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‘Hansard’ by Simon Woods

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May 1988.
Robin Hesketh, a junior minister in Margaret Thatcher’s Government, comes home to his idyllic Cotswold residence two days after passing the notorious Section 28 that prohibited the “promotion of homosexuality” by Local Authorities.

But life is not as blissful as it seems.
The foxes have dug up his garden, his wife has a hangover and the fridge is empty.

A morning of comical marital sparring evolves into something darker and deeper as an incident from the past tests their relationship to its limits.

This funny, brutal and ultimately touching play was premiered at the National Theatre in 2019.
In an Election Year there could not be a better time for its revival.

Advisory Age 14+. Explores themes of sexuality and suicide.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd.

Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm. Show starts at 7.30pm

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Tickets are non-refundable

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‘Joe Cocker Unchained’

 

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“Joe Cocker Unchained”

Friday November 8th, St Austell Arts Theatre plays host to a sensational tribute to the late, great British Rock Legend, Mr, Joe Cocker.
The spirit of this legendary National Treasure, lives on in this fantastic show which recreates all his hits from five decades.

Joe Cocker Unchained deliver all those treasured songs, including, With a Little Help From My Friends, Delta Lady, Unchain My Heart, The Letter, You Are So Beautiful, and many more.

For one night only, this fifteen piece band, fronted by the Britain’s premier Joe Cocker tribute vocalist will produce their usual blistering performance, conjuring up a fantastic night of Joe Cocker magic treating the audience to an evening of chart-toppers and classics.

Now in its 21st year, this tribute to Joe Cocker features a 15-piece Rhythm n Blues Orchestra which comprises. The New Delta Ladies, providing support vocals, a red-hot, three-piece brass section, keyboard, guitars, drums, bass, plus a truly authentic Joe Cocker sound-alike front-man delivering a sound stronger than Sheffield Steel.

You won’t believe it’s not Cocker.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the concert and recommend you go and see the band perform.” – Diane Wicks of the Joe Cocker Fanzine ‘Civilised Man’

Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm. Show starts at 8.00pm

Click Here to Book Your Tickets in advance Now ! : Standard : £12.00
On The Day : £15.00

Book Online or Phone 01726 63513 ( 9.00am to 8.00pm )
or
Buy In-Person at Tourist Offices in : Truro, Boscawen Street, St Austell at Rail Station, Bodmin, Shire Hall and Liskeard, Pike Street

Patti Boulaye : “Diana & Me”

Patti BoulayeTickets in advance : Standard : £20.00 ( £22.00 On The Day )

The doyenne of entertainment, Patti Boulaye, recently described as “A bundle of fizz” is back with her new one-woman show “Diana & Me”.
This fascinating show strongly features the fabulous music of Diana Ross interspersed with Patti’s humorous comparisons and contrasts between Patti’s own life and Diana’s and some of Patti’s own successes and other hits.
Diana Ross, whose celebrated career included 12 top ten singles, six of them number ones, has sold over 100 million records including album sales in her 6 decades of recording.

Patti will be singing some of her favourite Diana Ross hits including “I’m Coming Out”, “Stop! In the Name of Love”, “You Can’t Hurry Love”, Reach Out and Touch”. “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”,
“Upside Down”, “Baby Love”, “Where Did Our Love Go?”
 and many more together with some of her own many successes and Etta James, Puccini, Bizet and more.

Other Snippets:
Did you know that Patti is a “Visiting Teaching Fellow” at Middlesex University, where she teaches life skills to graduate students?
Patti has an OBE for her work with charities in West Africa and the UK.
Patti has an Autobiography published by Kaleidoscope Publishing.
Patti has her own TV chat show “Life with Patti Boulaye” streamed worldwide.
Patti has an Honorary Doctorate in Education and Entertainment.
Patti was the African face of Lux for 29 years and has starred in three major films: “Bisi” said to be Africa’s biggest grossing film, “Hussy” with Helen Mirren and “Music Machine” Britain’s answer to “Saturday Night Fever”.
Recently Patti appeared in the 2023 Christmas edition of “Would I Lie To You” and also in last December “When 80’s TV Goes Horribly Wrong”.

What Critics say:
“Boulaye’s appeal lies as much in her ability to charm an audience as it does to woo them with a sublime talent as this production proves.” (The Stage)
“I was totally smitten by Patti Boulaye ” (Musical Theatre Magazine)
“Makes all others pale and unsatisfactory by comparison” (Cabaret Hotline)
“Has the packed room hollering for more” (Lord Archer – The Spectator)
“The audience was completely captivated by Ms. Boulaye’s talent and charisma.” Jazz Journal

Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm. Show starts at 7.30pm

Tickets in advance : Standard : £20.00 ( £22.00 On The Day )
( Tickets are non-refundable )
Reserved Seats
Free Car Parking On-Site

Book Online or Phone CRBO on 01726 63513 (9.00am to 8.00pm)
Buy In-Person at Tourist Offices in Truro, Boscawen Street, St Austell – at Rail Station, Bodmin, Shire Hall, Liskeard, Pike Street

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“The Hoodle” – and Friends

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“The Hoodle” – and Friends . . . . .

Songs from the Folk, Country Blues & Country Rock genres, with rich vocal harmonies and superb musicianship.
“Good rootsy stuff, with good sounds & classic tunes – really well played”; (Albert Lee)

The Hoodle were formed around 10 years ago and the four members have many years of touring, performing & recording experience under their belts, including collaborations with Sutherland Brothers & Quiver, Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton, and with singer-songwriters such as Ralph McTell, Al Stewart & Kirsty MacColl.

This is bound to be another great night with superb live music. Book Now !

Doors Open and Licensed Bar from at least 7.00pm. Show starts at 7.30pm
Reserved Seats

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Tickets are non-refundable
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Book Online or Phone 01726 63513 ( 9.00am to 8.00pm )
or
Buy In-Person at Tourist Offices in : Truro, Boscawen Street, St Austell at Rail Station, Bodmin, Shire Hall and Liskeard, Pike Street

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Near-ta Theatre : ‘Christmas. Time.’

Near-ta Theatre "Christmas.Time."

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Bringing bucket loads of Christmas spirit once again this December is Near-ta Theatre’s cult festive comedy, and Cornwall’s longest running festive show—celebrating its 15th year! – “Christmas. Time.”

Charlie and Toby are feeling low, and why wouldn’t they? It’s Christmas Day and they’re serving time at His Majesty’s pleasure.
But why shouldn’t they be having a Merry Christmas in spite of their incarceration?
What’s stopping them from creating Christmas around them?
Absolutely nothing!

And so they set off on their festival of carols, Claus, Christ and custody . . . .

Join them on a fantastical adventure through Dickens, pantomime, musical, Christmas dinner and Christmas films!
See as they build a wonderfully Merry Christmas around them with songs, snowmen and lots of laughs in this truly festive show that puts the ‘cell’ firmly back in ‘celebration’!

Written and performed by Daniel Richards (‘Owdyado Theatre) and Ciaran Clarke (Wosson Cornwall), and directed by Simon Harvey (o-region, Kneehigh) Christmas. Time. is a musical comedy for all the family, and year after year proves a festive and fantastically funny Christmas offering from Near-ta Theatre!

Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm. Show starts at 7.30pm

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Tickets are non-refundable
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Book Online or Phone 01726 63513 ( 9.00am to 8.00pm )
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Buy In-Person at Tourist Offices in : Truro, Boscawen Street, St Austell at Rail Station, Bodmin, Shire Hall and Liskeard, Pike Street

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Mark Steel : “Work In Progress”

Mark Steel : Work In Progress

Mark Steel: Work in Progress

Join Mark as he warms up ahead of his Brand-New UK tour!

 


Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm. Show starts at 8.00pm

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Tickets are non-refundable
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Book Online or Phone 01726 63513 ( 9.00am to 8.00pm )
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Bodmin Musical Theatre : “Evita” by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice.

Bodmin Musical Theatre : "Evita"

Book Shows on Fri.6th September at 7.30pm.  Sat. 7th September at 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Bodmin Musical Theatre Company presents “Evita”.  The Award Winning musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

“Evita” charts the young and ambitious Eva Peron’s meteoric rise to sainthood.

Set in Argentina between 1934-1952, it follows Eva Duarte on her journey from poor illegitimate child to ambitious actress to   – as wife of military leader-turned-president Juan Peron –   the most powerful woman in Latin America, before her death from cancer at the age of 33.

The show boasts many memorable songs such as Don’t Cry for Me Argentina, Oh What a Circus and Another Suitcase in Another Hall.

There will be 3 performances in St Austell Arts Theatre.
Evening shows at 7.30pm on Fri. 6th & Sat. 7th September
Matinee show at 2.30pm on Sat. 7th September

Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 30 minutes before the Show Start.
Reserved Seats
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Adults : £15.00
Under16s : £12.00
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Phone “Cornwall365 Box Office” on 01209 312505  ( 10.00am to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday )
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In-Person at Mad Hatter Tea Rooms, 77, Fore Street, Bodmin (07491 570559)

Terry Pratchett’s : “Guards! Guards!”

Guards! Guards!

Adapted by Stephen Briggs

The infamous city of Ankh-Morpork is under threat from a 60-foot fire-breathing dragon, summoned by a secret society of malcontented tradesmen.

Defending Ankh-Morpork against this threat is the entire, underpaid, undervalued City Night Watch – a drunken and world-weary Captain, a cowardly Sergeant, a small opportunistic Corporal of dubious parentage…and their newest recruit, Lance Constable Carrot.

Whether you are new to Pratchett or a long time fan, this production is not to be missed!

Licensed Bar from 7.00pm.  Theatre Doors Open at 7.15pm.   The Play starts at 7.30pm

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Standard :  £12.00 (+£1.01 booking fee)
Under16s : £6.00 (+50p booking fee)
Students w ID : £6.00 (+50p booking fee)

Reserved Seats.    Book Online or Buy On The Door – Cash or Card.
Sorry, No Phone Service

 

‘Jaclarabag’

Jaclarabag

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Jaclarabag are a unique trio of multi-instrumentalists!

A brand new collaboration between 3 musicians, Jaclarabag brings you heartfelt, eclectic folk songs and tunes from across the world with a good dose of original material too!

Performed by seasoned theatre musicians and composers (Kneehigh, Wildworks, Miracle, Horse and Bamboo, Braga Tanga, Femmes de la Mer and more!), Carey, King and Ingleheart come wielding a large palette of instruments and invite you into an exciting world of plaintive airs, brass band mischief and Balkan delights

Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm. Show starts at 7.30pm

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On The Day : £14.00

Book Online or Phone 01726 63513 ( 9.00am to 8.00pm )
or
Buy In-Person at Tourist Offices in : Truro, Boscawen Street, St Austell at Rail Station, Bodmin, Shire Hall and Liskeard, Pike Street

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Kraftwerk Invented Techno-Pop –

Mark Jenkins : "Kraftwerk"

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Kraftwerk Invented Techno-Pop –
And by extension, all of modern dance music.

Now for the 50th anniversary of the band’s international breakthrough album “Autobahn”, music technology expert Mark Jenkins (“Tubular Bells for the Moog Synthesizer”, ”Dark Side of the Moon for the Moog Synthesizer”) presents a striking live solo performance of the band’s hits, music they never play, and music they might have played in some alternate future reality of computer graphics, vocoder vocals and artificial intelligence imagery…

Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm. Show starts at 7.30pm

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Standard : £15.00
On The Day : £17.00

Book Online or Phone 01726 63513 ( 9.00am to 8.00pm )
or
Buy In-Person at Tourist Offices in : Truro, Boscawen Street, St Austell at Rail Station, Bodmin, Shire Hall and Liskeard, Pike Street

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