The first show at a Porthcurno theatre has been revealed as a topical look at rural life in the 21st century. The first play at the Minack this spring will be And Then Come the Nightjars , by award-winning playwright, Bea Roberts and will run from Mya 25 to June 3 The play is described as a moving and topical show intertwined with humour, about the realities of rural life in the 21st century. The title refers to the ancient rural myth that the nocturnal nightjar sucks the milk from cattle and destroys the livelihoods of farmers. Bea Robert’s portrait of country life traces the profound changes in society overtaking rural communities as main characters Michael and Jeffrey face a new world of Grand Designs, Tesco Metros and rural tourism.
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It s the start of May - which means there are two Bank Holiday Mondays which give workers and school children an extra two days off and extends the weekends from two to three days.