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Tue14Feb2023Sat18Feb20237:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
Doors Open & Licensed Bar an hour before the Show. Theatre opens 30 minutes before the show starts.
Evening Shows Start at 7.30pm. Saturday Matinee Starts at 2.30pmTickets in advance :
Adults : £7.00 (+60p Booking Fee) : £7.60
Under17s : £5.00 (+40p Booking Fee): £5.40
(Tickets are non-refundable )Free Car Parking,
Licensed Bar,
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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
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Thu23Mar20237:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
THURSDAY, 23rd MARCH, 2023 - 7.30pm
CORNWALL YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY
THE LORD OF THE FLIES, by William Golding.
“We’ve got to have rules and obey them.
After all, we’re not savages.
We’re English; and the English are best at everything.”
Golding’s 1954 novel is a classic study of how not to govern, of how not to follow rules and how to watch your world crumbling in front of you … exciting and daunting …
As CYTC approaches its 40th Anniversary, join us and become part of our tribe…
Adult: £10.00
Concession: £8.50
Students: £5.00
Family (2 adults/2 children): £25.00
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Fri31Mar20237:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
Bash Street Theatre presents “The Battling Butlers!”
Live music, physical comedy & circus skills combine to tell a story as old as time...
Juggling babies, toddlers on stilts and teaching your kid Joey to ride his first unicycle...
These are all part of everyday life for showman Joe Butler, in this poignant, family love story involving the ever-changing relationship of a father-and-son double act, The Battling Butlers.
What sort of parent actually encourages their five-year-old to play with fire, anyway?!
Using a unique blend of physical theatre, circus skills, original songs and live music, The Battling Butlers is a study in role-reversal and the inevitability of change, as the old order makes way for the new.
Click Here to Book Your Tickets Now : Advance tickets:
Adults: £10.00
Under18s : £5.00
Family (2A+2U18s) : £25.00Or Phone : 01726 63513
Or Buy at Tourist Offices in St Austell, Truro & BodminNB : On The Day tickets:
Adults: £12.50
Under 18s: £7.50
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Sat29Apr20237:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
The Countrymen are a Cornish Folk Rock Harmony Group from Launceston.“If you get the chance to see these guys (The Countrymen) in concert then take it, you will not
be disappointed” Harry GlassonFive seasoned musicians with tight four-part harmony vocals and a token Cornishman. With a relaxed and light-hearted presentation style they take the audience on a journey through the history and culture of Cornwall, featuring their own arrangements of traditional and contemporary songs, as well as original material. Interspersed with the occasional pop cover to lighten the mood when required, there is no mistaking that to a man, they love their county with a passion.
Now in their sixth year, they have been becoming increasingly popular across both Devon & Cornwall with appearances on both radio and TV and numerous festival appearances including The Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival, The Rock Oyster Festival, Falmouth Week, Bridport Folk Festival and Little Orchard Festival.
2023 will see the band take on a fourth concert tour of both Cornwall and Devon entitled “Bal Maiden” which is the track title to one of the new tracks for a third forthcoming album..
The band was formed from an Open Mic Night at their local, The Countryman Inn near Launceston, which is where the band’s name originates. They soon found a mutual love of singing in harmony and almost accidentally developed a strong reputation for an emphasis on Cornishness in the repertoire.
In addition to offering quality live entertainment on stage, they have also been busy in the recording studio and have released three online EPs to date, Cornish Lads Vol.1, 2 and not unsurprisingly, Cornish Lads Vol.3.
They have also released two albums, “Trees On The Hill” and more recently, “The River Rolls On”.
The Countrymen - in 3 minutes!
“Fantastic band! Great harmonies and mix of music. Don't miss them!” Guy McKensie
“Saw these guys on Saturday in the main street (Falmouth Shanty Festival). Great singing. Great banter”. Steve Prophet
“Absolutely love this band. Saw them for the first time at the St Agnes Lifeboat celebration in June and was blown away by the musicianship and beautiful harmonies. At times they were very exclusive and original and at other times derivative but still brilliant. They reminded me at times of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and I would love to see them attempt "Teach Your Children"; but their take on some traditional Cornish songs was uplifting and poignant at the same time. A wonderful night's entertainment. I very much look forward to seeing them again (and again). Thanks guys, much appreciated” David Simons
Click Here to Book Your Tickets in advance !
All tickets: £14.00
Or Phone CRBO on 01726 63513
Or Buy Tickets in-person at Tourist Offices in :
St Austell - Rail Station, Truro, Boscawen Street, Bodmin, Shire Hall -
Wed28Jun2023Sat01Jul20237:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
Tickets in advance : Reserved Seats
Adults : £12.00
Students with ID : £6.00
Under16s : £6.00Watch The Tempest's comedy trio here!
St Austell Players present The Tempest, Shakespeare’s classic tale of power and magic, forgiveness and revenge, complete with illusion, treachery, and Gucci handbags.
Prospero, usurped duchess of Milan, lives exiled with her daughter Miranda on an unknown island, consumed by thoughts of retribution.
When a familiar ship appears on the horizon she seizes her opportunity and enlists the help of her servant, the island spirit Ariel, to enact revenge on those responsible for her downfall and force her treacherous sister Antonio into repentance.And thus, into The Tempest. For this is no ordinary storm, and this is no ordinary island.
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Thu06Jul2023Sat08Jul20237.30pm Nightly & 2.30pm, Saturday MatineeSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
Sha la la Joseph you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time!
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE PROMOTIONAL VIDEO FOR JOSEPH!
One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors, along with his father Jacob and eleven jealous brothers who sell him into slavery.
Whilst Joseph is imprisoned by an Egyptian noble, he discovers he can interpret dreams and eventually becomes the Pharaoah's right hand man as he helps end Egypt's famine.
The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.”
Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm. Show starts at 7.30pm
Saturday Matinee - Doors Open at 2.00pm. Show starts at 2.30pmClick Here to Book your Tickets in advance :
Adults : £13.00
Under16s : £10.00
Reserved Seats
( Tickets are non-refundable )Or Phone 01726 63513
Or Buy at Tourist Offices in St Austell - at Station, Bodmin - at Shire Hall, Truro - in Boscawen Street -
Fri21Jul20237:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJAll advance tickets: £10.00On the day: £12.50Singer and saxophonist, Jimmy Cannon explores the repertoire of the ‘Great British Songbook’: the songs associated with British composers and singers from the golden age of songwriting.The much-loved American Songbook reflects Hollywood’s heyday, from the first "talkies" in the 1920s right up to the demise of the legendary Hollywood orchestras in the late 1960s - but many of these great songs aren't quite as American as you might think!Accompanied by:Simon Latarche piano,
James MacPhail double bass &
Damian Rodd drumsSongs include:THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU – RAY NOBLESMILE – CHARLIE CHAPLINDON’T LAUGH AT ME – NORMAN WISDOMLULLABY OF BIRDLAND – GEORGE SHEARINGLONDON BY NIGHT - CARROL COATESand many others!Jimmy is a singer and saxophonist who has toured and performed with Sir Tom Jones, The Commitments, The Syd Lawrence Orchestra, Rodriguez, Maroon Town, Roger Taylor, and Mbawula, as well as appearing on BBC TV's The One Show, ITV's This Morning & with his own swing band The Jazz Cannons.As a singer, Jimmy has two albums to his credit: "Alltogether" on Proper Music and "All Upon a Lovely Summer's Day" on the F-IRE label.“Stylistic vocalist with good in-person delivery”
Jack Massarik, Evening Standard“A Jazz cousin of Fairport Convention’s folk-rock classic ‘Liege and lief’” Jazzwise“A uniquely British take on jazz.”
Stuart Bailey, Proper Music Distribution“Clearly a genuinely felt project” -
Peter Bacon - JAZZ BREAKFAST“Really impressed – great voice and rich intense arrangements: thanks”
Neill Quinton, Royal Festival Hall“This is a fabulous introduction to a contemporary jazz/folk project of real note. You should catch this outfit at their burgeoning best.”
Keith Ames ‘The Musician’“All Heart, All Soul, All Music”
Mark Murphy.Or Phone CRBO on 01726 63513
Or Buy at Tourist Offices in St Austell - at Station, Truro, Boscawen Street, and Bodmin, Shire Hall -
Fri01Sep2023Sat02Sep20238:00 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
Presenting an authentic Fleetwood Mac show, Tango in the Night is a group of highly experienced musicians, some boasting West End stage and session player pedigree. The band are dedicated to meticulously recreating the very best of Fleetwood Mac through their fantastic live shows - you would think you were listening to the real thing!
Whether you like the innovative and highly original blues rock of Peter Green's 60's line up, or the band's timeless hits from the 70's, 80's and 90's, they play them all in a 150-minute set.
With an incredible light show and superb stage presence, Tango in The Night deliver the timeless Fleetwood Mac classics, with a performance second to none.Kev Dodd (AKA Mick Fleetwood) has been playing drums of one kind or another for nearly 40 years. and his technical ability, style and feel for the drums is inspiring. Mick Fleetwood's unique playing style is amazingly recreated in Kev’s stage performances. For Kev, attention to detail is everything and he will have you captivated with the authentic drumming sounds that is, Mick Fleetwood!
Steve Yendell (AKA John McVie ) Steve has played in many bands in and around London and Sussex and worked in London as a studio session musician. He works tirelessly to emulate John's bass style and simple yet catchy hooks, he looks and plays the part brilliantly!
Bob Seymour (AKA Peter Green) is the bands Peter Green and absolutely nails the vocals! His renditions of the early 60’s Fleetwood Mac is outstanding and second to none. He trades the blues guitar licks superbly with Lyndsey Buckingham.
Kerry Hackworth (AKA Christine McVie) Kerry is an accomplished keyboard player and teacher of music. Playing the well-loved songs such as “Everywhere”, “Little Lies”, “songbird,” and “Say You Love Me”, Kerry is an integral member of the band as the keyboard player and vocalist she fills out the sound beautifully.Kenny Barnes (AKA Lindsey Buckingham) Kenny trained at the Royal Northern College of Music and has the incredible guitar skills to mirror Lindsey’s unique playing style. He is an accomplished singer and multi-instrumentalist having previously performed in London’s West End.
Esther Baker (AKA Stevie Nicks) brings the authentic sounding vocals and stage presence of Stevie Nicks performing her iconic songs such as," Rhiannon,” “Gypsy,” and “Seven wonders", that have truly stood the test of time. She will have you thinking and believing that Stevie is in the house.
Kim Guy and Yvette Cowling (Backing Vocals) Kim and Yvette got to know each other whilst working together in a previous band and have both undertaken individual projects, including recording work. They were part of a fabulous vocal harmony quartet and have many years of vocal experience. They bring depth and vibrancy to our stage and are gifted singers in their own right.
Scotty and Adam (Stage, sound and lighting) They may not be present on stage, but they will certainly bring the stage to you with their choreography of light and sound, creating a show to remember.
Doors & Licensed Bar from 6.30pm Show starts at 7.30pm
Best to buy your Tickets : £20.00 in advance - they're 'More On The Day'
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Sat23Sep2023
DARREN SEED & LAURENCE PEARS ARE “THE CORNISH KNOCKERS”!
Tickets: Adults £10.00 / Children £5.00
Following on from the success of Jam First Theatre's sell-out Christmas show ‘Elfish’, the two hungry Knockers are back and up to their crazy tricks!
This time, they’ve managed to break out of the mine and find themselves on a silly, whacky and hilarious adventure to stop their tummies rumbling!
Be prepared to laugh your socks off!
Suitable for ages 4-104. The show runs for 45 minutes, without interval
Created by West End actors Laurence Pears, Darren Seed and Ellie Leah. Three performers with an impressive range of West End, Broadway and TV credits between them including: The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, SisterAct, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Oi Frog & Friends, Room On The Broom and
The Comedy About A Bank Robbery.
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Sun22Oct20233:00 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
Darren Seed & Laurence Pears are “The Cornish Knockers”!
Following on from the success of Jam First Theatre's sell-out Christmas show ‘Elfish’, the two hungry Knockers are back and up to their crazy tricks!
This time, they’ve managed to break out of the mine and find themselves on a silly, whacky and hilarious adventure to stop their tummies rumbling!
Be prepared to laugh your socks off!
Suitable for ages 4-104.
The Show runs for 45 minutes, without an intervalCreated by West End actors Laurence Pears, Darren Seed and Ellie Leah.
Three performers with an impressive range of West End, Broadway and TV credits between them including: The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, SisterAct, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Oi Frog & Friends, Room On The Broom and The Comedy About A Bank Robbery.Doors & Licensed Bar from 2.30pm Show starts at 3.00pm
Best to buy your Tickets :
Adults : £10.00, Under16s : £5.00 in advance -
All Tickets are £1.00 extra 'On The Day'( Tickets are non-refundable )
Book Online or Phone CRBO on 01726 63513
NB : Card Payment Online now needs your Postcode (again) after the Card Security Number - Watch for it!
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Fri27Oct20237:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
FRIDAY, 25th OCTOBER - 7.30PM
Jimmy Cannon presents Burton Bradstock
A tuneful fusion of Jazz and English Folk.Tickets available here, just £12.50
“A Jazz cousin of Fairport Convention’s folk-rock classic ‘Liege and lief’” — Jazzwise
Burton Bradstock is a band that re-imagines, re-vitalises and seeks to generate a widespread renaissance in the traditional English song.
If you like folk music, you'll love Burton Bradstock. If you like jazz music, you'll love Burton Bradstock. Yes, this is the best of two music styles blended together perfectly to create a new sound that sounds instantly familiar.
Take a listen!
Burton Bradstock with "The Mermaid of Hampstead Heath"
Jimmy Cannon - vocal, tenor sax
Matt Johns - piano / keyboard
James Macphail - bass
Keith Michael - drumsDrawing on their extensive and rich experience in performing jazz, classical, folk, pop and world music, these fantastic musicians that make up the group Burton Bradstock are bringing all these elements to brand new settings of English folk songs with subtlety and integrity.
Songs such as: John Barleycorn; Waly (The Water is Wide); Sally In Our Alley; Salisbury Plain &
Early One Morning, among others.“What all these tunes share is a common pedigree – they are the songs that have survived over years of use and misuse, interpretation and manipulation – and the best survive, to be re-imagined and enjoyed by generations to come!
“A contemporary jazz/folk project of real note” —The Musician
“A uniquely British take on jazz.” —Stuart Bailey, Proper Music Distribution
“Rich intense arrangements” —Neill Quinton Royal Festival HallDoors & Licensed Bar from 7.00pm Show starts at 7.30pm
Best to buy your Tickets : £12.50 in advance - All Tickets are £14.50 ' On The Day'
Advance sales for Groups of 5 to 10 people : £10.00 each
Advance Sales for Groups of 11 or more people : £8.00
( Tickets are non-refundable )
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Fri03Nov20237:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
Friday, 3rd November, 2023
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: All tickets: £16.00 (Advance) / £17.50 (on the day)
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVwhouza8jY
Phil Beer is the multi-instrumental half of the Westcountry’s award-winning acoustic duo, Show of Hands.
With a professional career of over 36 years, Phil has a great deal of material to draw on for his solo appearances, which are an eclectic mix of traditional tunes, covers of Springsteen or The Hollies, together with his own compositions and songs from his contemporaries.
All are songs and music of memory and significance sung in the subtle and melodic Phil Beer style and interjected with musings and amusings to an almost personal audience. It is a treat of past and current favourites from one of the most popular musicians on the acoustic circuit
Don't miss this rare opportunity to enjoy an evening in the company
of one of Folk music's legends.
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Wed22Nov2023Sat25Nov20237:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
ST AUSTELL PLAYERS PRESENT: ANNE BOLEYN
22nd - 25th November – 7.30pm
Tickets available, from Ticketsource, by clicking the link below:
£12 Adults / £6 Under 16s & Students with ID
Don't lose your head...
Make sure you've booked your tickets for St Austell Players' latest production - Anne Boleyn. Premiering at Shakespeare's Globe in 2010, Howard Brenton's take on the life of perhaps Henry VIII's most famous wife is an enthralling tale following the life of the infamous queen and her struggle with power, politics, love and ambition.
Told through the eyes of both Anne and King James I, as he is haunted by her powerful impact, this fresh retelling is a new take on a classic story.
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Thu07Dec20237:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
THURSDAY, 7th DECEMBER - 7.30pm
CRBO Box Office :
( No Booking Fees )
Buy Online or Phone 01726 63513
Or In-Person at Tourist Offices in Truro, Boscawen Street, and St Austell (at Rail Station)'Owdyado Theatre's TWISTED CHRISTMAS!
(8 NEW TALES FOR 2023!)
Nasty but nicely comic entertainment…
"In 'Owdyado’s twisted world nothing is ever what it seems.”
Lyn Gardner
‘Owdyado Theatre’s Twisted Christmas returns to the South-West this year, telling new tales, with its deliciously depraved take on the holiday season.
Featuring writers from Cornwall and across the UK, this selection of 8 original micro-plays includes tales of how to buy the perfect gift for your unloved ones, the dark side of Christmas cracker jokes, and why you should never turn your back on a pantomime dame.
Influenced by cult classics such as Inside No.9, The Twilight Zone and Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected, Twisted Christmas promises a darkly comic evening of macabre mini plays all with a festive flavour!
Watch the Twisted Tales trailer here (if you dare...!)
Twisted Tales is presented by Cornish touring company ‘Owdyado Theatre. They are well-known amongst their fans for their unique style of slick, detailed and comedic work. It will be performed by company regulars Connie Crosby and Charlotte Bister. Daniel Richards (one half of Cornwall’s longest-running cult Christmas show ‘Christmas.Time’) directs the piece.
Ages 14+
Quotes from previous shows:
Twisted Tales (at Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe 2022):
***** “we cannot rave enough about this incredible show”
West End Best Friend
***** “a power packed two-hander” Broadway Baby
**** “accomplished and morbid storytelling” The Wee Review
**** “if you like dark comedy, Twisted Tales is a must see” The Outlier, ScotlandAudiences on Twisted Tales Outdoors (summer 2021)
“LOVED IT, managed to make me laugh until my face hurt.”
“Wonderfully witty and devilishly clever”
“One of the most visually pleasing, exciting, funny pieces of theatre I've seen. I spent a lot of time laughing or sitting on the edge of my seat. Go watch it if you can!”
“Beg, borrow or steal to get yourself a seat for this, it’s utterly delicious...Great cast, dark as hell, and brilliantly funny. Winner!”
“Blindingly great night of twisted tales...such a fabulous and entertaining evening, I never see them coming!!!”CRBO Box Office :
( No Booking Fees )
Buy Online or Phone 01726 63513
Or In-Person at Tourist Offices in Truro, Boscawen Street, and St Austell (at Rail Station)