The Poly

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

More information 14 September
Saturday
08:00pm

NT Live: Prima Facie (15)

FILMS: Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas.

More information 21 September
Saturday
06:00pm

Drink & Draw: Burlesque

WORKSHOPS: Step into a world of Burlesque with a glass of wine (or non-alcoholic alternative) in hand as our models pose in a series of poses from between 1-10mins.

More information 26 September
Thursday
07:30pm

Angela Harding: Still Waters & Wild Waves

TALKS: An evening with renowned artist Angela Harding to celebrate her new book Still Waters & Wild Waves.

More information 2 October
Wednesday
07:30pm

Yes, Madam! (1985) (18)

FILMS: When the police learn of a microfilm containing damaging evidence against a murderous Hong Kong crime syndicate, retrieving it falls to a pair of not-to-be-trifled-with female inspectors played by Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock.

More information 12 October
Saturday
07:30pm

Sing Sing (15)

FILMS: Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men.

More information 14 October
Monday
07:00pm

FBF: Rosie Holt MP: Why We Were Right

TALKS: Rosie Holt (and her alter ego MP) explains how satirising political drivel has made her one of the most talked about comedians around. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.

More information 17 October
Thursday
07:00pm

FBF: David Baddiel in Conversation

TALKS: Join David Baddiel as he opens up about his childhood, family and memory, offering a twisted love letter to his parents. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.

More information 17 October
Thursday
07:30pm

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) (12A)

FILMS: Master Li Mu Bai, a warrior, is about to retire and gives his sword to his lover Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh) to keep it safe. However, the sword is stolen and now an embittered Li embarks on a mission to find it.

More information 18 October
Friday
06:30pm

FBF: Rick Stein in Conversation

TALKS: Join celebrated Cornish-based chef and acclaimed food writer Rick Stein as he talks about his new book and major new BBC series, Rick Stein’s Food Stories. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.

More information 24 October
Thursday
06:00pm

Walter Langley’s Paintings of Women & Children

TALKS: This talk focuses on Walter Langley’s depictions of women and children in Newlyn, Cornwall in the late 19th century. Talk by Catherine Wallace.

More information 29 October
Tuesday
06:30pm

Ghosts & The Cornish Landscape

TALKS: Exploring a range of ghostly tales from across Cornwall. Their history and origins, and why they’re important to our heritage.

More information 31 October
Thursday
07:30pm

DRACULA: the Vampyr

THEATRE: Beware! He is unearthed. He is coming. Keep your windows locked and hang up the garlic! Deliciously Dark! Horribly Hair-raising! Suitably Silly!

More information 6 November
Wednesday
07:30pm

Soft Machine

MUSIC: Soft Machine return to The Poly to delight audiences with their unique sound with old and new musical adventures.

More information 7 November
Thursday
07:30pm

Pleading Stupidity

THEATRE: The hilarious and unbelievable true story of two bumbling Aussie boys' calamitous bank robbery, and the stories left behind in their wake.

More information 13 November
Wednesday
07:30pm

Make Good: The Post Office Scandal

THEATRE: A new musical three years in the making that tells the story of the Post Office Scandal, now recognised as one of the gravest miscarriages of justice in British history.

More information 14 November
Thursday
07:30pm

Point Break (1991) (15)

FILMS: Stars Keanu Reeves as FBI agent Johnny Utah, who goes undercover with a gang of surfers, led by Patrick Swayze’s Bodhi, who are suspects in a series of bank robberies.

More information 28 November
Thursday
07:45pm

Point Break (1991) (15)

FILMS: Stars Keanu Reeves as FBI agent Johnny Utah, who goes undercover with a gang of surfers, led by Patrick Swayze’s Bodhi, who are suspects in a series of bank robberies.

More information 4 December
Wednesday
08:15pm

Run Lola Run (15)

FILMS: When Manni loses money belonging to his mobster boss, his girlfriend Lola has 20 minutes to replace it or he will suffer the consequences.

More information 7 December
Saturday
08:00pm

Martin Harley: Acoustic Roots

MUSIC: Martin Harley has been making music and touring the world for over two decades. His sound has never been more down to earth. Exploring roots, blues and slide guitar in a style The Guardian referred to as ‘Spellbinding’.

More information 28 March
Friday
07:00pm

Kendal Mountain Tour 2025 – A Night of Adventure Films plus Guest Speaker

FILMS: Prepare for an unforgettable night of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2025 comes to life!

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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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Uppe Cafe & Bar

Head to our new 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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11 September
Wednesday
7:30pm

Close To You (15)

Close To You follows trans man Sam (Elliot Page) who has a chance encounter with an old friend on his way back home to a dreaded family reunion that forces him to confront long-buried memories.

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More ComedyComedy // Coming up

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28 September
Saturday
8:00pm

Alfie Brown: Open Hearted Human Enquiry

Alfie Brown, the award-winning comedian, is back with his first show since the fabric of his reality disintegrated. Captivating and subversive stand-up from one of the very best in the country. ‘The best thing I saw last year’ ★★★★★ Stewart Lee

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13 September
Friday
7:30pm

Kewbanda – The Cornish in the Caribbean

Kewbanda perform songs from ‘The Cornish in the Caribbean’ project and are joined by Sue Appleby, author of The Cornish in The Caribbean, will be avalible for a Q&A.

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More TheatreTheatre // Coming up

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12 September
Thursday
7:30pm

NT Live: Prima Facie (15)

The multi-award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen.

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More ExhibitionsExhibitions // Coming up

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3 September
Tuesday
10:00am

The Poly Members' Summer Exhibition 2024

We are delighted to announce the Poly Members’ Exhibition 2024!

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More TalksTalks // Coming up

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10 September
Tuesday
6:00pm

The Falklands War & How It Shaped Western Economics Into The 21st Century

The Falkland War – how the British won, and how the victory shaped British economics into the 21st Century

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More WorkshopsWorkshops // Coming up

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10 September
Tuesday

Pottery Course: Throwing 4 Weeks

This 4 week course is perfect for anyone looking to get to grips with the basics of throwing or looking for a refresh on making!

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More Community ActivitiesCommunity Activities // Coming up

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5 October
Saturday
3:00pm

Cornwall Monologue Competition Awards Screening

Join for the 1st year of the awards of the Cornwall Monologue Competition.

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More FamilyFamily // Coming up

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30 October
Wednesday
11:00am

Knightly Weapons of the Round Table

Step into a time of knights, heroes, and legends and journey to the armoury of Camelot where the weapons of the Knights of the Round Table are kept under the watchful eye of the castles Master-at-arms.

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