Bembridge theatre audiences ventured into the realm of the Fairy Queen this September at Bembridge Village Hall for a production of Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe.  The evening included silly hijinks with fairies, noblemen and shepherds, underwritten by parental, romantic and...

Well, it’s definitely autumn, and Halloween is just around the corner, so what theatrical treats are in store for this month? As previously reported by Island Echo, Trinity Theatre in Cowes are staging Henrik Ibsen’s ‘A Doll’s House’ from 12th...

The Apollo presents a new imagining of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ from 1st-9th September with lots of unexpected and bold innovations, with a predominantly female cast. Verona is full of rage, a divided city with death threats proudly shouted in...

Confession time – I am ashamed to admit that until this year I had not been to see Beyond the West End, which is an established feature of Shanklin Theatre’s summer season. In fact, it took the challenge of entertaining...

An almost-full Medina Theatre buzzed with anticipation as the lights dimmed… Les Misérables is 1 of my favourite musicals, but I have seen a few less than good productions: Curtain Call Creative’s version was definitely not 1 of those –...

The Apollo Youth Theatre is back in August with Peter Pan Forever, an original show written by Karl Whitmore and directed by Youth Theatre leader Mish Whitmore. This is their take on the much-loved story of the little boy who...

Matilda is 1 of my favourite shows, and from the moment when the curtain opened to reveal fingers protruding from a sea of white tablecloths, to the final rousing chorus of ‘Revolting Children’, this production did not disappoint. Many of...

Welcome to the July Theatre Column, with plenty more thespian treats in store for you, and this month it’s all about the youngsters! The Bay CE School present 1 of my favourite stage musicals – Matilda. If you’ve been lucky...

The Bay CE School is bringing to life Matilda Jr on 6th and 7th July 2023. Children and adults will be thrilled and delighted by the story of this special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.  It is a must see...

Theatretrain Isle of Wight are bringing Grease The Musical to Shanklin Theatre on the 8th and 9th of July 2023. This is a must-see for anyone who loves classic musicals, as it features a cast of the very best young...