Secrets of the Hidden Realm

Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm UTC+01:00

The Acorn Theatre, Parade St, TR18 4BU Penzance, United Kingdom | Penzance

The Acorn
Publisher/HostThe Acorn
Secrets of the Hidden Realm
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Cornwall is famous for its picturesque towns and beautiful beaches… but there is another Cornwall lurking below this sunny surface: the Cornwall of folklore and superstition, of magic and myth, of giants, faeries, mermaids, demons, ghosts and witches. This ‘Hidden Realm’ exists alongside our own, in a parallel time and space, invisible to mortals such as ourselves. But occasionally… at certain magical times and in certain enchanted places… the veil that separates our worlds can be breached…
For centuries, a mysterious covert organisation has been investigating the Hidden Realm: monitoring strange and unnatural phenomena, documenting evidence, and recording witness statements – all from its top secret base in Camborne.
But the time for secrecy is over. The world needs to know the truth. Tonight we will open the archives and release those secret files – whatever the consequences!
‘Secrets of the Hidden Realm’ delves into the strange, dark and beguiling world of Cornish folklore, using a blend of storytelling, comedy and ingenious puppetry. It combines a deep reverence for the history and mythology of Cornwall with absurd humour and a dash of Cosmic Horror. With influences including The X Files, Twin Peaks, H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos and The Magnus Archives, ‘Secrets of the Hidden Realm’ is a surreal flight of fancy into a liminal world of magic and mystery.
‘Secrets of the Hidden Realm’ is written and performed by Craig Johnson, Penzance-based actor, musician and puppeteer. As a solo performer he has been creating marvellous, quirky and ingenious theatre shows for over 18 years under the name Squashbox Theatre.
‘Secrets of the Hidden Realm’ is 75 mins long (plus interval) and is suitable for adults and children aged 10+
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The Acorn Theatre, Parade St, TR18 4BU Penzance, United Kingdom, The Acorn, Parade Street, Penzance, TR18 4, United Kingdom

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