What's On

Aria After Dark: A Soprano's Soirée An evening of classical soprano songs, beautiful piano music and opera arias, perfect for a delightful autumn night.
Simone Hellier studied singing at the Conservatoire in Basel Switzerland and has, since moving to Cornwall in 1998, performed in both local Opera and concert productions as well as engagements further afield in London, the Glastonbury Festival, Ireland, Dubai and even Macau.
Rico Gerber has been active in music in Cornwall for 19 years. He accompanies Mabe Ladies Choir, Stithians Ladies Choir, Newquay Singers and various soloists on a regular basis, as well as performing in his own right as pianist and organist. His compositions are available on IMSLP and Youtube. He is currently learning to play the eruh.
Running time - 80 minutes, inc. interval. Dates: Fri 04 Booking and More Information

Baroque Classics by Candlelight - Bodmin St Petroc’s Church, Bodmin.
Enjoy some of the best baroque music in a beautiful candlelit setting. Music by Handel, Corelli and Purcel, played by the virtuoso Jopes Ensemble. Running time approx 100 minutes, inc interval. Dates: Sat 26 Booking and More Information

Baroque Classics by Candlelight - St Kea All Hallows Church, St Kea, nr Truro.
Enjoy some of the best baroque music in a beautiful candlelit setting. Music by Handel, Corelli and Purcel, played by the virtuoso Jopes Ensemble. Running time approx 100 minutes, inc interval. Dates: Sun 27 Booking and More Information

Can't Wait To Leave Fierce, razor-sharp, and uncompromisingly honest, Can't Wait To Leave is a bitingly frank portrayal of loneliness and self-discovery.
When the one person he thought he could rely on ups and leaves, Ryan finds himself adrift in a city he still hasn’t learned to like, looking for direction. Six months to kill, no money, no rules… surely this is the worst possible time to be alone?
That's when he meets Richard, who seems to have all the answers...
This production contains strong language & adult themes including references to intoxication, violence and sexual abuse.
Recommended age 16+. 60 mins running time. Dates: Sat 12 Booking and More Information

Didjan Didjan are the duet of Cornish musicians and storytellers Bec Applebee and Richard Threthewey. Both Richard and Bec have years of experience extolling the virtues of Cornwall’s incredibly rich and diverse songs and tunes. They take a creative approach to their music, incorporating a wide variety of tools such as fiddle, cittern, crowdy crawn, voice and spoken word.
This event is suitable for all ages.
Run time of approximately 90 minutes plus interval.
100% of the ticket proceeds from this concert will go to support a local family who are supporting their daughter through cancer. Dates: Sun 13 Booking and More Information

Duffy Beats the Devil Prepare to be transported to a colourful Penzance from days of yore with Duffy and her friends! This show by award-winning Scary Little Girls is based on the Cornish version of Rumpelstiltskin! Join us for songs and comedy, St Ives witch Maggie Figgie (and her piggy!) and of course Duffy and the Devil themselves!

If you are looking for some Cornish cheer that is genuinely fun for the whole family, then look no further than this hilarious colourful production at the Minack Theatre. Dates: Tue 01, Wed 02, Sat 05, Sun 06, Mon 07 Booking and More Information

Gardening on the Edge TOUR - Discover more about the Minack. Book on one of our special Guided Tours of the theatre. Places on each tour are limited and you will be provided with a headset to ensure that social distancing can be maintained. Each tour will last about an hour and you are welcome to remain in the theatre afterwards to look round on your own. Join Head Gardeners Jeff Rowe or Claire Batten for a socially distanced tour of our sub-tropical cliff top gardens. Discover the species and uncover the stories that make our garden unique on a specialised tour with our award-winning gardeners. Enjoy an insightful walk through a Cornish paradise and learn about the sub-tropical plants and the unique challenge of gardening on the edge of a cliff.
Dates: Tue 01, Wed 09, Wed 16, Wed 23 Booking and More Information

Jaclarabag A brand new collaboration between these 3 musicians, Jaclarabag bring you heartfelt, eclectic songs and tunes from across the world with a good dose of original material too!
Performed by seasoned theatre musicians and composers (Kneehigh, Wildworks, Miracle, Horse and Bamboo, Braga Tanga, Femmes de la Mer and more!), Carey, King and Ingleheart come wielding a large palette of instruments and invite you into an exciting world of plaintive airs, brass band mischief and Balkan delights.
Run time approx 100 minutes plus interval. Dates: Fri 25 Booking and More Information

Kernow Philharmonic Orchestra Kernow Philharmonic Orchestra under their conductor John Longstaff, are excited to be giving their next concert in St Petroc’s Church, Bodmin in association with BWM.

The concert opens with Mozart’s Overture The Magic Flute, then features Paul Comeau as soloist in Schuman’s Piano Concerto, and is completed by the premier of a new edition of Bruckner’s 3rd Symphony to mark the 200th Anniversary of the composers birth. Dates: Sat 12 Booking and More Information

Mad Dog Mcrea and JollyRoger Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake
your ass’ music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional
songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog never fail to capture their
audience with their infectious songs. In constant demand and having played just about every
festival and two-bit, jibe-arsed dive in Christendom, Mad Dog Mcrea are, in every sense of the
word, a live, band.
Matched with the unshakable dedication of their massive and “loyal-to-the-hilt", fan base – Mad
Dog Mcrea are more than just a very popular, festival act – with five albums under their belts,
they are serious and acclaimed recording artists too. December 2019 saw Mad Dog Mcrea
released a 5-track EP titled 'It's a Sign'.
The famous purple happy bus is fired up and ready for action, and there’s room for you – jump
aboard! Dates: Fri 04 Booking and More Information

Mor Sea Poetry Join us for a spoken word performance filled with captivating words, rhythmic beats, and the spirit of the ocean.
Mor Sea Poetry is an “uprising of women poets” and an invitation to dip your toes into the big blue. Ella Walsworth-Bell and a shoal of mer-poets spoke to sea swimmers and surfers from across Cornwall, putting together books of poetry (Morvoren and Mordardh).
They’ll share poetry on stage, accompanied by a series of photographic images from both on and under the ocean.
We estimate a run time of approximately 100 minutes plus interval.
Recommended age 12+. Occasional mild bad language. Religious content. Reference to suicide. Dates: Wed 23 Booking and More Information

Queenagers Recommended age 12+.
This is a collection of personal monologues breaking the silence around the menopause and giving voice to a variety of women’s (and some of their significant others’) real experiences.
“This show is an absolute light in the dark - when can I see it again?!” You demanded, we listened and Queenagers is back for these extra 2024 dates only! Book now and beat the waiting lists for the show that 97% of previous audiences gave 5 out of 5 stars.
All hail the queen of cabaret events – a show comprising stand up, music, monologues and crafting that focuses on the funny side of the menopause and the uplifting freedom and positivity it can bring.
Run time approx 100 minutes plus interval. Dates: Sat 26 Booking and More Information

Sing Along Minack Sing Along Minack, which is part of this year’s celebratory Sing Along Cornwall Tour, will showcase of the best of Cornwall’s community singing groups, brass bands and choirs. And in the true style of this best-loved and very Cornish event, there will be lots of opportunities for everyone to join in and sing along.

This year's evening line-up includes performances from Men Are Singing, led by Seamus Carey, Sing Falmouth and Truro, led by Matt Thomason and Giles Wooley and The Ministry of Song led by Emma Mansfield and Vicky Abbott.

In addition to the evening ticketed programme, there will be daytime performances from a range of choirs and singing groups from all over Cornwall. Bring a picnic, wrap up warm and bring a blanket or two and above all... get ready to sing your songs off. Dates: Sat 12 Booking and More Information

Sprout Spoken Recommended age 16+.
Sprout Spoken open-mic nights provide the perfect platform for wordsmiths of all shapes and sizes to get their work 'up on their feet' in the company of an audience.
Along the way, Dicky brings his own brand of warm and welcoming hosting and - at this pop up - SproutSpoken favourite Chris White will be turning in a guest feature spot to top the night off.
After previous pop-ups in Bodmin, Looe and Bude, this time SproutSpoken lands in Helston with a night of poetry and spoken word that serves up a wholesome helping of the heartfelt together with a whopping wedge of the whimsical.
Approx 75 minutes, including an interval. Dates: Fri 11 Booking and More Information

Theatre and garden visit Time slots for visitors Dates: Tue 01, Wed 02, Thu 03, Fri 04 Booking and More Information