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Sir David Jason and Victoria Wood’s Dinnerladies in new Hall for Cornwall shows

The newly revealed line-up includes musicals, drama, dance, family shows, comedy, and live music set to entertain audiences in the heart of Cornwall at the Truro venue.

One of the highlights includes an evening with Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason.

A new stage adaptation of Victoria Wood’s Dinnerladies will also bring the much-loved Manchester canteen to life.

Comedy star Al Murray returns with his latest show, and fans of ballet will be treated to performances of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.

There is also a full line-up of family-friendly entertainment, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Horrible Histories’ Barmy Britain.

RAOST returns with Shrek the Musical, while the award-winning Chicago is also set to return.

New drama titles include Before I Go to Sleep and Victoria Wood’s Dinnerladies.

Sir David Jason will take audiences on a journey through his life and career, sharing personal stories and reflections from his early days in amateur dramatics to becoming one of Britain’s most iconic actors.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival will return with two nights of adventure films.

A courtroom drama experience, Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family, will invite the audience to take on the role of jurors.

Dance fans can look forward to a diverse selection of productions.

Swan Lake and The Nutcracker will be presented, while Gorilla Circus: RPM will use circus, acrobatics and dance to explore British history from Windrush to the present day.

Strictly Come Dancing stars will take to the stage throughout the season, including Giovanni Pernice, Dianne and Vito, and Johannes Radebe.

Gorilla Circus: RPM will combine acrobatics, street dance, and news clips to tell its story.

Family offerings include a Cornwall My Home family concert, featuring music and storytelling.

The critically acclaimed stage adaptation of The Very Hungry Caterpillar will enthral younger audiences with more than 75 puppets.

Girl Pop Live will bring to the stage tributes to Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, and other current chart favourites in a pop-filled evening.

Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain 3D will offer young audiences a hilarious and educational journey through history with 3D effects and live action.

The Cory Band will perform classic film themes by John Williams, while The Drifters will return to perform their timeless hits.

The Drifters will perform hits including Saturday Night at the Movies, Under the Boardwalk, and Kissin’ in the Back Row.

Francis Rossi will entertain audiences with a new show featuring hits from his long career.

That’ll Be The Day returns with a feel-good celebration of music from the 1950s to the 1980s.

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will also return with its latest Classic FM Hall of Fame concert.

English Touring Opera will present Orpheus and Eurydice by Gluck and Tosca by Puccini.

The full programme features a wide range of entertainment, promising something for everyone in the Hall for Cornwall’s 2026 and 2027 seasons.

Shows span genres and generations, bringing together the best of British and international talent on one stage.

Each production offers an opportunity for audiences to enjoy live performance in the heart of Truro, contributing to Cornwall’s growing reputation as a cultural destination.

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