The Mousehole Cat
by Antonia Barber
adapted by Alan M Kent
12 December 2026 to 2 January 2027
Solmon Browne Memorial Hall, Mousehole
Celebrating 11 years of Mowzer on stage in Mousehole
Our magical puppet and live-action production is performed annually in the heart of Mousehole alongside the village’s famous Christmas light display.
Based on the well-known Cornish legend this uniquely heartwarming story of the friendship between a fearless fisherman and his devoted cat will warm the cockles of everyone's hearts... almost as much as an ‘efty portion of stargazy pie!
This magical show has an hour-long run time allowing families to soak up the atmosphere of Cornwall’s most famous Christmas light display and enjoy a live performance all in one evening.
We have flexible ticket prices again for 2026
We have not put our ticket prices up for three years. To try and make our show as accessible as possible, we offer three ticket prices and a free ticket draw. Please book the ticket that reflects what you can afford right now. You won't be asked any questions and your ticket options won't be shared with anyone. This year we are also offering a locals discount for those living full-time in a TR18 or TR19 postcode for all 4.30pm performances.
£19.50 Supporter Ticket
This ticket includes a donation to support our work
£14.50 Just a ticket
This ticket covers our core costs of the event
£12 Helping you*
If you can only afford this ticket right now we understand
*Available on selected dates only
£10 Locals ticket
These tickets are for people living full-time in TR18 or TR19 and are available on all 4.30pm performances only
£0 Ticket Draw
If you cannot afford a ticket right now please enter our free ticket draw. We will give away as many tickets as we are able to (we're aiming for at least one family per show) and will inform you if you have won tickets a minimum of three days before the event.
Please enter the free ticket draw here. We cannot guarantee you will win tickets.
What do I need to know?
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Mousehole is extremely busy at this time of year. You will need to allow plenty of extra time to park and walk to the venue.
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There is no parking available at the Solomon Browne Memorial Hall.
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A reliable bus service runs from Penzance to Mousehole. Click here to be taken to the First Bus journey planner.
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Due to the nature of the production, latecomers cannot be admitted.
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We anticipate an approximate run time of 50 minutes.
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The Solomon Browne Memorial Hall has full disabled access. To view the venues access information and access statement please click here. If you have any further access questions please feel free to email us at alright@cousinjacks.org.
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Our performers will help to seat you on our unreserved benches, prioritising children for the front row and aiming to accommodate groups who arrive 30 minutes early, though we can't guarantee group seating.
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Our performances may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by Cousin Jack's at any time for evaluation, promotion or other projects. Please be aware that it is the ticket buyer's responsibility to inform members of their party that this will be happening.
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Tickets are non-refundable.
Where's it to?
Solomon Browne Memorial Hall, TR19 6QW
Don't forget there is no parking at the hall!
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Relaxed Performances
Relaxed Performances are for adults and children who might benefit from a more relaxed environment, or are uncomfortable with sudden lighting changes or loud noises, including those with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, sensory or communication needs or a learning disability. These performances are, of course, open to everyone.
Our relaxed performances are:
Sunday 14th Dec at 11.30am
Saturday 20th Dec at 11.30am
Sunday 21st Dec at 11.30am
Monday 22nd Dec at 11.30am
Tuesday 23rd Dec at 11.30am
Wednesday 24th Dec at 11.30am
Saturday 27th Dec at 11.30am
Sunday 28th Dec at 11.30am
Monday 29th Dec at 11.30am
Tuesday 30th Dec at 11.30am
Wednesday 31st Dec at 11.30am
Grown-up performances
The show remains the same, but this performance is intended just for grown-ups who may prefer a more focused performance. We regard a grown-up as someone 16 or over.
Our grown-up performances are on:
14 Dec at 7.30pm
15 Dec at 7.30pm
16 Dec at 7.30pm
17 Dec at 7.30pm
2025 Team
Producing Director
Guy Watson
Adapter
Alan M Kent
Composers
Scott Fleming
Richard Trethewey
Tommie Black-Roff
Puppet Design
Mae Voogd
Visual Director & Marketing
Jonathan Bray
Production Manager
Helen Gibson
Lighting Design
Alastair Doyle
Lighting Operation
Samuel Gilbert
Design & Construction
Susan & Tony Watson
Illustration
Nicola Bayley
Emily Stanbury
Previous Casts
2024
Olivia Warren
Rory Wilton
Tommie Black-Roff
Emma McGee
2023
Kim Healey
Rory Wilton
Tommie Black-Roff
Emma McGee
Jennie Rawling
2022
Emily Faulkner
Rory Wilton
Tommie Black-Roff
Darcey Ball
Guy Watson
2021
Bec Applebee
Emily Faulkner
Richard Trethewey
Rory Wilton
Larissa Pinkham
2020
Bec Applebee
Iga Drzymkowska
Emily Faulkner
Richard Trethewey
Rory Wilton
2019
Bec Applebee
Emily Faulkner
Richard Trethewey
Rory Wilton
2018
Bec Applebee
Iga Drzymkowska
Richard Trethewey
Rory Wilton
2017
Bec Applebee
Bryher Flanders
Richard Trethewey
Rory Wilton
2016 (Christmas)
Bec Applebee
Iga Drzymkowska
Bryher Flanders
Scott Fleming
Ben Kernow
2016 (Summer)
Jenny Coverack
Trevor Cuthbertson
Scott Fleming
Steve Kelly
Ann Lejeune
