This weekend is the last chance to see the first two shows performed at Department in Ryde.
UBU: King of the Isle of Wight
Every Friday night since the new arts centre opened, UBU: King of the Isle of Wight has been delighting audiences.
“Mr. Ubu, you will be King! What could possibly go wrong?”
Prepare for total theatrical chaos as Horse Box Theatre unleashes a riotous, Isle of Wight-inspired twist on Alfred Jarry’s anarchic masterpiece Ubu Roi.
This delirious, no-holds-barred parody of Macbeth cranks ambition and absurdity to the max, plunging the grotesque and power-hungry Mr & Mrs Ubu into a whirlwind of corruption, carnage, and clumsy coups.
Expect ambition gone awry, belly laughs that bite, and a symphony of sheer madness, all wrapped in a scathing satire of politics that’s as timely as it is utterly ridiculous.
Brace yourselves: this is loud, wild and gleefully unhinged new production.
Re:Tell
Meanwhile Saturday nights have been the domain for Re:Tell, a wonderful piece of storytelling about those who worked or shopped at Elizabeth Pack.
The Packs’ People oral history project was the backbone of this show, so worth having a listen through beforehand if you intend to see the last performance of Re:Tell.
“We don’t sell dresses, we dress ladies”
Step back in time with this captivating verbatim theatre piece, inspired by the Packs People oral history recordings by Meeja.
Follow Sophie, a bride-to-be, as she is transported to the golden days of the iconic Elizabeth Packs Department Store in Ryde. From the elegant bridal department to the bustling Coffee Bean café, dazzling window displays to lively fashion shows, Re:Tell brings the spirit of this beloved building to life.
Heartwarming, funny, and beautifully nostalgic, this unique performance celebrates a cherished piece of local history
Book now
Tickets are £10 each for both shows and doors open at 7pm, with the show starting at 8pm.
The bar will be open from 7pm. Visit Department’s website to book your tickets.
