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As well as magical children's performances from Moomins and Yetis, there'll be loads of free workshops and sessions for children to take part in at the first Isle of Wight Children's Festival at Quay Arts.
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The Isle of Wight Children’s Festival promises a truly unique experience for young people on the isle of Wight over the Easter holidays. It's going to be a magical few days.
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Unforgettable Kathakali performances by top international performers, superb singers, rhythmic drummers and highly skilled make-up artists. Don't miss it.
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It's World Fringe Day so the folks over at Ventnor Fringe Festival have chosen today to announce their entire programme for the 2017 Festival - taking place between 8th and 13th August.
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Travel back to the 1960s with this horror comedy rock musical first performed in New York City. Book now for what promise to be performances of outstanding quality by the Ryde School senior school musical team.
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Fantastic news as Isle of Wight Pride team up with redTIE theatre and the Apollo theatre to create an amazing Isle of Wight Pride Arts Festival in the heart of Newport in the run-up to the main event next month.
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Bring a picnic along to the outdoor performance of As You Like It, which takes place overlooking the Solent on Sunday 18th June. Book now to secure your tickets.
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The Last Airship Steampunk Webseries will tell the story of Lupo and Volpa, as they attempt to prove that airships can compete with high powered steamships when crossing the Atlantic.
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Young Islanders - aged eight and 15 - wowed the judges at 2017 IFDPA (International Federation of Dance and Performing Arts) competition in Disneyland and came away with some great results. Well done!
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Back in 2010 OnTheWight (then VentnorBlog) were fortunate enough to meet and spend time talking with the late great John Hurt. It was an incredibly special moment for us. Listen to the podcast to hear what John had to say, it was a fascinating conversation.
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Isle of Wight now has a formal committee and have planned a launch event for 10th February in Ryde. All are welcome to join the party and find out more about how they can help with the main event in July.
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No, it's not the US presidential campaign, but the winter production by The Way Forward Programme, which supports Islanders with a disability or autism.
