COMING UP AT THE LANTERN...
WIDDERSHINS
Thursday 24th September, 8pm
Welcome to WIDDERSHINS: a long-forgotten village buried deep in a dark, wild corner of Cornwall. Here, Bob Droll (local raconteur, folklore enthusiast and village-hall caretaker) will take you on a tour of a place where mystery lurks about every corner.
You won’t believe the shocking tales of poor 'Pity Me' Jose; or of Cryer Bledstone, the Sea Captain afraid of death! And then there's Sci-Fi Sally, desperate to leave this world for life beyond the stars... But beware. The deeper Bob leads you into his forest of far-fetched fables, the more lost you might get.
Widdershins. Tis hard to find but even harder to leave...
Expect stories told with a sting, poetry cracked and darkly comic, unforgettable characters and physical theatre, alongside the usual irreverence, wit and silliness. It will be dark, delirious and delightful.
Under Milk Wood-ish, sort of... only way, waayyy weirder!
Widdershins is an exciting original work, scripted specifically for David, by renowned writer Carl Grose and directed by Olivier Award winner Simon Harvey.
Suitable for adults and older children (12+)
TRUE FOXES
Thursday 15th October, 8pm
Having performed over 800 shows since forming in 2019, True Foxes are an acclaimed alt-country/Americana cousin duo from Cornwall, rapidly gaining recognition across the UK and internationally.
Led by Amie’s powerful vocals and soulful songwriting, often compared to Laura Marling and Brandi Carlile, the duo blend acoustic guitar with Chloe’s ethereal harmonies and melodic bass lines. Their honest storytelling, natural chemistry, and warm sisterly banter take audiences on an emotional journey.
True Foxes entered 2025 with a sold-out headline tour, followed by a summer of main-stage festival performances including Between the Trees, Paradhis, Tunes in the Park, OceanFest, and Sidmouth Folk Festival. In the autumn, they collaborated with folk legend Steve Knightley, recording vocals for the Winter Yards album and performing live with the Winter Yards Band across 24 cities.
Returning to their roots in early 2026, the duo will be performing across 21 Cornish venues, including a church tour alongside singer Will Keating, performing songs such as Cornwall my Home, as showcased on BBC Spotlight (2025).
No1 HOLIDAY DESTINATION
Tuesday 3rd November, 8pm
Building a Nation Is Like Going on Holiday: It Never Turns Out How You Expect
Created by Jack Brownridge-Kelly and Danny Frost who brought you Cold, Dark Matters and Kevrin, Out of Season.
A bold, fast-paced new comedy set in a freshly independent country with a big idea and absolutely no plan for what comes next.
A nation decides to solve the problem of mass tourism once and for all…by nationalising it.
What starts as an idealistic attempt to protect culture, community, and coastline quickly snowballs into a spectacular experiment, complete with absurd rules, escalating chaos, and consequences nobody saw coming.
The No. 1 Holiday Destination promises a smart, silly, and uncomfortably familiar night at the theatre.
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BOOK AN EVENT
Here at The Lantern we can hire out our flexible space venue for private and community events.
It can be set as 60 seats cabaret-style or up to 120 seats auditorium-style. With a full technical rig and projector plus various catering packages it is perfect for private parties, functions and meetings.
Get in touch to discuss your requirements today!
