Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre
Our unique 4 acre site offers a place where creativity and nature collide, at the geographical and cultural gateway to Cornwall. Our new 500 seat barn theatre offers a diverse programme of theatre, dance, comedy and live music. Our newly refurbished 70 seat studio and community hub will open in April 2025 and are centred around creativity and community, providing a regular programme of activity and performances for people of all ages.
Our telephone Box Office is run by TicketSource and is available Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 7.00pm and Saturday, 9.00am to 5.00pm (excluding bank holidays).
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Calls received outside of available hours will operate on an answerphone and call back basis.
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On booking your tickets you will receive a confirmation email and prior to the event you will receive your digital ticket(s) which you can show to one of our team upon arrival. If you do not have a smart device to display your digital tickets, you can bring your booking reference number. You do not need to print your tickets.
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Concessions and group booking rates are available for some events, you will be able to find specific information about this on the individual show page.
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We encourage you to get in touch in advance if you have any access requirements. Scroll down for Accessibility info.
- The theatre has retained the original amphitheatre bench seating, so we recommend bringing a cushion to sit on. The theatre is wind and rain proof but is not a heated space. Therefore, we encourage you to dress for the weather and embrace the elements. Wrap up warm and bring a blanket – especially in the spring and autumn.
We strive to offer a comfortable and accessible experience for all visiting Sterts. If you have a specific access requirement you would like to talk to us about in advance of your visit please email [email protected] or call 01579 362382.
All our seating is unreserved. If you need to reserve a seat due to an accessibility requirement, e.g. you need to sit near the front to lip read, please contact us directly after booking your ticket and we will make the necessary arrangements.
We do not currently have an ear loop installed. This is a provision we are committed to and hope to provide in the near future. If you require a free carer ticket, please contact our Box Office on 0333 666 3366. For any other access requirements please flag this when you book.
We have two accessible toilets and a changing place facility on site. The changing place provides a larger accessible space with equipment including a changing bench and a hoist to support disabled people who need assistance.
Upcoming Events
The Art of Troyl – Jackson’s Claret
Join us for a good old Cornish knees up on St. Piran’s Day, Wednesday 5th March, to celebrate the opening of our 2025 season in our new Barn Theatre at Sterts. Jackson’s Claret – new champions of Cornish music – supported by fabulous dancers from Tros an Treys, led by Cornish dance legend and Bard Alex Taylor, along with Cornish Story Teller extraordinaire, Shazz Andrew, bring the old Cornish art of Troyl into the twenty first Century.A Troyl (think Cornish…
Find out more »Orphan Planet – Sterts
“Did anyone ever ask you… when you were a child? ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’. See, I never had an answer. Did anyone here ever want to be an Astronaut? Danny is thinking about Space. Danny is thinking about Messages. Danny is thinking about Death. In 2014 Danny was given a box from across time. Now it is time to see what is inside. Orphan planet is an autobiographical Theatre piece combining real stories, one lost/now…
Find out more »The Noisy Dinosaur – Toucan Theatre – Sterts
The Noisy Dinosaur has lost its ROAR! Join Dino and a whole host of comfy creatures as they work together to find their voices and make some noise. With puppetry, music, lights, projection and sound, the Cuddly Jungle will come alive with multisensory interaction. Perfect for under 5’s and their grown-ups… it’ll be ROAR-some! Feel your way through Dino’s immersive, multisensory journey of friendship, teamwork and play. Fully accessible and relaxed. Barn Theatre at Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre Friday…
Find out more »The Naughty Fox – Toucan Theatre – Sterts
Snuggle up in the magic forest with Tickle, Splash and Owl as they teach The Naughty Fox a very important lesson: it’s better to share. Barn Theatre at Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre Friday 14th March at 1.30pm Friday 14th March at 3pm Saturday 15th March at 1.30pm Saturday 15th March at 3pm Tickets £12, family ticket for 4 people £40 (plus booking fee) from Sterts Box Office – call 0333 6663366 (open Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-5pm) or book via…
Find out more »The Noisy Dinosaur – Toucan Theatre – Sterts
The Noisy Dinosaur has lost its ROAR! Join Dino and a whole host of comfy creatures as they work together to find their voices and make some noise. With puppetry, music, lights, projection and sound, the Cuddly Jungle will come alive with multisensory interaction. Perfect for under 5’s and their grown-ups… it’ll be ROAR-some! Feel your way through Dino’s immersive, multisensory journey of friendship, teamwork and play. Fully accessible and relaxed. Barn Theatre at Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre Friday…
Find out more »The Naughty Fox – Toucan Theatre – Sterts
Snuggle up in the magic forest with Tickle, Splash and Owl as they teach The Naughty Fox a very important lesson: it’s better to share. Barn Theatre at Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre Friday 14th March at 1.30pm Friday 14th March at 3pm Saturday 15th March at 1.30pm Saturday 15th March at 3pm Tickets £12, family ticket for 4 people £40 (plus booking fee) from Sterts Box Office – call 0333 6663366 (open Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-5pm) or book via…
Find out more »Tamsyn Kelly and Alison Spittle – Sterts
Chuckle Busters presents work-in-progress shows from Cornwall’s own Tamsyn Kelly and Irish rising star Alison Spittle. Barn Theatre, Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre, Upton Cross Saturday 22nd March at 7.30pm. Tickets £15 (plus booking fee) from Sterts Box Office – call 0333 6663366 (open Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-5pm) or book via the Sterts website Tamsyn Kelly: Kicking Off In Aldi New material from Duchess of Cornwall Tamsyn Kelly. Continuing her life’s theme of total chaos, Tamsyn moves to Glasgow to…
Find out more »Mid Life – Diverse City – Sterts
Mid Life is a Diverse City show, in association with Theatre Royal Plymouth Barn Theatre, Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre, Upton Cross, Saturday 22nd March at 7.30pm Tickets £20, concessions £18 (plus booking fee) from Sterts Box Office – call 0333 6663366 (open Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-5pm) or book via the Sterts website Vivid, rebellious and joyful – Mid Life is a frank, comedic exposé of menopausal Mid Life. Join us as we laugh, roar and disco dance our way…
Find out more »A Tale of Us – Sterts
Sleep is like an old friend I’ve not seen for a long time. She’s stopped returning my calls. But some nights feel sort of magic. Just you and me watching a new day being born. Ivy’s just had a baby. She’s never felt so full of love – or so alone. Days (and nights) can be tough. But she’s working it out. A Tale of Us is a brand new play for parents and their babies. Join Ivy and her…
Find out more »Land Empathy, Silence Between Waves – Sterts
Land Empathy was co-commissioned by Stomping Ground (Greenwich and Docklands International Festival), FABRIC, The Place, Strike A Light and Tramway with presenting partner Sismograf) and Theatre Royal Plymouth. Inspired by the pressing challenges of the climate crisis, Richard Chappell Dance’s latest creation Land Empathy, builds on its impactful climate activism film Heart Land (BBC Arts) to explore how culture can enhance our spiritual connection to the natural world. Featuring three dancers from RCD’s renowned ensemble, original sculptures by visual artist…
Find out more »The Fair Maid of the West – Sterts
It is 1599 and Bess Bridges is the finest barmaid in Plymouth. She and Spencer are in love but following a duel he has to flee abroad and she to Cornwall. Concerned for Spencer’s safety, Bess sails after him – just as the Spanish are aiming their guns at England again. This rollicking, high-spirited adventure is full of songs, fun, villainous sea-captains and love. Suitable for families. Barn Theatre, Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre, Upton Cross, Friday 25th April at…
Find out more »Plymouth Symphony Orchestra – Sterts
Plymouth Symphony Orchestra return to Sterts Theatre on Sunday 15th June at 5.30pm for their annual Summer concert. Featuring soloist Charlotte Spruit Academic Festival Overture – Brahms Violin Concerto – Tchaikovsky Strike Up the Band – Gershwin Adagio for Strings – Barber An American in Paris – Gershwin Tickets £15 for adults, £13 for concessions (plus booking fee) from Sterts Box Office – 0333 6663366 (open Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-5pm) or book via the Sterts website
Find out more »Charlie Hooper-Williams – Piano for all Seasons – Sterts
Charlie Hooper-Williams blends piano and real-time visuals, creating a unique performance where music and imagery come alive together. Overview: Charlie Hooper-Williams is a pianist and composer who is pushing the boundaries of classical music with the help of modern technology. This July at Sterts Theatre, Charlie will deliver a performance that goes beyond just music—it’s an immersive experience where sound and visuals come together in a unique way. Known for his creative approach, Charlie uses Otto, a custom-built algorithmic machine,…
Find out more »Pride and Prejudice – Sterts
Illyria’s production of Jane Austen’s glorious social comedy attracted sell-out audiences for a total of seven years. It toured throughout the UK and Europe, attracting nationwide critical acclaim. We’re bringing this show back to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday! In a whirlwind of balls, dinners and very eligible officers, Lizzy Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy stand alone as the only sane, thoughtful people – and they hate each other! Or do they? Can she see beyond his pride, and can he overcome…
Find out more »HMS Pinafore – Illyria – Sterts
Set on board the warship HMS Pinafore, this Gilbert and Sullivan opera cheerfully mocks such Great British institutions as Class, Patriotism and the Royal Navy. Josephine, the captain’s daughter, is in love with Ralph a common sailor; but her father wants her to marry Sir Joseph Porter, First Lord of the Admiralty. The couple are caught as they elope from the ship and Ralph is locked in the ship’s dungeon. Only when certain revelations are made by Buttercup, a dockside…
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