The Poly

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

More information 1 August
Thursday
08:00pm

Younger (PG)

FILMS: Younger follows a group of female athletes in their 60s, 70s and 80s over the course of a year as they prepare to compete in master’s competitions.

More information 2 August
Friday
07:30pm

Hundreds of Beavers (12A)

FILMS: A down-and-out man hunts a colony of beavers after they destroy his brewery in this US slapstick comedy set in 19th-century North America.

More information 7 August
Wednesday
07:30pm

Tarrac (15)

FILMS: Tarrac. is a contemporary drama set on the coastlines of Kerry in the tough world of Naomhóg racing. Shown in collaboration with National Maritime Museum Cornwall

More information 8 August
Thursday
06:00pm

The Nettle Dress (12A)

FILMS: Textile artist Allan Brown spends seven years making a dress by hand, using only the fibre of locally foraged stinging nettles. This is ‘hedgerow couture’, the greenest of slow fashion.

More information 17 August
Saturday
07:30pm

Thelma (12A)

FILMS: When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.

More information 21 August
Wednesday
07:30pm

Losing Sight of Shore

FILMS: A team of four brave women set out to row across the Pacific Ocean from America to Australia. Everyone has a Pacific to cross. Shown in collaboration with National Maritime Museum Cornwall

More information 22 August
Thursday
11:00am

Stop Motion Animation Workshop (12+)

WORKSHOPS: Join Animator Hector K-B for an intro to stop-motion animation workshop!

More information 24 August
Saturday
08:00pm

I Saw The TV Glow (15)

FILMS: A classmate introduces teenage Owen to a mysterious late-night TV show -- a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen's view of reality begins to crack.

More information 28 August
Wednesday
07:30pm

Pulp Fiction (1994) (18)

FILMS: The lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.

More information 4 September
Wednesday
07:30pm

Maiden (12A)

FILMS: Maiden is a British documentary about the first all-female sailing crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race. Shown in collaboration with National Maritime Museum Cornwall

More information 7 September
Saturday
07:30pm

Femmes de la Mer

MUSIC: Femmes de la Mer are a group of women hailing from across Cornwall. Each individual member brings a unique sound to the group, yet it’s their blend of a cappella voices that has gained them recognition amongst the folk and sea shanty communities.

More information 14 September
Saturday
08:00pm

NT Live: Prima Facie (15)

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

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 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 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’.

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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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More FilmsFilms // Coming up

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27 July
Saturday
7:30pm

Wilding with Pre-Recorded Q&A (PG)

Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book by the same title, Wilding tells the story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their failing, four-hundred-year-old estate.

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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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More MusicMusic // Coming up

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2 August
Friday
7:45pm

The Fast Track Big Band Summer Concert

Great Band! Great Music! Great Evening! at All Saints Church.

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More TheatreTheatre // Coming up

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13 August
Tuesday
11:00am

Tales of Captain Killigrew

Captain James Killigrew of Falmouth, sometime pirate, sometime privateer has washed up on the shores of his home port, Falmouth to share some of his piratical tales. 6+

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More ExhibitionsExhibitions // Coming up

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23 July
Tuesday
10:00am

Kate Milan: A little act of love

An exhibition of small paintings, reminders - to express our love. Self love, the love we have for others, the ones we know - and the ones we don’t know. Everyone requires love, to thrive…

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More TalksTalks // Coming up

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9 August
Friday
6:30pm

Any Questions?

BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions? visits a different part of the country each week with a panel of four speakers who answer questions from the audience.

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More WorkshopsWorkshops // Coming up

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30 July
Tuesday
6:30pm

Life Drawing at The Poly

The class is part instructed by a local artist with guided exercises and opportunities to draw freely. Experienced artists, improvers and beginners welcome with extra support available from the tutor if required.

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More Community ActivitiesCommunity Activities // Coming up

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29 July
Monday
10:30am

The Future Of ...You: Summer School (POSTPONED)

Unfortunately, this event has been postponed.

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More FamilyFamily // Coming up

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5 August
Monday
11:00am

Childrens Pottery: Sea Creatures

Within this workshop you will explore the wonderous and strange world of mythical creatures.

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