2019 - Events
Squashbox Theatre present "The Sea Show"
Tuesday 30th July 2019 | 11am | 50 mins | suitable for ages 5+ | Events Area, Coronation Park, Helston.
Tickets via Cornish Riveria Box Office - 01726 879500 - £5 All tickets - Under 4's free
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. Come and celebrate the sea with tall tales, silly slapstick, fantastic facts, live music and songs - unmissable fun for children and adults of all ages.
Tickets via Cornish Riveria Box Office - 01726 879500 - £5 All tickets - Under 4's free
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. Come and celebrate the sea with tall tales, silly slapstick, fantastic facts, live music and songs - unmissable fun for children and adults of all ages.
Heartbreak Productions present "Gangster Granny" by David Walliams
Tues 6th & Wed 7th August 2019 | 4:30pm | 2 hours | Ages 6+ | Events Area, Coronation Park, Helston.
Tickets via Cornish Riveria Box Office - 01726 879500 - £15 Adult - £9 Child - £42 Family (2+2) - Under 4's free
Meet Ben, an 11-year-old want-to-be plumber fed up with spending his Friday nights at Granny’s. All she wants to do is play scrabble and eat cabbage – not exactly his idea of fun! Hungry and bored Ben goes searching for something more edible in the kitchen and stumbles upon an old biscuit tin. The tin holds more than just digestives however, it contains Granny’s biggest secret. Ben’s Granny is an international jewel thief - and she needs his help to pull off her biggest heist yet, stealing the crown jewels! Heartbreak productions invites you to share in this exciting escapade, a David Walliams best seller adapted for the outdoor stage. Join us, Ben and his Gangsta Granny on their grandest adventure full of forbidden fun.
Tickets via Cornish Riveria Box Office - 01726 879500 - £15 Adult - £9 Child - £42 Family (2+2) - Under 4's free
Meet Ben, an 11-year-old want-to-be plumber fed up with spending his Friday nights at Granny’s. All she wants to do is play scrabble and eat cabbage – not exactly his idea of fun! Hungry and bored Ben goes searching for something more edible in the kitchen and stumbles upon an old biscuit tin. The tin holds more than just digestives however, it contains Granny’s biggest secret. Ben’s Granny is an international jewel thief - and she needs his help to pull off her biggest heist yet, stealing the crown jewels! Heartbreak productions invites you to share in this exciting escapade, a David Walliams best seller adapted for the outdoor stage. Join us, Ben and his Gangsta Granny on their grandest adventure full of forbidden fun.
Miracle Theatre present their 40th Anniversary show - "A Perfect World"
Saturday 10th August 2019 | 7:30pm | 2 hours | Age 7+ | Events Area, Coronation Park, Helston.
Tickets via Cornish Riveria Box Office & Minack Theatre - £14 Adult - £8 child - £40 Family - Under 4's free
A feisty young woman ventures into a Boy's Own world of undiscovered jungles, treasure maps, campfires and penknives on an action packed adventure.Leading her team of quarrelsome explorers she stumbles into a bountiful paradise, whose inhabitants seem entirely peaceful, productive and fulfilled. Is this tranquil place the best of all possible worlds? Or is it too good to be true? A rollicking music adventure touring the great outdoors this summer!
Tickets via Cornish Riveria Box Office & Minack Theatre - £14 Adult - £8 child - £40 Family - Under 4's free
A feisty young woman ventures into a Boy's Own world of undiscovered jungles, treasure maps, campfires and penknives on an action packed adventure.Leading her team of quarrelsome explorers she stumbles into a bountiful paradise, whose inhabitants seem entirely peaceful, productive and fulfilled. Is this tranquil place the best of all possible worlds? Or is it too good to be true? A rollicking music adventure touring the great outdoors this summer!
Squashbox Theatre present "Skillywidden"
Tuesday 20th August 2019 | 11am | 50 mins | suitable for ages 5+
Tickets via Cornish Riveria Box Office - 01726 879500 - £5 All tickets - Under 4's free
Legend has it there are five types of faery in Cornwall: the Small Folk, the Piskies, the Knockers, the Brownies and most mischievous of all - the Spriggans. Come on a journey through the countryside as we search for these elusive creatures. Meet Skillywidden, the mischievous Pisky. Watch the dance of the ‘beautiful’ Faery Queen! Marvel at the incredible Book Of Nature as it literally comes alive before your eyes! Gasp at the antics of Brian, the amazing mind-reading pig! Skillywidden is a celebration of the wildlife and faery myths of Cornwall, using Squashbox Theatre’s distinctive mix of puppets, songs, storytelling and cabaret, with a strong environmental message. More crazy characters, more silly slapstick, more tall tales and more fantastic facts!
Tickets via Cornish Riveria Box Office - 01726 879500 - £5 All tickets - Under 4's free
Legend has it there are five types of faery in Cornwall: the Small Folk, the Piskies, the Knockers, the Brownies and most mischievous of all - the Spriggans. Come on a journey through the countryside as we search for these elusive creatures. Meet Skillywidden, the mischievous Pisky. Watch the dance of the ‘beautiful’ Faery Queen! Marvel at the incredible Book Of Nature as it literally comes alive before your eyes! Gasp at the antics of Brian, the amazing mind-reading pig! Skillywidden is a celebration of the wildlife and faery myths of Cornwall, using Squashbox Theatre’s distinctive mix of puppets, songs, storytelling and cabaret, with a strong environmental message. More crazy characters, more silly slapstick, more tall tales and more fantastic facts!
Quantum Theatre present "Wind in the Willows"
Tuesday 27th August 2019 | 6pm | 2 hours | suitable for ages 6+ | Events Area, Coronation Park, Helston.
Tickets via Cornish Riveria Box Office - 01726 879500 - £9 All Tickets - Under 4's free
“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats…”
Spring is in the air and Mole has found a wonderful new world. Boating with Ratty, a feast with Badger and high jinx on the open road with that reckless ruffian, Mr Toad. What more could such firm friends wish for? But after Toad's latest escapade, can they join together and beat the wretched weasels? Join Mole, Ratty and Badger on their mad-cap adventures in this heart-warming tale of friendship, mishap and mayhem in Quantum Theatre’s brand new adaptation of Kenneth Grahamse’s family favourite.
Tickets via Cornish Riveria Box Office - 01726 879500 - £9 All Tickets - Under 4's free
“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats…”
Spring is in the air and Mole has found a wonderful new world. Boating with Ratty, a feast with Badger and high jinx on the open road with that reckless ruffian, Mr Toad. What more could such firm friends wish for? But after Toad's latest escapade, can they join together and beat the wretched weasels? Join Mole, Ratty and Badger on their mad-cap adventures in this heart-warming tale of friendship, mishap and mayhem in Quantum Theatre’s brand new adaptation of Kenneth Grahamse’s family favourite.
General Event Information.
All shows are held in the Events Area, Coronation Park, Helston - TR13 0SR.
This venue is open air and performances will take place in all-weather unless dangerous to do so. No seating is provided, bring your own chair. Recommended free parking at the Fair Ground - a 2 minute walk. Lakeside Café will be open during the performance. All shows are advance tickets only - tickets on the door will be subject to availability. Tickets are non refundable. Under 4's free. The venue is disabled friendly with parking available at the Old Cattle Market car park. Additional Information available from Lakeside Cafe - 01326 569969.
All shows are held in the Events Area, Coronation Park, Helston - TR13 0SR.
This venue is open air and performances will take place in all-weather unless dangerous to do so. No seating is provided, bring your own chair. Recommended free parking at the Fair Ground - a 2 minute walk. Lakeside Café will be open during the performance. All shows are advance tickets only - tickets on the door will be subject to availability. Tickets are non refundable. Under 4's free. The venue is disabled friendly with parking available at the Old Cattle Market car park. Additional Information available from Lakeside Cafe - 01326 569969.