Comedy – Lee Hurst – ‘Live at St Austell Arts Theatre !’

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Get ready for a night of big laughs and sharp wit as legendary comedian Lee Hurst brings his brilliant stand-up to St Austell Arts Theatre for one night only!

Known for his quick-fire gags, cheeky charm, and appearances on comedy classics like They Think It’s All Over, Lee’s live show is packed with laugh-out-loud moments, hilarious takes on everyday life, and the kind of audience banter that will leave you crying with laughter – or ducking for cover (in the best possible way).

Whether you’re a long-time fan or just in need of a great night out, this is a show not to miss. Bring your mates, grab a pint (or three), and settle in for a cracking evening with one of the UK’s funniest comics.

Tickets are flying – book now before they’re all gone!

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

Click Here to Book Your TIckets in advance Now ! : Standard : £18.00 ( £20.00 On The Day )
(Tickets are non-refundable)

Reserved Seats
Free Car Parking

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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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“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 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

Click Here to Book Your Tickets in advance Now!: Standard : £12.00 ( £15.00 On The Day )
Tickets are non-refundable
NB : Card Payment Online now needs your Postcode (again) after the Card Security Number – Look for an extra ‘field’ on the Card form !

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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Biographies :

STEVE TURNER – ELECTRIC/ACOUSTIC/SLIDE/STEEL GUITARS, VOCALS: Started out playing cornet & bass with his Dad Ken Turner, who was musical director & dance bandleader at the Blackpool Tower Co. Played in various touring bands as a bassist, but after seeing Jimi Hendrix play live in 1967, was inspired to take up the guitar, becoming an accomplished slide, steel, electric & acoustic guitarist. During his touring & recording career, he has played with Kirsty MacColl, Ralph McTell, Frank Yonco, Pete Murphy, Lloyd Green, Billie Jo Spears, and the Bucket Boys with Willie Wilson & Tim Renwick, among many
others.

WILLIE WILSON – DRUMS/PERCUSSION, VOCALS: Born in Cambridge, his first professional gig was in the band Jokers Wild with David Gilmour (1965/67). An original member of Cochise who produced 2 albums for United Artists (1970/71), he then went on to join Quiver who released 2 albums for Warner Bros Records before joining forces with Iain & Gavin Sutherland. Between 1973 & 1978 the Sutherland Brothers & Quiver released 6 albums including the hit single “Lying in the Arms of Mary”. After SBQ, Willie worked with the touring version of Pink Floyd, performing on the concerts and film sound track of “The Wall”, as well as playing on David Gilmour’s first solo album and on the most recent “On an Island”. He has also performed with Lonnie Donegan, Syd Barrett, Hank Wangford, Al Stewart, Joe Brown, Ralph McTell & on various other sessions & tours. More recently, he worked with the Coyotes, an award winning country band, & the Bucket Boys with Steve
Turner and Tim Renwick.

EMMA SPIRES – ELECTRIC/DOUBLE BASS, VOCALS: Studied classical guitar, then moved to bass. She has played on the Cornish music circuit since age 14, performing with bands of various genres including Country, Blues, Rock, Folk & Gypsy Jazz. Emma was part of the band Blues Connection who played supports for Wilko Johnson and Little Feat. She has also played bass on three UK tours with Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett from Little Feat, along with Phil Beer of Show Of Hands. After over 9 years with the Hoodle she has also become an accomplished singer.

AL STEWART – SAXOPHONES
Al Stewart took up clarinet and classical guitar at age 12 and gained a Diploma on the guitar at eighteen. The saxophone family followed soon after.
He has played live alongside many famous singers and bands including Imagination, Tom Robinson, Cliff Richard, George Michael, Kenney Jones, Rod Stewart, Bad Company, John Wetton (Asia), Don Lang, Heinz, Jess Conrad and Bert Weedon, and has done recording sessions for Go West, Joe Strummer, Robin Millar, and Stock, Aitken and Waterman.
For TV, he has worked on may entertainment shows for LWT, BBC TV, BBC Radios 1, 2 & 3, Capital Radio, and GLR. He has also recorded sessions for many and various TV/Radio commercials and documentaries.

‘Take A Chance On Us’ – ABBA TRIBUTE

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The magic of ABBA continues over 50 years after they won the Eurovision Song Contest and launched themselves around the world!

Experience our full six piece LIVE SHOW for this magical Christmas party!

“Take A Chance On Us” bring you all of ABBA’s greatest hits and even a few you may not know in this ultimate party night dedicated to a night of nostalgia!
With incredible live musicians, stunning vocals, replica costumes and plenty of audience participation this show is guaranteed to have you dancing in your seats, in the aisles and then all the way home!

So grab your dancing shoes and dancing queens and join us for an unmissable night celebrating the music of one of the best loved groups of all time…..fancy dress is optional but always encouraged!

**Please contact us if you require a carers seat.
We will require the official carers card to be produced on the door.
email us for more information.

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‘Posting Letters To The Moon’

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A romantic, funny and very touching portrait of life during the Second World War featuring readings of letters between Oscar-nominated actress Celia Johnson (Brief Encounter) and her explorer and writer husband Peter Fleming (brother of James Bond creator Ian Fleming) who was posted to India and the Far East during the war working for Military Intelligence.

Not only are the letters highly engaging, but they also provide a fascinating historical insight into that time of true austerity and fearfulness.

‘… simply spellbinding performance…revealing an abundance of love and affection between ordinary people caught in extraordinary times… a theatrical gem’. British Theatre Guide.

The letters are read by their daughter Lucy Fleming (Love Sarah, Miranda in The Archers) and her husband Simon Williams (Upstairs Downstairs, Justin in The Archers, EastEnders) and give an insight into a young mother’s life coping during the war and tell of Celia Johnson’s experience of filming with Noel Coward, David Lean and her thoughts while making the classic film Brief Encounter in 1945.

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

Click Here to Book Your TIckets in advance : £18.00
(Tickets are non-refundable)
Reserved Seats
Free Parking
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Kernow Comedy’s ‘Comedian Of The Year’ (Semi-Final) Competition

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St Austell Arts Centre proudly presents the semi-final of The Cornwall Comedian of the Year Competition.

Back for its 4th year the Competition sees some of the finest up and coming comedic talent in the South West competing for a spot in the final to win the prestigious Jethro Cup along with a Cash Prize and a future paid Headline spot with Kernow Comedy
.
Seven to Eight comedy acts will show up to present their best Ten Minutes of Comedy which the audience then vote for the Top Two plus a Wild Card to go through to the Final.
These shows always sell out and have a great variety of acts for you to see.

As always, the night is capped off with a Headline act and this year we have an absolute belter in Cornwall’s own Harriet Dyer.

Harriet’s seen on Live At The Apollo, Rosie Jones’ Disability Comedy Extravaganza, Comedy Central Live & The Russell Howard Hour.
Harriet’s other TV credits include Jokes Only Neurodivergent People Can Tell on Channel 4 and Movie Megastars : Made In The 80s on Sky Max, as well as Elephant In The Room, The Fringe Comedy Showcase, The 13 Million Club,and The Good, The Bad & The Unexpected all on BBC Radio.

Harriet was a main writer for both seasons of Jon Richardson’s Channel Hopping on Channel 4, and she wrote for and starred in Meet the Richardsons on Dave.
In 2024, Harriet won The Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award and she won The Neurodiverse Review’s Neurodivergent Representation Award at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe.

“A must-see and a masterclass of originality” ★★★★★ Neurodiverse Review
“Delightfully chaotic” Fest Mag
“Comedy needs more voices like Dyer’s” Chortle
“…such well-written and crafted work with articulate storytelling magic” ThreeWeeks

Your MC for the evening will be Kernow Comedy’s Tom Rodgers.
“Tom’s confident stage presence and seamless interaction with the audience make comedy look easy.
His quick-witted humor keeps the laughs rolling effortlessly. A performance that feels as smooth as it is entertaining.” – Ben, Torquay Comedy Club.
“A rising star of the south west circuit, Tom Rodgers certainly has funny bones.” – Comedy HQ

Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm.
Show starts at 7.30pm and will be approximately 2 1/2 hours with intervals.

Click Here to Book Your TIckets in advance : £12.00 ( £15.00 On The Day )
(Tickets are non-refundable)
Reserved Seats
Free Parking
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‘LITTLE RED’ – A Rockin’ 80s Pantomime Adventure!

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Adults £15.00 (Ages 14 and over )
Under14s : £12.50
(Tickets are non-refundable)

🎸🎭 LITTLE RED – A Rockin’ 80s Pantomime Adventure!
This Christmas, get ready to rock as St Austell Arts Centre brings you a fun-filled, music-packed, laugh-out-loud pantomime like no other—Little Red! 🎤🎸

This brand-new, professional production of Little Red Riding Hood is bursting with catchy 1980s rock anthems, larger-than-life characters, and all the magic of panto! Written by the fantastic Ryan Alexander Full and starring the incredible Alice Waterfield, whose amazing singing will have the whole family dancing in their seats! 🎶✨

👢 Big Boots, Big Laughs & Big Hair! 👢
Join Little Red as she sets off on an adventure through the mystical forest, but watch out—there’s a rock ‘n’ roll Big Bad Wolf on the loose! With plenty of audience interaction, side-splitting comedy, and sing-along moments, this is a pantomime the whole family will love!

🎭 What to Expect:
🎸 A classic fairy tale with a rocking 80s twist!
🐺 A hilarious, music-loving Big Bad Wolf!
🎤 Live performances of legendary 80s hits!
😂 All the fun, silliness, and surprises of panto!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Affordable family entertainment—a magical Christmas treat for everyone!

🎟️ Tickets on sale now—book early to secure your seats!

We’re bringing the magic home with a fantastic, professional show made for the people of St Austell and beyond!

So dust off your air guitars, grab your dancing shoes, and join us for the ultimate Christmas adventure—Little Red is ready to rock! 🎶🔥

Evening Performances : Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm. Show starts at 7.30pm
Saturday Matinee Doors & Bar from 2.00pm. Show starts at 2.30pm

( NB There is NO Performance on Thursday, 18th December )

Click Here to Book Your TIckets in advance :
Adults £15.00 (Ages 14 and over )
Under14s : £12.50
(Tickets are non-refundable)
NB : Card Payment Online now needs your Postcode (again) after the Card Security Number – Look for an extra ‘field’ on the Card form !

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

Agatha Christie : ‘A Murder Is Announced’

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Agatha Christie’s famous whodunit is welcomed to the St Austell Arts Centre by St Austell Players.

Come to have your mind bent trying to work out the twist, can you beat the great Miss Marple to it?

Or will you have to watch to solve it.

We look forward to entertaining the mind

Performances from Wednesday, 19th to Saturday, 22nd March

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

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Adults : £14.00
Under16s : £8.00
Students w ID : £8.00

Advance booking is greatly appreciated but there may also be tickets available On The Door.

( NB Please do not call CRBO. Tickets are only available via the link above )

‘Soundwaves St Austell’

🎸🌊 Soundwaves St Austell – Cornwall’s Ultimate Live Music Festival! 🎶☀️

Sorry ! This has been Cancelled. Refunds will be arranged for ticketholders shortly

With two stages showcasing some of Cornwall’s best bands and musicians, including two incredible headline acts, this is a festival by the people, for the people—bringing the community together through the power of live music.

🌟 What to Expect:
🎶 Two stages packed with non-stop live music
🔥 Show-stopping headline acts straight from Cornwall
🍔 Local food vendors serving up delicious festival bites
🍻 Fully licensed bar to keep the good times flowing

🎟️ Affordable, fun, and full of local spirit—this is the festival St Austell has been waiting for!
Whether you’re here to rock out, chill out, or dance all weekend, Soundwaves St Austell is the place to be this summer!

Sorry ! This has been Cancelled. Refunds will be arranged for ticketholders shortly

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

“The Big Yellow Tambourine Man “Band, A Tribute to Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell

A Tribute to Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell : A Passionate Tribute to Two Musical Legends!

Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan are both ranked in Rolling Stone’s ‘Top Ten Singer-Songwriters of All Time’ and their legacy is honoured in this stunning tribute, ‘The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band’.

With unrivalled musical authenticity this multi-instrumentalist five-piece covers all the hits including ‘Like a Rolling Stone’, ‘Both Sides Now’, ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’, ‘Big Yellow Taxi’, fronted by Isabelle Nutton and Bob Thomson as Joni and Bob.

It’s an exhilarating evening of songwriting genius, expertly presented with passion and humour.
Audiences will be taken on a journey through Joni’s and Bob’s histories, poetry and artistry, their trademark guitars and pianos backed by a full band and augmented with the evocative sounds of the Wurlitzer, harmonica and dulcimer.

There will be nostalgic stops along the way in Greenwich Village, Laurel Canyon, the Isle of Wight and beyond. A ‘trip’ your theatre’s audience will NOT want to miss, especially as early 2025 sees the release of James Mangold’s new Bob Dylan biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’, starring Timothée Chalamet.

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

Click Here to Book Your Tickets in advance : Standard : £15.00
Tickets are non-refundable
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

“Whispers of the Unseen”

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A Theatrical Journey Into The Unseen

This extraordinary one-man show, performed by British actor Tony King, is set to take audiences on a breathtaking journey into the mysterious world of angels.

Blending powerful storytelling, real-life encounters, and thought-provoking reflections, this 90-minute theatrical experience will leave you questioning: Have you ever met an angel?
Or… could you be one?

This deeply moving and universal story promises to inspire, connect, and spark conversation long after the curtain falls.

Don’t miss your chance to witness this unforgettable production!

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

Sorry, This event has been Cancelled

( NB : Tickets not available from CRBO. Please do not phone us. )