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  • Comedy

    • Sat
      16
      Apr
      2016
      7:30 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre

      Dominion

      A Love Story - Presented by Theatre Hub

      Date: Saturday 16th April 2016
      Time: 19:30

      Dominion - A Love Story - Theatre Hub PresentationTheatre Hub
      presents

      Dominion  - A Love Story

       A powerful new play touring the South West and part of the Swindon Fringe Festival.

      Siobhan Locke has a problem…apart from having cancer, that is.

      She doesn’t want her husband, Eddie, to be alone when her time finally comes. So she goes looking for a new partner for him in the Lonely Hearts adverts in the local paper.

      Eddie, too, has a problem. As much as he adores his wife, since the diagnosis, he cannot find it in himself to get close to her. He would do anything for her, but there seems to be no way to resolve it.

      Then, after an embarrassing argument with Kelly, Siobhan’s old nurse, Holly Fenton arrives on the scene. A new nurse, a new start; unfortunately, in the dim and distant past, Eddie had been at school with Holly, which begins to put a brake on Siobhan’s plans and sparks something she had never thought feel again: jealousy.

      Then, of course, there’s The Man. Siobhan’s constant companion. Is he just in her imagination, a drug-induced fantasy…or something more sinister? After all, only Siobhan can see him and he seems to have only her best interests at heart.

      ‘Dominion’ traces the delicate and ultimately, tender journey made by two people who thought that their love was all they would ever need…and, in the end, discover that possibly, just possibly, they were right all along.

      Supporting Breast Cancer Care

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      Standard : £12.00
      Concessions £10.00

      (Over 65s, Unwaged and Full Time Students)

       

    • Wed
      20
      Apr
      2016
      7:30 PMSt. Austell Arts Theatre

      Date: Wednesday 20th April 2016
      Time: 19:30

      Touch Theatre 'Let Me Be Me'

      Touch Theatre
      presents
      'Let Me Be Me'

      A typical day! Grandma is ignoring her, she’s been splatted with dog poo and her head’s been shoved down the school toilet. What she really wants to know is……. what’s the punch line?

      Born into a world where any deviation is reviled, our free spirited and comic heroine journeys from rejection towards acceptance confronted by a grumpy grandma and jealous sibling, scornful class-mates, and lowlifes who aren’t on their Marx.

      Buffoons, bigotry and banter – at a venue near you.

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      Standard : £10.00

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    • Mon
      09
      May
      2016
      Sat
      14
      May
      2016
      8:00 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre

      The Shell Seekers"The Shell Seekers" by Rosamunde Pilcher
      Adapted for the stage by Terence Brady and Charlotte Bingham.

      The Shell Seekers is the story of Penelope Keeling and her family and the passion and heartbreak that have held them together for three generations.

      It is a story of love, courage and determination and also of The Shell Seekers itself, a painting which threatens to tear the family apart.

      It has been adapted from Rosamunde Pilcher's best seller of the same title.

      Click here to Book your Tickets in Advance:
      Adults : £10.00
      Under 17s : £8.00
      Or Phone (01726) 879500

    • Fri
      20
      May
      2016
      Sat
      21
      May
      2016
      8:00 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre

      Comedian Henning Wehn. Click for more information...Join the German Comedy Ambassador for Teutonic jolliness at its best.

      Expect some old favourites and plenty of new ideas.

      Some might call it work-in-progress but Henning prefers to describe it as masterpiece-under-construction.

      “Forget the Euro, Henning Wehn hits the Mark” Nottingham Post

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    • Tue
      21
      Jun
      2016
      7:30 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre

      Kernow King 'Trevitick'Palores Productions

      'Trevithick!'
      starring
      Kernow King
      and
      Mary Woodvine

      Written by Edward Rowe
      Directed by Simon Harvey

      "Trevithick!" is a biographical comedy that will light a fire in your bellies, bring joy to your heart and set your brain whirring like a four way valve on a steam engine. This is the true story of a man who was as much an artist and magician as he was an engineer.

      Born in Tregajorran in Cornwall, Richard Trevithick revolutionised the use of steam as a successful and profitable means of energy, much to the annoyance of his rivals.  Industrial developments were rife with competition, fear, accidents and death  in 1800 Great Britain, but it was Trevithick's passion and genius that led to steam power being put on rails and roads- the first trains and cars.  Although it was never easy.

      "Trevithick!"
      is ‘bursting’ with music, comedy and facts and still relevant to the world we live in today. It  accurately brings to the stage the story of a man who was so dedicated and obsessed by engineering, he left his family in Cornwall whilst he mined in South America for eleven years.

      "Trevithick!" is the gripping story of not just one of Cornwall's greatest sons, but one of the greatest men in history, steeped in accolade and loved by many but who's life was tinged with tragedy.

      Directed by Kneehigh's Associate Director Simon Harvey, starring Kernow King and much loved actress, Mary Woodvine.

      "Sometimes I imagine myself to be my statue down Camborne, gazing out over those roundabouts.... watching the cars, lorries and motorbikes bombing along.

      The ingenuity in all that machinery going on... .. the pistons, the pumps, the fumes, the exhausts, the fuel.... it's all so easy now."

      Click here to Book your Tickets in advance :
      Adults : £9.00
      Under 16s : £6.00
      Family : £25.00

      (2 Adults, 2 Under 16s)
      Or Call (01726) 879500

    • Thu
      23
      Jun
      2016
      7:30 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre
      Funny man Johnny Cowling is fast becoming Cornwall’s Premier Entertainer. Johnny’s been delighting audienceJohnny Cowlings for over 10 years with his unique brand of Cornish wit, charm and charisma.Imagine a pinch of Jethro,a dab of Michael Barrymore, a spoonful of Tommy Cooper and a hunk of Elvis all rolled into one, and you have the amazing Johnny Cowling ! Johnny has a natural likeability that makes him hugely popular with audiences. He is an entertainer who likes to get among his audience during his shows.  His spontaneous rapport makes him a winner with audiences of all ages.“One of our great undiscovered comedy talents… a brilliant, true entertainer, who could make anybody laugh.”  Fern Britton

      He has a wealth of tales and yarns to spin, on topics ranging from the ever changing face of Cornwall, to Ladies appliances, Cornish Family life, holiday makers and much, much more.

      When Johnny isn’t entertaining in his native Cornwall, he is in great demand in London, giving studio warm-ups for top television shows such as Take Me Out, Dancing on Ice, Celebrity Juice, Strictly Come Dancing, and Britain’s Got Talent.

      He’s also been seen all over the UK supporting Paddy McGuiness on tour and he’s also perfomed warm-ups for Ben Elton, Jack Whitehall, & Johnny Vegas.

      Johnny’s popularity continues to grow, due to his regular show on Cornwall’s Pirate FM.

      Often cheeky, but never offensive, Johnny’s stories leave audiences helpless with laughter.  In between his hilarious anecdotes, Johnny gives his audiences a chance to catch their breath by showing his comedy talents are equally matched by his vocal ability.

      His clear Cornish voice makes every song easy on the ear and has a choice of songs to please one and all – although, often his most requested are the Gospel songs of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

      It’s not long, though, before comedy is back on the agenda, ensuring that an evening spent in the company of Johnny Cowling is both side splitting and heart lifting!

      Call CRBO on (01726) 879500
      or
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      Standard : £9.50
          ( including a welcome glass of Feast Fizz! )
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    • Fri
      01
      Jul
      2016
      7:30 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre

      Mike Hatchard : Cycling 'LEJOG' - with a Piano !  (raising money for Children in Need).

      Mike Hatchard LEJOG with a Piano

      A wonderful evening of music & humour
      “… like Victor Borge – on acid!”  The Scotsman

      Virtuoso pianist, singer/songwriter and raconteur, Mike Hatchard is cycling, with an electric piano in tow, from Land’s End to John O’Groats, to raise money for the BBC’s Children in Need charity.

      Starting his journey at the open-air Minack Theatre, Mike will make his way along the South Coast, before heading North to Scotland via the Edinburgh Festival (1,400 miles in all! )

      Mike Hatchard has had an extraordinarily diverse career as a musician. He began as the pianist for the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, and toured America as Cleo Laine’s accompanist as a member of the John Dankworth Quintet and became Matt Monro’s youngest ever musical director.

      However, a penchant for cartooning and comedy made his career take some unexpected turns. He invented a character ‘Marvin Hanglider’, and for many years performed at the Edinburgh Festival, described in The Scotsman as a ‘fringe staple.’

      He toured as musical director for comedienne Pamela Stephenson, and co-wrote songs with Frankie Howerd and Spike Milligan. For many years he was closely associated with Herbie Flowers (of Sky fame) which included all sorts of work in prisons, in schools and at the Southbank (Mike has also performed his one man show twice at the Purcell Rooms) and in disabled centres.

      He has also worked with David Essex, the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Barbara Thompson’s Paraphernalia, the Syd Lawrence Orchestra, Julia Migenes Johnson, Liane Carroll, Alan Barnes, George Martin and Tina May.

      Recently his career went full circle when he was asked to compere Cleo Laine’s eighty-fifth birthday concert at Wavendon, and also appeared alongside Cleo in the celebrated Christmas Shows to packed audiences.

      With over forty concerts along the way, in every type of venue imaginable, this really is a labour of love.

      Please click here to make donations on Mike's JustGiving page for Children In Need.

      Click here to book Tickets in advance :
      Standard : £10.00
      Or Call (01726) 879500
      Buy over the counter at Tourist Offices in St Ives, Penzance, Falmouth, Truro, St Mawes, Bodmin, St Austell, Looe, Liskeard & Launceston plus The Heartlands, Pool, Redruth and 'Bookends' Fowey

    • Thu
      21
      Jul
      2016
      Fri
      22
      Jul
      2016
      7:00 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre

      The Ultimate Fairytale

      Cornwall One Parent Support Youth Drama Group

      Present

      The Ultimate Fairytale

      An original script written, produced, directed, Choreographed and performed by the Youth Drama group.

      The production is about a Library where the fairytale characters come out of the books to tell a story.

      Click here to Book your Tickets:
      Adults  £4.00
      Child    £2.00 (3-17 yrs)

      Or Call Cornish Riviera Box Office on (01726) 8789500
      Buy over the counter at Tourist Offices in St Ives, Penzance, Falmouth, Truro, St Mawes, Bodmin, St Austell, Looe, Liskeard & Launceston plus The Heartlands, Pool, Redruth and 'Bookends' Fowey

    • Sat
      23
      Jul
      2016
      2:00 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre

      The Ultimate Fairytale

      Cornwall One Parent Support Youth Drama Group

      Present

      The Ultimate Fairytale

      An original script written, produced, directed, Choreographed and performed by the Youth Drama group.

      The production is about a Library where the fairytale characters come out of the books to tell a story.

      NB This is a Matinee performance, starting at 2.00pm

      Click here to Book your Tickets:
      Adults  £4.00
      Child    £2.00 (3-17 yrs)

      Or Call Cornish Riviera Box Office on (01726) 8789500
      Buy over the counter at Tourist Offices in St Ives, Penzance, Falmouth, Truro, St Mawes, Bodmin, St Austell, Looe, Liskeard & Launceston plus The Heartlands, Pool, Redruth and 'Bookends' Fowey

    • Fri
      29
      Jul
      2016
      8:00 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre

      An Englishman, Chinaman and a Joker Walk in to BarWhat happens when a joke scenario comes to life?

      An Englishman, a Chinaman and a Joker Walk Into A Bar... is on it's UK tour to find out just that...

      Written by and starring three irregularly matched humans who only claim to be friends for the purpose of writing a punchline to this joke...

      Join Matt Fong, Nick Banks and their guest Joker as they take you through each of their own diverse perspectives of identity in modern life.


      Drawing from stories, observations and general bad decisions they have experienced on their journey so far; these three intrepid companions will take you through all the highs and
      lows.

      From Army recruitment to impressions, the pressures of being bi-lingual and just downright confusion in day to day living, this show aims to close the gap on cultural diversity and finally answer that age old question...

      What really does happen when an Englishman, Chinaman & a Joker walk into a bar?

      Matt Fong
      "Half Chinese, half English. 100% funny" - Patrick Monahan

      Nick Banks
      "Incisive, observational humour." - BBC Online

      This show contains adult themes, some strong language and large amounts of silliness.

      Click here to Book your Tickets in advance :
      Standard : £10.00
      Or Call CRBO on (01726) 879500
      Or Buy over the counter at Tourist Offices in St Ives, Penzance, Falmouth, Truro, St Mawes, Bodmin, St Austell, Looe, Liskeard & Launceston plus The Heartlands, Pool, Redruth and 'Bookends' Fowey

    • Wed
      10
      Aug
      2016
      Sat
      13
      Aug
      2016
      8:00 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre

      Father's Day by Eric Chappell Based on the hit TV series "Home to Roost"

      It is a cold winter's evening and bitter, irascible divorcee Henry is enjoying a Scotch and some classical music in glorious solitude.

      He is soon disturbed however, by the unwelcome appearance of his son, Matthew, bringing with him his new girlfriend, the unappealing punk / Goth, Christine.

      Matthew is obviously keen for a reconcilliation with his father, but Henry is quite happy the way things are and sparks soon fly...

      But this is just the beginning, for who should appear next but Henry's ex- wife, Matthew's  mother. Sue!

      As the cold night wears on, Henry and Sue can't help but rake over the ashes of their seemingly dead relationship and to their surprise the faint glow of a new tenderness develops between them.

      Before long Henry is facing some important decisions...

      Father's Day is a warm and touching comedy.

      Click here to buy Tickets in advance :
      Adult : £10.00
      Under16s : £ 8.00

      Or Call (01726) 879500
      Buy over the counter at Tourist Offices in St Ives, Penzance, Falmouth, Truro, St Mawes, Bodmin, St Austell, Looe, Liskeard & Launceston plus The Heartlands, Pool, Redruth and 'Bookends' Fowey

    • Wed
      17
      Aug
      2016
      Sat
      20
      Aug
      2016
      8:00 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre

      Father's Day by Eric Chappell Based on the hit TV series "Home to Roost"

      It is a cold winter's evening and bitter, irascible divorcee Henry is enjoying a Scotch and some classical music in glorious solitude.

      He is soon disturbed however, by the unwelcome appearance of his son, Matthew, bringing with him his new girlfriend, the unappealing punk / Goth, Christine.

      Matthew is obviously keen for a reconcilliation with his father, but Henry is quite happy the way things are and sparks soon fly...

      But this is just the beginning, for who should appear next but Henry's ex- wife, Matthew's  mother. Sue!

      As the cold night wears on, Henry and Sue can't help but rake over the ashes of their seemingly dead relationship and to their surprise the faint glow of a new tenderness develops between them.

      Before long Henry is facing some important decisions...

      Father's Day is a warm and touching comedy.

      Click here to buy Tickets in advance :
      Adult : £10.00
      Under16s : £ 8.00

      Or Call (01726) 879500
      Buy over the counter at Tourist Offices in St Ives, Penzance, Falmouth, Truro, St Mawes, Bodmin, St Austell, Looe, Liskeard & Launceston plus The Heartlands, Pool, Redruth and 'Bookends' Fowey


    • Sat
      17
      Sep
      2016
      7:30 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre

      Kiki-Dee_Carmello-Luggeri-24-2_550Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri

      An Acoustic Journey

      Only Date In Cornwall This Year!

      For almost two decades, Kiki and Carmelo have been touring their spellbinding acoustic live show across the UK and Europe.

      Performing in this stripped back fashion allows each of their exceptional talents to shine through and create a wonderful and warm sense of intimacy for the audience.

      Kiki will, of course, always be remembered for her No 1 duet with Elton John, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" and performed it at LIVE AID. She followed this with a string of hits including Amoureuse, Star and I've Got the Music in Me.

      We can’t promise Elton John,  but we can promise a fantastic evening of quality music.

      Don’t miss it!

      Licensed Bar
      Reserved Seats

      Click here to Book your Tickets in advance :
      Standard : £18.00

      Or Call (01726) 879500

    • Sun
      18
      Sep
      2016
      7:45 PMSt Austell Arts Centre

      An Evening With CS Lewis stars British actor David Payne in his powerfully inspirational one man theatrical performance. Seated in his living room and in front of a warm fire on a December evening, CS Lewis recalls the people and events that inspired his thought and shaped his life; of his friendship with J R R Tolkien; why he nearly abandoned the Narnia Chronicles; how he came to embrace Christianity and of the American woman who turned his life upside down.

      Tickets: £10.00

      http://bigchurchlive.com/events/an-evening-with-cs-lewis/st-austell-september-18-2016

      C S Lewis Facebook cover pic

       

    • Tue
      04
      Oct
      2016
      Sat
      08
      Oct
      2016
      7:30 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre

      Unspoken Speaking

      Premiere of brand new St Austell Players musical production

      “Unspoken Speaking”   by Ben Warwick and Tom Gardner

      Songs by Ben Warwick, featuring renowned choir Sounds Original
      Incidental music by Tom Gardner

      Unspoken Speaking is a powerful piece of drama set in the current day.

      While it deals with the way that people often say one thing but mean another, or show thoughts and emotions without speaking at all, the work explores a much deeper level of the unspoken word – from how things are not said aloud but through the social media screen to how the fear of what ‘other people might say’ can drive people’s actions.

      Unspoken Speaking is a play set against a series of haunting and emotive songs performed by a mixed-voice choir, which are sung as the action of the play takes place in front of them, each having a terrific impact on the effect of the other.

      The songs have been professionally orchestrated by internationally renowned composer and arranger Aaron Latina. 

      The plot follows the lives of friends, Rhys and James (who have grown up together since infancy sharing everything “from bath-time to chicken-pox”), exploring the complexities of confusions and identities as they grow up and the fine line between what makes people united friends and, as in this case, hostile strangers.

      However, as the play unfolds, the turmoil of the relationship between Rhys and his very controlling mother also emerges as she is tormented, driven and totally influenced by the strength and force of a character who appears on stage with her, but who remains totally silent throughout and is in effect not actually there…….

      An energetic, supporting cast provide the backdrop for the principal characters in a series of situations that provide some very moving, some very comical and some very touching, thought-provoking moments – but it is up to the audience to leave the theatre ultimately to decide what was the main story-line and “what happens next” following a very last minute twist.

      Please come along to support the premiere of this totally new play featuring beautiful, original songs and incidental music.

      Click here to Book your Tickets in advance :
      Adults : £10.00
      Concessions : £8.00

      Or Call Cornish Riviera Box Office on (01726) 879500
      Buy over the counter at Tourist Offices in St Ives, Penzance, Falmouth, Truro, St Mawes, Bodmin, St Austell, Looe, Liskeard & Launceston plus The Heartlands, Pool, Redruth and 'Bookends' Fowey

    • Sat
      15
      Oct
      2016
      8:00 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre

      Ben Maggs 'Come As You Are' TourAward winning critically acclaimed ‘Contemporary Folk’ Artist Ben Maggs returns to Cornwall following his hugely successful Hall for Cornwall support of The Proclaimers in June, to ‘enchant’ and ‘mesmerise’ with his 'songs that will leave your heart tingling by the final stanza’. 

      Ben’s live show has been hailed by the music press as ‘mesmerising’, ‘crackling with creativity’, ‘outstanding’ and ‘magnificent’, and his latest album ‘Come As You Are’ was met equally effusively and enthusiastically.

      The last year has seen Ben headlining all over the UK, playing to ‘awe-inspired audiences' and also supporting The Proclaimers at sell out shows - having to decline the crowd’s unanimous cries for an encore to make sure the main act could be on stage on time!

      Always inspired by the nature of life and love, and his love of life and nature, Ben has continued to write and create new tapestries with the colourful threads of his ‘stunningly beautiful vocals’, melodies and poetic lyrics, all wrapped in the warmth of artfully played acoustic guitar.  Some songs are further enriched by his unique, sensitive and creative use of a loop pedal or rhythmic ‘one man band’ foot powered cajon and tambourine.

      This super talented Singer/Songwriter is a real tour de force and not to be missed.

      BBC Introducing ‘gorgeous music’

      Acoustic Magazine ‘so impressive’

      Maverick Magazine **** ‘his voice is utterly unique & individual’ ‘mesmerising’

      God is in the TV Zine ‘a set that crackles with creativity & ambition’

      AAA MUSIC **** ‘enchanting & mesmerising’ ‘an amazingly bright artist who captivates an audience’

      Fatea Magazine ‘shimmering vocals & lush finger picked guitar’

      After Dark Magazine ‘beautiful, honest well written songs from the heart’

      Whisperin and Hollerin **** ‘versatile & extremely strong vocalist’

      Read more about Ben, listen to music, watch more videos, check out his reviews and more at :

      Ben Maggs   website 

      10% of tonight's profits will go to The Chris Treglown Foundation (St Minver)

      Click here to Book your Tickets Online in advance :
      Standard : £10.00

      Or Call Cornish Riviera Box Office on (01726) 879500
      Buy over the counter
      at Tourist Offices in St Ives, Penzance, Falmouth, Truro, St Mawes, Bodmin, St Austell, Looe, Liskeard & Launceston plus The Heartlands, Pool, Redruth and 'Bookends' Fowey

    • Sun
      30
      Oct
      2016
      3:00 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre

      dead-of-night_550_fullFilm : 'Dead Of Night'   (1945)

      Directors: Alverto Cavalcanti, Charles Crichton, Basil Dearden and Robert Hamer

      Cast includes: Roland Culver, Mervyn Johns, Googie Withers and Michael Redgrave

      An eve of Halloween treat for those who like their horror  with a hint of the Gothic!

      Dead of Night
      may have been made over 70 years ago, but it is still one of the scariest movies ever made.

      Dead of Night
      receives a rare public, pre-Halloween, screening at the St Austell Arts Centre on the afternoon of Sunday 30th October.

      Do not attend alone if you are of a nervous disposition!

      The film does not have the predictable blood and gore, zombies or unbelievable “ghostie-whosties”; instead, it relies on creating genuine fear caused by psychological mindgames and the dread of the unknown.

      Rated as high as 96% on the Rotten Tomatoes website, Dead of Night is a chilling anthology of horror stories that play on all of our innermost fears.

      A man is summoned to a house with a group of strangers he has never met before, but has seen in his dreams. As they convene, he predicts certain events will happen as they do in his dreams and when they do, the other guests relate their own experiences with the supernatural, including tales of a possessed mirror, a sinister ventriloquist's dummy and an eerie premonition of death.

      Throughout the group meeting, the man fears something horrible will happen to him.

      The film's final, revelatory sequence offers an unexpectedly horrific surprise.

      The black and white cinematography, atmospheric music and the quintessentially “Englishness” of the 1940s middle classes all add to the tension, suspense and period of the piece that produces genuinely terrifying moments, creating an unforgettable experience, with images that are guaranteed to remain with whoever sees the film for the rest of their lives.

      Each separate story has a different Director but are linked by a common thread that makes the film one of the finest and most imaginatively crafted horror films ever made, influencing many more contemporary films in the genre.

      The spine-tingling stories involve a hearse driver, Christmas party and a haunted mirror.  A more light-hearted section based on an H G Wells story helps to balance the films more menacing moments.

      However, the film’s most terrifying and memorable story is kept until last.

      It tells the genuinely scary tale of a ventriloquist whose dummy comes to terrifying life and was the inspiration behind the 1978 Anthony Hopkins film “Magic”.

      Doors open : 2.30pm. Film starts : 3.00pm

      Click here to Book your Tickets in advance :
      All Tickets : £5.00

      ( Sorry! No Concessions )

      Call Cornish Riviera Box Office on (01726) 879500
      Or Buy over the counter
      at Tourist Offices in St Ives, Penzance, Falmouth, Truro, St Mawes, Bodmin, St Austell, Looe, Liskeard & Launceston plus The Heartlands, Pool, Redruth and 'Bookends' Fowey
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    • Sat
      26
      Nov
      2016
      8:00 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre

      Jeremy HardyJeremy Hardy became a stand-up comedian in January 1984. His BBC Radio 4 work includes Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation, The News Quiz, I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and You’ll Have Had Your Tea.

      He has also done various bits of television, most notably, Now Something Else with Rory Bremner, Saturday Live, Blackadder Goes Forth, Loose Talk, Jack and Jeremy’s Real Lives with Jack Dee and If I Ruled the World with Graeme Garden and Clive Anderson.

      He’s been in three films: Mike Figgis’s Hotel with Burt Reynolds, Oliver Irving’s How to Be with Robert Pattinson and Leila Sansour’s documentary, Jeremy Hardy v the Israeli Army, which involved a degree of personal risk.

      He has written columns for The Guardian and Red Pepper and has written three books : When Did You Last See Your Father, a spoof childcare guide; Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation, based on the radio series; and My Family and Other Strangers,  an examination of his lacklustre ancestry, published last year.

      More importantly, he is still a stand-up comic, performing his one-man show in theatres and arts centres throughout Britain and Ireland. He is also part of the live touring version of I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue.

      A kind soul in The Guardian wrote of him, “In an ideal world, Jeremy Hardy would be extremely famous, but an ideal world would leave him without most of his best material.”

      Jeremy Hardy   website   twitter

      Click here to Book your Tickets in advance :
      Standard :   £14.00
      Unwaged :  £5.00

      ( Proof of entitlement to any concession will be required on the door )

      Or Call Cornish Riviera Box Office on (01726) 879500
      Buy over the counter at Tourist Offices in St Ives, Penzance, Falmouth, Truro, St Mawes, Bodmin, St Austell, Looe, Liskeard & Launceston plus The Heartlands, Pool, Redruth and 'Bookends' Fowey

    • Wed
      14
      Dec
      2016
      6:00 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre

      Squashbox Theatre : The Christmassy Christmas Show'The Christmassy  Christmas Show of Christmassy Christmasness!

      (A show all about sausages.          Not really, it’s about Christmas.)

      Squashbox Theatre's new show is a celebration of everything Christmassy, from fir trees, fairy lights, sleigh bells and snowflakes to crackers, carols, presents and puddings!

      Meet a snowman who lives in the fridge, try and spot some naughty elves, play hunt the Brussels sprout, endure the world’s worst Christmas jumper and gaze at the “beautiful” Christmas fairy..

      Learn about Yuletide traditions old and new, hear the story of the first Christmas tree and even explore some festive science.

      The Christmassy Christmas Show of Christmassy Christmasness! is an over-stuffed stocking of seasonal surprises crammed with puppets, songs, quizzes and comedy, and over-flowing with crazy characters, silly slapstick, tall tales and fantastic facts - all presented in that unique Squashbox style!

      Squashbox Theatre website

      Approximately 60 minutes long.

      For children aged 5+ and their families.

      “Craig has a huge sense of joy and fun that is as inspiring as it is infectious. An engaging entertainer to be treasured." The Cornishman

      Click here to Book your Tickets in advance :
      Adult : £5.00
      Child : £4.00
      Family : £15.00
      (2Adult, 2Child)

      Or Call Cornish Riviera Box Office on (01726) 879500
      Buy over the counter at Tourist Offices in St Ives, Penzance, Falmouth, Truro, St Mawes, Bodmin, St Austell, Looe, Liskeard & Launceston plus The Heartlands, Pool, Redruth and 'Bookends' Fowey