About Falmouth Theatre Company

 Welcome to Falmouth Theatre Company – where the spotlight shines on creativity, community, and unforgettable performances!

We’re all about big energy, bold storytelling, and bringing people together through the power of live theatre. Whether it's a dazzling musical, a heartwarming classic, or a hands-on workshop, our productions are designed to entertain, inspire, and ignite the stage.  At FTC, everyone has a place to shine—on stage, behind the scenes, or in the audience. Our mission? To deliver top-tier theatrical experiences while nurturing local talent and building a vibrant, inclusive arts community.  With every show, we’re raising the curtain on passion, talent, and joy. And in 2026, we’re going big—celebrating 100 years with a spectacular return of The Sound of Music at the iconic Princess Pavilion.  

Ready to be part of the magic? Join us—we're just getting started. 

 Originally called the Falmouth Amateur Operatic Society, we then became the Falmouth Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society in 1984 before changing again, to the current Falmouth Theatre Company, in 2005.
The company was formed in 1926 with Miss Hook of Holland as our first production in 1927, performed at the former Drill Hall in Berkeley Vale. With sell-out audiences every night, an extra performance was put on.
The society was able to stage ambitious productions from early on, thanks in part to the use of the former Grand Theatre in Market Street (pictured), which was the only purpose-built theatre west of Plymouth, and so we were able to bring in professional scenery. Our first show at the Grand was Veronique in 1928 and so FTC celebrated by staging the local premiere of Annie Get Your Gun in 1952. Since then, the company have produced a healthy catalogue of shows which have included Oklahoma, The King and I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music and more recently The Boyfriend, Little Shop of Horrors and Hello Dolly.
After a few years without a production, in 2023 we relaunched with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Princess Pavilion which took audiences by storm and has reignited the community's passion for high standard, locally-produced theatre.