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Ha Hum Ah Productions CIC is an award-winning theatre and film production company based in Cornwall. We create bold, imaginative and accessible stories that spark curiosity and connection.
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Founded in 2018, Ha Hum Ah began as a co-operative-style theatre company — a creative home where actors, directors, writers, and designers of all backgrounds could collaborate and co-produce ambitious new work. From the start, our process has been rooted in ensemble-led making, physical play, inventive storytelling, and deep creative trust between artists.
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Our work spans two interconnected paths:
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Pronunciation Breakdown (simple guide):
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Ha – rhymes with "spa", like a short laugh: "hah"
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Hum – like the sound you make when humming a tune: "hum"
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Ah – a calm, open sound, like when you relax or understand something: "ah"
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Cornwall
One strand of our work is firmly rooted in Cornwall — not just its geography, but its communities, artists, and spirit of collaboration. We work closely with a wide network of regional partners, local businesses, and cultural organisations to develop and deliver ambitious, high-quality productions in both conventional and unconventional spaces.
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From village halls to stately homes, woodland clearings to cliff tops, we create theatre that is responsive to place and accessible to the people who live there. We’re passionate about reaching rural audiences who may not otherwise have regular access to live performance, and proving that geography needn’t be a barrier to artistic excellence.
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By making work in Cornwall we’ve developed a distinctly Cornish approach to creation — one that’s playful, resilient and collaborative. This way of working shapes not only what we make, but how we make it — resulting in a vibrant, surprising and unmistakably unique style of theatre that resonates with audiences far beyond the region.
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and beyond...
The other strand of our work looks outward — touring nationally across the UK and Ireland to rural, mid and large-scale venues, as well as festivals. This strand is about bringing our Cornwall-grown collaborations and unique way of making theatre to wider audiences, and building relationships with venues and partners across the UK and beyond. Whether performing in a 500-seat theatre or a converted warehouse, we remain committed to bold storytelling, inventive design, and an honest, human connection with audiences.
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In 2021, we expanded into screen with the launch of Ha Hum Ah Films, bringing our theatre-rooted sensibility and visual imagination to short films and cinematic storytelling. In 2023, our theatre and film arms united as Ha Hum Ah Productions CIC, allowing us to work fluidly across forms while deepening our partnerships, infrastructure and ambition.
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As part of this growth, we’ve established our own company base and creative centre in Cornwall — a dedicated space for designing, building and rehearsing work in a sustainable, environmentally conscious way. Alongside this, we’ve developed a costume and props store, enabling us to reuse and repurpose materials across productions and offer costume hire to other artists and organisations in the region.
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Whether on stage or screen — our goal remains the same: to make great stories happen, in great company.
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Director - Ben Kernow