Youth Theatre Showcase 2026 – Juniors and Inters

As part of the Get Creative Youth Celebration 2026, HfC’s Youth Theatre Juniors and Inters Companies, premiere a brand-new play, Once Upon an Ordinary, by acclaimed writer Susan Lay, and present a revival of an old favourite – Alex in Wonderland – by powerhouse writing duo Richard Healey & Simon Harvey.

From first-time performers stepping onto the Cornwall Playhouse stage to seasoned veterans of the spotlight, join our HfC Youth Theatre companies for a joyful celebration of the next generation of Cornwall’s theatremakers.

Once Upon an Ordinary (Juniors)
Directed by Susan Lay
Costume & Set Design: Marion Harrison
Puppet Design & Make: Daisy Mansell-Jones
Puppet Direction: Romina Hytten & Peter Twose
Sound Design: Guy Connelly
Support Team: Berry Cruse, Caitlyn Diment, Daisy Mansell-Jones, Helen Tiplady, Sam Rankin

Granddad is lonely and not very well. Lowen loves her Grandad but is a little bit bored… An idea, an act of courage, and shared imagination transport them into a world of adventure.

A story about the transformative power of love, everyday wonder and intergenerational relationships.

Alex in Wonderland (Inters)
Directed by Sam Colborne
Costume & Set Design: Marion Harrison
Puppet Design & Make: Daisy Mansell-Jones
Puppet Direction: Romina Hytten & Peter Twose
Support Team: Berry Cruse, Caitlyn Diment, Daisy Mansell-Jones, Helen Tiplady, James D’Arcy, Sam Rankin, Susan Lay

Something is wrong with Alex… he’s lost his Mojo! To find it again, Alex must venture into Wonderland to complete a range of challenges set to him by a host of familiar characters… Whatever you do, do not be late for this very important date!