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Theatre for Young People
Follow the rainbow and discover our fantastic season of performances aimed especially at our younger audiences
From Alice in Wonderland to Mr Stink, there's a summer treat for everyone
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The Countrymen
18th June 8pm
The Countrymen make a welcome return to Sterts on their “The River Rolls On” Concert Tour. 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.
Shrek The Musical
Sterts Theatre Co
15 -17 July 7.30pm
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…”
And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.
This production is part funded by the Arts Council England Culture Recovery Fund.
Alice in Wonderland
Boxtree Productions
27th July 5.00pm
Follow Boxtree Productions down the rabbit hole into a strange world of caterpillars, cards and tea parties. Join Alice as she tries to navigate this curious world, but don't lose your head!
This fun-filled production will feature inventive staging, original songs, magical storytelling and a whole host of Lewis Carrol's crazy characters.
Shrek The Musical
Sterts Theatre Co
30th July 7.30pm
31st July 2pm & 7.30
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…”
And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.
This production is part funded by the Arts Council England Culture Recovery Fund.
The Wolf from the Door
Sterts Theatre
4rd August 8pm
"We don't actually drink coffee at my coffee morning".
"What do you do, then?"
"We discuss the violent overthrow of the government. Also, there's flower arranging".
In this intensely imaginative and daringly brave-thinking play, award-winning playwright Rory Mullarkey imagines a wild road trip across Middle England.
Running time 70mins no interval.
Age recommendation 12+
The Further Adventures of Dr Dolittle.
Illyria Theatre Co
7th August 5.00pm
A brand-new musical adaptation of the Doctor's FURTHER adventures with Jip the Dog, Dab Dab the Duck, Gub Gub the Pig and Polynesia the Parrot.
The FURTHER Adventures of Doctor Dolittle features a fully orchestrated score, amazing puppets and a plethora of memorable, sing-along-songs that you'll love.
Fantastic entertainment for the whole family
Twisted Tales Outdoors
'Owdyado Theatre
10th August 7.30pm
Owdyado Theatre bring you a darkly comic evening of mini Twisted Tales by writers from Cornwall and across the UK. This selection of mini plays includes tales of two strangers pondering the nature of ghosts on New Year’s Eve, a supermarket cashier who can read dark secrets in her customers’ mundane purchases, and a cautionary tale of what could befall you should you dare to eat somebody else’s Twirl..
Age recommendation 12+
FOS Brothers
2021 Tour
12th August 7.30pm
A relaxed summers evening for all the family. Growing up in Belfast in the 70’s the FOS brothers fuse an eclectic mix of their own original songs with traditional Irish sensibilities flavoured liberally with Genesis/Horslipian spices.
Highly recommended to lovers of folk music with a progressive twist. They move seamlessly from tear jerking Irish ballads to full on Floydian space rock.
Tales from the Trees
Squashbox Theatre
17th August 2pm
Trees are awesome! They shelter us and protect us, they enchant us with their mystery and beauty, and they inspire our stories, myths and fairy tales…
But trees also provide us with food, fuel and wood, their roots bind the soil together, they produce oxygen for us to breathe…Trees hold the future of humanity in their branches.
Let Squashbox Theatre be your guide to the tremendous world of Trees!
Shrek The Musical
Sterts Theatre Co
20th August 7.30pm
21st August 2pm & 7.30pm
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…”
And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.
This production is part funded by the Arts Council England Culture Recovery Fund.
Midsummer Night's Dream
Quantum Theatre
24th August 7.30pm
Quantum Theatre’s brand new stylish and whimsical production of Shakespeare’s most enduringly popular play is a flight of magical fancy where real life is unexpectedly entangled with the supernatural, where willow-the-wisp fairies, unsuspecting artisans and ardent young lovers are woven together by the finest gossamer thread: “I have had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was…”
The Great Gatsby
Heartbreak Productions
26th August 7.30pm
Join Heartbreak Productions and the Nick Carraway quartet for an evening of jazz - prohibition style! Served up with a fresh twist of iconic Heartbreak style, this outdoor adaption of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is the perfect way to mark 100 years since prohibition. So get your glad rags on (whilst still dressing for the outdoors of course!), bring a picnic and enjoy some local refreshments from the bar - now that prohibition is lifted!
Universarama
Squashbox Theatre
31st August 2pm
Since the dawn of time, human beings have gazed up at the night sky and wondered… What’s up there? How far does it go? Does it ever end? Well, wonder no longer! All these questions and more will be answered in Universarama! (Possibly).
A marvellous blend of science, comedy, storytelling and cabaret, all contained within an accessible, funny and unique family show.
National Cream Tea Day
25th June 2pm
Join us as we celebrate National Cream Tea Day in style. Dress up in your finest summer hat (we can hire you one if your wardrobe is sadly lacking) and raise some funds whilst you enjoy a sublime cream tea in the grounds of Sterts. Whether it's cream first or jam, a sophisticated afternoon of tea-time delights awaits!
The Hypochondriac
Sterts Theatre Co
22 - 23 July 7.30pm
Molière's classic farce, Le Malade Imaginaire. The 'imaginary invalid' Argan is so obsessed with his health that he fails to notice what is happening around him in his own family.
His scheming wife and loving daughter are finally revealed to him in their true light by Argan's brother, who poses as a quack doctor and suggests he feigns death to test their loyalty.
The Wolf from the Door
Sterts Theatre Co
28th/29th July 8pm
"We don't actually drink coffee at my coffee morning".
"What do you do, then?"
"We discuss the violent overthrow of the government. Also, there's flower arranging".
In this intensely imaginative and daringly brave-thinking play, award-winning playwright Rory Mullarkey imagines a wild road trip across Middle England.
Running time 70mins no interval.
Age recommendation 12+
Much Ado About Nothing
Illyria Theatre Co
2nd August 7.30pm
Claudio loves Hero, and Benedick hates Beatrice. This is just as well, because Hero loves Claudio and Beatrice hates Benedick. Everyone laughs....In their 29th open-air touring season, and renowned all over the world for their clarity, quality and ingenuity, Illyria stick to their home-turf: Shakespearean comedy.
Little Red and the Big Bad Wolf
Folksy Theatre
5th August 2.00pm
Little Red sets off through the forest to visit Grandma but the journey won’t be easy. The three pigs are building their homes, Goldilocks is on the run from some bears and to top it all, the Big Bad Wolf is out on the hunt for dinner!
Filled with live music, puppetry and audience interaction, this wonderful family musical has something for everyone!
The Music of Frankie Valli
The New Jersey Boys
8th August 5.00pm
The Music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Plus tributes to other legendary performers such as Elton John, Freddie Mercury and Tina Turner.
The choreographed show, featuring the amazing falsetto voice of Einar Vestman and the humour of all round entertainer Gary Gould, guarantees an evening of fast moving entertainment with superb harmonies, stunning solo spots and light comedy.
Henry V
The Festival Players
11th August 7.30pm
After a rebellious and spirited youth, carousing in the taverns of London, Prince Hal takes on the responsibility of Kingship and leads his troops, of low and high station, across the Channel to do battle.
Follow the charismatic King Henry the Fifth in this stirring tale of leadership, bravery, humour, and love.
Exhilarating entertainment for a Summer’s evening.
HMS Pinafore
Illyria Theatre Co
13th and 14th August 7.30pm
Set on board the warship HMS Pinafore, this classic Victorian opera cheerfully mocks such Great British institutions as Class, Patriotism and the Royal Navy.
Don't miss this wonderful comic opera as it gets the complete Illyria treatment, faithfully performed by a reduced cast on a beautiful nautical set.
The Hypochondriac
Sterts Theatre Co
17th/18th August 7.30pm
Molière's classic farce, Le Malade Imaginaire. The 'imaginary invalid' Argan is so obsessed with his health that he fails to notice what is happening around him in his own family.
His scheming wife and loving daughter are finally revealed to him in their true light by Argan's brother, who poses as a quack doctor and suggests he feigns death to test their loyalty.
The Three Musketeers
Immersion Theatre
23rd August 5pm
Immersion Theatre invite you on a swashbuckling adventure of epic proportions as they proudly present an action-packed adaptation of The Three Musketeers!
Follow the young D’Artagnan as he travels to Paris to join the legendary Musketeers in a thrilling production brimming with excitement, danger, comedy, and in true Immersion style, bags of audience interaction
Ed Byrne
If I'm Honest
25 August 8pm Age 16+
Aside from the sell-out international tours, Ed is a regular panellist on shows like Mock the Week and Have I Got News for You, and has made several memorable appearances on the Graham Norton Show.
In 2021 he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children.
The Cameraman
Bash Street Theatre
27th August 5pm
... from sometime in the future a jaded detective looks back on his early career as a young crime-fighter in the ‘Roaring 20s’ - the days of fake news, a world pandemic and global warming.
Set around a seedy French cafe, this is a playful homage to the film-noir genre. With live musical accompaniment, there is topical intrigue, mistaken identities and silent comedy
Poltroon
By Simon Parker
6-10 July 7.30 / +2pm on 10th
From the team that brought you Gonamena and Third Light. Written by Simon Parker, Poltroon is a bittersweet story of lasting male friendship in a fictional Cornish community.
Have you ever wondered how life might have turned out if you’d made different decisions? Through humour and song, Poltroon asks what if…?
Romeo and Juliet
The Duke's Theatre Company
24th July 7.30pm
Do you believe in love at first sight? Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers dream of happy-ever-after in the face of bitter divisions and bloody consequences.
This desperate pair are ready to risk everything for true love…
“These violent delights have violent ends".
Stones and Bones
Squashbox Theatre
29th July 2.00pm
This summer, come on a journey to Ancient Cornwall…A land of shuddering rocks, boiling seas and fiery volcanoes…There will be thrills and spills galore, but also lots of laughs, plenty of puppets, songs, slapstick, tall tales and crazy characters – all presented in that unique Squashbox style.
An ideal afternoon's entertainment for children
Star Crazy
Miracle Theatre
3rd August 7.30pm
October 1957: the world lives in fear of nuclear armageddon, Russia has launched Sputnik 1, UFOs are cropping up everywhere, MI5 is on high alert and Stanley is building something in his garden shed.
A comedy about obsession and the rekindling of love, hope and possibility
The Wolf from the Door
Sterts Theatre Co
6th August 8pm
"We don't actually drink coffee at my coffee morning".
"What do you do, then?"
"We discuss the violent overthrow of the government. Also, there's flower arranging".
In this intensely imaginative and daringly brave-thinking play, award-winning playwright Rory Mullarkey imagines a wild road trip across Middle England.
Running time 70mins no interval.
Age recommendation 12+
Science Adventures Coppice Theatre
9th August 2pm
Our team are in a right pickle! Professor McGuffin’s ground-breaking Sub-Nuclear Optical Transmitter (S.N.O.T.) has stopped working, and it’s jeopardising the whole mission! Now it’s our job to find a way to power it! Join our intrepid scientists on an adventure like no other... Prepare to travel to the deepest depths, and soar to the highest heights! This fantastical show will explore science with fun and accessible adventure stories.
Curious Creatures
Squashbox Theatre
12th August 2.00pm 5+
Welcome to the ‘Curious Creatures’ wildlife park, established by Jeremiah Johnson: world-renowned explorer, zoologist and animal collector. Nobody knows more about animals than him. Using puppets, comedy, slapstick and live music - plus lots of amazing natural history facts - Squashbox Theatre will uncover the mysteries of the animal kingdom.
The Wolf from the Door
Sterts Theatre Co
16th August 8pm
"We don't actually drink coffee at my coffee morning".
"What do you do, then?"
"We discuss the violent overthrow of the government. Also, there's flower arranging".
In this intensely imaginative and daringly brave-thinking play, award-winning playwright Rory Mullarkey imagines a wild road trip across Middle England.
Running time 70mins no interval.
Age recommendation 12+
Mr Stink
Heartbreak Productions
19th August 5pm.
You’re invited to celebrate Annabelle’s 10th
birthday, hosted by everyone’s favourite MP candidate, Janet Crumb! (Almost) everyone is welcome… that is, everyone apart from Chloe's particularly smelly new friend, Mr Stink. Don't miss Mr Stink on the outdoor stage. Packed with fun, humour and a heart-warming message, this touching tale provides the perfect family entertainment.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Quantum Theatre
24th August 2pm
Peter Rabbit and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves face to face with a snarling cat followed by Mr McGregor himself!
Join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures in this enchanting adaptation of the much loved Beatrix Potter classic.
The Sea Show
Squashbox
26th August 2pm
The Sea Show is a quirky and hilarious mix of puppet show, natural history and comedy cabaret.
Meet crazy characters like Morwenna the ‘beautiful’ mermaid, Ruan the reformed seagull and salty seadog
Captain Pemburthy, as well as a cast of mischievous sea-squirts, anemones, limpets, crabs and pilchards. Unmissable fun for children and adults of all ages!
Shrek The Musical
Sterts Theatre Co
28th & 30th August 7.30pm
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…”
And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.
This production is part funded by the Arts Council England Culture Recovery Fund.