Welcome to 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 or a hands-on workshop, our company aims 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.

Following our spectacular centenary celebration of The Sound of Music at the iconic Princess Pavilion, we are raising the curtain on our next theatrical adventure: Monty Python's Spamalot! We have assembled a creative team of familiar faces to bring this brilliantly chaotic musical to life:

• Director: Toby Nicholas
• Choreographer: Trenton Spear-Williams
• Musical Director: Chris Hutton

We believe the social side of theatre is just as important as show week. This year, we are looking forward to getting even more involved in local community traditions, including the annual Falmouth Carnival. We are also building a lively social calendar for our members—from pub quizzes and legendary karaoke nights to general social gatherings where you can connect with fellow theatre lovers outside the rehearsal room.

To make getting involved easier than ever, we have just launched our new membership subscription. Whether you want to tread the boards, help out behind the scenes, or simply support local arts, there is a place for you here. Head over to the Join Us tab at the top of this page to find out more and sign up today. 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.