Our top six Christmas theatre shows in Cornwall
From traditional tales to raucous pantomimes and enchanting woodland adventures, there is plenty of festive theatre to keep you entertained this December. These are our top Christmas theatre shows in Cornwall, hand-picked by our team.
Twisted Christmas
Not a fan of panto? Then Owdyado Theatre’s ‘Twisted Christmas’ might be your cup of tea. The Cornish theatre company’s deliciously depraved take on the holiday season is being performed at venues throughout Cornwall in November from Falmouth to Bodmin.
Influenced by cult classics such as Inside No.9, The Twilight Zone and Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected, Twisted Christmas promises a darkly comic evening of macabre mini plays all with a festive flavour!
Peter Pan at The Hall for Cornwall
A generous sprinkling of faith, trust, and pixie dust is coming to Truro this December. Get your tickets to watch the live show of Peter Pan, starring Edward Rowe (Kernow King) as Captain Hook, alongside a talented cast. A magical experience for adults and children, this family-friendly show will transport you from the Cornish capital, to the adventures in Neverland.
Head to The Alverton, a 15-minute walk away, for a pre-theatre tipple before the show.
Rogue’s Winter Wood
Rogue’s Winter Wood is not your usual Christmas theatre show.
Set in the enchanting surroundings of the beautiful Tehidy Woods, Rogue will take you on a magical walk through the trees where you will encounter live music, festive stories and performances. You’ll come to rest in a warm marquee to sit down to watch the show. Mulled wines and hot chocolates will be available to buy to get you in the festive spirit.
Each Winter Wood lasts around 2 hours and includes an enchanting walk through the Winter Wood and a wondrous sat down theatre experience in Old Man Winter’s Midwinter Grotto.
Coppice Theatre presents: Jack Frost 7!
Jack Frost is back for more fantastic festive storytelling! Join Jack and friends for his 7th festive adventure in Cornwall! Wintery storytelling for the whole family.
Using projections, innovative lighting and traditional storytelling Jack Frost 7 is a magical experience for young and old.
Coppice Theatre have been creating entertaining, engaging, educational storytelling shows since 2016, they are a Cornwall based company that specialise in creating high quality family shows and working to develop the skills and careers of emerging theatre artists.
A Christmas Carol at The Minack
If you’re looking for some more traditional Christmas theatre, you can’t get a more quintessentially festive tale than Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’.
Enjoy the scenic backdrop of the Cornish coast at the iconic Minack Theatre, for this classic Christmas story. Just make sure you wrap up warm!
Christmas.Time by Near-ta Theatre
Join Near-ta Theatre Company on a fantastical adventure through Dickens, pantomime, musicals, Christmas dinner and festive films! See as they build a wonderfully Merry Christmas with songs, snowmen and lots of laughs in this truly festive show that puts the ‘cell’ firmly back in ‘celebration’.
Book your tickets to this fantastical festive show before they sell out!
