The Poly

24 Church St, Falmouth : 01326 319461
The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society

More information 26 February
Wednesday
05:45pm

Kernow Kino 2: Cornish Shorts (12A)

FILMS: Join us for the second year of Kernow Kino, a celebration of Cornish film talent. Enjoy a diverse programme of 8 locally-made shorts which reflect the diversity of Cornwall & Isles of Scilly through great storytelling.

More information 28 February
Friday
06:00pm

FBF: Philip Marsden: Under a Metal Sky

TALKS: Join one of our most celebrated writers as he talks about his latest book Under a Metal Sky and reveals the stories of the ground beneath our feet.

More information 1 March
Saturday
07:30pm

Maria (12A)

FILMS: The new film from the director of Jackie and Spencer, MARIA tells the glamorous, moving story of the iconic opera singer, Maria Callas.

More information 8 March
Saturday
10:00am

Introduction To Linocut

WORKSHOPS: An introduction to Linocut Printmaking course, familiarises participants with the nature of relief printmaking and the tools and materials used.

More information 12 March
Wednesday
06:00pm

Best of Iris 2024 (15)

FILMS: A showcase of the standout films from Iris 2024, featuring award-winning stories that explore love, identity, and the human experience.

More information 14 March
Friday
07:30pm

Blue Velvet (18)

FILMS: The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child.

More information 15 March
Saturday
07:30pm

A Complete Unknown (15)

FILMS: A COMPLETE UNKNOWN follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician BOB DYLAN’s (Timothée Chalamet) meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts.

More information 10 April
Thursday
07:30pm

Confessions of a Teletubby

COMEDY: Remember Teletubbies? Ever wonder what happened behind the scenes? Join the original LaaLaa as she spills the beans on what really went on!

More information 24 April
Thursday
06:00pm

Fakes & Fortunes (Or Have I Discovered a Constable in my Attic?)

TALKS: This expert talk looks at how newly discovered paintings are attributed.

More information 17 May
Saturday
07:30pm

In Search of Goldoni

THEATRE: In Search of Goldoni is a new comedic solo show that asks the big questions: what is life really about, what happens when we leave this earth and what the hell is granita menthe?

More information 22 May
Thursday
06:00pm

Sparkling Seas & Fresh Faces: The Conservation of Cornish Paintings

TALKS: Fans of 'The Repair Shop' this is the talk for you showcasing the conservation and restoration of Cornish paintings

More information 31 May
Saturday
07:30pm

The Room (18) Plus Q&A with Greg Sestero

FILMS: Johnny is a banker who lives in a San Francisco townhouse with his fiancée, Lisa. One day, inexplicably, she gets bored of him and decides to seduce Johnny's best friend, Mark. From there, nothing will be the same again.

More information 6 June
Friday
07:30pm

Matthew Thomason – Arlodhes A Shalott

MUSIC: Trailblazing new Cornish translation of Tennysons’ masterpiece poem ‘The Lady of Shalott’ put to beautiful music and performed by Matthew Thomason and singer Elizabeth Freeborn

More information 21 August
Thursday
11:00am

Squashbox Theatre Presents: Stones & Bones

FAMILY: Find out all about fossils, archaeology, and dinosaur with Squashbox Theatre. Ages 4 plus!

More information 23 August
Saturday
07:30pm

Much Ado About Nothing & Macbeth

COMEDY: A Comedy Shakespeare Double Bill. Four Forty Theatre return for a raucous retelling of Much Ado About Nothing and Macbeth - The Comedy! Both performed in one night by only four actors in forty (ish!) minutes each!

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The Poly Makers Guild

Shop inspiring works by local artists and artisans, including jewellery, ceramics, glass and prints in our makers Guild.

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Loft Cafe & Bar

Head to our Bar & Cafe for light bites, cocktails and coffee. Open during Poly daytime hours, late on Friday and Saturday evenings, and alongside Poly events.

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Falmouth History Archive

The Falmouth History Archive is led by a friendly and committed group of volunteers who have a wealth of knowledge about Falmouth and its history.

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22 February
Saturday
6:45pm

The Brutalist (18)

The new film by Brady Corbet, the director of The Childhood of a Leader and Vox Lux, is an audacious and enrapturing American post-war epic.

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More ComedyComedy // Coming up

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19 February
Wednesday
7:30pm

The Phantom of The Operating Room

The season’s top horror based charity panto performed in Falmouth by healthcare workers. Oh yes it is.

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More MusicMusic // Coming up

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1 March
Saturday
2:00pm

An Audience with Marcelo Montes

A date with a wonderful composer and maestro of the piano. To be immersed in his playing is truly magical.

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More TheatreTheatre // Coming up

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19 February
Wednesday
7:30pm

The Phantom of The Operating Room

The season’s top horror based charity panto performed in Falmouth by healthcare workers. Oh yes it is.

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More ExhibitionsExhibitions // Coming up

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28 January
Tuesday
10:00am

Spring Open 2025: Call For Entries

Calling local artists! Enter your work into our annual curated art show, which will exhibit a wide range of work from a variety of disciplines. This exhibition is a celebration of the artistic talent from our community – carefully selected to showcase the best works from both established and new artists.

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More TalksTalks // Coming up

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27 February
Thursday
6:00pm

Cornish Art Downunder (1880 - 1980)

Works of Art from Cornwall in Southern Hemisphere galleries including Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Talk by Catherine Wallace.

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More WorkshopsWorkshops // Coming up

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14 February
Friday
3:00pm

Drop-In Sessions at The Poly Pottery!

The Poly Pottery’s weekly drop-in sessions are back up and running!

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More Community ActivitiesCommunity Activities // Coming up

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28 January
Tuesday
10:00am

Spring Open 2025: Call For Entries

Calling local artists! Enter your work into our annual curated art show, which will exhibit a wide range of work from a variety of disciplines. This exhibition is a celebration of the artistic talent from our community – carefully selected to showcase the best works from both established and new artists.

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More FamilyFamily // Coming up

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20 February
Thursday
11:00am

Burying Treasure

We have all heard of Buried Treasure… but how did it get there? Why did they bury it? Come and discover in the family show in February Half-Term.

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