James Hoswell Performer

12/12/2025

Planning an event or festival? Hosting a World Book Day celebration or marking Cornish heritage?
The Story Republic are now taking bookings for 2026. Their repertoire features new stories and poems inspired by Looe, Polperro, Liskeard and Redruth, as well as the Clay villages and St Just, alongside much-loved poems by Charles Causley, filled with grumbling kings, quarrelling pasties and sisterly rivalry over a Cornishman. Expect rousing shanties, captivating tales and a generous dash of wit. Directed by Connie Crosby, they bring energy, charm and imagination to any gathering.

Introducing Cornwall’s best-loved team of tale-telling troubadours. Cutting quite a dash in their Sunday best, they arrive with suitcases in hand and poems at the ready. This summer they’re set to delight audiences with songs, stories and irresistible pop-up poetry. They’ve performed on ferries, in fields and at festivals, as well as beaches, harbours, stately homes and castles, winning over crowds wherever they go.

The Story Republic make a vibrant addition to any event. You can also explore a selection of their digital stories below.

https://thewritersblock.org.uk/our-work/programmes/the-story-republic/

Image: Steve Tanner

30/08/2025

Our first Cornish performance of 'An Audience With Yorick' took place at The Lane Theatre in Newquay last night. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came to share the story with us, and to the Lane Theatre team for welcoming us into your wonderful venue. Next stop, St Ives. See you around Halloween! 💀👑☀️🍦

15/07/2025

Original music inspired by my latest show!

Ahead of the premiere of our show 'An Audience With Yorick', our very own Reuben Roper and James Hoswell, otherwise known as Riouxbie Radical and Kazooie Dean, have released an EP!

'Tales Of Cornwall' comprises of four songs inspired by the show, and they're very excited to release this saga of Cornish stories.

You can listen to it on Spotify here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/62iSkOA3HYZN01JMliQvCC

14/07/2025

What a way to wrap up our run at Bracknell South Hill Park Arts Centre. 💀👑☀️🍦

The response was incredible, and the energy from the audience was nothing short of electric.
Thank you, Bracknell, for welcoming a bit of Cornwall into your lives and hearts. You've been amazing. ❤️
Next stop: An Audience With Yorick is swooping to Newquay. We’re coming home! 🌊.

This seagull and I, and the rest of Mirva are looking forward to seeing you in Cornwall very soon!

Photo: Chelsea Lagan. 📸

20/06/2025

'An Audience With Yorick' comes to Newquay on Friday 29th August 2025!

In our new show's cornish debut, Mirva Theatre will be bringing 'An Audience With Yorick' to The Lane Theatre Newquay! We are so excited to debut this piece in Cornwall, so buy your tickets as soon as possible for a night of music, puppetry, big laughs, and lots of cornish wonder!

🎟BOOK TICKETS at https://lanetheatre.co.uk/yorick/

20/06/2025

'An Audience With Yorick' comes to St Ives on Sunday October 26th 2025.
Mirva Theatre is excited to announce that we will be returning to the wonderful hive of creativity that is The St. Ives Arts Club!

The St Ives Arts Club was the first theatre we ever performed a professional production in, and it's fantastic to be coming back for the first of our Halloween shows.

🎟BOOK TICKETS at stives.ticketsolve.com, or scan the link in the poster!

13/10/2024

Let's make this a night to remember! Share this with your friends and family, and bring them along with you this 26 October! 💀

Mirva Theatre performing songs from Bone To Pick, aswell as other amazing drag/LGBTQIA+ performers. Oh yeah, it's in a cave! 🎃
Tickets at www.houseofdamnation.co.uk

03/09/2024

Bone To Pick 2024 The Poly Show 💀
Poly Falmouth
Mirva Theatre