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Peri-meno What Now? 2.0
Nina was going through life quite nicely, when POW! Suddenly! she wasn’t! Fear and Anxiety crept into normal every day situations. Unexplainable rage at everything and everyone! Depression and weird sexual urges!! So imagine her surprise when she was told that this was the Peri-menopause!! The Peri-meno…what now?? Little did she realise that this was ‘normal’ and part of the joys of growing old!! Expect Comedy, song, rap and even a bit of contemporary dance. A must see for anyone with a lady garden and all garden visitors.
Whilst travelling around with the original show we discovered that a lot of women had a lot to say about their own experiences with the perimenopause. We found lots of material to add to the show and we found that men don’t want to come to see a show about women’s fanny’s. So Peri 2.0 has elements of the original show with extra bits for us and the men in our lives - so bring them along.
Duration - 1 Hour Age recommendation - 16+ Content Warning - strong language and sensitive subject matter
Tickets £13
Bike by Bodkin Theatre Company.
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 of ‘Bike’ at the Edinburgh Fringe:
“Beautifully realised by a terrific cast, it’s a piece of perfection from writer, Jon Welch.”
“A stunning piece. Draws the audience in with a light but sure touch, then turns on a sixpence to move through the darkest of territory before an astonishing and beautiful coup de theatre.”
This performance is subsidised by Carn to Cove, Cornwall's Performing Arts scheme for rural communities.
Adults £13 Under 18s £9
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 be enjoyed by all the family. It is packed with original songs and plenty of wonder.
Run time: 1 hour 30 minutes (excluding interval)
This performance will be outside the theatre on the grass. Audience members therefore accept that weather, climate, temperature, light conditions, and various other elements which are out of our control, may impact on the performance.
While we make every effort to complete each show, we reserve the right to: Stop and start the performance as necessary or commence the show up to one hour after the stated time.
Apart from extreme circumstances, we will not cancel a performance before the advertised start time. It can often rain all day, yet clear up just before the performance is due to commence.
SEATING DETAILS: Grass/lawn – You will need to bring your own seating to this event.
Nature Moves presented by Nicky Brice Ballet School
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.
Opera Anywhere’s new Mikado
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 got a Little List, Three Little Maids from School and many more, you can sing along as you watch this hilarious journey and enjoy a fresh take on a well-loved story.
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 adaptation. Mystery and intrigue reach new heights as the legendary detective duo navigates the treacherous moors and the enigmatic curse that haunts the Baskerville family.
From the eerie moonlit landscapes of Dartmoor to cryptic clues, this gripping adaptation promises an irresistible blend of tension and wit. Performed in the great outdoors by Illyria, prepare for an unforgettable evening of mystery, intrigue and things that go ‘grrrr’ in the night!
Running time (approx): 140-minutes (including a 20-minute interval). Suitable for ages 8+
The Winter's Tale
Sun & Moon Theatre
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 histories to make for an entertaining night at the theatre - controlling kings, a courageous queen, kind princes, a lost princess, courtroom drama, storms, shipwrecks, festivals, runaway couples, a rogue-ish trickster, disguises, mistaken identities, emotional reunions and a spellbinding final act!
Considered to be one of Shakespeare's greatest plays, this vibrant production will be a delightful and gripping feast of ensemble action, comedy, drama, trials, love, romance, live music, puppetry and magic. Suitable for all ages, this enchanting and exciting play - with one of theatre's most famous stage exits (involving a bear ...) - is the perfect way to spend a summer's evening with family, friends, loved ones or solo. Book tickets to experience a winter's tale in summertime - don't miss the magic!
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 2022.
Reviews and feedback from Sun & Moon Theatre’s previous shows:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Sun & Moon Theatre’s work is marked with emotional intelligence and passionate intensity. I can’t wait to see what happens next.”
★ ★ ★ ★ “Such a talented cast!”
★ ★ ★ ★ “Shakespeare at its best. I highly recommend you catch this dynamic theatre company, whether you are a fan of Shakespeare or not … you soon will be!”
★ ★ ★ ★ "Delightful, charming and funny"
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 the joy of play, we’re sure you’ll leave this performance with a renewed enthusiasm for the world around you!
Running time: 2 hrs including 15 minute interval
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.
Romeo and Juliet
Illyria
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 power of love, revenge and fate in one of his bestloved stories.
But the surprising thing about this iconic tragedy is that it’s extremely funny too! Performed by Illyria in the great outdoors, this fastpaced, polished, beautifully spoken production has been created using only the First Folio text, the most authoritative edition of Shakespeare’s plays. Illyria first performed this terrific play more than two decades ago to critical acclaim worldwide.
This summer it returns for a third time: passionate, poetic, and utterly gripping! Running time (approx): 140-minutes (including a 20-minute interval). Suitable for all ages.
Wonderful World
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 a brand-new show from Squashbox Theatre, incorporating ingenious puppetry, fantastic facts, silly slapstick, crazy comedy and marvellous live music – all presented in that unique Squashbox style!
Wonderful World - unmissable fun for children and adults of all ages! 50 minutes long.
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.
Love Riot – Miracle Theatre
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 she defy convention, shape her own destiny and be free to find love her own way?
This vibrant reimagining of Hannah Cowley’s comedy of manners, The Belle’s Stratagem, takes audiences of all ages on a journey of unexpected twists and hilarious turns, towards a destination where they might all be free.
Celebrate Miracle’s 45th Anniversary with this inspiring show that will captivate adults, families and teenagers - as much as their grandparents!
Recommended age 7+ | Approx running time: 2 hours including interval
Skillywidden - Squashbox
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! 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!
For children aged 4+ and their families.
Skillywidden is 50 minutes long.
Curious Creatures Squashbox
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 elephants, and a very intelligent orang-utan!
Learn about how animals evolved, how their amazing adaptations help them survive in the wild, and how animals can help us learn more about ourselves. After all, we’re all related if you go back far enough!
Using puppets, comedy, slapstick and live music - plus lots of amazing natural history facts - Squashbox Theatre will uncover the mysteries of the animal kingdom.
(No animals were harmed in the making of this show. But several puppets were mildly traumatised.)
For children aged 5+ and their families (younger children welcome) Curious Creatures is 50 mins long
"Curious Creatures is jam-packed with pretty much everything; facts are given to us without fear of overload and laughs are plentiful."
weston-super-mum.com
"Just to let you know that it's now October and the Chicken of Doom is still making appearances at our house. Pictures, stories, homework: he's everywhere
The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle
Illyria
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 embarks on a thrilling quest to cure illness, spread kindness, and better understand animals everywhere. He is joined on his adventures by a loyal animal crew: Jip (a dog), Chee-Chee (a monkey), Dab Dab (a duck), and Gub Gub (an everhungry, cake-loving pig) –who together may even help him fix his money problems once and for all!
Hugh Lofting’s timeless classic celebrates the power of empathy and inspires audiences young and old to see the world through the eyes of animals. This funny, exciting family musical is performed with flair and wit by Illyria in the great outdoors.
Running time (approx): 110-minutes (including a 20-minute interval). Suitable for ages 5+ (younger children also welcome).
Journey to the Stars!
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 and unnecessary props, ludicrous wigs and assorted fruits and vegetables, Squashbox Theatre will reveal the secrets of the universe!
Journey to the Stars! is a marvellous blend of puppetry, storytelling, live music and comedy, sprinkled with astounding science and astronomy facts, and all contained within an accessible, funny and unique family show.
For adults and children aged 5+ (younger children welcome)
Journey to the Stars is 50 minutes long.
The Beast Sterts Theatre Company
The Beast
Sterts Theatre Company
Wednesday 21st 7.00pm
Thursday 22nd 7.00pm
Friday 23rd 7.00pm
Saturday 24th 2.00pm Relaxed Performance
Saturday 24th 7.00pm
Wednesday 4th 7.00pm
Thursday 5th 7.00pm
Friday 6th 7.00pm
Saturday 7th 2.00pm
Saturday 7th 7.00pm
The Beast of Bodmin, but not as you know it!
A new Cornish Comedy Musical 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 the 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, and Edward, terrified hypochondriac, as they venture deep, deep into the wilds of Bodmin Moor.
Why?
To hunt the mythical Beast and make all Mary’s dreams come true.…
Relaxed info:
A relaxed performance is where the ambience of the auditorium and theatre 'rules' are relaxed. These performances are ideal for people with learning disabilities or autism, or anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment Relaxed performances are adapted in a number of ways to reduce anxiety and create a supportive atmosphere, including adjusting light and sound levels, ideal for people who feel more at ease knowing they can go in and out of the auditorium during the show and demonstrating an embracing attitude towards audience noise and movement in the auditorium.
Ed Byrne – Tragedy Plus Time Sterts Theatre
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 Edinburgh 2023’ (British Comedy Guide).
As seen as Hosting Live At The Apollo and regular appearances on QI and Mock The Week (BBC).
AGE RECOMMENDATION 14+
Reviews: ★★★★★ “Hilarious, extremely dark, profoundly touching and resolutely unsentimental. Ed Byrne has plumbed the very depths of his soul and found something verging on greatness" ROLLING STONE (2023)
★★★★★ “This is no misery memoir, Byrne is too talented a comic for that” THE ARTS DESK
★★★★★ “Poignant, touching, spiky and laugh-out-loud funny… beautifully written and flawlessly performed ” EDINBURGH REVIEWS (2023) ★★★★★ “he has delivered a fantastically funny and moving monologue where there is no doubt that we are seeing the authentic Ed….Byrne has hit new heights” LONDON EVENING STANDARD (2023)
Box Office 01579 362382
Tickets £28.50
The Last Night of the Proms
Wave your flags, laugh, cry, whistle, clap, stamp your feet and let your hair down with Roche Brass, local singers.
Sterts Youth Theatre and 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
Sarah McQuaid
One of the most instantly recognisable voices in current music … Shades of Joni Mitchell in a jam with Karen Carpenter and Lana Del Rey.” —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 Cornwall, she brings the eclecticism of her background to her “captivating, unorthodox songwriting” (PopMatters) and choice of material, spanning genres and defying categorisation.
All this is abundantly demonstrated by her new live album and video series The St Buryan Sessions.
The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines, Plymouth
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 with a performance by the premier military band in the UK. The concert will feature classic marches, overtures, soloists, a spectacular finale and not forgetting the ever-present Corps of Drums, this will be an evening not to be missed.
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