Upcoming Events
‘Bike’ (Carn to Cove Production) at Sterts
Bike is a play that will be at Sterts on Saturday 11 May at 7pm. Karen, 17, on her parents: loving and lovable; secret devotees of University Challenge. Oh, and they’re cops. Karen’s parents, on Karen: fearless cycling champion; a sweet-natured young lady. Karen’s parents are worried. She won’t come out of her bedroom. Which is odd, given she’s such a go-getter. Odder still is what she’s doing in there… A poignant rites-of-passage story from acclaimed writer Jon Welch. Reviews…
Find out more »A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Troubadour Stageworks
Four young lovers, five amateur players and a warring fairy host descend on the same forest in one evening. What could possibly go wrong!? As the lines between reality and illusion begin to blur, no-one but the mischievous Puck knows what is true and what is magic… Troubadour’s take on Shakespeare’s classic comedy will transport you from your local forest, field, hall or dell to a truly magical midsummer dream. It is a production both epic and intimate, designed to…
Find out more »Natures Moves – Nicky Brice Ballet School – at Sterts
‘Nature Moves’ a production from Nicky Brice Ballet School will be at Sterts on Saturday 27 July 2024 at 11am and 2pm. This captivating production showcases the talents of 100 students from Sterts Theatre, Launceston and Calstock, spanning age 3 to adult. The show explores all that nature is and gives to us. A joyful and moving expression of the natural world told through ballet. Adults £11, Children (under 18) £7. Tickets are available on the Sterts Website
Find out more »The Mikado – Opera Anywhere
This is The Mikado as you’ve never seen it before! Now set in Ancient Rome, Opera Anywhere’s ingenious new take on this well-loved classic is a sparklingly clever story with twists and turns at every scene. Familiar characters, including the Lord High Executioner, Koko and Nanki-Poo, find themselves in a new setting as they compete for the hand of Yum Yum, whilst trying not to fall foul of the emperor’s displeasure and lose their head! With well-known songs including I’ve…
Find out more »The Hound of the Baskervilles – Illyria
Who killed Sir Charles Baskerville? Can anyone prevent the same fate befalling the young Sir Henry Baskerville? Is a monstrous hound really roaming Dartmoor? Why is someone systematically stealing Sir Henry’s shoes? And how does a ghostly hound manage to leave vast paw-prints and other unwelcome evidence of its existence? The original and greatest literary detective of them all, Sherlock Holmes, and his assistant Doctor Watson, tackle the most baffling case of their careers in this faithful, cheeky but chilling…
Find out more »The Winter’s Tale – Sun & Moon Theatre – Sterts
Sun & Moon Theatre are thrilled to be returning to Sterts for a 3rd time (having performed Romeo and Juliet in 2023 and Much Ado about Nothing in 20220. They will be at Sterts this summer at 7pm on Tuesday, 6th August. From the wintry cool courts of Sicilia to the summer sun festivities of Bohemia, experience seasonal change and the passage of time in this spectacular comedy drama. The Winter’s Tale combines the best of Shakespeare’s comedies, tragedies and…
Find out more »The Secret Garden – The Plandits
Join Mary, Colin and Dickon as they tell you the story of their favourite place in the world – The Secret Garden. A brand new re-imagining of the classic Frances Hodgson Burnett book brought to you by The Plandits. Suitable for anyone aged 6+ who loves literature and the great outdoors, this heartfelt, energetic show is full of original music, puppetry, interaction and laughs. As the three characters discover the transforming power of being active, the magic of nature and…
Find out more »Warwick & Davey & Friends
Come celebrate ten amazing years with Warwick and Davey at their anniversary cabaret show. This special evening in our new theatre will feature Colin and Jane and some of their talented friends they’ve collaborated with over the years. Grab your ticket now for a fabulous night full of music with the best company. Saturday, 10 Aug, 7:30 pm. Adults £16, Children under 18 £10. Buy tickets on the Sterts website
Find out more »Wonderful World – Squashbox – Sterts
Can you fit the entire world into a one-hour show? Well, if anybody can, Squashbox Theatre can! Join intrepid explorer Craig on a breathless race across the world, as he attempts to decipher an ancient mystery – a mystery that could hold the key to our planet’s survival! In Wonderful World we will traverse the globe, visiting different countries, encountering strange and wonderful creatures, meeting crazy characters, and learning incredible facts about planet Earth along the way. Wonderful World is…
Find out more »Romeo & Juliet – Illyria – Sterts
Two wealthy families, the Montagues and the Capulets, are at war. Their feud has been long and bitter. But when Romeo, Montague’s son, gatecrashes Capulet’s party in disguise, everything changes. There he meets Juliet, Capulet’s daughter, and the pair fall into an intense, forbidden love that sets in motion a chain of events leading to a devastating conclusion. From a secret rendezvous in a moonlit garden to a fateful duel under the scorching Verona sun, Shakespeare masterfully explores the enduring…
Find out more »The Tempest – Festival Players
Shakespeare’s last, and great, play is a triumphant compilation of intrigue, magic, and humour. Prospero, an exiled Duke with supernatural powers, creates a great storm which sees his enemies shipwrecked on his island. Magic abounds, plots are exposed, and a colourful array of characters gain their deserts. Fascinating entertainment. Thursday 15 Aug 2024, 7:30 pm. Adults £17, Under 18s £11. Tickets can be purchased online on the Sterts website
Find out more »Love Riot – Miracle Theatre – Sterts
Step into a world of etiquette, scandal and matchmaking, with this fresh new take on an 18th century rom-com from Cornwall’s Miracle Theatre. Promised by her father to the dashing Doricourt from a young age, Letty has worked for years to corset up her wild heart, to ready herself for a dream marriage. But now the much longed-for day has arrived, Doricourt sees her only as a business transaction. Faced with a loveless future, Letty’s heart starts beating again– can…
Find out more »The Beast – Sterts Theatre Company
The Beast of Bodmin, but not as you know it! Cornwall’s newest musical is for ages 2-102 where you can laugh along together – perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, Ghosts and 49 Steps the play. The Beast was created for Sterts and is Sterts’ launch production opening the newly rebuilt theatre. It transports you to Cornwall at the turn of the century, where Victorian science rules the waves, and jam goes before cream on scones. Join Mary, motor-mouth go-getter,…
Find out more »Skillywidden – Squashbox – Sterts
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, while at the same time learning all about the bees, bats, birds and butterflies who live alongside them. Meet Skillywidden, the mischievous Pisky, and all of his faery friends! Watch the dance of the ‘beautiful’ Faery Queen!…
Find out more »The Beast – Sterts Theatre Company
The Beast of Bodmin, but not as you know it! Cornwall’s newest musical is for ages 2-102 where you can laugh along together – perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, Ghosts and 49 Steps the play. The Beast was created for Sterts and is Sterts’ launch production opening the newly rebuilt theatre. It transports you to Cornwall at the turn of the century, where Victorian science rules the waves, and jam goes before cream on scones. Join Mary, motor-mouth go-getter,…
Find out more »The Beast – Sterts Theatre Company
The Beast of Bodmin, but not as you know it! Cornwall’s newest musical is for ages 2-102 where you can laugh along together – perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, Ghosts and 49 Steps the play. The Beast was created for Sterts and is Sterts’ launch production opening the newly rebuilt theatre. It transports you to Cornwall at the turn of the century, where Victorian science rules the waves, and jam goes before cream on scones. Join Mary, motor-mouth go-getter,…
Find out more »The Beast – Sterts Theatre Company
The Beast of Bodmin, but not as you know it! Cornwall’s newest musical is for ages 2-102 where you can laugh along together – perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, Ghosts and 49 Steps the play. The Beast was created for Sterts and is Sterts’ launch production opening the newly rebuilt theatre. It transports you to Cornwall at the turn of the century, where Victorian science rules the waves, and jam goes before cream on scones. Join Mary, motor-mouth go-getter,…
Find out more »The Beast – Sterts Theatre Company
The Beast of Bodmin, but not as you know it! Cornwall’s newest musical is for ages 2-102 where you can laugh along together – perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, Ghosts and 49 Steps the play. The Beast was created for Sterts and is Sterts’ launch production opening the newly rebuilt theatre. It transports you to Cornwall at the turn of the century, where Victorian science rules the waves, and jam goes before cream on scones. Join Mary, motor-mouth go-getter,…
Find out more »Curious Creatures – Squashbox – Sterts
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. Unfortunately, Jeremiah Johnson is currently lost somewhere in the jungles of Africa, so he has handed the running of the park over to his inexperienced nephew Craig… and things don’t quite go as planned. Expect to meet curious creatures of all shapes and sizes: from performing fleas, skateboarding snails and gymnastic gerbils to irritable alligators, over-excited…
Find out more »The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle – Illyria – Sterts
Doctor Dolittle leads a simple life as the village doctor in sleepy Puddleby-On-The-Marsh. He often undercharges his patients, or even treats them for free, so he is terribly poor. But one day, with the help of his wise old parrot Polynesia, he makes an extraordinary discovery: that he can talk to animals. As news of his talent as an animal doctor spreads, animals across the world send messages asking for his help. So he borrows a leaky old ship and…
Find out more »Journey to the Stars! – Squashbox – Sterts
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 ‘Journey to the Stars’! Let Squashbox Theatre be your guide on a journey through the cosmos: across the solar system, past twinkling stars, towards distant galaxies… to the edge of space and time itself! Using only silly puppets, ridiculous…
Find out more »The Beast – Sterts Theatre Company
The Beast of Bodmin, but not as you know it! Cornwall’s newest musical is for ages 2-102 where you can laugh along together – perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, Ghosts and 49 Steps the play. The Beast was created for Sterts and is Sterts’ launch production opening the newly rebuilt theatre. It transports you to Cornwall at the turn of the century, where Victorian science rules the waves, and jam goes before cream on scones. Join Mary, motor-mouth go-getter,…
Find out more »The Beast – Sterts Theatre Company
The Beast of Bodmin, but not as you know it! Cornwall’s newest musical is for ages 2-102 where you can laugh along together – perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, Ghosts and 49 Steps the play. The Beast was created for Sterts and is Sterts’ launch production opening the newly rebuilt theatre. It transports you to Cornwall at the turn of the century, where Victorian science rules the waves, and jam goes before cream on scones. Join Mary, motor-mouth go-getter,…
Find out more »The Beast – Sterts Theatre Company
The Beast of Bodmin, but not as you know it! Cornwall’s newest musical is for ages 2-102 where you can laugh along together – perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, Ghosts and 49 Steps the play. The Beast was created for Sterts and is Sterts’ launch production opening the newly rebuilt theatre. It transports you to Cornwall at the turn of the century, where Victorian science rules the waves, and jam goes before cream on scones. Join Mary, motor-mouth go-getter,…
Find out more »The Beast – Sterts Theatre Company
The Beast of Bodmin, but not as you know it! Cornwall’s newest musical is for ages 2-102 where you can laugh along together – perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, Ghosts and 49 Steps the play. The Beast was created for Sterts and is Sterts’ launch production opening the newly rebuilt theatre. It transports you to Cornwall at the turn of the century, where Victorian science rules the waves, and jam goes before cream on scones. Join Mary, motor-mouth go-getter,…
Find out more »The Beast – Sterts Theatre Company
The Beast of Bodmin, but not as you know it! Cornwall’s newest musical is for ages 2-102 where you can laugh along together – perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, Ghosts and 49 Steps the play. The Beast was created for Sterts and is Sterts’ launch production opening the newly rebuilt theatre. It transports you to Cornwall at the turn of the century, where Victorian science rules the waves, and jam goes before cream on scones. Join Mary, motor-mouth go-getter,…
Find out more »Ed Byrne – Tragedy Plus Time
Comedian Ed Byrne returns to Sterts Theatre on Friday 13th September at 8pm with his new show Tragedy Plus Time. From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs. Edinburgh Fringe 2023 was a bumper 5-star review year for Ed. They came in thick and fast alongside outstanding critical acclaim for this exceptionally funny, ‘Best Reviewed Stand Up Show at…
Find out more »Last Night of The Proms – Sterts
Wave your flags, laugh, cry, whistle, clap, stamp your feet and let your hair down with Roche Brass, local singers. Sterts Youth Theatre and of course, our in-house choir Sterts Singers. Their fantastic sound will fill the theatre with a variety of music alongside such Proms staples as Henry Wood’s British Sea songs, Elgar’s Pomp & Circumstance March and of course, Jerusalem. Fundraising for local & national charities Saturday 14 Sep 2024, 7:00 pm Adult £15.00 (includes £1.00 booking fee)…
Find out more »Sarah McQuaid – Sterts
“One of the most instantly recognisable voices in current music.” —Trust The Doc Sarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, “subtle mastery onstage” (Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience. Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual Irish and American citizenship and now settled in rural England, she brings the eclecticism of her background to her “captivating, unorthodox songwriting” (PopMatters) and choice…
Find out more »The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Plymouth – Sterts
RM Band Plymouth is based at HMS Raleigh in Torpoint, Cornwall. The band undertakes a wide variety of ceremonial work of national importance, as well as fulfilling its main role of providing music for the ships and establishments of the Royal Navy. Having been involved in both local and national commemorations in 2022 and 2023, the band, with their elective mix of music, is looking forward to performing to their local audience. What better way to end the summer than…
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