Edward Rowe (aka the Kernow King) is urging people to suport The Poly in Falmouth - in the same week that it was announced the arts centre has been awarded £2,000 to celebrate the 'women in action' movie genre with various films and workshops.

Events will run from October to December as part of Art of Action, a BFI FAN initiative supported through the National Lottery.

The initiative is designed to celebrate the artistry of real-action choreography that has kept audiences on the edge of their seats since the early days of cinema.

As well as screenings, audiences will be able to experience have-a-go workshops, stunt and combat demonstrations, special events, and testimony from people with first-hand experience of making or appearing in high-octane crowd-pleasers built around thrills, spills, and more.

Timon Singh, BFI FAN and Art of Action producer, said: "Audiences will be able to experience the cinematic artistry, skills, and craft involved in creating iconic action sequences and films, while engaging with the historic roots and cross-cultural influences of the genre.

"It also lets filmgoers celebrate the skill and daring required of actors and stunt performers to produce the extraordinary on-screen exploits which continue to captivate audiences today."

The Poly season will help bust the myth that action is a male domain through celebrations of women’s work on both sides of the camera.

This will include three films focusing on the career of Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh, an international icon known for doing her own incredible stunts including the intricate choreography of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000).

Also included will be a long overdue BFI Distribution re-release of Kathryn Bigelow’s Point Break - rarely seen on the big screen in recent years and returning with a 4K restoration.

Workshops on offer will include stunt work for screen and a special effects makeup workshop.

Find out more about what's on offer, and book your tickets, by visiting The Poly website www.thepoly.org/womeninaction

The Poly has the support of one of Cornwall’s leading actors, writers, and comedians, Edward Rowe - known to many as his alter ego the Kernow King. He is urging the local community to support The Poly by joining its membership scheme.

He said: "We’re asking you to not only buy a ticket, buy a membership as well.

"For just £35 a year, that’s £3 a month, your membership gets you one free ticket a year, discounts on films and discounts on the café, fantastic!”

To sign up as a member for The Poly, go to the website www.thepoly.org, visit in person, or call the box office at 01326 319461.