A Cornish arts charity will pay tribute to its founder with a midsummer weekend memorial.

More than 25 years after Ewart and Anne Sturrock drew up their plans for a theatre where all could have equal access, whether to watch or perform, Sterts, the open-air moorland centre at Upton Cross, has become an important part of Cornwall’s cultural scene. 

In the last few years alone, thousands have enjoyed entertainment ranging from the acclaimed community plays Third Light and Gonamena  to folk superstars Show of Hands, Cara Dillon and Seth Lakeman to comedy stars like Jo Brand, Mark Steel and Ed Byrne.

Ewart , who was head of English and drama at Looe Comprehensive School before founding Sterts, died in September last year at the age of 77.

On Sunday, June 19, Sterts has arranged a memorial evening entitled For the love of Shakespeare.

In this 400 th anniversary year of Shakespeare’s death, some of the actors who worked with Ewart over the years will offer their favourite memories, together with readings from a range of the Bard’s works.

There are also plans for a sculpture in memory of Ewart to be placed at the centre.

The memorial evening starts at 6pm and is free to attend.

There’s more information on www.sterts.co.uk