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Yellow Curtain at Ventnor Fringe with person peering around it

23, July 2021·1 min read

Ventnor Fringe launches the Rouse/Fringe Awards: News OnTheWight is proud to support it

Rouse Limited and Ventnor Fringe Festival have launched two prestigious awards in collaboration with News OnTheWight. One that audiences can vote for, the other selected by the staff and volunteer team. Find out how you can to get involved

22, July 2021·1 min read

Gerard Harris returns to Ventnor Fringe with two comedy shows

Not one, but two shows over three performances. There are no excuses to miss Gerard Harris as he returns to Ventnor Fringe Festival once again

garrett millerick talking into a microphone

17, July 2021·2 min read

Garrett Millerick’s third standup show is coming to Fringe: ‘You’d be silly not to come’

Garrett Millerick’s previous two standup shows have been ‘Critically acclaimed sell out smash hits’ - You can see his third show at Ventnor Fringe

13, July 2021·1 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival 2021: Everything you need to know now that restrictions are changing

Ventnor Fringe Festival have been putting lots of planning in place to ensure everyone can take part, at a level that feels comfortable for them

Ventnor Fringe act on stage in tent by Julian Winslow

25, June 2021·1 min read

Register today as a volunteer for Ventnor Fringe Festival 2021

Ventnor Fringe Festival is just around the corner and welcomes volunteers from all ages and backgrounds. Register today if you want to take part

Ventnor Fringe Poster illustration of peope having fun

17, June 2021·1 min read

Ventnor Fringe team working hard to ensure Festival’s return this year

The uncertainty of what they will be able to do adds a huge amount of stress to an already difficult job, but the team are working hard to bring us the Ventnor Fringe Festival next month

4, May 2021·2 min read

Ventnor Fringe 2021 promise the most diverse, interesting and creative festival yet

Ventnor Fringe Festival is shaping up to be the most diverse, interesting and creative it’s ever been, says Jack Whitewood, and the celebration we all need after 2020

7, January 2021·1 min read

Ventnor Fringe announce dates for 2021: Now extended to a socially distanced ten days

After having to cancel the 2020 festival, for this year the Ventnor Fringe team have designed it with social distancing in mind. See the details within

20, May 2020·2 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival takes a year out in light of Coronavirus: Expect something in its place though

The thousands who take part in or visit Ventnor Fringe Festival will be disappointed to hear of the cancellation, but organisers still hope to mark the occasion in a special, creative way

6, March 2020·2 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival announce their first confirmed acts for 2020

Ventnor Fringe Festival returns this July and brings with it a great variety of live music, comedy, theatre, fun for the kids and loads more. Check out the first round of announcements

29, January 2020·1 min read

Ru Paul’s Drag Race finalist crosses Solent for Pride event this weekend

Get your tickets now for Saturday's event which is raising awareness and funds for Isle of Wight Pride and Suicide Awareness

hannah george and Tasha at the writers guild awards

14, January 2020·1 min read

Yet another prestigious award for Isle of Wight comedy writer, Hannah George

For the second year in a row, Hannah George, and her writing partner Tasha Dhanraj, were back at the Writers' Guild Awards

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