Celebrating 40 Years · 1986–2026

Theatre
on the Moor

A thriving arts and environmental centre on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Powered by community. Rooted in creativity. Built for the future.

Sterts Arts Centre
6,300+ Audience Members
400 Artists (200 Cornish)
1,000+ Participants
156 Workshops
9.37t CO₂ Saved
2,213 Volunteer Hours

We Turn 40!

Since 1986, Sterts has transformed from a pig farm into a thriving arts and environmental centre. From a theatre company, to an amphitheatre, to our renewably powered Barn Theatre — powered by volunteers and a unique blend of nature and creativity.

To mark this milestone, we're recentring our founding purpose: to enable people to 'explore their own creativity and learning through doing'.

Our Story
40

Years of community,
resilience & sustainability

Come on in. Be part of the next 40 years.

Highlights of 2026

Fri 22 May 2026

Festival of Belonging

A celebration of community, connection and creativity co-created with local schools and community groups.

Free · Barn Theatre
Thu 7 May 2026

The Four Seasons

James Wilton Dance reimagines Vivaldi with dance, acrobatics, martial arts and capoeira. Breathtaking.

Various dates · Barn Theatre
Fri 31 Jul – Sun 2 Aug

Beach Party — Swamp Circus

Wild circus comedy and chaos as part of Circo Kernow Connects. Perfect for ages 6+.

Families · Barn Theatre
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Rooted in Community

Rooted

A year-long project reconnecting Sterts with its founding purpose, building towards the Festival of Belonging in May 2026. Funded by Arts Council England.

Root & Branch

Bringing young men together to build confidence and social interaction in rural spaces. Funded by National Lottery Community Fund.

Makes & Bakes

A year-round creative project for adults. Weekly shared making, conversation and cake. Funded by McCarthy Stone Foundation.

Our Sterts, Our Stories

Explore and share your stories of Sterts, leading to a new permanent heritage exhibition. Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Be Part of the Sterts Story

Your support helps local school children attend workshops, trains volunteers, and keeps creativity alive on the moor.