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31, May 2022·1 min read

Enjoy outdoor theatre performance with all the family: Shakespeare’s As You Like it at Steam Railway

"There is something particularly special about enjoying this story of the joys of nature and its powers of rejuvenation and rebirth whilst sat amongst the trees with grass under foot and a star-filled night sky above us"

23, May 2022·3 min read

Head ONTO THE STREET in Ryde for Jubilee Celebrations

There's lots to get involved with on the Saturday of the Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend. See details within

19, May 2022·3 min read

CHAMPS joins exciting music lineup at Ventnor Fringe Festival

As part of Fringe Fridays, CHAMPS join among others The Big Moon, Goat Girl and Tonstartssbandht

11, May 2022·1 min read

Outdoor theatre performance of As You Like it by William Shakespeare: Book now

Organised by Quay Arts, this wonderfully warm, funny and rich play tells the story of the joys of nature and its powers of rejuvenation and rebirth

9, May 2022·2 min read

Calling young people interested in theatre and film: Help shape future development programmes on the Isle of Wight

Share this with 14 to 30-year-olds with an interest in theatre and film, so they can let StoneCrabs know what they feel is needed to support their future

Fanny Quivers on stage at the Two Brewers

4, May 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight drag performer through to next heat in Drag Idol UK competition

Big up Fanny Quivers, representing the Isle of Wight with her third consecutive win in the Drag Idol UK competition. Fingers crossed for the next round

27, April 2022·3 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival: Music, comedy, theatre and lots more at the 2022 Fringe event

There are around 150 shows expected at this year's Ventnor Fringe Festival, with tickets now on sale for the first acts

10, April 2022·2 min read

Loads of free entertainment at this year’s Isle of Wight Children’s Festival later this month

As well as the popular ticketed puppetry shows, there'll be loads of free things to keep your kids or grandkids entertained this Easter Holiday in Newport. Check out the timetable of events within

24, March 2022·1 min read

Lyngo Theatre presents Puss in Boots at the Isle of Wight Children’s Festival

With a host of puppets, a working windmill and an avalanche of fruit and nuts this classic furry tale by Marcello Chiarenza is the cat’s whiskers!

Three volunteers on steps outside Shanklin Theatre with OTW flas

4, March 2022·1 min read

Couples can now get married on stage thanks to wedding licence boost at Shanklin Theatre

The first wedding is already booked in at the venue, which is now able to offer something different for couples looking to tie the knot on the Isle of Wight

Joe Plumb performing on tage and Fanny Quivers in her Isle of Wight outfit

4, February 2022·1 min read

‘The People’s Republic of the Isle of Wight’: Award-winning comedy returns for a special performance

We caught this show at Ventnor Fringe in 2021 and it was superb! Well worth seeing again, or for the first time. Book now to avoid disappointment

Children taking part in a shadow puppet workshop in February 2020

4, February 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight Story Festival: Don’t miss the week of free activities during half-term

There are loads of great free workshops for kids to get involved with during half-term. Make sure to book in advance

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