Welcome to the October theatre line up. Season of mists and….great theatre shows! Autumn has some wonderful thespian treats coming up… Trinity Theatre is staging the black comedy ‘Wife After Death’. Written by Eric Chappell (of ‘Rising Damp’ fame) the...

They’ve done it again! Last year I watched the Savoyards’ Summer Workshop present We Will Rock You and was amazed at the standard achieved in just 6 days – and this year the youngsters attending the week-long workshop have again...

Welcome to the September theatre line up! Phew! What a lovely long hot summer – the Island’s amateur thespians have enjoyed their holidays but like the school students, they are now beginning to return to work. This does mean that...

Maureen Sullivan gives her verdict on 'Utter Mess', a collaboration between Stonecrabs Theatre and Busu Theatre from Japan. I was very privileged to catch one of only three Island performances of ‘Utter Mess’, sandwiched between shows in Tokyo, then London...

It’s August! Summer holidays mean many of our Island amateur theatres are quiet, giving their members a break before the packed autumn schedules begin. However, summer holidays also mean youngsters out of school have the opportunity to join workshops led...

I was privileged to be able to see both Sunday performances of this amazing production, showcasing two different casts and indicating just how much young talent TheatreTrain have within their ranks. It would be tempting to compare the two shows...

You're being invited along to Bembridge Village Hall on 22nd July to see the ‘Burlesque Chair Dance with Coco Monroe’ Summer Showcase. For a year now, Coco Monroe has been teaching some fabulous women across the island. Over that year their...

Based on the Hans Christian Andersen tale and the Disney film, the stage musical ‘The Little Mermaid’ is packed full of great songs, visual delights and plenty of laughs. All of which come to you at Shanklin Theatre on 9th...

This article was written by Rosie Sales. Ad Lib Theatre promised a ‘unique outdoor theatre experience’ and they delivered exactly that. Minimal set, minimum props, maximum talent – that’s all that was needed for this open-air production.  Set amongst the...

Welcome to the July theatre line up! In summer it’s good to get outside, so bring a picnic and come along to Appley Tower in Ryde on Saturday 2nd July to be entertained by the promenading production ‘Where There’s a Will’....