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Ventnor Fringe Festival

Ventnor Fringe Festival was founded in 2010 by a group of young people living in Ventnor. Taking place in the school summer holidays, the festival has grown each year, with hundreds of acts having performed in a weird and wonderful selection of venues around the town.

“One hell of a homegrown festival….an authentic, bohemian festival experience” The Independent

Below are the latest articles which feature the Fringe.

2, August 2016·2 min read

Bolsheviks and Mental Health Cuts: Fringe comedy-cabaret-drama comes to Ventnor

‘Hidden Mother’ not only aims to add its own voice to the debate on mental health cuts, but to do so with humour and — thanks to Diana’s cabaret fantasies — a little music. Three performances available, book now!

1, August 2016·1 min read

Ventnor Fringe: Artists from around the world head to the Isle of Wight

Ventnor is about to become a vibrant hub of creativity and culture as Fringe Festival returns for its seventh year. There's a huge variety of shows, offering something for everyone.

8, July 2016·2 min read

Ventnor Exchange’s newest comedy – Wireless – a hit

We popped up to Ryde a couple of weeks ago to see a Ventnor Exchange pop-up - their newest production, Wireless. Sneaking behind the scenes of local radio, the puppet show explored the “high glamour of local news”!

22, February 2016·1 min read

Ventnor International Festival: Fully-programmed extension to Ventnor Fringe Festival

Well done to the Ventnor Fringe team who have announced today they are set to expand the festival with the introduction of the fully-programmed Ventnor International Festival.

douglas richards and james halsey at St Catherines

31, August 2015·1 min read

Be the first to see Doug from Plastic Mermaids’ new video

Sit back and enjoy eight minutes of musical beauty, composed and performed by Isle of Wight musician, Doug Richards from Plastic Mermaids.

11, August 2015·3 min read

Richard ll by Scena Mundi at Ventnor Fringe: Review

There are several chances to see Scena Mundi's adaptation of William Shakespeare's Richard II at Holy Trinity Church as part of the Ventnor Fringe. Check the Box Office for tickets.

11, August 2015·1 min read

Free Art giveaway during Ventnor Fringe by urban artist Not Dead Yet

Go on an art hunt in Ventnor this week and you might be lucky to end up with one of ten original pieces of art by urban artist, Not Dead Yet.

7, August 2015·1 min read

Have you booked your tickets for the Isle of Wight Film Festival yet?

There's a fantastic range of films being showcased in Ventnor next week as part of the Isle of Wight Film Festival. Come down and check it out. There's bound to be something that takes yours fancy.

6, August 2015·2 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival: Have you got your tickets yet?

Once again there is so much to see and do at the annual Ventnor Fringe Festival. Events are starting to sell out so make sure you book online now to avoid disappointment. See our listings for details of all events.

15, August 2014·1 min read

Mike Oldfield’s son plays Ventnor tonight with his band Gypsyfingers

We're very interested to see what this London band, which has been likened to Plastic Mermaids, will be like tonight.

14, August 2014·1 min read

Tickets still available for tonight’s Chiverin Sanctuary and Library Lock-In

If you don't have any plans for tonight (Thursday), OnTheWight can recommend some events taking place in Ventnor that will help start your weekend early.

14, August 2014·1 min read

Please read if you’ve bought tickets for the Film Festival

A glitch in the ticketing system has meant that some tickets were issued with the incorrect screening times.

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