Lord of the Dance: 30 Years of Standing Ovations - Tuesday 22 September 2026 to Saturday 26 September 2026

A SPECTACULAR CELEBRATION OF THREE DECADES OF DANCE MAGIC

Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the Cornwall Playhouse to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of the production’s legacy, captivating over 60 million fans in 60 countries since its debut in 1996.

Since its inception, Lord of the Dance has transformed Irish dance into a global cultural phenomenon, setting new standards for creativity and theatrical productions. Michael Flatley’s visionary show has been celebrated as a “showpiece extravaganza” and continues to amaze audiences worldwide with its captivating blend of dance, music, and storytelling.

The 30th Anniversary Tour will feature brand-new choreography, stunning costumes, state-of-the-art special effects, and cutting-edge lighting, ensuring that the production continues to push boundaries and deliver an unforgettable experience.

Hailed for its dazzling combination of precision dance, powerful music, pyrotechnics, and emotional storytelling,  Lord of the Dance  remains a true marvel of the theatrical world. The show features over 150,000 taps per performance, with the dancers’ energy and passion promising an electrifying experience.

Annie - Tuesday 29 September 2026 to Sunday 04 October 2026

Set in 1930s New York, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…

With its Tony® award-winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs It’s The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow, you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!    

★★★★

Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo - Tuesday 06 October 2026 to Wednesday 07 October 2026

After captivating audiences worldwide, Private Peaceful returns to the stage with fresh energy and timeless power.

From Michael Morpurgo, beloved author of War Horse, comes the unforgettable story of Tommo Peaceful. On the eve of battle, Tommo looks back over the events that shaped his life: the warmth of family, the innocence of first love, and the deep bond with his brother that carries him through the horrors of war.

In this acclaimed one-person tour de force, adapted and directed by Simon Reade, a single actor conjures an entire world of characters, landscapes, and emotions. At once heartwarming and heartbreaking, Private Peaceful is both a moving family drama and a powerful reminder of the human cost of war.

Making his professional debut, rising star Benjamin Cain – a recent graduate of the BA Professional Acting course at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School – takes on the demanding solo role of Tommo Peaceful, bringing a compelling performance to this celebrated production.

Lauded across the globe as an international smash hit, this production now embarks on a bold new chapter, coming to the Cornwall Playhouse in 2026.

Age recommendation: 9+. Content Warning – gunfire/gunshot sounds, loud banging noises, explosions, war footage, combat scenes, depictions of armed conflict, themes of death and war, flashes of light, non-graphic violence (intense, but not explicit).
Running time: 1 hour 20 minutes, no interval

Motionhouse - Four - Tuesday 13 October 2026

Returning following hugely popular visits to the Cornwall Playhouse, this mixed bill from world renowned dance-circus company Motionhouse brings together four powerful pieces from the company’s spectacular repertoire.

Four is about human connections, the glue that holds us together, and our innate need to strive, but also to save and protect each other. This thrilling mixed bill celebrates our human instinct to explore and discover, finding strength together. Four celebrates human endeavour, where highly skilled performers move together in a symphony of strength, support and tenderness. The dancers lift, throw and catch each other with immense precision. Their extraordinary skill and mutual trust make Four compelling and emotional to watch.

Age recommendation: 7+

Running time: approximately 2 hours including a 20 minute interval

Audio-described performance

Agatha Christie's The Hollow - Tuesday 20 October 2026 to Saturday 24 October 2026

Renowned detective Hercule Poirot expected a quiet break in the country; instead he’s drawn into one of the most unsettling cases of his career.

At The Hollow, an elegant country estate, a glamorous circle of guests gather together one summer evening. But beneath the sunlit charm, something darker coils. Old passions refuse to die. New rivalries ignite. Dangerous infatuations take hold. Then – a shot rings out.

A body is discovered. A smoking revolver in an unsteady hand. The scene appears almost staged; a shockingly straightforward crime… It is anything but.

As alibis unravel and masks begin to slip, Poirot finds himself navigating a treacherous web of desire, jealousy and betrayal, where love curdles into cruelty – and everyone has something to hide.

Starring Peter Polycarpou (Birds of a Feather; Evita; The Brutalist) as the ever-meticulous Belgian sleuth, The Hollow reunites Fiery Angel with director Lucy Bailey following the sell-out tours of Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile. Don’t miss this darkly seductive new staging of one of Agatha Christie’s most compelling mysteries at the Cornwall Playhouse this Autumn.