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Made up of over 20 members across the Lizard Peninsula and Helston, we're a not-for-profit community arts group telling original stories that are shaped by the voices of Cornwall today and from the past. Creative Director Tamara Rosenwyn founded the group in 2021, aiming to bring community together, create magic and human connection.
We've delivered immersive events, comedy nights, award-winning multimedia plays, community workshops, and we're currently working on a film! |
"We live in times of deep disconnection. LAFTA draws people together through funny, poignant, historic, modern & wonderfully wacky stories." What makes us different:
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Gurt Lush Places & Spaces!
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Gill of Emporium Helston's kindly offered LAFTA a beautiful studio space to create, completely free of charge!
This will be our base this spring and early summer. Gill's shop is a wonderful 'Emporium' of antiques and art. It's based at 6-8 Church St, Helston. TR13 8TG (https://www.emporium-vintage.co.uk/) |
2026 SPRING: Catching Rabbit
We're auditioning!
Brief synopsis:
A 15-20 minute film, 'Catching Rabbit'. An old Cornish man must leave his cob-cottage home behind after seen 'exposing his indecents' while 'lampin' in the down at Church Cove. Cut to his bodged-up mobility scooter with crude Cornish stickers on as he travels down to the cove with a rifle and just wearing a dressing gown trailing in the wind!
Now, in a care-home in Cornwall, unable to communicate his needs to his overworked, stressed carer. On the whiteboard behind him, it says 'My name is John. Please call me Rabbit.' Through voice over, we return to his childhood to understand how he earned that nickname, lamping on a local farm.
Exploring themes such as war and madness and putting the world to rights over a cup of tea. Written & directed by award-winning Cornish writer Tamara Rosenwyn.
Artistic Influences:
Banshees of Inishirin, Waking Ned, Saving Grace, The Father.
Roles to audition:
Rabbit (Middle) - 25 -35
Rabbit (Little) - 7 - 12
Minnie (Middle) - 25 - 35
Minnie (Little) 7 - 12
Carer (Female) - Any age
Care-Company Boss - 25 +
Rabbit's Father - 55 -75
Rabbit's Mother - 55 - 75
Minnie's Mother - 45 - 55
Local singers at pub - everyone!
Interested? We look forward to seeing you at the audition night, at Emporium, 6 - 8 Church St. on Weds 15th April. Please confirm which role(s) you are interested in, by emailing [email protected] and we'll send you a script extract.
Brief synopsis:
A 15-20 minute film, 'Catching Rabbit'. An old Cornish man must leave his cob-cottage home behind after seen 'exposing his indecents' while 'lampin' in the down at Church Cove. Cut to his bodged-up mobility scooter with crude Cornish stickers on as he travels down to the cove with a rifle and just wearing a dressing gown trailing in the wind!
Now, in a care-home in Cornwall, unable to communicate his needs to his overworked, stressed carer. On the whiteboard behind him, it says 'My name is John. Please call me Rabbit.' Through voice over, we return to his childhood to understand how he earned that nickname, lamping on a local farm.
Exploring themes such as war and madness and putting the world to rights over a cup of tea. Written & directed by award-winning Cornish writer Tamara Rosenwyn.
Artistic Influences:
Banshees of Inishirin, Waking Ned, Saving Grace, The Father.
Roles to audition:
Rabbit (Middle) - 25 -35
Rabbit (Little) - 7 - 12
Minnie (Middle) - 25 - 35
Minnie (Little) 7 - 12
Carer (Female) - Any age
Care-Company Boss - 25 +
Rabbit's Father - 55 -75
Rabbit's Mother - 55 - 75
Minnie's Mother - 45 - 55
Local singers at pub - everyone!
Interested? We look forward to seeing you at the audition night, at Emporium, 6 - 8 Church St. on Weds 15th April. Please confirm which role(s) you are interested in, by emailing [email protected] and we'll send you a script extract.
2026 WINTER: Who Killed The Keeper?
Various Venues, Cornwall, December 2026
Confirmed event: Porthleven Public Hall, Wednesday 2nd December, 7 pm (Tickets online later this year)
Come on down to one of our shows (Venues TBA) to find out 'Who Killed The Keeper?' This Cornish Murder Mystery with a twist is a fantastic evening of entertainment, raising funds for LAFTA and many local community spaces!
The Format:
Based on Bruce Austen's original concept, the 'Murder Twystery' is a play which is shown through once (30 minutes) then again but with comical changes to props and costumes. Teams must shake a musical instrument on their table when they spot a difference. The compere freezes the actors and points are given or deducted depending on if they are right or not. By the end, the audience must guess the murderer and points are awarded. A prize goes to the table with the most points. It is hosted by a compere and all the rules are explained at the beginning and emphasised throughout.
The 'Murder Twystery' has been tried and tested with different plays across Cornwall but the producer asked Tamara Rosenwyn to create a Lizard based one using this format.
Suitability:
LAFTA's play features many hilarious Cornish jokes and local references, there is suggestive content but no swearing. We think this play is most suitable for adults but children are welcome.
Confirmed event: Porthleven Public Hall, Wednesday 2nd December, 7 pm (Tickets online later this year)
Come on down to one of our shows (Venues TBA) to find out 'Who Killed The Keeper?' This Cornish Murder Mystery with a twist is a fantastic evening of entertainment, raising funds for LAFTA and many local community spaces!
The Format:
Based on Bruce Austen's original concept, the 'Murder Twystery' is a play which is shown through once (30 minutes) then again but with comical changes to props and costumes. Teams must shake a musical instrument on their table when they spot a difference. The compere freezes the actors and points are given or deducted depending on if they are right or not. By the end, the audience must guess the murderer and points are awarded. A prize goes to the table with the most points. It is hosted by a compere and all the rules are explained at the beginning and emphasised throughout.
The 'Murder Twystery' has been tried and tested with different plays across Cornwall but the producer asked Tamara Rosenwyn to create a Lizard based one using this format.
Suitability:
LAFTA's play features many hilarious Cornish jokes and local references, there is suggestive content but no swearing. We think this play is most suitable for adults but children are welcome.
We be one big, quirky family...
Here's what our members and supporters have to say...
LAFTA is a fabulous group of people, so friendly and welcoming. I'm delighted to be part of this group. This is exactly how a community theatre group should be.
Roz Trudgon.
Photo by Lily Price.
In community theatre, you see different sides to people completely, some people who you think are very quiet are just the opposite. LAFTA gives people a chance to be somebody that they're not.
Esther Johns.
Photo by Lily Price.
We bring people in the community together, we may be small in number, but we are one big family and we encourage new members to join us, there's so much that you can do!
Jimmy Johns.
Photo by Lily Price.
Growing up on The Lizard, storytelling was all around me. People lived amateur dramatics - there was humour found in real poverty and stories made from real characters. Storytelling was a form of survival. Long may it continue to bring our communities together, just like LAFTA is doing.
Jed Trewin.
Photo by Lily Price.
People who might usually stay in their homes can come together, to share in and enjoy something which makes them feel less alone.
Jean Trimble.
Photo by Lily Price.
Michael An Gof - The Cornish Rebel
We made a short film with the brilliant students of Landewednack C P School about the Cornish Rebel Michael An Gof. This was shown at An Gof Day on Thursday 27th June to great applause!
Filmed & edited by Tamara Rosenwyn.
Filmed & edited by Tamara Rosenwyn.
