Who We Are

At our core, knowing why we’re here inspires everything we do. Our vision and values reflect this purpose and help us deliver exceptional experiences.

Why Do We Exist?

We exist for Cornwall’s audiences to discover the limitless potential of the arts. From moments of awe (“I’ve never seen anything like it”) to transformative experiences (“I feel a little braver now”), we strive to innovate, entertain, excite, and connect through diverse platforms like music, theatre, community projects, dance, and digital arts.

What Do We Do?

As a social enterprise and charity, we’re champions of creative brilliance.

• World-Class Performances: We bring exceptional shows to Cornwall and create original work.
• Community Impact: Our projects in schools and communities empower individuals through the magic of performance.
• Artist Development: We support practitioners creating innovative work and provide opportunities for the next generation to share their voices.
• Creative Hub: We house businesses that shape the future of creative industries.

Every day, we are inspired by what our audiences, collaborators, participants, and teams make possible.

How Do We Do It?

• Hall For Cornwall: Our iconic venue and the benchmark of quality across all we do. Whether visiting our theatre, attending youth workshops, or supporting artists, this is our creative headquarters.
• Cornwall Playhouse: Home to our entertainment program, this state-of-the-art auditorium is where our motto, “Seriously Entertaining,” comes to life.
• Cornwall Playhouse Productions: Our in-house company for developing productions within Cornwall and beyond.
• Get Creative: A vibrant program of creative workshops for young people, families, and schools that embodies our social mission.
• Husa: Our innovative co-working space and artist development initiative, designed to nurture Cornwall’s performance artists and creative industries.

Our Values

With passion, empathy, grit, and gusto, we:

• Deliver standout experiences every time.
• Embrace curiosity to continually improve.
• Touch lives across Cornwall, sharing our love of entertainment in all its forms.

Learn More

Explore our transformation, discover how we work with young people and creative talent across Cornwall, and uncover the stories that have shaped our building over the last 175 years. Join us as we create unforgettable experiences for everyone.