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- Porthcurno, Cornwall
- minack.com
The Minack Theatre is an open-air theatre and visitor attraction in Porthcurno, Cornwall. Carved into the granite cliffs above Porthcurno beach, it is one of the most spectacular theatres in the world.
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About The Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre was created by Rowena Cade, who began building it with her own hands in the 1930s in the garden of her clifftop home. The first performance, Shakespeare’s The Tempest, was staged in 1932. Over the following decades she and her helpers shaped terraces, seats and a stage from the rock, with the Atlantic Ocean as the backdrop.
Today the Minack stages a season of plays, musicals, music and family shows, mainly from spring to autumn. During the day visitors can explore the theatre, the clifftop gardens of sub-tropical plants and the exhibition telling Rowena Cade’s story.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Shows and day visits are popular, so book ahead. Bring warm layers and a cushion for evening performances, as the stone seats get chilly. The lane to the theatre is steep and narrow, and parking is limited at busy times.
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Where is The Minack Theatre?
The Minack Theatre is in Porthcurno, Cornwall, in the Penzance area. Nearby you’ll also find Porthcurno beach and PK Porthcurno museum.
What is there to see and do at The Minack Theatre?
Highlights include watching a show with the sea behind the stage; clifftop gardens of succulents and sub-tropical plants; the Rowena Cade exhibition; views over Porthcurno’s turquoise water and white sand.
How do I check opening times and prices for The Minack Theatre?
Opening times, prices and booking details are on the official website, minack.com. Times can change through the seasons, so check before you travel.
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