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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.

2, February 2015·1 min read

Isle of Arts Festival: The answer to life, the universe and everything?

Maybe not, but you’ll have to admit they’re doing their best. More acts announced for the excellent Isle of Arts Festival coming to Ventnor in May.

13, April 2012·1 min read

Isle of Arts Festival: Win Tickets For Comedy At The Boathouse

We've got two tickets to give away to the closing comedy gig at next week's Isle of Arts Festival, but you have work for them. The best answer to 'How many comedians does it take to change a lightblub?' wins. Use the form in the article to enter.

16, April 2012·1 min read

Isle of Arts Festival: Win Tickets For Radio Soop

Your chance to win two tickets for this Saturday's performance of three plays by Radio Soop. Taking you back to the golden era of radio.

27, April 2015·1 min read

Isle of Arts for kids: Little Howard, Ed Boxall, Curious Creatures and more

The Arts is not just for adults. At this year's Isle of Arts Festival there are kid's workshops, puppet show performances, story-telling sessions and so much more.

3, April 2013·1 min read

Isle of Arts launch Facebook ticket competition

This one is for Facebook users only. Share with friends and relatives on the mainland as the competition prize includes a hotel stay and ferry crossing.

16, December 2013·1 min read

Isle of Arts launches first acts for 2014 Festival

Well-known gardener and BBC presenter, Monty Don, will be opening the Festival in May 2014 and previous sell-out show comedian Rich Hall returns to close the Festival on the Sunday night.

10, April 2011·1 min read

Isle of Arts VentnorBlog Take-Over

VentnorBlog has changed its look for Isle of Arts

20, April 2012·1 min read

Isle of Arts Venues On A Map

If you're not fully familiar with the layout of Ventnor, we've built something that should be helpful for all coming to Isle of Arts over the next three days

2, April 2012·1 min read

Isle of Arts Works With Young Islanders

Isle of Arts Outreach Programme has been working with two Island artists to inspire young peoples' creativity and encourage them to use their talents and skills to become positive contributors to their communities.