Miracle Theatre
WHO ARE MIRACLE?
Miracle Theatre pride themselves for being a “gateway theatre company” offering accessible and inter-generational theatre for every family throughout Cornwall to enjoy. As a National Portfolio Organisation, funded by Arts Council England, Miracle are proud to be making work all year round.
“I hope that people come to Miracle, and then start on their journey to enjoying theatre, and start discovering the wonderful world of live performance,” says Sally Crooks, Miracle’s Co-Artistic Director.
WHAT DO THEY DO?
Founded in 1979, Miracle now embarks on a summer tour each year to local gardens, spaces and outdoor venues, creating opportunities for the surrounding communities to access theatre on their doorstep. “It arrives in the heart of their community, and even if they’re not really interested in theatre, they may be interested in doing this thing that’s arrived in front of them”, says Crooks.
Miracle performs pantomimes at the Princess Pavillion in Falmouth and sometimes tours these throughout the festive season in smaller venues The company also creates film projects and theatre workshops in educational environments.
They are always interested in new writing, as well as adapting old classics into new, contemporary performances.
WHAT HAVE THEY DONE RECENTLY?
Their Christmas production Duffy and the Stiltskin successfully ran over the festive period in Falmouth, inspired by an ancient Cornish folktale.
Last summer the company celebrated their 45th anniversary, with their tour of Love Riot throughout the Southwest. Directed by Sally Crooks, their adaptation of Hannah Cowley’s The Belle’s Stratagem received excellent feedback from audiences and critics.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Sally Crooks is bringing Bill Scott’s adaptation of Twelfth Night to life this summer. The show is due to tour from June onwards to over 40 outdoor venues across Cornwall and the Southwest until August 23rd 2025. The show will take a “fresh, bold and accessible twist”on Shakespeare’s classic comedy.
HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THEM?
Tickets are now available for Twelfth Night, starting at £9 for children at select locations throughout Cornwall and the South West.
They are also a registered charity; any donations will be dedicated towards drama workshops in schools, bridging the gap between drama and education.
Lastly, Miracle would like to invite anyone interested to reach out. The community “…are the unsung heroes of touring theatre,” says Crooks. So collaborative ideas and audience feedback are always welcome!
Book tickets for ‘Twelfth Night’ at
https://miracletheatre.co.uk/hows/twelfth-night/