Minack Theatre Cornwall

...that we visited was the Minack Theatre in Porthcurno. Unlike many of the other attractions it had a real Cornish feel to it and was really worth seeing. For those of you who have never heard of the Minack Theatre (and that's probably most of you) it's a really spectacular place with a fantastic history to it. The theatre is literally carved in to the rocks of the cliffs at Porthcurno, creating one of the most incredible arenas for live theatre anywhere ...
...astounding. In 1932 Miss Rowena Cade and her dramatic group performed Shakespeare's Tempest in Porthcurno with the sea as their backdrop in Miss Cades back garden. Liking the setting Cade and her gardener made a terrace and rough seating - the start of the theatre that we see today. Year upon year the theatre was changed slightly and modernised, theatre companies travelled from miles around to perform their plays on this prestigious stage. Nowadays, ...

beanie8844 16.08.2008 · Read full review
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...VERY BEST. The Minack Theatre is located next to Porthcurno Bay which is just off the B3315 between Lands End and Penzance. For persons like me who do not drive, there are Scheduled Bus Services from Penzance. the 300 and the 1A which both stop in Porthcurno Valley, the theatre is a further 400 meter walk up a steep hill. For full details of the Events at the Minack and further pictures visit its own web site WWW.MINACK.COM The Theatre was built, ...
...We have visited the Minack for several Plays/Musicals and have never been disappointed. If staying in St Ives, check OATES TRAVEL on the High Street who will have Bus/Play tickets available. If attending a Matinee Performance do not forget the Sun Block you are very exposed. Evening performances may well need something warm as the Sun goes down. The lower seats do have backs, the higher ones are bench like, but they do hire Cusions, highly recommended, ...

poshtroika 30.08.2007 (22.09.2007) · Read full review
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I was told about this theatre a year ago and thought yeah yeah yeah. This year I was dragged 320 miles from Kent to Cornwall to see a play, WOW what a place. Anybody who likes the theatre should go, Everyone else too, As it opens during the day for visitors. It is planted out with many exotic looking plants and bushes to add to the experience. It is actually carved into the cliff top itself with a backdrop of the wonderful Cornish coastline, With ...
...stage. The toilet facility is good as is the coffee shop, while in here look out the windows to see a view of a sandy beached cove, otherwise hidden from the theatre itself. They do not sell alcohol, ( probably a good idea as there are slopes and steps to negotiate and being surefooted is recommended ) they do allow you to take your own in. The seating is grassed and stone terraces, so hiring seat pads and backs at reasonable rates is a good idea. ...

iany 24.07.2009 · Read full review
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