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Isle of Arts Festival

The Isle of Arts Festival was founded in 2011 by four Ventorians, Gillian Jenner, Christopher Bonney, Janneke and Philip Oxley.

The festival is set in and around Ventnor and offers a wide range of performances in The Arts, from comedy to dance, theatre to live music.

Below are a selection of articles we’ve published over the years about Isle of Arts Festival.

7, April 2015·1 min read

Help Gyles Brandreth find happiness at the Isle of Arts Festival

Love him or hate him, Gyles Brandreth has the ability to make people of all ages laugh. Book now to see him open the 2015 Isle of Arts Festival on Friday 1st May.

14, April 2011·1 min read

Hide and Seek At Isle of Arts With Tony Trowbridge

See if you can find any of Tony Trowbridge's hidden artwork in Ventnor this weekend

18, April 2013·1 min read

Island artists showcase their work in a free Arts Trail around Ventnor 18-21 April

Even if you are not planning to come to one of the 40 plus great events on offer, you really should view the free Arts Trail exhibition.

8, April 2011·1 min read

Isle of Arts 2011: Barry Norman In Conversation

Some tickets still available to hear Barry Norman in conversation

12, April 2011·2 min read

Isle of Arts 2011: Loads of Workshops For All Ages

Lots of workshops for all ages at the Isle of Arts Festival this weekend

29, March 2011·1 min read

Isle of Arts 2011: Passionate About Piano

Four great pianists confirmed for Piano! Piano! part of Isle of Arts Festival

19, March 2012·2 min read

Isle of Arts 2012: Dracula And His Creator Celebrated

More events confirmed for the 2012 Isle of Arts Festival.

30, March 2012·1 min read

Isle of Arts 2012: Lili la Scala Sings Songs to Make You Smile

With her vintage pin-up girl looks and the voice of a nightingale ... Tickets to see Lili La Scala at Isle of Arts Festival are just £5

27, February 2012·2 min read

Isle of Arts 2012: Local Literary Heroes Celebrated

During this yearÊ¼s festival we will be flying the flag for some of the giants of literature associated with the Isle of Wight. Book you tickets now before they sell out.

23, February 2012·2 min read

Isle of Arts 2012: Talent Showcase For Island Writers And Performers

The plans for this year's Isle of Arts Festival just get better and better. Gilly tells us about a fantastic opportunity for Island writers and performers. Please share with your friends and family.

30, January 2013·1 min read

Isle of Arts 2013: Alan Davies announced as Saturday headliner

The star of QI and Jonathan Creek will be headlining at the Isle of Arts Festival in Ventnor

11, February 2013·1 min read

Isle of Arts 2013: Stuart Maconie and Fleur de Paris join the bill

The line-up for this year's Isle of Arts Festival is really coming together.

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