At The Acorn we believe that putting on great live events is not the whole story. A true community theatre must give people the opportunity to try, learn new skills, and take part. The activities below are great fun for all ages, giving you the opportunity to meet like-minded people, learn new skills and be a part of the performing arts community in Penzance.
MONDAYS
10:30AM – 12PM.
BEARS IN THE PARK
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
10:30 – 11:30AM
THURSDAYS
10:30AM – 12:00PM
ACORN AERIAL CIRCUS
MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS
5 – 6PM
SHALLAL OPEN HOUSE
Mondays, 10:30am – 12pm.
We charge £3 or a donation if possible.
Shallal celebrates diversity, ability and community. Open House is their thriving Penzance inclusive dance theatre community group, open to people of all ages and abilities. At Shallal, we encourage improvised movement, so there are no dance steps to remember and no right or wrong moves. We believe in the positive contribution the arts can bring to our community and to our health and wellbeing. Our group is inclusive and welcoming to new members.
For more info call Colin on:
07747 543300 or visit https://www.shallal.org/
BEARS IN THE PARK
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30am
£6 per child/adult.
Music sessions for 0-5years!. Join qualified primary school teacher Jade Townsend for a fun and interactive music session with a teddy bear theme. Expect guitar, ukulele, familiar and original songs and rhymes, movement, puppets, shakers and of course teddy bears!
Please message via Facebook to book: bearsintheparkmusic
or email: bearsintheparkmusicuk@outlook.com
DISTANT DANCES
Thursdays, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Pay-it-forward rate: £10 / Standard rate: £6 / Concession rate: pay what you can
A social somatic disco AKA open-level movement workshop, led by Kyra Norman. Each session will include a group warm-up, guided individual, partner, and whole-group movement scores, into a fairly free-for-all knees-up dance-jam to finish. Numbers are limited to enable us to keep this a spacious experience: advance booking advisable.
To book, email: kyra.norman@gmail.com
ACORN AERIAL CIRCUS
Classes are run in association with Cirque Du Ciel by Ruth Hawkley.
Mondays and Tuesdays 5 – 6pm (Ages 7 to 11)
Mondays and Tuesdays 6:15 – 7.15pm (Ages 12 to 16)
Tuesdays 7:30 – 8.30pm (Advanced students)
These classes provide the opportunity to learn skills on the trapeze, aerial hoop and aerial silks. We aim for everyone to have a safe place to play and be imaginative, be active, and improve their confidence and self-esteem. We aim to foster creativity, and freedom of expression, to bring rewarding challenges in a safe environment.
These classes are currently full. To express an interest and secure a place on the waiting list, please email Ruth at ruth_hawkley@hotmail.com