Local Events
MAY – WHAT’S ON
March 16th-May 25th
‘Sporting Liskeard’. An exhibition about sport in the town – a warm up for the Olympics. Liskeard & District Museum, weekdays 11am-4pm, Saturdays 11am-1.30pm. Admission free. www.liskeard.gov.uk/Museum.aspx 01579 346087
May
Anniversary of the month – a mini exhibition to commemorate the last London trolleybus running in 1962. Liskeard & District Museum, 11am-4pm. Admission free. www.liskeard.gov.uk/museum.aspx 01579 346087
May 10th-19th
Daphne Du Maurier Festival, ten days of entertainment featuring star names, talks, walks, theatre and concerts. www.dumaurierfestival.co.uk 01726 879500
May 13th-18th
Finn Gold Cup. World Championship Finn dinghy sailing class. This event is a qualifier for the 2012 Olympics and will attract the very best sailors from around the globe. Falmouth www.falmouthfinnfestival.com
May 15th-19th
2401 Objects. Drum Theatre, Plymouth, 7.45pm. Suitable for ages 14+ All seats £13, concs £9. www.theatreroyal.com 01752 267222 Tickets available here
May 16th-17th
Propeller present ‘Henry V’. Theatre Royal, Plymouth, 7.30pm (Thurs mat 1pm). Tickets £10-£23. www.theatreroyal.com 01752 267222 Tickets available here
Friday 18th May
‘Chariots of Fire’. St Martin’s Church will screen the classic film in anticipation of the Olympic Torch arriving in Liskeard the following day. Lower Church Hall, Liskeard. Doors open 7pm, film starts 7.30pm. Admission free
Propeller present ‘The Winter’s Tale’. Theatre Royal, Plymouth, 7.30pm. Tickets £10-£21. www.theatreroyal.com 01752 267222 Tickets available here
Walk with the warden on Looe (St George’s) Island. Boat departs Buller Quay, East Looe. £16 per person – suitable for ages 11+, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. More details and booking on the website www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/looeisland or call 01872 272939 during office hours
Saturday 19th May
The Olympic Torch travels through Liskeard on its journey from Land’s End to Plymouth, expected to arrive 6.30pm. There will be fun and entertainment for all the family all day from 10am. Click here for details of the events in the town. www.london2012.com/olympic-torch-relay 01872 322934
Special exhibition with memorabilia from Olympic medalist Cassie Patten from St Cleer including her medal and kit from the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Cassie will also be in the museum in the afternoon signing autographs. Liskeard and District Museum, 11am-5.30pm. Admission free. www.liskeard.gov.uk/museum.aspx 01579 346087
Project Primrose Faery Ball. The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot. 8pm, adults £20, children £5. For more details see the website www.carnglaze.com 01579 320251
Bowel Cancer charity night. Sterts Studio, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Propeller present ‘The Winter’s Tale’. Theatre Royal, Plymouth, 2pm. Tickets £10-£21. www.theatreroyal.com 01752 267222 Tickets available here
Propeller present ‘Henry V’. Theatre Royal, Plymouth, 7.30pm. Tickets £10-£23. www.theatreroyal.com 01752 267222 Tickets available here
Sunday 20th May
Toute Ensemble and Cream Tea. St Cleer Pilgrimage Gardens, 3pm. Tickets £7, children £4. Part of the St Cleer Parish Diamond Jubilee celebrations (reduced ticket prices if bought with other concerts in the series). Tickets available here or from Linda Losty on 01579 342790
May 22nd-26th
The Cardinals. Drum Theatre, Plymouth, 7.45pm. All seats £13, concs £9. www.theatreroyal.com 01752 267222 Tickets available here
May 22nd-June 5th
Art Exhibition featuring Pete Nance, Les Spence, Judy Barnes and David Whitley. St Cleer Church, 10am-5pm. Part of the St Cleer Parish Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
May 24th-25th
Caradon Quilters 2012 Exhibition. Trade stalls, displays of quilts, cushion, wall hangings and decorations. St Martin's Church Centre, Liskeard. Thursday 11am-4pm, Friday 10am-4pm. Admission £1. Car parking, disabled access and refreshments. 01579 344496
May 24th-26th
Missing. Theatre Royal, Plymouth, 7.30pm. Tickets £12-£23. www.theatreroyal.com 01752 267222 Tickets available here
Friday 25th May
Walk with the warden on Looe (St George’s) Island. Boat departs Buller Quay, East Looe. £16 per person – suitable for ages 11+, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. More details and booking on the website www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/looeisland or call 01872 272939 during office hours
Saturday 26th May
Caradon Street Dance fun day to raise funds to enter a championship in Birmingham. Dance performance, dog show, circus skills, car boot sale, craft stalls and much more. Millennium House, Pensilva, from 1pm. 01579 362280
St Martin’s Church’s “SMart” Film Club will be showing a children’s film in the Lower Hall at St Martin’s Church Centre. Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm screening. Admission free. For details of the film telephone the church office on 01579 347411 or see the notice board outside the church hall.
East Cornwall Bach Choir concert celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. St German’s Parish Church. 7.30pm. Tickets £12 (students £6) Tickets available here or on the door. www.ecbc.co.uk 01579 349148
Dalla/Gumbo Flyers. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
May 26th-27th
Launceston Steam and Vintage Rally. Steam powered traction engines and displays of gleaming classic cars along with shire horses, traditional fairground attractions, trade stands and craft stalls. www.launcestonsteamrally.co.uk 01566 775879
Sunday 27th May
Diabetes UK Zip Wire Challenge. Do you have the nerve to step off a sheer 50m cliff to zip across the flooded depths of an old quarry at 40mph? Join us for our exhilarating sponsored Zip Wire challenge at Adrenalin Quarry, near Liskeard at 10am. The entry cost is £10 per person. All registration fees go towards covering the cost of staging the event, we therefore ask participants to aim to raise a minimum of £30 in sponsorship, which will then come directly to Diabetes UK. To register call 01823 448260 or email south.west@diabetes.org.uk.
Antique and Collector’s Fair. Millennium House, Pensilva. 10am-4pm. Admission 50p, free parking. www.antiquefairscornwall.co.uk 01872 510079
Cornwall Wildlife Trust Open Garden Fundraiser. Boconnoc, near Lostwithiel, 2-5pm. The house and gardens will be open, wildlife and photography walks, refreshments. Dogs on leads welcome. Admission to garden £4.50, admission to house £4, under 12s free. 01208 841369 www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/opengardens
May 28th-June 2nd
Doctor in the House. Starring Joe Pasquale and Robert Powell. Theatre Royal, Plymouth, 7.30pm (Thu & Sat mat 2.30pm). Tickets £10-£24. www.theatreroyal.com 01752 267222 Tickets available here
May 29th-June 2nd
Tender Napalm. Drum Theatre, Plymouth, 7.45pm. Suitable for ages 14+ All seats £13, concs £9. www.theatreroyal.com 01752 267222 Tickets available here
Thursday 31st May
Little Village Orchestra concert. St Cleer Parish Church, 7.30pm. Tickets £7, children £4. Part of the St Cleer Parish Diamond Jubilee celebrations (reduced ticket prices if bought with other concerts in the series). Tickets available here or from Linda Losty on 01579 342790
JUNE - WHAT'S ON
June
Anniversary of the month – a mini exhibition to celebrate the first flight of the Vickers VC10 in 1962. Liskeard & District Museum, weekdays 11am-4pm, Saturdays 11am-1.30pm. Admission free. www.liskeard.gov.uk/museum.aspx 01579 346087
Friday 1st June
Liskerrett Community Cinema presents ‘War Horse’ (12A). Liskerrett Community Centre, 7.30pm. Admission £5, concs £4.50, members £3. www.liskerrett.co.uk 01579 340307
Carol Ann Duffy. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
June 1st-4th
Run to the Sun Festival, Trevelgue Holiday Park, Newquay. www.runtothesun.co.uk
Saturday 2nd June
Loveny Male Voice Choir and Jonathan Delbridge in concert. St Cleer Parish Church, 7.30pm. Tickets £7, children £4. Part of the St Cleer Parish Diamond Jubilee celebrations (reduced ticket prices if bought with other concerts in the series). Tickets available here or from Linda Losty on 01579 342790
June 2nd-3rd
Relay for Life. Annual 24 hour relay in aid of Cancer Research UK. There will be a celebratory mix of music, games, entertainment, food, fundraising and perhaps a few surprises! Whilst the event is in full swing, members of each team will take turns to walk around the track for the duration of the Relay. Liskeard Rugby and Football Club, from 12 noon. For more information contact Chris Ferguson on 01579 343563, by email on caradonCRUK1@live.co.uk or visit the website at www.cancerresearchuk.org/relay
June 2nd-10th
Cornwall Open Studios. Artists across the county open their doors to the public. www.creativeskills.org.uk 01209 218879
June 2nd-23rd
Ashley Hanson and Janie M McDonald ‘live’. Part of the Open Studios season – an art exhibition with the opportunity to meet the artists and watch them work. Bodmin Shire Hall, open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm (please note closed 4th and 5th June). 01208 76616 www.ashleyhanson.co.uk www.janiemmcdonald.weebly.com
Sunday 3rd June
Picnic in the Park. An old fashioned street party to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Bring along your picnic and join in the fun - there will be children's entertainers, live music from Liskeard Silver Band, a children's disco, bouncy castle and much more. Westbourne Gardens (Public Hall if wet), 12-4pm
Acoustic Music Session. Folk, Irish, Bluegrass, Old Timey, Skiffle etc. Singers, musicians and listeners welcome. The White Horse, Liskeard, 3pm.
Walk with the warden on Looe (St George’s) Island. Boat departs Buller Quay, East Looe. £16 per person – suitable for ages 11+, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. More details and booking on the website www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/looeisland or call 01872 272939 during office hours
June 6th-7th
Wizard of Oz/Little Shop of Horrors – a Stagekids production. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 2.30pm & 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
June 7th-9th
Royal Cornwall Show, Wadebridge. A top agricultural show, the county’s biggest annual event is full of exhibits and activities which offer so much in the way of entertainment, competition, information, shopping and all that’s best in food and farming. www.royalcornwallshow.org 01208 812183
Friday 8th June
Gala Dinner and Company B. A black tie charity event. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. Tickets £50. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Learn to Paint with Oils – art workshop with Ashley Hanson. Shire Hall Gallery, Bodmin, 10.30am-12.30pm. Adults £20, children aged 10-16 £15. Places limited to 10 so booking essential on 01208 77656 or denise@ashleyhanson.co.uk
Saturday 9th June
‘And Finally... Phil Collins’. Tribute band who recreate Phil Collins’ most successful tour. The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot. 8pm, all tickets £15. www.carnglaze.com 01579 320251
The Twits- an Illyria production of the classic Roald Dahl story. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 5pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
June 12th-23rd
South Pacific. New production of the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical. Theatre Royal, Plymouth, 7.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat mat 2.30pm). Tickets £10-£42.50. www.theatreroyal.com 01752 267222 Tickets available here
June 14th-15th
Darling Buds of May. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Saturday 16th June
St Martin’s Church’s “SMart” Film Club will be showing a children’s film in the Lower Hall at St Martin’s Church Centre. Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm screening. Admission free. For details of the film telephone the church office on 01579 347411 or see the notice board outside the church hall.
The Importance of Being Earnest – Miracle production. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
June 16th-17th
Saltash Regatta and Waterside Festival – it is not just about water sports, there is enough ashore to keep everyone in the family happy. There are myriad bands of all types, street entertainers and children’s rides and entertainment. www.saltashregatta.co.uk 01752 849340
June 16th-23rd
Polperro Festival. An annual event with celebrations and activities throughout the week including music, art, drama, morris dancing and more! www.polperrofestivalsandlights.co.uk 07813 303445
June 16th-24th
Golowan Festival. Community celebration of the feast of St John featuring The Golowan Band, Penglaz, Serpent Dances, Mazey Day, the Quay Fair and more. Penzance
Sunday 17th June
Plymouth Symphony Orchestra in concertconcert with mezzo soprano soloist Alison Kettlewell. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
June 18th-24th
Liskeard Carnival Week. Events all week including the furry dance on Wednesday and Carnival procession on Saturday evening www.liskeard-lions.org.uk
June 19th-20th
Darling Buds of May. Sterts Studio, Upton Theatre, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Wednesday 20th June
Looe Film Society present ‘The Iron Lady’ (12a). The Community Centre, Looe Children’s Centre, 7.30pm. Members £3, non members £5, students and young people £3 www.looefilmsociety.org.uk 0845 8681021
Friday 22nd June
City of Bath Male Choir. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Saturday 23rd June
East Cornwall Bach Choir concert – ‘Mozart Masterpieces’. St German’s Parish Church, 7.30pm. Tickets £15 (students £7.50) Tickets available here or on the door. www.ecbc.co.uk 01579 349148
Cara Dillon live. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Tim Minchin Live - Eden Sessions. Eden Project. Tickets £35 plus booking fee www.edenproject.com/sessions 01726 811972
Sunday 24th June
Antique and Collector’s Fair. Millennium House, Pensilva. 10am-4pm. Admission 50p, free parking. www.antiquefairscornwall.co.uk 01872 510079
June 24th-30th
Mevagissey Feast Week. This festival dates back to 1754, with events for everyone throughout the week, including fish festival; live music; processions; dancing; choral events; fishing boat race; mini triathlon; fete; carnival and spectacular firework display. www.mevagisseyfeastweek.org.uk 01726 842920
June 26th-30th
Wonderful Town. Award winning musical comedy starring Connie Fisher. Theatre Royal, Plymouth, 7.30pm (Thu & Sat mat 2.30pm). Tickets £12-£38. www.theatreroyal.com 01752 267222 Tickets available here
June 26th-July 6th
Village People. An exhibition by the village and parish historians who live or work within the Caradon Hill area about their own settlements. There will be exhibits about the past lives, industries and associated structures of those who lived in and around Darite, Linkinhorne, Moorswater, North Hill, Pensilva and St. Neot. Stuart House, Liskerrett Centre and Liskeard & District Museum. 01579 362 350
Friday 29th June
Shappi Khorsandi – live stand up comedy. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Saturday 30th June
Cornish Phoenix. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 2.30pm & 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
The Fascinating History of Moorswater. A guided walk - from Medieval, pilgrimage shrine and baptistery, through to virtually every aspect of the industrial revolution this often-overlooked settlement had it all. Meet Stuart House 10am, return 1pm. Everyone welcome. 01579 362 350
Example and Devlin in concert - Eden Sessions. Eden Project. Tickets £35 plus booking fee www.edenproject.com/sessions 01726 811972
JULY – WHAT’S ON
July
Anniversary of the month – a mini exhibition to commemorate the death of Guglielmo Marconi in 1937. Liskeard & District Museum, weekdays 11am-4pm, Saturdays 11am-1.30pm. Admission free. www.liskeard.gov.uk/museum.aspx 01579 346087
Sunday 1st July
Acoustic Music Session. Folk, Irish, Bluegrass, Old Timey, Skiffle etc. Singers, musicians and listeners welcome. The White Horse, Liskeard, 3pm.
The Folk Sessions featuring Seth Lakeman, Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls, Stornaway, Bellowhead and more. Eden Project. Tickets £35 plus booking fee www.edenproject.com/sessions 01726 811972
Monday 2nd July
Walk with the warden on Looe (St George’s) Island. Boat departs Buller Quay, East Looe. £16 per person – suitable for ages 11+, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. More details and booking on the website www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/looeisland or call 01872 272939 during office hours
July 3rd-14th
Sister Act. A divine musical comedy based on the smash hit movie. Theatre Royal, Plymouth, 7.30pm (2.30pm Thu & Sat). Tickets £14-£42.50. www.theatreroyal.com 01752 267222 Tickets available here
Wednesday 4th July
Godspell – a Selah production of the rock musical. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Chase and Status plus Laybyrinth live in concert – Eden Sessions. Eden Project. Tickets £35 plus booking fee www.edenproject.com/sessions 01726 811972
Thursday 5th July
Richard III – a Festival Players production. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Friday 6th July
Plan B live in concert – Eden Sessions. Eden Project. Tickets £35 plus booking fee www.edenproject.com/sessions 01726 811972
July 6th-7th
Godspell – a Selah production of the rock musical. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
July 7th-8th
Carnglaze Crystals and Crafts Show. The Rum Store is filled with everything from gems to jelly babies, fairys, fossils and fudge! Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, 10am-5pm. Adults £2, children free. www.carnglaze.com 01579 320251
Bodmin Riding and Heritage Day. A celebration of the town’s historical past and myths. www.bodminridingandheritage.org.uk 01208 74400
Sunday 8th July
Blink-182 live in concert – Eden Sessions. Eden Project. Tickets £35 plus booking fee www.edenproject.com/sessions 01726 811972
July 10th-13th
Hooligan’s Game. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Wednesday 11th July
Noah and the Whale and The Vaccines live in concert – Eden Sessions. Eden Project. Tickets £35 plus booking fee www.edenproject.com/sessions 01726 811972
Saturday 14th July
Liskeard Agricultural Show - one of the biggest in the South West. You can see a wide selection of high quality entries in the large animal classes plus smaller animals, cavies, donkeys, poultry, fruit & veg and flowers. www.liskeardshow.org 01579 342955
Darling Buds of May. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
July 16th-21st
Grease. Theatre Royal, Plymouth, times vary. Tickets £12-£35. www.theatreroyal.com 01752 267222 Tickets available here
Tuesday 17th July
‘Geology of the South West’ an illustrated talk by Calum Beeson for the Trevithick Society. Liskeard Public Hall, 7.30pm. Non members welcome, admission £2
Walk with the warden on Looe (St George’s) Island. Boat departs Buller Quay, East Looe. £16 per person – suitable for ages 11+, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. More details and booking on the website www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/looeisland or call 01872 272939 during office hours
Wednesday 18th July
‘An Introduction to South Caradon' Once the greatest mine east of Truro, the remains of South Caradon still offer plenty to see. Join Blue Badge Guide Mark Camp for a walk amongst the ruins, scratching at the surface rather than delving deep into the technical stuff. Walk will last approx 3 hours, please bring a drink. Meet 10am Outside Minions Post Office. Wear suitable footwear and clothing for uneven terrain. 01579 362 350
Looe Film Society present ‘My Week With Marilyn’ (15). The Community Centre, Looe Children’s Centre, 7.30pm. Members £3, non members £5, students and young people £3 www.looefilmsociety.org.uk 0845 8681021
Thursday 19th July
Launceston Agricultural Show. A colourful mixture of agriculture, crafts, local produce, stalls and entertainment. www.launcestonshow.co.uk/
July 19th-20th
Hamlet. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
July 19th-22nd
Port Eliot Festival - a diverse event described as a literary festival, but with the feel of a garden party, mixed eclectically with music, a one-minute disco and an alternative flower show! www.porteliotfestival.com 01503 232783
July 20th-22nd
Boconnoc Steam Fair. Vintage vehicles, crafts, models and trade stands. Enjoy the fun of the fairground and free trailer rides around the estate. Boconnoc Estate, near Lostwithiel www.lsvc.org.uk 01579 342148
Saturday 21st July
Abba Forever in concert. The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot. 8pm, all tickets £17.50. www.carnglaze.com 01579 320251
Danse Olympique. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 10.30am. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Cornish Phoenix. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 2.30pm & 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Midnight Walk in aid of St Luke’s Hospice. Starting and finishing at Plymouth Argyle Stadium. 7, 13 and 30 mile routes to choose from. Register online at www.stlukesmidnightwalk.co.uk
July 23rd-24th
Cornish Phoenix. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Wednesday 25th July
Pensilva History Group - Village Walk. Walk round the older parts of Pensilva with the village history group. The walk will last about an hour and a half and will take in some of the lanes in the Middle Hill area. We will stop at times along the way to learn some of the village history. Meet in the foyer of Millennium House at 7.15pm. 01579 362 350
July 26th-27th
A Night on Broadway. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Saturday 28th July
'The East Moor'. Spend a day in this beautiful, remote and unfrequented part of Bodmin Moor. Join Angus Holland for a day's hike amongst stunning scenery. Meet at 10am on the road south of 'The Ridge' and just west of North Bowda farm at Grid Reference SX 2450 7740. Walk will last approx 5 hours. Bring a packed lunch and wear suitable footwear and clothing for sometimes rough and uneven terrain. 01579 362 350
Discovery Trail Challenge. A unique opportunity to join the Tamar Valley AONB in walking the picturesque 25 mile Discovery Trail from Plymouth to Lifton to raise money for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust. 01822 835030 www.tamarvalley.org.uk
Pelynt and Launceston Male Voice Choirs in concert. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Sunday 29th July
Antique and Collector’s Fair. Millennium House, Pensilva. 10am-4pm. Admission 50p, free parking. www.antiquefairscornwall.co.uk 01872 510079
July 29th-30th
Hamlet. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Monday 30th July
Circus 2012 – a thrilling new show by NoFit State Circus. Eden Project, site open 5.30pm, show starts 7.30pm. www.edenproject.com 01726 811972
Tuesday 31st July
Walk with the warden on Looe (St George’s) Island. Boat departs Buller Quay, East Looe. £16 per person – suitable for ages 11+, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. More details and booking on the website www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/looeisland or call 01872 272939 during office hours
Tin Violin – a Bish Bash Bosh production. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
July 31st-Aug 10th
St Endellion Summer Music Festival. Collegiate Church of St Endelienta, near Port Isaac. www.endellion.org.uk 01208 880298
AUGUST – WHAT’S ON
August
Anniversary of the month – a mini exhibition to commemorate the death of Blaise Pascal in 1662. Liskeard & District Museum, weekdays 11am-4pm, Saturdays 11am-1.30pm. Admission free. www.liskeard.gov.uk/museum.aspx 01579 346087
Wednesday 1st August
Much Ado About Nothing – a Heartbreak production. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
August 1st-4th
Gunnislake Festival. A Cornish village four day festival comprising music, history, art, dancing and competitions - something for all the family during the day and in the evenings. www.gunnislakefestival.co.uk 07720 742661
Thursday 2nd August
A Night on Broadway. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Friday 3rd August
Darling Buds of May. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
August 3rd-5th
Cornwall Folk Festival, Wadebridge. A family friendly festival which began 40 years ago and draws in crowds of folk musicians, singers, dancers and fans from all over the world. www.cornwallfolkfestival.co.uk 01208 812230
August 3rd-6th
Circus 2012 – a thrilling new show by NoFit State Circus. Eden Project, site open 5.30pm, show starts 7.30pm. www.edenproject.com 01726 811972
Saturday 4th August
Hamlet. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Sunday 5th August
Acoustic Music Session. Folk, Irish, Bluegrass, Old Timey, Skiffle etc. Singers, musicians and listeners welcome. The White Horse, Liskeard, 3pm.
Round and Round the Garden - a Transitions Theatre production. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 5pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Monday 6th August
A Night on Broadway. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Tuesday 7th August
The Taming of the Shrew. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Aug 7th-Sep 8th
Oliver! Cameron Mackintosh’s production of the classic musical. Theatre Royal, Plymouth, 7.30pm (Thu & Sat mat 2.30pm). Tickets £17-£47. www.theatreroyal.com 01752 267222 Tickets available here
Wednesday 8th August
The Sea Show – a puppet show for young children by Squashbox Theatre. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 2.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
The Tempest. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
August 8th-12th
Boardmasters – Europe’s largest surf, skate and music festival. Newquay www.boardmasters.co.uk 0207 3485200
Thursday 9th August
Thrillers – a Fourthwall production. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Friday 10th August
Darling Buds of May. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
August 10th-13th
Circus 2012 – a thrilling new show by NoFit State Circus. Eden Project, site open 5.30pm, show starts 7.30pm. www.edenproject.com 01726 811972
Saturday 11th August
Come On Everybody. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Sunday 12th August
Walk Ten – a ten mile sponsored walk through Mount Edgcumbe Estate in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. The event is from 7pm and there will be entertainment and a hog roast when you finish. Registration £10 in advance (£20 on the night), under 16s free and dogs are welcome. www.mariecurie.org.uk/walkten 01884 703536
Darling You’re Perfect... – a Horn and Hare production in the studio. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
August 12th-18th
Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week. Sailing regatta and lively shoreside entertainment including the Red Arrows, fireworks and children’s activities. www.falmouthweek.co.uk 0905 3254534
August 13th-14th
Cornish Phoenix. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Wednesday 15th August
SkillyWidden – a puppet show for young children with Squashbox Theatre. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 2.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Looe Film Society present ‘War Horse’ (12a). The Community Centre, Looe Children’s Centre, 7.30pm. Members £3, non members £5, students and young people £3 www.looefilmsociety.org.uk 0845 8681021
Walk with the warden on Looe (St George’s) Island. Boat departs Buller Quay, East Looe. £16 per person – suitable for ages 11+, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. More details and booking on the website www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/looeisland or call 01872 272939 during office hours
Twelfth Night – a Festival Players production. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Thursday 16th August
A Night on Broadway. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Friday 17th August
R.E.M-UK, tribute band in concert. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
August 17th-19th
West of England Steam Rally, Stithians Showground. The largest steam rally in the South West. www.weses.co.uk 07729 816888
August 17th-20th
Circus 2012 – a thrilling new show by NoFit State Circus. Eden Project, site open 5.30pm, show starts 7.30pm. www.edenproject.com 01726 811972
Saturday 18th August
Darling Buds of May. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Sunday 19th August
The Railway Children – a Heartbreak production. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 6pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
August 19th-25th
Fowey Regatta and Carnival Week. One of the best local regattas in the country. Along with daily sailing races there are a number of other themed events, including a midweek Carnival, Red Arrows display and ending with a spectacular firework display over the harbour. www.foweyroyalregatta.co.uk 01726 833573
Monday 20th August
Hamlet. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Tuesday 21st August
Darling Buds of May. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Wednesday 22nd August
Circle of Tales – a Puppetcraft production for young children. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 2.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Darling Buds of May. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Thursday 23rd August
Nights – a Madam Renards production. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
August 24th-25th
Cornish Phoenix. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm (Sat mat 2.30pm). www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
August 24th-27th
Circus 2012 – a thrilling new show by NoFit State Circus. Eden Project, site open 5.30pm, show starts 7.30pm. www.edenproject.com 01726 811972
Sunday 26th August
Antique and Collector’s Fair. Millennium House, Pensilva. 10am-4pm. Admission 50p, free parking. www.antiquefairscornwall.co.uk 01872 510079
Antique and Collector’s Fair. Millennium House, Pensilva. 10am-4pm. Admission 50p, free parking. www.antiquefairscornwall.co.uk 01872 510079
Monday 27th August
A Night on Broadway. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Tuesday 28th August
Circle of Tales – a Puppetcraft production for young children. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 2.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
A Night on Broadway. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Wednesday 29th August
Stones & Bones – a puppet show for young children with Squashbox Theatre. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 2.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
HMS Pinafore – an Illyria production. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
Thursday 30th August
Walk with the warden on Looe (St George’s) Island. Boat departs Buller Quay, East Looe. £16 per person – suitable for ages 11+, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. More details and booking on the website www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/looeisland or call 01872 272939 during office hours
August 30th-31st
Hamlet. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, 7.30pm. www.sterts.co.uk 01579 362382
August 31st-September 2nd
Circus 2012 – a thrilling new show by NoFit State Circus. Eden Project, site open 5.30pm, show starts 7.30pm. www.edenproject.com 01726 811972
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