Culture on Scilly announce their 2025 summer season of theatre
Mark your calendars and grab your picnic blankets — Culture on Scilly has announced their season of theatre shows for 2025, and our programme of events is bigger, bolder, and bursting with stories, songs, and summer magic.
From legendary Greek heroes and globe-trotting adventures to Shakespeare under the stars and family fairytale fun, this year’s arts programme promises something special for everyone.
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or lucky enough to call the Isles of Scilly home, there’s never been a better time to dive into the arts.
So, what’s on in 2025 ? Here is a little tour through this year’s unmissable highlights:
🎭 MAY: The Odyssey by Troubadour Stageworks
23–25 May | St Mary’s, Tresco, St Martin’s
Back by popular demand! This magical musical adaptation of Homer’s epic blends Alexander Pope’s poetry with live music and modern storytelling. With gods, monsters, and a mysterious stranger at the gates, it’s a powerful, accessible intro to one of the greatest stories ever told—perfect for families and mythology lovers alike.
🗓️ Book early—this one’s coming up soon.
🎶JUNE: OperaCocktail by OperaUpClose
14-15 June |St Mary’s
A delicious cocktail of classics by Puccini, Mozart, Verdi and more, in sparkling English translations with a contemporary twist, performed by the UK’s brightest and best.
Told through brilliantly evocative music including the famous Habanera from Carmen and Verdi’s timeless Drinking Song from La Traviata, OperaCocktail will move, entertain and delight.
🎉Intimate in scale, mighty in impact.
🌍 JUNE: Around the World in 80 Days by Ha Hum Ah
20–22 June | Tresco & St Mary’s
Buckle up for a madcap, high-speed adventure around the world! This fast-paced, laugh-out-loud adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic is a whirlwind adventure across continents, with three fearless actors taking on dozens of characters. Think split-second costume changes, chaotic comedy, and a whole lot of fun.
🎟️ Family-friendly and full of heart—don’t miss it!
🚶♀️ JUNE: Walk the Walk by Camp Theatre
27 & 29 June | St Mary’s & Tresco
Six walkers. Two coasts. One unforgettable journey. Peter Gordon’s warm, witty play follows a quirky group on a cross-country trek full of secrets, laughter, and emotional twists.
💬 Touching and relatable, it’s theatre with a lot of soul.
🎉 JULY: Twelfth Night by Miracle Theatre
23, 25 & 26 July | Tresco & St Mary’s
Illyria awaits! Miracle Theatre’s fresh take on Shakespeare’s beloved comedy is bursting with mistaken identities, unrequited love, and riotous mischief. Directed by Sally Crooks (of Love Riot fame), it’s witty, wild, and wonderfully accessible.
🎭 Shakespeare like you’ve never seen before—fun for all!
💘 AUGUST: As You Like It by Festival Players Theatre Co.
9–11 August | St Mary’s, Tresco & St Martin’s
All-male, all-Shakespeare, and all heart! Escape to the Forest of Arden in this romantic comedy full of disguise, desire, and delightful surprises. With Dame Judi Dench as their patron, this is Shakespeare done right—open-air, entertaining, and beautifully performed.
🌳 Perfect for a balmy August evening under the stars.
✨ AUGUST: Cinderella by IK Productions
19–21 August | St Mary’s, St Martin’s & Tresco
Glass slippers, magical mishaps, and more fairy dust than you can shake a wand at—Cinderella is coming to Scilly! IK Productions always bring the fun, and this brand-new show is packed with music, mayhem, and feel-good family vibes.
👑 An absolute must for the school holidays—bring the kids, and their grandparents too!
Ready to book?
Tickets are popular for our spring and summer season of arts events, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic.
📍 Performances take place across St Mary’s, Tresco, and St Martin’s—so whether you’re island-hopping or catching a show close to home, you’re never far from entertainment and culture .
You can book via the links on our Events pages, or you can pick up tickets from St Mary’s Tourist Information Centre. It is also often possible to buy tickets on the door, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Let’s make summer 2025 an exciting adventure in the arts — we hope to see you in the audience!
