A comedic exploration of life in a Cornish fishing village is touring on a limited run from Falmouth to Penzance.

Chippy examines what it is to live in Cornwall today both as a local and an outsider moving in.

Chipahoy is the last local shop left standing. Until now. Will the arrival of new owner Frank, a charismatic cabbie from London, fan flames of bubbling anger, or ignite new passions?

And what are those ripples out at sea? Will Charlie take over the boat from his legendary father Felix Hicks? Will trawlerman Hunter Chapman turn local unease to his advantage? And will young Pearley swap frying fish, for tying knots?

The set, designed by Pip Terry and utilising hand painted signs by Jane Darke, has been created using found and borrowed objects. It cleverly takes the action from the local chip shop to the deck of a fishing boat, the town bandstand and the local pub and more.

A cast of five local actors plays eight characters between them, while the writing, in verse and full of poetic imagery, delivers a thought-provoking show.

Chippy checks in at The Poly, Falmouth (May 17), St Austell Arts Centre (May 18), The Acorn, Penzance (May 19), Treviglas School, Newquay (May 21), Ruan Minor Village Hall (May 22), Devoran Village Hall (May 23), The Old Library, Bodmin (May 24), The Burrell Theatre, Truro (May 25), and The Old Cemetery Chapel, Helston (May 26).

Chippy is written by Henry Darke, directed by Chris White and produced by Jasmine Cole, with composition by Katherine Gillham. To find out more, visit www.jasminecoleproductions.co.uk/chippy