The Arts Society Falmouth
Our 2024-2025 Visits
We may arrange visits to local galleries, historic buildings and performances at various theatres. These trips give people a chance to get to know each other better in an informal atmosphere. Although we are restricted by our geographical situation in the south west corner of the country, we may arrange several visits a year, mainly day trips within Cornwall and Devon, but will also consider visits over several days, either to somewhere in Britain or overseas.
Some of the visits are not organised by us, in which case they would be shown as such, for example 'South West Area Event'. The Visits Secretary would be able to provide information to help you, with all events.
Future Visits
Friday
14
March
2025
I Am Martin Parr (12A), The Poly, Falmouth
5.30pm.
Synopsis:
One of the most controversial photographers of his time, Martin Parr’s images often have the power to both amuse and leave us ever so slightly uncomfortable, caught between laughter and the uneasy recognition of ourselves in his uncompromising portrait of consumer society.
Though he’s now celebrated, collected and exhibited worldwide, Parr’s early work did not find an easy public and was highly criticized for trivializing the working class. Yet, in retrospect, perhaps he was just observing what we often overlook - forcing it into the spotlight as an essential topic of discussion. I Am Martin Parr is the definitive portrait of an extraordinary photographer who revolutionized contemporary photography by inventing a political, humanist and accessible photographic language.
Venue: The Poly, Falmouth
Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth / The Poly
Cost: The link below takes you to The Poly web site to make your booking
Book and Pay Online (Debit or Credit Card) via TicketTailor: Booking Form
Time: 5.30 pm
Contact: Email visits@theartssocietyfalmouth.org
Please note if you click on the email link and it does not automatically open up a new email for you, you can send an email in your usual way addressed to visits@theartssocietyfalmouth.org
Wednesday
26
March
2025
EOS: The Dawn of Impressionism: Paris, 1874, The Poly, Falmouth
Synopsis:
Film Night continues at The Poly.
The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever.
What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874. See the show that changed everything on the big screen.
Made in close collaboration with the Musee d’Orsay and National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
Venue: The Poly, Falmouth
Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth / The Poly
Cost: The link below takes you to The Poly web site to make your booking
Book and Pay Online (Debit or Credit Card) via TicketTailor: Booking Form
Time: 7.45 pm
Contact: Email visits@theartssocietyfalmouth.org
Please note if you click on the email link and it does not automatically open up a new email for you, you can send an email in your usual way addressed to visits@theartssocietyfalmouth.org
Wednesday
23
April
2025
War Paint – Women At War, The Poly, Falmouth
Synopsis:
Film Night continues at The Poly.
Margy Kinmonth’s feature documentary shines a light on the trailblazing role of women war artists, on the front lines round the world, championing the female perspective on conflict through art and asking: when it's life or death, what do women see that men don't? Traditionally a male domain, war art by women has been largely unrecognised. Until now...
Culture breaks the taboo, crosses borders - tells the truth to power. Artists featured include Dame Rachel Whiteread, Zhanna Kadyrova, Maggi Hambling, Assil Diab, Dame Laura Knight, Marcelle Hanselaar, Cornelia Parker, Maya Lin, Shirin Neshat and Lee Miller. An entirely female cast of contributors makes this film a unique undertaking – telling vital truths in turbulent times.
War Paint – Women At War is the third instalment in Kinmonth’s trilogy of films about how artists depict war, following the acclaimed Eric Ravilious – Drawn To War and War Art with Eddie Redmayne.
Venue: The Poly, Falmouth
Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth / The Poly
Cost: The link below takes you to The Poly web site to make your booking.
Book and Pay Online (Debit or Credit Card) via TicketTailor: Booking Form
Time: 7.45 pm
Contact: Email visits@theartssocietyfalmouth.org
Please note if you click on the email link and it does not automatically open up a new email for you, you can send an email in your usual way addressed to visits@theartssocietyfalmouth.org
Wednesday
21
May
2025
EOS: Michelangelo - Love & Death (PG), The Poly, Falmouth
Synopsis:
Film Night continues at The Poly.
The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today.
Spanning his 88 years, Michelangelo - Love and Death takes a cinematic journey through the print and drawing rooms of Europe through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to seek out a deeper understanding of this legendary figure’s tempestuous life, his relationship with his contemporaries and his incredible legacy.
Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made. Returning to cinemas in 2025 to celebrate this iconic artist’s 550th birthday.
Sculptor, painter, architect, poet, genius - discover why Michelangelo is without a doubt one of the greatest artists of all time.
Venue: The Poly, Falmouth
Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth / The Poly
Cost: The link below takes you to The Poly web site to make your booking
Book and Pay Online (Debit or Credit Card) via TicketTailor: Booking Form
Time: 7.30 pm
Contact: Email visits@theartssocietyfalmouth.org
Please note if you click on the email link and it does not automatically open up a new email for you, you can send an email in your usual way addressed to visits@theartssocietyfalmouth.org
Tuesday
29
April
2025
Mystical Tintagel - A Spring Day Out
Synopsis:
Mystical Tintagel - A Spring Day Out
Our 32-seater executive style coach will leave ASDA Penryn Car Park at 9.30am and arrive back 5.30 - 6.00pm. Car parking is free for the day but as usual please do not park in the Starbucks reserved area.
We will stop enroute for refreshments and a comfort break just outside of Wadebridge and aim to be in the delightful village of Tintagel by 12 noon.
During our 4 hours stay we will be free to explore the village and enjoy its many attractions including Tintagel Castle and its now infamous bridge.
The King Arthur’s Great Halls - a 5-minute walk from the coach park - is particularly worth a visit. The village boasts many fine eateries for lunch or light refreshments.
Most people will be familiar with Tintagel but for more information:
- https://www.visitcornwall.com/destinations/tintagel
- https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tintagel-castle/tintagel-bridge/
- https://www.kingarthursgreathalls.co.uk/
Venue: Tintagel
Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth
Cost: £20 Inclusive of Coach Travel
Book and Pay Online (Debit or Credit Card) via TicketTailor: Booking Form
Time: 9.30am returning about 5.30 - 6.00pm
Contact: Email visits@theartssocietyfalmouth.org
Please note if you click on the email link and it does not automatically open up a new email for you, you can send an email in your usual way addressed to visits@theartssocietyfalmouth.org
Thursday
29
May
2025
Minack Theatre - ”Les Miserables - Let the People Sing”
Synopsis:
Minack Theatre
A combined theatre & coach trip to The Minack, Porthcurno to see a matinee performance of ”Les Miserables - Let the People Sing”
The Minack are advertising that every performance of this production is sold out for the whole week. It really will be a show not to be missed!
Coaches will leave the ASDA Penryn car park at 11.30am and return by 6.00 - 6.30pm. Free parking BUT please do not park in the Starbucks car park area.
The performance starts at 2.00pm.
Venue: Minack Theatre
Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth
Cost: £55 Inclusive of Coach Travel and Entrance Ticket
Book and Pay Online (Debit or Credit Card) via TicketTailor: Booking Form
Time: 11.30am for 2.00pm performance returning about 6-6.30pm
Contact: Email visits@theartssocietyfalmouth.org
Please note if you click on the email link and it does not automatically open up a new email for you, you can send an email in your usual way addressed to visits@theartssocietyfalmouth.org
Previous Visits this year
Thursday
29
August
2024
Jamaica Inn
The Minack Theatre
Synopsis:
Jamaica Inn, Minack Theatre
A combined theatre & coach trip to The Minack, Porthcurno to see a matinee performance of the Surrey based Guildbury Theatre Company’s production of “Jamaica Inn” - Daphne Du Maurier's iconic novel.
The pick up point for our coach will be ASDA, Penryn and they have kindly agreed that we can leave our cars in their car park free of charge for the duration of our trip.
We suggest that you might like bring a picnic lunch or take a light lunch in the theatre’s café as we will be there well before the performance starts at 2.30pm. We envisage we will arrive back at approx. 6.25pm.
Why so far in advance?
This visit is deliberately being advertised early as only 16 tickets will initially be available. The Minack Theatre rigidly monitor coach sizes and a sixteen seater minibus is the largest they will allow to drop off theatregoers in their car park.
However if demand well exceeds availability (which we imagine it will) providing we act fast it might be possible for more to come, providing of course that further tickets and a suitable sized minibus can be sourced for the same performance .
Venue: The Minack, Porthcurno
Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth
Cost: £44 Inclusive of Coach Travel and Entrance Ticket
Tuesday
15
October
2024
Saltram House
Synopsis:
Please Note this event is Fully Booked - You can add your name(s) to the Waiting List.
Although we are blessed with several wonderful NT properties close by there are some real beauties that are just that little bit too far on the edge of the county to comfortably reach under our own steam. One such property is Saltram House & Gardens at Plympton, nr Plymouth, a Grade 1 listed George II property designed by architect Robert Adam and deemed to be the most impressive country house in Devon. Taken over by the NT in 1957 it was recently featured in BBC TV’s “Hidden Treasures of the National Trust”.
To find out more about Saltram House Saltram House and Art UK Saltram House
Our full day coach visit will include a visit to the house as well as adequate time to explore the extensive gardens on foot - perhaps after a tasty bite of lunch in Saltram House’s bistro.
The cost of £20 covers the return cost of travel by an executive style 32 seater Williams Coach. There will NOT be an admission fee for NT members but for non members there will be a discounted admission charge of £13.30, payable direct to Saltram upon arrival. Although Saltram do not offer an actual guided tour of the house, each room will be staffed with knowledgeable guides well able to answer all questions posed.
We will leave ASDA Penryn at 9am and return by 6pm. And as a special treat we will be stopping en route for our comfort break at the infamous Jamaica Inn, high on Bodmin Moor, where coffees and teas etc will also be available.
Venue: Plympton, Plymouth, Devon
Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth
Cost: £20 Inclusive of Coach Travel, Entrance Ticket free for National Trust Members. £13.30 for non NT Members.
Wednesday
15
January
2025
Dahomey, The Poly, Falmouth
Synopsis:
Film Night Continues at The Poly.
Venue: The Poly, Falmouth
Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth
Cost: Book Directy with The POLY
Wednesday
12
March
2025
I Am Martin Parr (12A), The Poly, Falmouth - 7.30pm
Synopsis:
Film Night continues at The Poly.
One of the most controversial photographers of his time, Martin Parr’s images often have the power to both amuse and leave us ever so slightly uncomfortable, caught between laughter and the uneasy recognition of ourselves in his uncompromising portrait of consumer society.
Though he’s now celebrated, collected and exhibited worldwide, Parr’s early work did not find an easy public and was highly criticized for trivializing the working class. Yet, in retrospect, perhaps he was just observing what we often overlook - forcing it into the spotlight as an essential topic of discussion. I Am Martin Parr is the definitive portrait of an extraordinary photographer who revolutionized contemporary photography by inventing a political, humanist and accessible photographic language.
Venue: The Poly, Falmouth
Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth / The Poly
Cost: The link below takes you to The Poly web site to make your booking
