Maureen Sullivan previews theatre events on the Isle of Wight in March…
Shoreline Productions present the play version of ‘The Wind in the Willows’ at Shanklin Theatre from 6th to 8th March, including a Saturday matinee performance.
Join them as they bring to life Alan Bennett’s beloved adaptation of the famous book. Step into the enchanting world of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and the irrepressible Toad as their timeless adventures unfold on stage.
Ever since the publication of Kenneth Grahame’s novel in 1908, these characters have delighted generations of readers. Now, Alan Bennett has written an adaptation for the stage, a version which is both true to the original and yet carries that distinctive Bennett hallmark.
With immersive staging, captivating performances, and Bennett’s signature wit, this heartwarming tale of friendship, mischief, and the beauty of nature will delight audiences of all ages.
Come along to the Isle of Wight College on 19th and 20th March to see ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical’, adapted from the well-known novels.
When 16-year old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined. With newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want and a whole mythology textbook’s worth of mythical monsters on his tail, Percy must learn what it means to be a hero.
The future of the world hangs in the balance as Percy and his friends embark on an epic adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat. Adapted from Rick Riordan’s best-selling novel by Joe Tracz, writer of ‘Be More Chill’, and with an electrifying rock score by Rob Rokicki, ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical’ is the perfect adventure for gods and mortals alike.
Following on from the sellout run of ‘West Side Story’, Ryde School is taking on ‘The Crucible’.
Arthur Miller’s classic parable of mass hysteria draws a chilling parallel between the Salem witch-hunt of 1692, ‘one of the strangest and most awful chapters in human history’ – and the McCarthyism which gripped America in the 1950s.
The story of how the small community of Salem is stirred into madness by superstition, paranoia and malice, culminating in a violent climax, is a savage attack on the evils of mindless persecution and the terrifying power of false accusations.
‘The Crucible’ will be staged on Thursday 27th March + Friday 28th March at the Jenny Kerry Performing Arts Centre, Ryde School.
