The Acorn•Parade St•PENZANCE•UK
SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER - 7:00 PM
NORTHERN SOUL, R&B, MOTOWN AND MORE..
A whole evening of Northern Soul classics presented by the Atlantic Soul Collective.
£5 Advance tickets available from Caroline Dann 07939210014. Tickets available on the door £6
FRIDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER - 8:00 PM
Mitchell and Vincent are a folk duo from the Westcountry who play a mix of traditional tunes and songs from around the British Isles on Fiddle and Classical Guitar which combine interesting and varied arrangements with great foot-tapping folk music.
OCTOBER
THURSDAY 5TH OCTOBER - 8:00 PM
“Tamar are a West Country Nu-Folk duo writing new songs about traditional life and English heritage.
FRIDAY 6TH OCTOBER - 8:00 PM
The Schmoozenbergs are a gypsy jazz and swing quartet, bringing you an upbeat slice of 1930s Paris.
SATURDAY 7TH OCTOBER - 8:00 PM
Original jumping European folk music
THURSDAY 12TH OCTOBER - 8:00 PM
THE BELLA CABARET CLUB is coming to Cornwall this autumn at The Acorn Theatre Penzance on Thursday 12th October. Featuring the amazing Jackie Juno, Circe’s Diner & Louella Jade Eke. An evening of Comedy, Spoken Word, Original Songs & Magic.
FRIDAY 13TH OCTOBER - 8:00 PM
‘They had the audience falling off their seats with laughter.’
Western Gazette
SATURDAY 14TH OCTOBER - 7:30 PM
THE LIGHTHOUSE BY MR WILKIE COLLINS
This event will be the first reading of ‘The Lighthouse’ for 146 years and we aspire to recreate its opening night in the nursery of Charles Dickens’s home, where you can immerse yourself in a very Dickensian evening.
SUNDAY 15TH OCTOBER - 8:00 PM
LUKE DANIELS - THE POLYPHON CHRONICLES
“Intriguing tales of modern morality” – The Guardian
THURSDAY 19TH OCTOBER - 8:00 PM
AMALTHEA and its intimate combination of flute and harp, enchants the audiences with the distinct programmes and ability to create a beautiful atmosphere and a unique blend of sounds.
WEDNESDAY 25TH OCTOBER - 8:00 PM
“Carvin Jones is a young cat out of Phoenix who I think is the next up-and-coming blues player” – Eric Clapton
SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER - 8:00 PM
African Dance meets British Folk
SUNDAY 29TH OCTOBER - 8:30 PM
THE START TO '77 - AN EVENING WITH RICK BUCKLER
This is a unique evening with Rick Buckler the drummer with THE JAM…explaining up close and personal about his early days and struggles in one of Britain’s great exports
NOVEMBER
FRIDAY 3RD NOVEMBER - 8:00 PM
Celebrated guitarist Chris Poole brings fiery, soulful and passionate guitar virtuosity to a show that will leave you wanting more.
THURSDAY 9TH NOVEMBER - 8:00 PM
He’s a jaw dropping guitar player who has developed a unique percussive style, teamed up with a powerful show stopping voice, and has been called “The Welsh Springsteen”, but there are also shades of John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews there may be – but he stands in his own right, built on a reputation for giving what thousands have described as the best live music experience of their lives.
FRIDAY 10TH NOVEMBER - 8:00 PM
Get ready to shake your hips, shimmy your tummy and twirl around the dance floor with this eccentric and exceptionally cool multinational musical family.
SATURDAY 11TH NOVEMBER - 8:00 PM
BOUDOIR and DAISY LAING are back after along break to host DRESS UP & GET DOWN . Come down and groove to some seriously cool sounds from the ‘70s & ‘80s… think Studio 54 meets the CBGB’s. Blondie, David Bowie, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight, Talking Heads, Candi Staton, Chic, The Fatback Band, Earth, Wind and Fire, Kool and the Gang, Roxy Music and much more……….Tickets are £6 in Advance from The Acorn Box Office or from Kate (07887 603296) Daisy Laing, 51 Chapel Street, PZ OR £8 on the door
THURSDAY 16TH NOVEMBER - 8:00 PM
KEITH JAMES : THE SONGS OF NICK DRAKE
A haunting and immaculately crafted concert
FRIDAY 17TH NOVEMBER - 7:30 PM
Life Girl is a storytelling show all about living alone without being lonely. Written and performed by Jane Pugh.
SATURDAY 18TH NOVEMBER - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Quality Artisan Gifts – free entry
THURSDAY 23RD NOVEMBER - 7:30 PM
BASH STREET THEATRE CO. - THE LION TAMER
A silent-movie circus show for all ages
FRIDAY 24TH NOVEMBER - 8:00 PM
With Celtic and eastern influences, the 3 Daft Monkeys’ dynamic style of world-influenced folk music and infectious dancing rhythms will leave you breathless, enthralled and exhilarated.
SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER - 2:00 PM
Distraction is a touring theatre company dedicated to exploring quirky new ideas about historical events, legends and stories. Mix this with some innovative new writing, outstanding funny people, fun music and a pinch of physical theatre and – voila! You have the perfect blend of the ridiculous and historical to create some tasty theatre to tickle your senses. Our main aim is to entertain – so don’t worry if you know nothing about history (some of us here don’t remember yesterday); if you fancy a giggle and a break from the norm: Distraction is your peculiar little remedy.
SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER - 7:30 PM
Distraction is a touring theatre company dedicated to exploring quirky new ideas about historical events, legends and stories. Mix this with some innovative new writing, outstanding funny people, fun music and a pinch of physical theatre and – voila! You have the perfect blend of the ridiculous and historical to create some tasty theatre to tickle your senses. Our main aim is to entertain – so don’t worry if you know nothing about history (some of us here don’t remember yesterday); if you fancy a giggle and a break from the norm: Distraction is your peculiar little remedy.
DECEMBER
FRIDAY 1ST DECEMBER - 7:00 PM
DOORWAYS WITH LADDERS & FOOTPRINTS
Presented by The Shallal Dance Theatre Company
SATURDAY 2ND DECEMBER - 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
With Sue Barberry, psychic medium and acclaimed healer Neil Payne available throughout the day.
Free entry and light refreshments available.
SATURDAY 2ND DECEMBER - 8:00 PM
2017 has been another big year for young Cornish outfit Flats & Sharps: a hit debut album, nationwide sell out shows and a packed festival schedule including Australia, U.S.A, Ireland and mainland Europe. The band continue to gain new fans wherever they play.
TUESDAY 12TH DECEMBER - 1:00 PM
THE CHRISTMASSY CHRISTMAS SHOW OF CHRISTMASSY CHRISTMASNESS!
An over-stuffed stocking of surprises, crammed with comedy, puppets, songs and silliness!
TUESDAY 12TH DECEMBER - 4:30 PM
THE CHRISTMASSY CHRISTMAS SHOW OF CHRISTMASSY CHRISTMASNESS!
An over-stuffed stocking of surprises, crammed with comedy, puppets, songs and silliness!
THURSDAY 14TH DECEMBER - 1:00 PM
A Warming Tale for Winter by The Last Baguette – Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s traditional fairy tale
FRIDAY 15TH DECEMBER - 8:00 PM
A satirical review of the Cornwall arts scene to include artists, critics and other dubious characters starring: Jonathan Coudrille, Rose Hilton, Ken Turner, John Truscott, Daniel Benshana, Jenna Pascoe & others. Tickets: Advance £10/£12 on the door
TUESDAY 19TH DECEMBER - 7:30 PM
Bringing bucketloads of Christmas spirit and festive cheer is Near-ta Theatre’s yuletide comedy, Christmas. Time.!