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Carn Marth Amphitheatre 2026



Thursday 20th and Friday 21st August 2026

 PEER GYNT - Miracle Theatre

peer gynt at carn marth amphitheatre 20-21 August 2026

 

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This year Miracle Theatre combine their love of laughter, magical twists and penchant for outdoor theatre to the classic story of Peer Gynt.

Young Peer is a lazy dreamer, who misinterprets Shakespeare’s advice “To thine own self be true” to mean “Look after number one”! He chases after riches and pleasure and lives a life of moral failure and endless excuses.
Surely, he will come to no good?

Loosely based on Ibsen’s epic comedy, this famous morality tale is perfect material for Miracle Theatre’s highly visual style – physical, funny, surreal and deeply human. Journey through the dream-like world of Norse mythology, peopled with cranky characters, trolls and other bizarre creatures – a comedy of terrors!

As usual, our gates will open an hour before the show, so bring your picnics, rugs and cushions, friends, family and a sense of adventure for the magic of live performance in a beautiful setting.

Hot and cold drinks will be on sale during the interval - please bring cash, thanks

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Sunday 23rd August 2026
3pm Matinee		 THE SWORD IN THE STONE - Cambridge Touring Productions
the sword in the stone at carn marth amphitheatre 23rd august 2026

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Young Wart dreams of becoming a squire, while his childhood friend Morgan sets her sights on fame and fortune. On the way to the Tournament in London, they meet a host of colourful characters who guide them through adventures and teach them lasting lessons about friendship, courage, and finding their way in the world.

“... lashings of audience participation.”
Eastern Daily Press

“… a quintessential experience.”
Broadway Baby

Expect magic, mischief and mayhem from this well-established, but new-to-us company.....

Dressing up encouraged - come all ye knights, maidens, witches and wizards!!

 

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The Theatre Quarry History

After the purchase of the land on Carn Marth by the Trust it was decided to convert the lower quarry into an open air theatre. At first this was a very rough and ready affair. Despite this and a power failure half way through, the first production, by Cornwall Theatre Company ‘The Three Musketeers’, was a tremendous success and generated much needed funds for the group. Enthusiastic audiences of over four hundred brought cushions, blankets and most importantly, food and drink.

 

theatre quarry

early works at the theatre

 

Since those early days the Theatre Quarry has seen productions and performances every year by many differing groups, these include Shiva, Kneehigh, Miracle, Hammered Steel, Carharrack & St Day Silver Band and Doreen Fiol’s influential Children’s Theatre, among many others. We now have purpose made terracing thanks to the efforts of local Stone mason Roger Eslick and the generous loan of an earth mover from the now defunct Kerrier Groundwork Trust, and electricity on site

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The postcode of the theatre is TR16 5TA, (Grid Ref SW714 406) for those of you needing to find us on a map.

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