WW1 // They Shall Not Grow Old

SOLD OUT NEW DATE ANNOUNCED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND: TUESDAY 23rd OCTOBER 2018 Internationally renowned director Peter Jackson (The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings) combines his personal fascination with the period and his Academy Award-winning directorial skills to bring the First World War to life in a way never seen before.

The Alasdair Beckett-King Mysteries

Alasdair Beckett-King is a legendary comedian, in that there is little historical evidence he exists. But he does exist. He was Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2017 and his debut show tackles the conundrums of impending extinction and vegan flimflam. Come and see it, please.

Jazz at The Poly: The Extraordinarily Ordinary Gentlemen with Sarah Wearne-McDonagh

Classic organ trio swing mixed with straightahead jazz, and with a twist of contemporary groove. The Extraordinarily Ordinary Gentlemen with Sarah Wearne-McDonagh will be playing a mix of classic material from likes of Grant Green, Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Smith, and Eddie Harris, as well as a few more recent and original tunes, these leading West Country players will kick out the jams with this first monthly Poly jazz night!

'Owdyado Theatre: Twisted Tales

Twisted Tales is a hilariously dark triple bill of riotous comedies that reveal the darkness under the domestic,the lengths people will go to for love & how to wash blood stains out of a carpet. Inspired by cult classics including The Twighlight Zone and BBC’s ‘Inside Number Nine’ expect a comic thriller of a night with not one, not two, but three short plays guaranteed to leave you on the edge of your seat. This is the hugely popular ‘Owdyado Theatre’s fifth touring show and gathers together three distinct and distinguished writing voices. Join us for an anarchic night of Twisted Tales and consider “how far would you go to get what you want?

Paul & Taz Jowett

Paul & Taz are both Falmouth based artists working in two different mediums Paul is a woodturner on The Register of Professional Woodturners and a member of the Made in Cornwall scheme Working with mostly locally sourced native timbers to create one off pieces. Inspiration comes from seeing the grain in the timber and using it to its best effect, also from ancient and modern ceramics. Taz graduated from Falmouth college of Art in 1996 with a BA(hons) in Illustration Since leaving college she took a great interest in all aspects of ancient art, from cave paintings to ceramics, native masks to stone carvings. With a varied selection of painting styles on paper and canvas, she uses acrylics, gouache, natural pigment emulsions and mixed media.

An Evening with Kate Adie

Kate Adie, the author and broadcaster, well known for her long service as the BBC's Chief News Correspondent, will be in conversation with Falmouth University’s Head of Journalism Andy Chatfield. Kate Adie presents From Our Own Correspondent on BBC Radio 4 and is the author of several bestselling books. She became a familiar figure through her work as BBC Chief News Correspondent. She is considered to be among the most reliable reporters, as well as one of the first British women, sending dispatches from danger zones around the world.

Two Day Colour Workshop with Mary Mabutt