The Ope Way is our name for the passageway at the back of the auditorium, running between either side of our building. It’s a special nod to the opes of Cornwall – tiny openings between tightly-packed buildings often found in Cornish fishing and mining communities.

Whether you’re passing through from Boscawen Street to Lemon Quay, want to have a nose after a coffee in our Green Room Café, or just fancy soaking up the atmosphere of our Cornwall Playhouse auditorium for a while, check out the timings for when you can access. During opening hours, our dedicated Heritage volunteers will be around to share stories and secrets with you, if you’ve got 5 minutes to spare. It’s all part of honouring the history of our beautiful building and keeping its legacy alive.

The Ope Way – Open Mon – Fri 11am – 3pm*

*Please note the opening hours vary monthly depending on show times. The monthly updated opening times can be found on Hall for Cornwall’s Visiting Us page.