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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.
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Don't miss this fascinating evening of storytelling and hear about the life of women from 130 years ago right up to the present day in Afghanistan. Written and performed by Monirah Hashemi, who was forced to leave Afghanistan and seek asylum in Sweden.
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The new season of events at Quay Arts in Newport is fantastic and offers something for everyone, whatever your taste in music, art, film and comedy.
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Joe Bone’s performance as 50’s American gunslinger, Bruce Bane, is really worth heading to Ventnor for this weekend. You won't be disappointed.
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'Then There Were Stars' was co-written by Islander, Les Payne, who recorded 'Stars' by David Bowie in the 1970s. This 60 minute show offers two performances on Thursday afternoon. Book now to avoid disappointment.
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We loved Dizraeli's performance when he was last in Ventnor in 2011, so have high hopes for his solo set on Sunday at Ventnor Fringe Festival, supported by Toby Thompson.
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We love the sound of this 'all ages welcome' event on Saturday afternoon at Ventnor Fringe Festival. Birdwatching in Madtown is a kooky mix of songs, stories and rhymes revealing all that Madtown has to offer.
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We can't recommend this event highly enough. Having seen the work of Scena Mundi at last year's Festival, this is sure to be another winner. Book now to avoid disappointment.
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If you enjoy listening to great storytelling you'll love this play by Tell Tale. Suitable for all the family and with five performances to choose from there's no excuse to miss it.
