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The Hour Before Nightfall

The Hour Before Nightfall

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The Hour Before Nightfall takes place on 31 October 2026 at Devoran Village Hall in Truro. Written by Shane Scott, the play is a piece of theatrical storytelling rooted in the landscape of Cornwall. It is based on the true story of Frederick Densham, a rector who lived as a hermit on Bodmin Moor.

Please come and join us on Saturday 31 st October at Devoran Village Hall at 7.30pm, (doors open at 7pm). We can’t wait to share with you ‘The Hour By Nightfall – written by Shane Scott, which promises to be a really enjoyable and intriguing night out in the theatre. Tickets are available (£10/£12/£15) from www.carntocove.co.uk . This is a fast, entertaining and moving piece of theatrical storytelling, rooted in the landscape of Cornwall. Based on the remarkable true story of Frederick Densham, an eccentric and mysterious Rector who lived as a hermit in the remote Bodmin Moor village of Warleggan from 1931 until 1953, famously ending up preaching to a congregation of playing cards propped up in the pews. Enter, a young American journalist from Life Magazine, on her first European assignment. Written about by Daphne du Maurier and others, the story is driven by the evolving relationship between its two contrasting characters. When worlds collide, magic can happen ……… – let’s be there to witness the magic. Buy a ticket for the raffle, and a drink from the licensed bar and sit back with expectation. Further information: This event will be held at Devoran Village Hall, Quay Rd, Devoran, Truro, UK You can email the event organiser at info@carntocove.org.uk Key Links: Visit Event Website Other Upcoming Local Events Coming Up In the local area With a wide range of great local events for people of all ages and interests, Truro has a vibrant and thriving local events scene. View

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The Hour Before Nightfall takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 19:30.

The Hour Before Nightfall is held at Truro.

The forecast for The Hour Before Nightfall is Overcast · 11°C.

Tickets for The Hour Before Nightfall can be booked via visittruro.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.