Hall for Cornwall
Listed as: Arts Marketing/Audience Development, Youth Theatre, Theatre Organisation
boxoffice [at] hallforcornwall.org.uk
01872 262466
Lemon Quay, Truro, CornwallCornwall
TR1 2LL
Truro
South West
Coming Soon – Summer 2011
(selection only - see our website for complete listings)
6th - 10th September "Dr Marigold and Mr Chops" West End star, and one of the UK's most respected actors, Simon Callow brings these two one-man plays by Charles Dickens to Hall for Cornwall. An absolute treat for drama fans young and old.
12th September "One Man Star Wars Trilogy" The entire Star Wars Trilogy, condensed into 60 hilarious action-packed minutes and performed alone by Charles Ross. Support act TBC.
20th - 24th September "Speechless" A poignant and moving drama about two twins who communicate only with each other in their private language without use of the spoken word - and their struggle to find a voice against all odds.
27th - 28th September "Shaun parker & Company: Happy as Larry" A vibrant, accessible and exciting dance production combining an intoxicating mix of ballet, break-dance, roller-skating and highly physical contemporary dance.
1st - 2nd October "Bob The Builder" TV's most popular builder (among the 5 and under age group anyway!) brings his show to Hall for Cornwall this October. Filled with well-known songs and characters, including the mischievous Spud.
3rd - 8th October "Buddy" The Buddy Holly story told in a musical containing all his great hits. An energy-filled family show for all music lovers.
8th - 12th November "The Madness of George III" Alan Bennett's acclaimed dramatisation of the madness of George III. David Haig and Clive Francis star.
12th December - 7th January "Robinson Crusoe and the Cornish Pirates" Hall for Cornwall's swashbuckling Christmas family pantomime. Join our hero and a host of colourful characters on a memorable voyage to discovery, treasure and fun!
Getting here…
By bus
Truro bus station is two minutes walk from the Theatre. For more information call Truronian 01872 273453, Western Greyhound 01637 871871 and First Devon & Cornwall 01209 719988.
By train
Truro train station is fifteen minutes walk from the Theatre. Information on train times is available from 08457 484950. For all bus and train information you can call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
By ferry
From the Roseland to Feock. Ideal for matinees. Some later ferries operate. Please call the King Harry Ferry on 01872 862312 for timetable details.
Forthcoming Events
- Matthew Bourne's Early Adventures Choreographer who created Edward Scissorhands Hall for Cornwall 07 Jun 09 Jun
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Venue: Hall for Cornwall
Full Price: 17.50 to £29.50
Concession Price: availableThu 7 to Sat 9 June 2012 As part of New Adventures 25th anniversary celebrations, Britain’s favourite choreographer (Swan lake, Edward Scissorhands, The Car Man, Nutcrack...
- Royal Shakespeare Company Open Stages Showcase See 11 amateur companies from across the South West take to Hall for Cornwall’s stage as part of a celebration of Shakespeare. RSC & HfC 19 Jun 20 Jun
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Venue: Hall for Cornwall
Full Price: £8.00
Concession Price: Available
Groups from across Cornwall and Devon come together and take to the Hall for Cornwall Stage as part of a celebration of Shakespeare in our region.
Each group will showcase an e...
- Footsbarn Theatre - The Indian Tempest Footsbarn Theatre HfC 10 Sep 15 Sep
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Venue: Hall for Cornwall
Full Price: £12 to £22
Concession Price: Available
"Without Footsbarn we may never have had Complicite, Kneehigh and Told By An Idiot: companies which reach out across the footlights and embrace the audience" Lyn Gardner, The Gu...
- Wah! Wah! Girls A sparkling new British Bollywood musical Kneehigh Theatre and HfC, in association with Sadler's Wells & Theatre Royal Stratford East 02 Oct 06 Oct
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Venue: Hall for Cornwall
Full Price: £12 to £24
Concession Price: Available
"[Kneehigh] The UK's best touring theatre company" Telegraph 2011
Directed by Emma Rice
Inspired by the world of the Mujra dancers, who for generations have entertained t...
Key Projects
- Arts Award Welcome Venue
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Hall for Cornwall was the first venue in Cornwall to become an Arts Award Welcome venue. We offer a wide range of opportunities for Arts Award participants in Cornwall to support them in getting their award at each of the three levels.
- Children's University
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Hall for Cornwall is a Learning Destination within the Children's University scheme. Our regular Upstage Youth Theatre groups are eligible for stamps and we also run additional activities throughout the year that fall under the scheme.
Spaces
- Rehearsal Room
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This is our medium sized hire room and the most basic in terms of facilities. At present it is best suited to small groups needing a space to meet for activities, discussion groups or, as the name suggests, rehearsals! It can also work well as an additional space when hired alongside other rooms if you need space for groups of people to work separately. Hire numbers for the Rehearsal Room Theatre Style 40 max Boardroom Style 25 max Classroom Style 25 max Standing 40 max
Key Personnel
- Director's Office
- Management and Administration
- Marketing Team
- Marketing, Press, Development, Publicity
- Box Office
- Ticket sales & Enquiries
- Catering
- Stars Restaurant and the HfC Coffee Shop
- Creative Learning
- Learning and creative opportunities
- Finance
- Operations
- Premises management and technical
Opportunities
- Work Experience
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Our work experience scheme includes internship and placement opportunities in 2009; as well as work shadowing and training with professional artist...
- Be our Friend!
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In 1991 Cornwall campaigned to create its very own professional theatre. Today Hall for Cornwall in Truro attracts theatre-goers from all over the ...
- Sponsor a Show!
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Sponsoring a show is a cost effective way of targeting groups of people across Cornwall and a good way for businesses to offer their support to the...
- Help the Hall for Cornwall
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Not everyone realises that Hall for Cornwall is a charity. We don’t make a profit, so we raise money by selling programmes, opening the coffe...