Theatre by the Sea

May 19, 2005 10:27 AM

Cornwall's Minack theatre. Perched on the cliffs at the SouthWestern tip of the UK, the Minack offers the chance to see classic theatre with a spectacular natural backdrop. The open-air theatre was originally conceived by Rowena Cade in the 1930s, and she was also personally responsible for much of the construction of the facilities that still exist. The pictures and 360 panoramas available here should give you some idea of the place. A few more here.
posted by biffa (5 comments total)

the pictures are really beautiful.
posted by Mme. Robot at 10:35 AM on May 19, 2005

The Minack's one of the most astonishingly beautiful places to watch a theatre production of - well, just about anything. It's an incredible place.

But for the love of god, bring a big cushion and a very warm coat.
posted by flashboy at 11:17 AM on May 19, 2005

Thanks for that - I'm visiting near there soon and wouldn't have known about it - it looks stunning.
posted by alfhild at 10:23 PM on May 19, 2005

Pleasure alfhild, I moved down here a few months ago and have been keeping an eye out for decent websites about local area and history. Good ones may turn into further FPPs.
posted by biffa at 3:05 AM on May 20, 2005

I went to a performance there about five years ago. Shakespeare seems so much more alive when the atlantic ocean is part of the set. A wonderful place. I second the advice about a warm coat, even in July.
posted by talitha_kumi at 3:16 AM on May 20, 2005