Cornwall LivingIssue #75
What’s on: Summer 2018
20th July
FEARSOME FEASTS – Newquay Zoo
Enjoy a rare opportunity to meet the experienced keepers and learn about the animals they look after.
21st July
CAMBORNE AGRICULTURAL SHOW – Camborne
A fun-packed family day out on the hills overlooking the ocean. Expect show jumping, a children’s entertainment area, vintage tractors and cars. Plus a whole host of farm animals to admire!
21st July to 2nd September
EXPEDITION SPACE – The Eden Project
Launch into an intergalactic mission, and return a fully fledged space explorer, go planet-hopping and maybe even encounter your very first alien!
25th July
FLY A KITE – Trellisick Gardens
See how high you can fly your kite to the beautiful backdrop of Trellisick Gardens this summer.
25 July to 31st August
HANDS ON HISTORY – St Mawes Castle
Get set for a day of family fun as the Hands on History Crew bring St Mawes to life this summer, join the crew for activities inspired by the Tudor kitchens and get stuck in!
26th July
THE RELUCTANT DRAGON – Trebah Garden
Quantum Theatre presents an enchanting adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s story The Reluctant Dragon – a touching, sweet and funny tale of bravery, friendship and adventure.
27th July
THE SEA SHOW – Trebah Garden
Celebrate the sea with tall tales, silly slapstick, fantastic facts, live music and songs – unmissable fun for children and adults of all ages. Created by Craig Johnson, an actor, musician and puppeteer, and a long-standing member of Cornwall’s Miracle Theatre.
26th to 29th July
PORT ELIOT FESTIVAL – Port Eliot Estate
Take part in treasure hunts with a cast of costumed characters or become a pirate for the weekend! Adventure and excitement lurk behind every corner.With a dedicated children’s area there are loads of workshops and even bedtime stories.
26th July
CREATIVE CREATURES – Antony House and Garden
Forage for curious natural objects in the garden and have a go at creating
a crafty masterpiece to take home. Turn a pine cone into a spider’s body, make a fantastical creature from a pile of leaves or transform rose petals into a butterfly.
30th July to 3rd August
ALICE IN WONDERLAND – The Minack Theatre
Watch Lewis Carroll’s tale of Alice in Wonderland unfurl to the backdrop of the ocean and sky and be prepared for a world of mystery and adventure!
2nd to 25th August
KNEEHIGH THEATRE UBU KARAOKE – Lost Gardens of Heligan
A roof-raising stark-raving sing-along satire! Inspired by Alfred Jarry’s riot-inducing masterpiece. Kneehigh will wind-up and let rip their own version of theatre’s most anarchic creation – King UBU
7th to 25th August
KNEEHIGH THEATRE THE DANCING FROG – Lost Gardens of Heligan
New for Asylum 2018, a skippity-hopping tale based on Quentin Blake’s famous story and directed by Mike Shepherd.
Dates available until 25th August
THE CHERRY ORCHARD – Around Cornwall
Performed by Miracle Theatre, Bill Scott’s new adaptation of Chekhov’s bittersweet comedy promises to engage audiences of all ages, with touring dates across Cornwall this summer.
14th August
SCRAWW – Trebah Garden
An original production commissioned by Trebah and created by artists from Cornwall, London and New York. A promenade performance taking place on foot around the garden. Take the epic quest to find the legendary Simorgh bird in this feather-fuelled, technically immersive adventure into Persian poetry.
18th August
PUNCH AND JUDY LIVE – Trebah Garden
Carnon Downs Drama brings you the real thing, a live performance of murder and mayhem. Appallingly funny and dreadfully frightful!
1st August to 1st September
NATIVE EXPLORERS – Newquay Zoo
With animal face painting and a nature colouring booklet full of questions and interesting facts, let the team of presenters educate you and the family with talks throughout the day. From lions to penguins, there’s something to interest everybody!
2rd August to 3rd September
WILD WOODLANDS SUMMER BALL – Tehidy Woods
Ignite your imagination with an immersive theatre adventure for all the senses, told by the award winning Rogue Theatre in the stunning grounds of Tehidy Woods.
Dates available until 12th September
GUIDED WILDLIFE WALKS ON THE LIZARD – Lizard National Trust
Join the Lizard National Trust for a guided coastal wildlife walk and discover local wildflowers, Atlantic grey seals and the history of the Cornish chough – you may even see one! A great way to explore the Lizard National Nature Reserve.