The Wild Wild West
It was holiday time for Pauline and Mick last week. Relaxing is good… and in the sunshine! For all you blog readers heading down to Cornwall this summer go to the Minack Theatre because it’s just brilliant!
The theatre was planned, built and financed by the amazing Rowena Cade, with panoramic views overlooking the Cornish countryside and sea.
The theatre by day…
…and by night.
The first performance of ‘The Tempest’ in the summer of 1932 was lit by batteries, car headlights and the feeble power brought down from Minack House. It took Rowena and two Cornish craftsmen six months to build a simple stage and some rough seating for the performance.
Live productions are running all throughout the summer months. This week ‘A Mere Interlude’ based on the Thomas Hardy short story will be performed.
Thank you Rowena for creating such an incredible place.
Rowena Cade 1893 - 1983