Ventnor Fringe Festival is now underway and the town has come alive. Last night (Friday) saw music, comedy, theatre and more, being performed to audiences desperate to soak up a long-awaited dose of arts and culture.
There’s a huge range of events taking place over the next nine days, from live music to theatre, comedy to dance. Tickets and free events means there’s something for everyone.
Don’t forget the Free Fringe events taking place all week as well as the special Mini Fringers Day (search for Mini Fringers). Below is a reminder of the range of events promoted through News OnTheWight over the last couple of weeks. Follow the links to find out more and book your tickets.
All week: Seven artists exhibit work reflecting loss, change and transformation as Art_house_life returns to Ventnor Fringe
Work by seven artists reflecting loss, change and transformation will be features at Art_house_life @ 35 Madeira Road this Ventnor Fringe Festival. Book your free tour now. Find out more.
24th-25th July: Elizabeth and Jameson bring spine-tingling harmonies and storytelling through music to Ventnor Fringe Festival
Although not their first appearance at Ventnor Arts Club, this is the duo’s debut performance as part of the Fringe Festival. Book now to avoid disappointment. Find out more.
26th-29th July: Comedy-drama ‘After All These Years’ comes to Ventnor Fringe and Apollo Theatre
There are several opportunities to see this latest production on the Isle of Wight featuring Graham Pountney, Nicholas Day, Hilary Townle and Cath Humphrys. Find out more.
26th July: StammerMouth presents the award-winning ‘Just A Few Words’ at Ventnor Fringe
Winner of the TicketSource Festival Favourite Award, Cardiff Fringe 2018 this darkly comic grapple with the awkward task of expression, invites you into the mind of a person who stammers. Find out more.
27th-28th July: 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. Find out more.
29th July: 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. Find out more.
30th July: Slingshot Records Presents Slombers Woke and Kris Birkin at Ventnor Fringe Festival
Slombers Woke and Kris Birkin and The Fallen Riders perform live at Ventnor Fringe Festival with support from Phil Oswald and Mike Jolliff. Find out more.
30th July: Annette Gregory and Friends play: Jazz and Me at Ventnor Fringe Festival
Book now to hear the rich, smooth vocal tones of jazz singer, Annette Gregory, as she heads to Ventnor Fringe. Find out more.
30th July: Tatty Devine founders help you get crafty at Ventnor Fringe Festival
The two workshops with Tatty Devine founders will have you getting crafty and help you create your very own necklace at Ventnor Fringe Festival. Find out more.
31st July: Katherine Priddy plays Vaguely Sunny’s 25th Anniversary Concert at Ventnor Fringe
Katherine Priddy’s haunting vocals and distinctive finger-picking guitar style have already been captivating audiences around the UK and in July she’ll be performing at Ventnor Fringe for Vaguely Sunny’s 25th Anniversary Concert. Find out more.
1st August: Steinway Artist, James Longford, to perform thought-provoking programme of piano music at Ventnor Fringe Festival
Acclaimed Steinway Artist, James Longford, has put together a programme of music for piano to perform at this year’s Ventnor Fringe Festival, inspired by aspects of daily life in current times . Find out more.
There are plenty more acts to see, check out the Ventnor Fringe Festival Website or pop into Ventnor Exchange.
