The Isles of Scilly Museum & Cultural Centre has announced three events at the Old Town Inn, St Mary’s, running from late September to early November. The line-up brings together storytelling, folk theatre and live music, with performances from David Mynne, Cornish folk duo True Foxes, and writer-performer Jack Brownridge-Kelly.
Widdershins: Wednesday 24 September
Widdershins opens the season on 24 September. Written by Carl Grose for performer David Mynne and directed by Olivier Award winner Simon Harvey, the solo show is set in a fictional, long-forgotten Cornish village and follows local raconteur Bob Droll as he introduces its residents, among them ‘Pity Me’ Jose, Cryer Bledstone and Sci-Fi Sally. The show runs for approximately 80 minutes and is recommended for adults and older children (12+).
“…Widdershins is a masterclass in solo performance; by turns funny, weird and ever so slightly creepy, the individual tales of the villagers held us spellbound for almost 90 minutes.” — Vanloo’s Reviews
Tickets are £12 standard, £10 supported, £8 for under-18s and £25 for a family ticket.
True Foxes: Thursday 15 October
On 15 October, Cornish cousin duo True Foxes bring their alt-country and Americana sound to the Old Town Inn. Formed in 2019 and now with over 800 shows behind them, the duo are led by Amie’s vocals and songwriting alongside Chloe’s harmonies and bass lines. Their debut album Howl (2024) was named Americana Album of the Month by The Country Mile Radio and UK Country Radio, and the band were recognised as BBC Artist of the Week across eight territories. Early 2026 saw them tour 21 Cornish venues, including a church tour, ahead of the release of their second album, Just a Woman, in March.
“Sublime harmonies, perfectly crafted songs and a beguiling stage presence.” — Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
The No. 1 Holiday Destination: Tuesday 3 November
The season closes on 3 November with The No. 1 Holiday Destination, a new comedy from Jack Brownridge-Kelly and Danny Frost, the pair behind Cold, Dark Matters and Kevrin, Out of Season. Set in a newly independent country that attempts to solve mass tourism by nationalising it, the show follows an idealistic plan for protecting culture, community and coastline as it spirals into chaos.
“A masterclass in storytelling.” — Northwest Theatre, on Cold, Dark Matters
Booking
Tickets for all three events are available now through the Museum’s events page: https://iosmuseumandculturalcentre.org/events/