Squashbox: Stones & Bones

Squashbox: Stones & Bones
supported by Lakeside Cafe
Tuesday 4th August | 2.30pm

FREE EVENT

Journey back to ancient Cornwall — a land of fiery volcanoes, strange prehistoric creatures, myth, legend, giants and druids!

Squashbox Theatre’s Stones & Bones is a marvellous mix of history and mystery. Find out all about archaeology and fossils, say hello to one of your stone-age ancestors, hear stories of giants and wizards, see a volcano erupting before your very eyes, and maybe even glimpse a dinosaur or two. There will be thrills and spills galore, but also lots of laughs, plenty of puppets, songs, slapstick, tall tales and crazy characters — all presented in that unique Squashbox style.

Squashbox Theatre’s Craig Johnson — former member of Cornwall’s renowned Kneehigh Theatre — is a much-loved fixture of the Coronation Park summer programme. His shows combine natural history, slapstick and a gently subversive sense of humour that delights adults just as much as children. We’re grateful for the kind support of Lakeside Cafe, whose generous sponsorship helps us bring Squashbox Theatre to the park for free every summer.

Stones & Bones is just one of four free Squashbox shows at Coronation Park this summer:

• Curious Creatures — 13th June, 2.30pm
• Stones & Bones — 4th August, 2.30pm
• Skillywidden — 22nd August, 2.30pm
• The Sea Show — 31st August, 2.30pm

With thanks to Lakeside Cafe for supporting all Squashbox events.

Support free events at Coronation Park

This year, over 60% of our events at Coronation Park are completely free. We do this because we believe that everyone in Helston and on The Lizard deserves access to brilliant events — regardless of what’s in their pocket. The South Kerrier Alliance CIC is a not-for-profit organisation and we don’t receive any regular public funding. Every free event we put on is only possible because of the support of people like you. If days like this matter to you and your community, please consider making a donation here.

Event-Specific Information

• Suitable for children aged 5+ and their families.
• Approximate running time: 50 minutes.
• This is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!

What do I need to know?

• This open-air event takes place in Events Square, directly outside Lakeside Cafe at Coronation Park, Helston, TR13 0RA.
• Please bring your own chairs and/or blankets. Seating is not provided.
• Lakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks, ice creams, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.
• Outdoor events will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions, so please dress for the Cornish weather and bring a coat. Please don’t bring umbrellas as they block the view for other audience members.
• There is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.
• There is level access to Coronation Park and Events Square. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.
• There are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.
• Events may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.