EVENTS AT HELIGAN

Cornwall Air Ambulance Open Day

Thursday 23rd July

Come and see the Cornwall Air Ambulance as it lands in the gardens, giving you the opportunity to go inside and chat to the pilot and paramedics. Games, information, tombola and a prize draw can be enjoyed.

Subject to weather conditions and emergency calls, the helicopter will aim to be on-site for approximately 1 hour during the middle of the day.
Included in normal garden admission.

Summer Theatre

July & August 2009

Set against the stunning backdrop of ancient rhododendrons, the audience is invited to bring a picnic, share a glass of wine and sit back to enjoy the show.

Wednesday 22nd July
Miracle Theatre performs “Tartuffe”

Cornish company, Miracle Theatre celebrates its 30th year on the road with a new adaptation of Tartuffe, Molière's sharpest comedy.
Orgon welcomes the righteous Tartuffe into his home, adopting him as a spiritual and life-style guide. To prove that he is a devoted disciple Orgon signs over everything he owns. His family smells a rat and sets out on a crazy and hilarious journey to rescue their inheritance and expose Tartuffe for the hypocritical villain he is.
Miracle Theatre apply their love of satire, farce and physical theatre to this timeless classic, laying bare aspects of human nature uncomfortably familiar to us all.

Tickets: Adult £10, Conc £8, Child £6, Family (2+2) £25

Thursday 6th August
Theatreworks performs “Babe”

Dick King Smith's fabulous farmyard adventure, cleverly adapted for the stage by top children's playwright David Wood, tells the enchanting tale of a lovable 'sheep-pig' Babe.
Join the cast of actors and puppets at the sheep-dog trials to cheer Babe on and find out what happens. Great family entertainment.

Tickets: Adult £10, Conc £8, Child £6, Family (2+2) £25

Wednesday 12th August
Theatre Set-Up performs “Cymbeline”

Discover the weaving story of a wicked stepmother, the queen of King Cymbeline whose sons have long ago been abducted and whose daughter, Imogen, has secretly married Posthumous, a man the King disapproves of. Plots to kill Imogen; a Roman tricking his way into Imogen's bedroom to win an improper bet; a brutish Roman army on the threshold; visionary dreams and voices from Heaven, combine to make an exciting story whose happy outcome brings many joyous surprises.
Enjoy this rarely performed gem of Shakespeare's late career on Flora’s Green at Heligan, the perfect setting to relax into this intricate production.

Tickets: Adult £9.50, Conc £8.50, Child £6

All performances take place outdoors on Flora's Green and will continue in all but the worst weather. Please bring warm clothes and a blanket or folding chair. Gates open an hour before each performance; picnics welcome. Refreshments will be on sale before the performance and during the interval.

For further information please Tel: 01726 845100 or Email: info@heligan.com

Tickets are now on sale for all performances.
Book in advance from Heligan Visitor Reception, Tel: 01726 845100
or Box Office Cornwall Ticket Agency, Hall for Cornwall, Back Quay,
Truro TR1 2LL Tel: 01872 262466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk