The launch of the 2012 Isle of Arts Festival was a great success with comedian Phill Jupitus bringing the house down last night.
We caught up with Phill before the show, so look out for our podcast interview with him later next week.
There’s a packed schedule today, with something for everyone. Tickets are still available for some events, pop along to the box office at V-Line Studio in Pier Street if paying by card or pay by cash on the door.
Lineup for Saturday
- 10.30 12.30 Bloodthirsty puppet workshop (children) Ventnor Library free
- 12.00 Literary Walk with David White Bonchurch (starts at East Dene) £5.00
- 12.00 – 14.00 Local bands – In Motion, The Ohmz Festival Marquee £2.00 *
- 12.00 – 14.00 Mick Smith & Friends The Boathouse @ the Spyglass £4.00
- 13.30 – 14.15 Goldilocks Baptist Church £2.00 *
- 15.00 – 16.30 Radio Soop! Festival Marquee £9.00
- 15.00 – 16.00 Local bands – Mayfly The Boathouse @ the Spyglass free
- 17.00 – 18.00 Songs to make you Smile Lili La Scala The Boathouse @ the Spyglass £5.00
- 19.00 – 21.00 An evening with Sandi Toksvig Festival Marquee £22.00
- 19.30 – 22.00 Viva! Opera’s Best Bits St. Catherine’s Church £18.00
- 21.30 – 23.00 Steve Harley Acoustic Set Festival Marquee £18.00
- 21.30 – 23.30 John Helliwell & Crème Anglaise The Boathouse @ the Spyglass £18.00
*pay on the door (cash only)
There is also the Arts Trail which goes on all weekend in shops and restaurants around the town.
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