Maureen Sullivan this week takes a look at December and the festive season ahead... Welcome to the last theatre column of 2021 – where did the year go? As we prepare to celebrate Christmas and New Year, what better way...

Maureen Sullivan gives Island Echo her take on the latest production to come from the Apollo Players – God of Carnage. Coming into the auditorium a few minutes before the official start of the show, my eye was already drawn...

Autumn winds are blowing, Christmas merchandise is in the shops and the last few days’ fireworks and bonfires are telling us we’re into November. Just the time to snuggle into a cosy theatre seat and watch a good show –...

The Apollo Theatre’s 49th season continues apace with the multi-award-winning, black comedy God of Carnage, originally written in French by Razmina Reza and translated by Christopher Hampton. Director Steve Reading asks: “What happens when 2 sets of parents meet up...

Maureen Sullivan provides the latest insight into the Island's theatres - with a big lineup set to hit the stage over the next few weeks! All right, we have to admit it – it’s autumn. Even if the weather doesn’t...

Maureen Sullivan gives Island Echo her take on the latest production to come from the Apollo Players - Ladies in Lavender. The stage play of Ladies in Lavender is based on Charles Dance’s screenplay for the film of the same name, starring...

Maureen Sullivan headed along to ADLIB Theatre Company's murder mystery evening at the iconic Northwood House... she tells us more about what she found... I was extremely lucky to be able to secure a ticket (thanks to a friend) for...

As we move from the height of summer, Island theatres are in preparation for a range of autumn and winter entertainments for you. This September the Apollo Theatre is delighted to be starting their 49th season of plays with Ladies...

Maureen Sullivan reviews the Island Savoyards' workshop production of the hit-musical 'We Will Rock You', as seen on stage at Shanklin Theatre. Going to an amateur production of We Will Rock You when you’re a die-hard Queen fan who thinks...

Maureen Sullivan’s column at Island Echo explores and reveals all that the Isle of Wight’s Arts and Theatre scene has to offer - but this week, she's taken the liberty of writing about her own on-stage performance. Well, this feels...