Over the years Malpas Village Hall has been hosts to many performances of all types, we can accommodate an audience of 60, and an adjustable stage for performers.

The set up is totally bespoke, and we can adapt the auditorium to suit your requirements. An ideal venue for a small to medium audience without incurring the costs of a larger playhouse.

It’s all very casual, and we envisage an evening performance in the St Andrews Hall with the Dolphin Bar open in the Barton Hall for refreshments and nibbles. Many options are available for a variety of entertainment.

The set-up

We provide everything you need to make your performance a success:

• The whole venue (Both Halls) St Andrews Hall and Barton Hall
• 60 seats and a small / medium stage – you decide
• Website advertising inc. social media
• Community Mail (“What’s On”) advertising
• Poster advertising (Noticeboards around the area)
• Truro advertising (TIC)
• Dolphin Bar + nibbles / food (cheap paying basic bar)
• Use of kitchen - tea and coffee etc. Outside catering if required.
• Interval – Drinks – Seating for food and chats – Barton Hall
• We would normally charge a small admission (Financial details will depend on individual performances)
• Arrangements can be made for numbered seats and ticketed bookings
• Popular shows like a Pantomime can run over several performances depending on demand
• We have our own Social Committee and Friends of MVH to lend a helping hand
• We assess each individual performance for its feasibility

We are all volunteers.

Monies raised goes back to the community facility we have here.

If you are a Charity like us, we are happy to work with you on your own events.

Theatre Workshops and Rehearsals

You may wish to take your performance to other venues. Malpas Village Hall provides ample space for your weekly workshops and rehearsals.

We can cover all aspects of the Performing Arts from Circus

Entertainers to Modern Dance and Individual Musicians.

Please use the contact us form for further information HERE.

Synergy A Cappella Group

STAGING YOUR OWN SHOWS

Whether you’re a solo performing artist, a six-piece live band or a choral group, a small intimate performance with an attentive audience, could be the place for you.

Our stunning halls overlook the Truro River, and its setting is the perfect backdrop for showcasing your performance.

THE BARTON HALL - including patio, river views and an open plan kitchen (this is the smaller of the two halls)

Our Barton Hall is a fully adaptable venue with capacity to comfortably seat an audience of 40. The kitchen includes all your requirements for hot food, teas and coffees and a licenced bar.

A further 15 seats can be made available for alfresco dining on the patio.

Offering you and your audience an intimate experience for those warm summer evenings.

The Barton Hall is particularly favourable when performances are set up in the St Andrews Hall – guests can easily move between the two Halls via the link lobby area.

• Ordering and collecting drinks from the bar
• Easy access to the toilets
• Ideal for meeting people, socialising and chatting
• External area for socialising on the Patio
• Calm ambiance
• Food preparation or external caterers
• Hot finger food or snacks at the bistro tables

THE ST ANDREWS HALL

(The larger of the two halls)

Note: If your performance requires the use of the kitchen facilities and additional seating you will need to book both halls. For example, a cabaret evening or you may require a show interval.

St Andrews Hall has the capacity to seat 60 to enjoy a show or watch a film on the big screen.
A great adaptable space for slightly larger entertainment. A stage can be set up to suit your personal requirements – please contact the bookings manager, we provide seating and stage plans to specifically to fit in with your requirements.

Our own large screen and Audio-Visual surround sound equipment is available on request. This is ideal for Presentations / Screen displays / Discos and Film presentations.

PA Equipment & Lighting (supplied by an external company) is also available. (most shows use their own equipment)

Concerts / Shows and Film hire rates are set according to your requirements and duration.
This can include Both halls, the Kitchen area, the Patio overlooking the river and the small side Garden for private intimate use.

Each hall can then be used for a variety of celebratory functions and exclusive use of the building:

• Staging to your own design
• Music and entertainment
• Video and Film projection
• In house disco / dance floor
• Bar and Bar service

With costs rising each year, this is a perfect venue for a small to medium gathering.

HOW CAN WE HELP

Your event includes exclusive use of the Barton Hall or St Andrews Hall, grounds and facilities, all tables and chairs seating 4 / 6 persons and can be configured in any way to suite your design requirements.

We are able to cater for many activities / special requests / performances to make your function an unforgettable experience.

Food preparation can be your design too, using outside caterers. Freshly cooked food on site with a kitchen marquee / prep area, Finger Food is another favourite, you will have full access to our kitchen facilities, and we are happy to work with your own caterers if required.

The Kitchen is only available when booking the Barton Hall. Please ask us for further details - we are happy to help where we can.

Malpas Village Hall has hosted a broad spectrum of live and film performances:

• Malpas Mudlarks Pantomimes – Tickets only, four performances
• Cornish Comedian Johnny Cowling – Tickets only including pasty
• Fashion Show – Catwalk. But not as you know it!!
• Malpas Film Club – In association with Cfylm – we can screen any film you choose
• Family Shows – (Family Fortunes and Mr & Mrs) Teams battle it out in front of an audience
• Auctions – Auction of promises for all
• Cornwall Choir Collective – Spin off from the “Rock Choir”
• Richard Trethewey – Live Cornish band and Album Launch
• Ceilidh Dance Band – Community evening with food
• Malpas Merriment – Family show of local talent

We are always looking for new talent. If you know of anyone (young or old) who has a gift in Performing Arts, we would love to hear from you. Some people are born to be on stage but never get the chance.

This is a first stepping stone; it forms part of our community gatherings for everyone to enjoy and we welcome your enquiry.

A vast choice awaits you – here are some “Tags” for Inspiration:

Music / Singing, Instrumentals, Plays, Theatre players, Poetry, Laughter / Comedy, Drama, Stories, Talks and Dancing to name a few.

Please use the contact us form for further information HERE.