AMATA Arts Centre

18/12/2024

Bi-Curious George presents Q***r Planet 🏳‍🌈🌍
Wed 5 Feb 25

🐬Award-winning drag king and London’s loveable nature boy, Bi-Curious George, invites you into a raucous celebration of queerness and the animal kingdom.

🐧Repeat sell out performances at Edinburgh Fringe 2023, previously performed at Southbank Centre, Soho Theatre and Kew Gardens, this show aims to shatter the heteronormative binaries through which we view the natural world; a love letter to nature, combining stand-up comedy, parody songs and drag in the form of a nature documentary.

Playbill’s Top Picks of the Fringe 2024.
“Full of energy and charm’’ Graham Norton
Lyn Gardner’s Picks of the Week, Vault Festival

***** Theatre and Other Things
***** EdFringe Review
*****Get The Chance Wales
**** Theatre Weekly
**** Reviews Hub
**** The Scotsman

Suitable for ages 18+
Tickets: £14/£12
Book 👉🏼 bit.ly/Q***r_Planet

16/12/2024

Are you a music, sound or performing arts practitioner or small performing arts company looking for space to research & develop new work, or rehearse a show prior to touring?

The AMATA Arts centre is now inviting proposals for its 2025 Residency scheme, which offers access to our first class facilities for a period of one or two weeks in June-August 2025.

We are looking for artists who can support the academic content of our undergraduate courses and/or the AMATA Arts Centre ‘public’ facing performance programme. Each residency contract is individually negotiated depending on the resources that you need, what we can offer, and what you can contribute in-kind.

For more information and to apply, please take a look at the Residencies page on our website: www.falmouth.ac.uk/arts-centre/get-involved/residencies

The deadline for Summer 2025 residency applications is Wednesday 12th February 2025.

📷Matt Jessop

12/11/2024

There are now very limited tickets available for Cara Dillon's performance at the AMATA Arts Centre on Saturday 30 November. Book now to avoid missing out!

Cara Dillon, an extraordinary, multiple award-winning Irish folk singer and acclaimed musician and producer Sam Lakeman, will captivate listeners once again with their exquisite and enthralling live performance. Every note and word sung with a passion and confidence earned through a life of experien...

09/11/2024

🤣🙈 Looking for a hilarious and unforgettable night out? Look no further than The Bean Spillers, an award-winning improvised musical, where scandalous stories from YOU are transformed into side-splitting songs and gut-busting dances.

Join the Stage Award–winning Gigglemug Theatre (‘Timpson: the Musical’, ‘RuneSical’, The Jaffa Cake Musical) as they find the juiciest piece of gossip the audience can provide, and spill the beans during this one-off hour of musical mayhem!

Tonight, the Bean-Spillers (Alex Prescott and Sam Cochrane) will be joined by special guest, Mimi Attenburrow (Cornwall Comedian of the Year, 2022.)

'Gloriously silly' (Metro)

★★★★ 'High quality idiocy' (Musical Theatre Review)
'A slick, fun and frivolous show' (Chortle)
★★★★ 'Packed to the rafters with people howling with laughter.' (London Pub Theatres)
★★★★ 'Comedic genius' (Broadway Baby)
★★★★ 'One of the best improv shows you’ll see' (Theatre Weekly)
★★★★ 'This impro musical delivers laughs aplenty' (The Reviews Hub)
‘A hilarious, witty, musical masterpiece’ (Huddersfield Times)
★★★★ 'An energetic and hysterical performance' (LondonTheatre1)
'60 minutes of joy' (Beyond The Curtain)
★★★★ 'Improv is difficult, and The Bean Spillers make it look like playtime' (The Indiependent)
Winners of the OffComm Award 2022 & nominated for The Brighton Fringe Balkan/Otherplace Award

📆Saturday 23 November, 19.30
🎟£14/£12
Book👉🏼https://bit.ly/BeanSpillers

06/11/2024

📢Comedy Network Line-up change!

Due to illness, Alice Snedden is sadly unable to perform at the Comedy Network this Wed 6 Nov. In her place, we welcome David Thomas.

David bills himself as a 'friendly Northern comedy man', embracing the surreal, the observational, and the downright ludicrous. David is garnering a significant following online, where his sketches and collaborations with other comedians have reached millions of views, highlighting the absurdity of modern life. Having recently made the move to London he has become a staple of the scene, establishing and hosting his own nights showcasing upcoming talent at Greenwich Theatre, as well as featuring across the club circuit

Tickets: £12/9/5
https://bit.ly/Comedy-Network-Nov

06/11/2024

Looking for a hilarious and unforgettable night out? Look no further than The Bean Spillers, an award-winning uproarious improvised musical, where scandalous stories from YOU are transformed into side-splitting songs and gut-busting dances.

Join the Stage Award–winning Gigglemug Theatre (‘Timpson: the Musical’, ‘RuneSical’, The Jaffa Cake Musical) as they find the juiciest piece of gossip the audience can provide, and spill the beans during this one-off hour of musical mayhem!

'Gloriously silly' (Metro)
★★★★ 'High quality idiocy' (Musical Theatre Review)
'A slick, fun and frivolous show' (Chortle)
★★★★ 'Packed to the rafters with people howling with laughter.' (London Pub Theatres)
★★★★ 'Comedic genius' (Broadway Baby)
★★★★ 'One of the best improv shows you’ll see' (Theatre Weekly)
★★★★ 'This impro musical delivers laughs aplenty' (The Reviews Hub)
‘A hilarious, witty, musical masterpiece’ (Huddersfield Times)
★★★★ 'An energetic and hysterical performance' (LondonTheatre1)
'60 minutes of joy' (Beyond The Curtain)
★★★★ 'Improv is difficult, and The Bean Spillers make it look like playtime' (The Indiependent)
Nominated for an OffComm Award & The Brighton Fringe Balkan/Otherplace Award

📆Saturday 23 November, 19.30
🎟£14/£12
👉🏼https://bit.ly/BeanSpillers

30/10/2024

📢Only 2 tickets remaining for 'How a Jellyfish Saved the World' on Sat 2 Nov! Book here:

Jam Jar Theatre Company presents a tentacle-tapping puppetry musical, for children and adults, friends and anemones, for our world and the generation inheriting its issues.

04/10/2024

📣 Lady Nade plus support from Viva Valentine at the AMATA Arts Centre on Wednesday 16 October!

Described as the “Rising star of the Americana scene,” Lady Nade's music is an eclectic mix of folk, americana, soul, jazz, blues, and roots.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear one of the UK's most most unique and distinctive voices: Lady Nade's poignant song-writing and rich, velveteen vocals offer a soothing serenity.

Supported by Viva Valentine (AKA Mog Jones), whose raw, powerful vocals with country twang and glam rock sensibility pulls influence from the likes of David Bowie, Dolly Parton and Stevie Nicks.

🎟Tickets: £14/£12 and £10 Falmouth & Exeter Students
Book here: https://bit.ly/Lady-Nade

This is "Lady Nade: Willing" by AMATA Arts Centre on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

25/09/2024

✨Are you making performance work and interested in testing an idea in front of a small audience? then keep reading…

✨Made in Cornwall Scratch Nights are brought to you by Hall for Cornwall, the AMATA Arts Centre, Carn to Cove , imPOSSIBLE Producing, intoBodmin and Miracle Theatre. The aim is to provide a supportive, safe space in which you can share and get helpful feedback on new work.

The format is simple: you test something out, audience members discuss the work with each other then provide written feedback to you. A small bursary is available for performers.

✨The AMATA Arts Centre will be hosting the next Scratch Night on Tuesday 15 October 2024. Ready to get involved? Email [email protected] for an application form.

If you would prefer to take part in a different Scratch Night, please see the upcoming dates below and contact the host directly for an application form. We can’t wait to hear from you!

15 October 2024: AMATA
12 November 2024: Miracle Theatre, Redruth
19 February 2025: Miracle Theatre, Redruth
19 March 2025: HfC, Truro
4 April 2025: intoBodmin
May/June 2025: Carn to Cove
July 2025: Hall for Cornwall, Truro

23/09/2024

🎉Hooray! Our monthly Comedy Network nights are back and we have some brilliant acts coming to the AMATA Arts Centre to perform for you this Autumn. 🎤

Kicking off on Wed Oct 2 is Will Owen, Bella Hull and Tom Glover , followed by Alice Sneddon Finlay Christie and Tom Glover on Wed 6 Nov. On Wed 4 Dec, we welcome Annabel Marlow, Nathan D'Arcy Roberts & Tom Glover.

Bringing an eclectic range of styles and distinct voices, there is bound to be comedy that appeals to any sense of humour and laughs aplenty!

Don't miss out, book your tickets now: 🎟 £12/£9/£5

📆 Oct 4: https://bit.ly/Comedy-Network-Oct
📆 Nov 6: https://bit.ly/Comedy-Network-Nov
📆 Dec 4: https://bit.ly/Comedy-Network-Dec

18/09/2024

📣New Adult Beginners Ballet Classes🩰

Have you always wanted to try ballet but never had the opportunity? Or perhaps you are looking for a new activity that will help improve your strength, grace and posture? Then come along to our new Adult beginners ballet classes this October.

✨Over four weekly classes, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of classic ballet by our highly experienced professional ballet teacher, Amely Instance.

✨Experience this timeless and beautiful art form in a safe and supportive space. All are welcome.

✨ You can wear whatever you feel comfortable in as long as it allows you to move. Ballet shoes are great, but if you don’t have any then socks are fine.

📅 When: Saturdays 5, 12,19,26 October. 09.00-10.00
📍 Where: The AMATA Arts Centre
🎟️ Price: £40.00
Book here:

A block of classes aimed at Beginners to learn the fundamentals of Classical Ballet Technique. Come and experience this timeless and beautiful art form in a safe and supportive space.

11/09/2024

Cuban Salsa Classes are back this October at the AMATA Arts Centre! 📢🎶💃

Are you thinking about trying something new? Or perhaps you have had a few Salsa lessons before but need a refresher? Our Beginners course offers the perfect introduction to the rhythms and movements of this vibrant dance form in a fun, social and supportive environment.

If you have already have a good grasp of the basics, our Improvers course will enable you to develop your dance skills and learn some more advanced steps as you continue your Salsa journey!

Led by our experienced teacher, James (Salsa Etc)

Dates:
Salsa Beginners: Mon 7, 21 Oct, 4,18 Nov and 2 Dec
Book here: https://bit.ly/Salsa-beginners

Salsa Improvers: Wed 2,16, 30 Oct, 13, 27 Nov.
Book https://bit.ly/Salsa-Improvers

This is "Cuban Salsa Dance Classes" by AMATA Arts Centre on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

01/08/2024

We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for a Front of House Assistant (job share) to join our operational Production and Technical Team. You will provide customer-focused support for the out-of-hours (evening and weekends) use of the Academy of Music and Theatre Arts (AMATA), Falmouth University’s performing arts department. You will work with a variety of stakeholders including students, University staff and external customers.

AMATA functions as a teaching and learning facility, as well as the University’s Arts Centre. The Front of House Assistant role will support both aspects of the department, and we are looking for someone who is as passionate as us, about delivering our goals.

For more information on the role, application details and deadline, please visit: https://jobs.falmouth.ac.uk/vacancies/1306/front-of-house-assistant.html

24/07/2024

Join us this autumn as we present first class music artists, some of the freshest comedians on the circuit, great family theatre performances and cutting edge dance companies! Our autumn 2024 season has just launched.

Check out the full programme: falmouth.ac.uk/arts-centre

Tom Glover Lady Nade Alice Snedden Lila Dance Gigglemug Cara Dillon Annabel X Marlow Company Chameleon

04/03/2024

On Saturday 9 March, join award-winning company Luca Silvestrini's Protein for a highly entertaining evening with friends and family. Transforming your local venue into a restaurant, you are invited to sit at decorated tables to watch, savour and digest a playful mix of dance, theatre and song that unfolds around you.

Your charming, multi-talented hosts will win your affections with dance and humorous monologues. With interludes including baking a cake and trying your luck in a raffle, this sumptuous gathering promises to make you smile and enjoy the curious relationship we all have with food.

“…lip-smacking fusion of song, dance, mime and sweet aperitif tomatoes.” ★★★★
The Guardian

📷 Chris Nash, Anna Bruce and Sara Teresa

Book here: https://bit.ly/May_Contain_Food

29/02/2024

We're delighted to welcome the University of Chichester's performance company, mapdance, back to the AMATA Arts Centre this Saturday 2 March .

Bringing together 14 dancers, three newly commissioned dance works and a restaging of Sarah Golding’s STATE from 2022 – join us for an unmissable evening of dynamic, theatrical and beautifully crafted work by both established and emerging contemporary dance choreographers.

Carrie Whitaker’s Thought in the Dark grapples with the untamed spirit of individuality and personal evolution. Sarah Golding’s STATE is rooted in the relationship between music and dance, Renaud Wiser’s Dear Body is a celebration of the body and ode to its animalistic form, its pride, fragilities and expressiveness, and Yukiko Masui’s For Seasons is a contemporary take on Vivaldi, celebrating the seasons with a global music palette.

Tickets £12/£10
Book here; https://bit.ly/mapdance24

12/02/2024

Join us for DANCE NOW! 🎵
A Community Dance Platform on FRI 05 APR

We're delighted to be collaborating with Hall for Cornwall to host this event at the AMATA Arts Centre.

DANCE NOW! is a response to the genre-defining dance work being created right here in Cornwall. It’s a moment of celebration, bringing us all together to share the stage, take the spotlight and DANCE NOW!

⭐ If you are you a dance school, a community dance group or a solo dance artist, this platform is for you!

Have you got a dance film? A duet? A new work to share? Get in touch, apply and let’s see your work!

👉 If you'd like to be considered to be in the line-up, please fill in the application form via: www.falmouth.ac.uk/arts-centre/get-involved/dance-now-2024

If forms aren't your thing, then please submit a short voice note / film answering the same questions and email your submission to: [email protected]

Please note places are limited, but we will be doing more soon if you don't get a spot this time. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 19th February 2024.

📸 Photo credit: Steve Tanner

Hall for Cornwall and Falmouth University are delighted to be collaborating to host a Community Dance Platform on Friday 5th April 2024!