What are we raising funds for?

On 2 June 2018, we closed to embark on the biggest transformation in our history - to ensure we can open up the power of performance to more people than ever and allow the next generation to flourish. Over the last ten years, we have welcomed over 2 million people to the Hall including 100,000 young people and school groups - many visiting for the first time. Looking forward means reaching further. We want 200,000 people a year to come and see a show with us and want to give 50,000 more young people the chance to shine on stage and off. We truly believe in giving Cornwall the theatre it deserves and want to create a new kind of public space in the heart of our county, where all are welcome, where Cornwall's creative talent can break new ground and where our next generation can be supported.

Together we have raised just over 90% of our £21.6million target - we have been overwhelmed and delighted that so many have been inspired by our vision & are working hard to ensure we raise the remaining funds. All monies raised will go towards developing and transforming our building so that we can fully support new plans for innovative community learning and talent programmes, support more schools and young people and ensure we provide opportunities for every young person in Cornwall to feel the benefits of live performance. We aim to double our Youth Theatre and Dance companies to generate more careers into the creative industries and intend to offer creative learning labs for pupils and teachers for all primary and secondary schools in Cornwall. 

Please support us in helping the next generation of local talent to flourish and unlocking the confidence, pride and self-belief that live performance can bring to so many.

Watch our video celebrating the creative industries and our redevelopment below, written and performed by one of our HFCs associates.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ppSKsFnWDk&t=4s