May 23’s Must Sees!

May is a month of exciting theatre productions across Cornwall and the South West. From comedy and drama to thought-provoking shows and raucous gigs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here are some of the shows happening in May 2023 that you won’t want to miss:

One Man and his Cow presented by Living Spit 7-10 May 2023 at The Minack Theatre

Get ready to laugh out loud with Living Spit’s “One Man and his Cow.” Farmer Trevor has a big problem. Given just months to live, he is faced with the dilemma of which one of his three children to bequeath his beloved farmstead to. A rural romp, written and performed by “the Morecambe and Wise of Weston Super Mare” (The Daily Telegraph), featuring a multitude of agricultural antics and farmyard frolics, all told with homespun charm and wit and entirely in rhyme and song. 

Small Acts “Future Pub” – Thursday 18 May 7pm Kresen Kernow, Redruth and 20 May 2023 at Praa Sands Community Centre

A Journey through Time, Space, Beer and Community. Brewed in Cornwall.

If you could time-travel into the future and walk into a pub, what would you like to see? Robot bar staff, instant nostalgia, or a new social Inn-vention? Drawing on interviews with brewers, publicans, communities and pub campaigners in Cornwall, Future Pub explores the enduring role of pubs in our lives at a time when the future of so many hangs in the balance. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you may win a prize and you’ll never take pubs for granted again!

Cold Dark Matters by Ha Hum Ah – 19 May St Marys, Scilly Isles

There’s a shed in that field. It’s long forgotten. Unloved some would say. There’s nothing really important about that shed. After all, it’s just a shed… Or is it? This is the story of one man’s infatuation with an abandoned shed, that according to one curious stranger, will soon be blown up.

A satirical dark comedy about rural communities, isolation, and faddism, Cold, Dark Matters delves into the murky underwaters of a community in Cornwall and its new resident whose desire for a rural retreat may not be all that they seem.

The Velvet Hands – 18 May 2023 at Cornish Bank, Falmouth

Get ready to rock out with The Velvet Hands, a Cornish-based band known for their high-energy performances and catchy tunes. This show promises to be a fun and lively night out for music fans of all ages, at one of Cornwall’s most awesome music venues!

These are just a few of the many theatre productions happening across Cornwall and the South West in May 2023. Whether you’re a theatre buff or just looking for a fun night out with family and friends, there is something for everyone to enjoy. So, mark your calendars, book your tickets, and get ready for an exciting month of live theatre!