The Mousehole Cat

Solomon Browne Memorial Hall, Mousehole 14 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
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by Antonia Barber
adapted by Alan M Kent
created by by Cousin Jack's

The cat is back for 2024! Cousin Jack's ninth consecutive year performing The Mousehole Cat in Cornwall.

A magical puppet and live-action production is performed annually in the heart of Mousehole, alongside the village’s famous Christmas light display.

Based on the well-known Cornish legend this uniquely heartwarming story of the friendship between a fearless fisherman and his devoted cat will warm the cockles of everyone's hearts... almost as much as an ‘efty portion of stargazy pie!

This magical show has an hour-long run time allowing families to soak up the atmosphere of Cornwall’s most famous Christmas light display and enjoy a live performance all in one evening.

Find out more about The Mousehole Cat on Cousin Jack's website here. (http://www.cousinjacks.org)

Grown-ups Performances
16, 17 and 18 December at 7.30pm

These performances are exclusively for audiences aged 16 and over. While the content is identical to other shows in the run, these session are reserved as a grown-up experience.

Flexible ticket prices

To try and make The Mousehole Cat as accessible as possible Cousin Jack's are offering three ticket prices and a free ticket draw. Please book the ticket that reflects what you can afford right now. You won't be asked any questions and your ticket options won't be shared with anyone.

£19 Supporter Ticket
This ticket includes a donation to support Cousin Jack's work

£14.50 Just a Ticket
This ticket covers our core costs of the event

£12 Helping You
If you can only afford this ticket right now we all understand

£0 Ticket Draw
If you cannot afford a ticket right now please enter our free ticket draw. Cousin Jack's will give away as many tickets as they are able to (they're aiming for at least one family per show) and they will inform you if you have won tickets a minimum of three days before the event. To enter the ticket draw please click here

Children and babies in arms
As a company that creates work solely for children (and their families), we have found over the years the fairest way of ticketing is with a single ticket price per audience member - cheaper than a conventional adult price and slightly more than a conventional child price. This usually works out cheaper for families than charging higher adult prices. 

Very young children who will be on an adult's lap throughout the performance do not need a ticket.

We hope to see you in Mousehole this year. 

What do I need to know?

Mousehole is extremely busy at this time of year. You will need to allow plenty of extra time to park and walk to the venue.

There is no parking available at the Solomon Browne Memorial Hall.

A reliable bus service runs from Penzance to Mousehole. Click to be taken to the First Bus journey planner.

Due to the nature of the production, latecomers cannot be admitted.

We anticipate an approximate run time of 60 minutes.

The Solomon Browne Memorial Hall has full disabled access. To view the venues access information and access statement please click here. If you have any further access questions please feel free to email us at [email protected].

Our performers will help to seat you on our unreserved benches, prioritising children for the front row and aiming to accommodate groups who arrive 30 minutes early, though we can't guarantee group seating.

Our performances may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by Cousin Jack's at any time for evaluation, promotion or other projects. Please be aware that it is the ticket buyer's responsibility to inform members of their party that this will be happening.

Tickets are non-refundable.

Relaxed Performances

Relaxed Performances are for adults and children who might benefit from a more relaxed environment, or are uncomfortable with sudden lighting changes or loud noises, including those with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, sensory or communication needs or a learning disability. These performances are, of course, open to everyone.

Relaxed Performances of The Mousehole Cat are on:
Sunday 15th Dec at 11.30am
Friday 20th Dec at 11.30am

Saturday 21st Dec at 11.30am

Sunday 22nd Dec at 11.30am
Monday 23rd Dec at 11.30am
Tuesday 24th Dec at 11.30am
Friday 27th Dec at 11.30am

Saturday 28th Dec at 11.30am
Sunday 29th Dec at 11.30am

Monday 30th Dec at 11.30am

Find out more about Relaxed Performances by clicking here