Blystra Arts

06/06/2026

So sad to hear of the passing of local woman, Liz Carne who was such a supporter of our work. Her father and grandfather featured very heavily in our 2017-2018 play and project, Tide and Time, which was one of our first creative heritage projects we delivered. She had such a huge and positive impact on the Newquay community. RIP Liz. Your kindness and warmth will be never be forgotten.

Tributes paid to community stalwart for life-long commitment to Cornwall
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12/05/2026

Join Blystra Making Zone this summer!

🌞 Get Ready to Get Creative Newquay! 🌞

We're thrilled to announce that the Blystra Making Zone will be bringing the fun and creativity to two fantastic community events this June! Mark your calendars and join us for some hands-on crafting using natural materials. Here's where you'll find us:

Event Details
Newquay Orchard's Summer Fayre

📅 Date: 13th June

⏰ Time: 11am - 4pm

📍 Location: Newquay Orchard

Nansledan Arts Festival's Fun in the Parc

📅 Date: 20th June

⏰ Time: 1pm - 4pm

📍 Location: Nansledan

✨ Why You Should Join Us:

Get Creative: Explore your artistic side with our exciting workshops.

Eco-Friendly Crafts: Use natural materials to create unique and sustainable items.

Fun for Everyone: Perfect for all ages, bring family and friends along!

Don't miss out on the chance to unleash your creativity and take home some amazing handmade creations. We can't wait to see you there!

👉 Updates and sneak peeks of what you can make to follow!

08/05/2026

We've now completed our main season with Cornwall Youth Theatre Company, but we still have a few things coming up this summer to look out for.

We're hosting a workshop on June 14th to explore our 2026-2027 season plays!
Join our Directors for an interactive session where you'll:
• Read and rehearse potential scripts
• Get a sneak peek into how we work
Open to current & new members! Secure your spot now:
https://cornwallyouththeatre.co.uk/whats-on/
Will you be joining us?

And

Also, there's one last chance for you to catch our amazing version of The Importance of Being Earnest touring to Penlee Park Open Air Theatre for a one off summer show this July. We would love to get a great audience for this one off show this summer, so spread the word.

07/04/2026

Our Director, Ellen went down to see the Railway200 Inspiration train down at Newquay Railway Station today and to chat to BBC Cornwall about our recent project, Stories from the Station, which was funded by GWR. Listen to her interview at 2:39:14.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002t8jp

If you do get the chance to go and see the Railway 200 train which is at Newquay Railway Station until the 11th April then definitely do so. It is full of interesting facts and stories from the last 200 years of the railway and Newquay Station is the only place in Cornwall that the train is coming too, so it's well worth supporting.

Love Newquay, Newquay BID, and Newquay Museum Group

Daytimes with Julie Skentelbery, where Cornwall comes to talk. Call: 0808 100 1039.

06/04/2026

At the start of this season we were lucky enough to be involved in the Blystra Arts project Stories from the Station. Six of our members got to perform at The Headland Hotel in Sept as part of this project, performing an extract from Headland, a play written by Emma Spurgin-Hussey. You can see the final film for the project here: https://youtu.be/_ArpPnZrlGo?si=uIIT-LS3qwqAU4Ur

28/03/2026

Wow! What a wonderful night we had last night for the first night of The Importance of Being Earnest with Cornwall Youth Theatre Company. So many talented young actors in this cast. They smashed it and even better the show is coming to Newquay tomorrow night to Lane Theatre Newquay, and tickets are selling fast. We'd love to have a sell out audience in Newquay, so if you fancy supporting some very talented up and coming actors and seeing a funny, iconic play then you can get tickets from https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/100106 for tomorrow's show.

24/03/2026

The Importance of Being Earnest - Coming to a venue near you this Spring. With Grampound Hall, Lane Theatre Newquay (please share Love Newquay and CHAOS Radio), The Beat (please share intoBodmin), The Acorn (Please share Coast FM)