squeeze co-founder has with his collaborator, Glenn Tilbrook, very much “The Odd Couple”! Together they have made a lasting contribution to popular music with hits such as ‘Cool For Cats’, ‘Up The Junction’, ‘Labelled With Love’, ‘Hourglass’ and ‘Tempted’.
Despite the fact that Chris has helped provide the soundtrack to so many fans’ lives since his first release in 1977, the passion for innovation and love of playing still drives him to carry on writing & performing, rather than sit back and admire his handiwork.
Over the course of a 13 album (40 year!) career with Squeeze, it was clear from the very beginning that Chris Difford has few peers when it comes to smart, pithy lyricism. His street-savvy, witty & wise words and music Chris has drawn plaudits from fans on both sides of the Atlantic, with his influence and style still strong today today.
Lily Allen and Mark Ronson, Kasabian, Razorlight and The Feeling have all recognised the debt they owe to Squeeze’s music and to Difford’s way with words, while journalists were moved by his winning combination with Glenn Tilbrook to dub the pair ‘The New Lennon and McCartney’.
Chris first learned to stand on his own when he wrote the lyrics for the fictional band Strange Fruit in the 1998 British comedy film ‘Still Crazy’, for which he won his first Ivor Novello award. Since then he has written and contributed lyrics for the likes of Elton John, Wet Wet Wet, Jools Holland, Paul Carrack, Lisa Stansfield and Bryan Ferry.
Don't miss your chance to spend an evening in the company of the Grammy nominated, double Ivor Novello award winner and one of the finest singer songwriters of our generation.
Take him – he's yours!
(Well, for one night only!)
Click Here to Book Your Tickets Online Now
Or Phone 01726 879500
Standard : £18.50 (Full Price - £19.50)
Unwaged : £16.00 (Full Price - £17.50) -
Fri31Jan20207:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, PL25 5HJ
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful Psychic / Mediumship Evenings. As a Medium Nikki Kitt aims to provide evidence of life after life by getting links from loved ones in spirit for people in the audience with amazing accuracy in descriptions, personalities and all sorts of personal information.. to give both confirmation and comfort.
"I have been aware of spirit my whole life and so have no doubt that we carry on after this physical life and my demonstrations are to prove the same to everyone else."
Testimonies:
"Hi Nikki I attended your evening last night and just wanted to say that you have an amazing talent"
"I have seen many mediums and psychics over the years and you are by far the best and most accurate the details you give are amazing"
"My god went to see Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt tonight my mum came through soooo happy she was spot on with everything.. Thank you Nikki amazing night"
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Tue28Sep202110:30 AMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5DR
Next Tuesday morning (28th September) at the Arts Centre - especially for 0-2 year olds!A special free "Taster" session with Sing and Sign Cornwall.You'll be amazed at just how much your little one has to say before they can speak! Come along and find out more.Although free of charge, booking is required, as available spaces are limited. -
Sun14Nov20217:30 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre
Barbara Dickson : “A Shirt Box Full of Songs”
An AutobiographyMeet Barbara Dickson in an intimate setting where she describes her life through her recently re-published autobiography “A Shirt Box Full of Songs”.
From singing to the postman when she was less than two years old to her Sold-Out tours in the 2000s, Barbara Dickson has been captivating her fans for the best part of sixty years.In her Autobiography, she describes the joys of growing up in Fife in the Fifties, of moving to Edinburgh at seventeen to find her place in the world and the struggles of trying to make a living on the Scottish folk scene.
Despite becoming Scotland's bestselling solo artist in the 70sand 80sand with huge hits such as 'I Know Him So Well', with Elaine Paige and 'Caravan Song', Barbara was not content to have just a successful singing career. She turned to another: Acting.
She appeared in Musical Theatre, making "Blood Brothers" and "Spend, Spend, Spend" her own. Her time on stage earned her many acting accolades but her pursuit of ‘perfection’ lead to complete exhaustion from which she fought hard to recover in the 1980sand 1990s.
Barbara's is a warm, fascinating story that encompasses the best of British music, stage and television and above all tells the story of an ordinary woman with an extraordinary voice.
Former BBC presenter, journalist & editor, Tim Hubbard, now a writer, lecturer & literary festival host, will be in conversation with Barbara about her remarkable life and career.
In the second half of the evening, Barbara will take questions from the audience, together with treating them to one or two of her favourite songs.
To round the evening off, Barbara will give a Book Signing of her Autobiography; the perfect souvenir of what promises to be a most special and memorable night.
Reserved Seats, Licensed Bar, Tea & Coffee
(Open to 100% capacity : Seating and movement around the theatre and Bar will not be socially-distanced.)Click Here to Book Your Tickets in advance :
Standard : £22.50 (before 1st November) - £25.00 (from 1st November)
Or Phone 01726 63513
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Sun21Nov20217:30 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre
The Colour Room :
Clarice Cliff’s bizarre life, and how it came to the big screen
The Colour Room is Sky Cinema’s latest release, due to be streamed and in cinemas this autumn.Join Claire Peate, the film's award-winning screenwriter, as she explores and reveals the incredible rags to riches story of Clarice Cliff, a lowly factory worker from The Potteries, who dared to not accept her station in life, and went on to became an Art Deco pioneer.The Colour Room stars Matthew Goode (The Crown, Downton Abbey, The Imitation Game), David Morrisey, Kerry Fox, Adrian Rawlings, Bill Paterson and Phoebe Dynevor, who played Daphne Bridgerton in Netflix's 2020 worldwide hit Bridgerton, as Clarice Cliff.The Colour Room is directed by Claire McCarthy (The Luminaries, Ophelia).
The film follows the journey of a determined, working class woman, Clarice Cliff, as she breaks the glass ceiling and revolutionises the workplace in the 20th century.
Clarice Cliff (Dynevor) is a vivacious young factory worker in the industrial British midlands of the 1920s. Bursting at the seams with ideas for colours and shapes, Clarice takes more and more dangerous risks - but she manages to stay one step ahead of the workhouse and impress the eccentric factory owner Colley Shorter (Goode) on the way with her talent and innovation.
Claire Peate is a novelist and BAFTA Rocliffe winning scriptwriter. Originally from the Midlands, she’s excited to be relocating to Cornwall next year.
Claire will be interviewed by former BBC Radio Cornwall Presenter & Producer and writer Tim Hubbard.In this fascinating talk, you’ll hear about Clarice’s struggles and scandals, and how the film came to be made in the middle of a pandemic.
There’s even a chance to discover what Clarice Cliff smelt like!
Click Here to Book Your Tickets in advance : £8.50
( £10.00 On The Door )
Or Phone CRBO on 01726 63513
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Tue07Dec20216:00 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5DR
Jackie's is a Cornish story.After refusing a university place, she joined the clay industry, arguing with her employer about workers' welfare and the support of pensioners. She went on to found a charity for the pensioners and to serve the clay area as Cornwall Councillor for many years.You will hear her story in this adaptation of Desert Island Discs as part of the monthly pizza and politics series, now in its sixth year.Free to attend. Refreshments available. -
Fri28Jan2022Sat29Jan20227:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5DR
Friday, 28th January is sold out.
Tickets now available for Saturday, 29th January.
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful Psychic / Mediumship Evenings.
As a Medium, Nikki Kitt aims to provide evidence of life after life by getting links from loved ones in spirit for people in the audience with amazing accuracy in descriptions, personalities and all sorts of personal information.. to give both confirmation and comfort.
I have been aware of spirit my whole life and so have no doubt that we carry on after this physical life and my demonstrations are to prove the same to everyone else.
Testimonies :-
"Hi Nikki I attended your evening last night and just wanted to say that you have an amazing talent"
"I have seen many mediums and psychics over the years and you are by far the best and most accurate the details you give are amazing"
"My god! Went to see Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt tonight my mum came through - soooo happy she was spot on with everything. Thank you Nikki amazing night"All tickets £10.00 (+booking fee) only available by clicking here.
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Wed09Mar20227:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
BEHIND THE POSTCARD
Live performance and new films created as response to Cornwall’s role in hosting the G7 summit
What is its legacy?
We're inviting everyone to join us for an evening of live performance, film, and debate, developed by creative partners Hall for Cornwall, Creative Kernow, Wildworks and Screen Cornwall.
The show has 6 performers : Elaine Claxton, Steve Jacobs, Cat Lake, Charlotte Bister, Bec Applebee & Berry Cruse. They will give readings of material written by locally based writers. There will also be a number of new, short, commissioned films screened on the night.
The second part of the evening is a panel for discussion: what’s next for St Austell in response to the G7?
This event was commissioned by Cornwall Council in partnership with the Cabinet Office, Arts
Council England and National Heritage Lottery Fund.All tickets: £10.00
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Fri22Apr2022Sun24Apr2022St Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5DR
Annual Cornish Language Weekend hosted by Kowethas an Yeth Kernewek / Pennseythen Gernewek Bledhynnyek ostyes gans Kowethas an Yeth KernewekAbout this event
The 3-day-long weekend is for speakers of all levels learning Cornish, offering language lessons, workshops, talks, social events and entertainment for all to enjoy. Whether you are just starting to learn Cornish or are a fluent speaker, there is something for everyone. You can find out more about the weekend line up here: Cornish Language Weekend
Whether you’d like to come for one day, or for the whole weekend, we have options available to suit you. On the Saturday and Sunday we offer family language sessions suitable for children up to 12 years. Families can pay for 1 ticket . We are also offering tickets for attendees with low income. We hope this offers support and accessibility to join us over the weekend.
If you have any queries about the event, please email kowethasanyeth@gmail.com.
An bennseythen dres 3 dydh yw rag kowsoryon a dhysk Kernewek orth pub nivel, ow profya dyskansow yeth, hweljiow, arethow, hwarvosow socyal ha didhan rag pubonan dh'y enjoya. Mars esowgh ow talleth dyski Kernewek po mars owgh kowser freth, yma neppyth rag pubonan. Hwi a yll kavos derivadow pella a-dro dhe hwarvosow an bennseythun omma: Cornish Language Weekend
Mar mynnowgh dos dres unn jydh, po dres an bennseythen oll, ni a'gan beus dewisyow kavadow a vydh gwiw ragowgh. Dy'Sadorn ha Dy'Sul ni a brof esedhogow yeth teyluyow rag fleghes bys dhe 12 bloodh. Teyluyow a yll prena 1 tokyn. Ni a brof ynwedh toknys rag kevrenogyon ha dhedha gober isel. Hemma a brof skoodhyans ha hedhadewder dhe omjunya genen dres an bennseythen, dell waytyn.
Mars eus govynnow a-dro dhe'n hwarvos genowgh, danvon ebost, mar pleg, dhe kowethasanyeth@gmail.com
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Mon26Sep20227:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
Join us for a special night with Ed Rowe (Kernow King).Fresh from his success on the BAFTA winning film Bait, Edward Rowe (Kernow King) Edward Rowe, better known as Kernow King, has written directed his own, first, short film, Mab Hudel, presented in the Cornish language.The evening will consist of a screening of his film and a brief Q&A session. Then, you can expect a taste of Kernow King's unique brand of Cornish comedy, supported by fellow comedian Anna Keirle.
Mab Hudel tells the story of Enys, a young man who lives and works on a farm with his widowed mother and his grandmother.Like his dead father, Enys is an exceptional rugby player and leads his team to the final of The Cornwall Cup.However, not only does he have the pressure of filling his dads boots, both on the farm and the field, he wrestles with a relationship he is desperate to keep secret...Ed and Anna were last together at the Arts Centre during Lockdown, when they performed an outdoor gig in the Arts Centre's car park. Now, they get the luxury of performing indoors!!Tickets: £12.00 (+ Booking Fee) -
Sat08Oct20227:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
Local historian, Lyndon Allen gives a 2 hour talk and slide show to celebrate and launch his new book "Charlestown - Batten Down The Hatches".
Lots of never before seen photos will be shown for the first time and Lyndon will round-off the evening with a book signing.Tickets may only be ordered by emailing:alyndon03@gmail.com -
Fri27Jan20237:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful Psychic / Mediumship Evenings.
As a Medium, Nikki Kitt aims to provide evidence of life after life by getting links from loved ones in spirit for people in the audience with amazing accuracy in descriptions, personalities and all sorts of personal information.. to give both confirmation and comfort.I have been aware of spirit my whole life and so have no doubt that we carry on after this physical life and my demonstrations are to prove the same to everyone else.
Testimonies :-
"Hi Nikki I attended your evening last night and just wanted to say that you have an amazing talent"
"I have seen many mediums and psychics over the years and you are by far the best and most accurate the details you give are amazing"
"My god went to see Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt tonight my mum came through soooo happy she was spot on with everything.. Thank you Nikki amazing night"Tickets: £12.00 Available
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Sat04Mar20237:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJLyndon Allen is an 8th generation Charlestown boy.He spent 40 years working in the commercial fishing industry. Much of that time was spent working from Charlestown. His family has been involved with the sea and Charlestown for 230 years.His ancestors and relatives have been coastguards, master mariners, pilots, dockers, harbour masters and fishermen. Lyndon has studied Charlestown history all his life and has written two books on the history of the villageHis latest book, published last year was entitled CHARLESTOWN: Batten Down The Hatches.
To book tickets contact Lyndon direct via email at alyndon03@gmail.com or text to 07972889106. Or you can message Lyndon on Facebook, by clicking here -
Fri21Apr20237:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
Mike Shepherd: The Best of Times – 40 Years of Kneehigh Theatre
A sparky and illuminating chat with Mike Shepherd who started Kneehigh and remained in the thick of it for 40 years.
“We travelled the world from Mevagissey to Shanghai and back again …what times we had!” Mike Shepherd
Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm, Show starts at 7.30pm
Click Here to Book Your Tickets in advance :
Adults : £10.00
Under18s : £7.50On The Day :
Adults : £12.50
Under18s : £10.00Reserved Seats
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Thu18Apr20246:30 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre
Free 'St Austell Bay Seagrass & Maerl Evening'
Join the Cornwall Wildlife Trust for evening of informative talks about some of our most important marine habitats.
Throughout the talks, we will be exploring many aspects of these extraordinary local species including, the amazing wildlife and ecosystem they support, why they are so central to help tackling the nature and climate crisis as a blue carbon habitat, how we can protect it as a local community and more!
We'll also be revealing the findings from our St Austell Bay Blue Carbon Mapping Project funded by the G7 Legacy Project through Natural England, including brand new results from our latest survey work.
We will also be giving details about the new Community Conservation Project focused on Seagrass and how you can get involved.
More information on speakers will be available soon!
Where: St Austell Arts Theatre
When: Thursday, 18th April, Starts at 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 6.00pmTickets : This evening is completely FREE however Booking is required - Please Click Here !
Car Parking: There is free car park on-site. However, we'd encourage car sharing where possible.
This event has been made possible through the Your Shore.
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