Squashbox: Skillywidden

Squashbox: Skillywidden
supported by Lakeside Cafe
Saturday 22nd August | 2.30pm

FREE EVENT

Discover the magical world of Cornish folklore with Squashbox Theatre! Meet Skillywidden the mischievous Pisky and all of his faery friends as you journey through the Cornish countryside searching for the elusive Small Folk, Piskies, Knockers, Brownies and — most mischievous of all — the Spriggans.

Along the way you’ll learn all about the bees, bats, birds and butterflies who live alongside them. Marvel at the incredible Book of Nature as it literally comes alive before your eyes! Expect puppets, storytelling, comedy, live music and all the charm you’d expect from Squashbox Theatre — a wonderful celebration of Cornwall’s folklore and natural world.

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.

Skillywidden is one of four free Squashbox shows at Coronation Park this summer:

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

All four shows are completely free, thanks to Lakeside Cafe.

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 and 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.