Pick of the Shows: What’s on this half term

Theatres across the county are brimming with fantastic shows this half term. Read of a few below and check the digital magazine for the full list:

Hall for Cornwall, Truro.  9 Mar: Sing-a-long-a Matilda The Musical with dance moves, free props and lyrics on screen. 19 to 20 Mar: set off on an enchanting adventure with The Gruffalo’s Child. Sign up to the newsletter to find out about newly announced shows, 

The Poly, Falmouth, thepoly.org 01326 319461 

13 Feb 11am: Brave Knights battle it out in The Winter Tournament! Set in the mythical Dark Age world of King Arthur, this theatrical performance contains sword fights, bad jokes and more. After show have a closer look/ take photos of the weapons and armour. Age 6+. 

Miracle on tour from 13 Feb to 6 Apr. miracletheatre.co.uk/

Hell’s Bells A Comic Seaside Mystery Like No Other with an enthralling blend of detective thriller drama and Miracle Theatre’s trademark colourful characters, physical antics and clever humour. For adults and adventurous children 7+ Penzance, Polperro, Bodmin, Launceston, St Austell, Grampound, Lostwithiel, Kingsand, St Just, Perranporth, Constantine, Camelford, Wadebridge, Liskeard, Truro. 

Assembleth Theatre company on tour with Fairytales, Fables & Other Assorted Nonsense. Fairy tale characters live in fear of the once sweet Little Red Riding Hood who rules The Fairytale Woods with a mob of incompetent wolves.  The woods need someone brave and bold! Unfortunately, all they’ve got is Susan, with Snow White, Seven Dwarfs, Three Little Pigs & Cinderella; expect ridiculous mishaps, riotous, rebellious adventure for age 8+. 14 Feb 2pm: The Poly, Falmouth. 16 Feb 11am & 2pm: Truro Cathedral. 17 Feb 7.30pm: IntoBodmin. 18 Feb 4pm: Harrowbarrow Village Hall (Carn to Cove 01209 312505) 

AMATA, Penryn 01326 259349 Framed! PaddleBoat Theatre Company’s thrilling family whodunnit with music, puppetry, physical comedy and more.. 14 Feb 2pm www.carntocove.co.uk 01209 312 505

Corali on tour with their joyful seaside show: Super Hot Hot Dog. …. Visit the extrovert owner of the ice-cream parlour before travelling deep underwater to meet mysterious sea creatures and a wise Octopus. Age 5+. 15 Feb 2pm: Liskerrett Centre, Liskeard. 17 Feb 6pm: Millenium Centre, Portreath. 01209 312 505 www.carntocove.co.uk 

Treviglas Academy, Newquay (Also showing in Plymouth and Holsworthy).

2 to 3 Mar 11am & 2pm: Dinomania Live – an exciting, suspenseful show with award-winning YouTube rangers, dinosaurs roaming through the audience and a travelling museum! (your budding paleontologist + T Rex skull = perfect photo!) www.dinomania.co.uk 

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