The Poly

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

26 April
Saturday
11:00am

Preloved Pop-Up

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: Bored with your wardrobe, enjoy the thrill of finding something different to wear, but want to shop guilt-free by saving money and the planet? Come along to our Preloved Pop-Up clothing sale and help us raise money for Falmouth’s local arts venue, history archive and community-based charity.

More information 30 April
Wednesday
07:30pm

Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith (12A)

FILMS: As the Clone Wars nears its end, Obi-Wan Kenobi pursues a new threat, while Anakin Skywalker is lured by Chancellor Palpatine into a sinister plot for galactic domination.

More information 1 May
Thursday
06:00pm

Flow (U)

FILMS: When a flood washes its home away, a solitary cat must seek refuge with a motley crew of animals, who gradually learn to get along in this endearing, Oscar-winning animation.

More information 2 May
Friday
07:30pm

The Hunger Games (12A)

FILMS: Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games: a televised competition in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to fight to the death.

More information 8 May
Thursday
06:00pm

Kassiteros: Deciphering The Ancient Tin Trade

TALKS: A journey through ancient literature to discover the origin of Cornwall’s tin industry.

More information 14 May
Wednesday
08:00pm

Last Swim (15)

FILMS: It’s summer in London. On her final day of freedom, Ziba, a promising British-Iranian teen, leads her friends on an eventful journey, while secretly grappling with a life-changing decision.

More information 16 May
Friday
08:00pm

One To One: John & Yoko (15)

FILMS: From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO is a revelatory inside-look at John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s life in Greenwich Village in the early 1970s, featuring music from John & Yoko's only full-length concerts, newly remixed and produced by Sean Ono Lennon.

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 24 May
Saturday
06:00pm

Ghosts On The Cornish Coast

TALKS: Join Keith Wallis and Elizabeth Dale for an evening of spooky tales from around the Cornish coast.

More information 30 May
Friday
11:00am

Seaglass Jewellery Workshop (Make A Ring, Pendant or Earrings)

WORKSHOPS: Learn the basics of silversmithing and make seaglass jewellery in sterling silver.

More information 31 May
Saturday
10:30am

Forbidden Artefacts: Interactive Art workshop

FAMILY: A Hands-On History Adventure! Step into the past and ignite your child's imagination in this unique, interactive workshop! Ages 5-7.

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 17 June
Tuesday
06:00pm

Sip and Paint Monet’s Poppies

WORKSHOPS: This is a fun evening with wine (or soft drinks), music and art. Create your own masterpiece to take home, following Claude Monet’s ‘The Poppy Field near Argenteuil’.

More information 18 June
Wednesday
06:00pm

Blue Meadows: Restoring Falmouth’s Seagrass

TALKS: Discover the secrets of Falmouth’s seagrass, and how Blue Meadows is working to preserve these meadows for futures to come.

More information 30 June
Monday
10:00am

3-Day Intensive Throwing Course

WORKSHOPS: Returning for its 3rd year in a row, delve into the world of throwing with our popular 3-day intensive course at the Poly Pottery.

More information 7 July
Monday
10:00am

3-Day Intensive Raku Course

WORKSHOPS: Returning for summer 2025, dive into the mesmerising world of Raku over three immersive days at Poly Pottery.

More information 18 July
Friday
07:30pm

Launceston Folk Club presents: Emily Slade

MUSIC: An outstanding acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter from North Hertfordshire. Her debut album ‘Shire Boy’ led to a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nomination, and she now tours as part of the Phil Beer Band.

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!

More information 13 September
Saturday
07:30pm

Matt Price: Made in Cornwall

COMEDY: Comedian, yarn spinner and master of organised chaos brings his solo show to Falmouth. “Fearlessly funny” ★★★★the Scotsman

More information 18 September
Thursday
07:00pm

NT Live: Inter Alia (15)

FILMS: Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?

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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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The Poly Cafe & Bar

Head to our Bar & Cafe for light bites, cocktails and coffee. While we prepare for its exciting relaunch, the Cafe opening hours will be limited to primarily being 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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26 April
Saturday
4:30pm

Craft Cinema: Pride & Prejudice (2005) (U)

Elizabeth Bennett is a strong-willed yet sensible young woman. At a local ball, she encounters a wealthy young man, Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy, who is arrogant, and they develop an unusual relationship.

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More ComedyComedy // Coming up

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10 May
Saturday
7:30pm

Close Enough

A mixture of Romanian Stubbornness and British Politeness; Close Enough is an autobiographical comedy about the immigrant experience.

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More MusicMusic // Coming up

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23 May
Friday
7:30pm

Wise Woman at The Poly

Wise Woman spin their lush vocal harmonies and genre-bending tales of hidden women around the UK to celebrate the release of their brand new EP

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More TheatreTheatre // Coming up

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10 May
Saturday
7:30pm

Close Enough

A mixture of Romanian Stubbornness and British Politeness; Close Enough is an autobiographical comedy about the immigrant experience.

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22 April
Tuesday
10:00am

THE POLY SPRING OPEN 2025

Join us for our annual curated art show, which will exhibit a wide range of work from a variety of disciplines - celebrating the artistic talent from our community.

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More TalksTalks // Coming up

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28 April
Monday
6:30pm

Rathlin, A Wild Life with Ruby Free

Ruby will highlight the role of community and creativity in personal and planetary health, sharing key messages and stories from her work.

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More WorkshopsWorkshops // Coming up

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25 April
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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25 April
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 FamilyFamily // Coming up

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28 May
Wednesday
7:30pm

Starlite: The Little Mermaid

Join us for a performance of The Little Mermaid with the talented children of Starlite Theatre Company.

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