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This months line-up of Island theatre

Maureen Sullivan Dec 1, 2025

The final theatre column of the year – and there’s lots to cover before New Year’s Eve! The Isle of…

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Island Theatre for November

Maureen Sullivan Nov 8, 2025

Shoreline Productions brings ‘The Little Mermaid’ to Shanklin Theatre for November 13 to 16. Based on the beloved Hans Christian…

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April and Easter, beckons – so celebrate with a theatre trip!

Maureen Sullivan Apr 4, 2025

Cowes Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (CAODS) continues its run of ‘Natural Causes’, by Eric Chappell at Trinity Theatre, with…

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Island Theatre with Maureen Sullivan

Maureen Sullivan Mar 10, 2025

It’s March – and spring is nearly here! Celebrate with one of these great shows… Go along to the Isle…

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Island Theatre with Maureen Sullivan

Maureen Sullivan Jan 31, 2025

Well, that’s the longest month of the year over! Although February is short, it’s packed with theatrical treats… Curtain Call…

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Island Theatre with Maureen Sullivan

Maureen Sullivan Jan 7, 2025

Happy New Year!! Welcome to 2025 – and new shows to tempt you with….. The Wight Island Players bring you…

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Island Theatre with Maureen Sullivan

Maureen Sullivan Oct 9, 2024

It’s autumn – the season of log fires, Hallowee’en – and great theatre! Curtain Up presents ‘I’m Not Dead Yet’,…

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Island Theatre sets the stage for the summertime

Maureen Sullivan Jul 26, 2024

Summer holidays are here – and so are some theatre treats! Curtain Call Creative bring new-for-summer weekly showings of the…

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Around the World in 80 Days – The Apollo Players

Maureen Sullivan Jul 17, 2024

I was intrigued to discover how this complicated story would translate to the stage. The answer is, in the hands…

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June’s Island Theatre with Maureen Sullivan

Maureen Sullivan Jun 14, 2024

Welcome to sunny June (we hope!) and more theatrical treats…. First, on June 9, is Theatretrain’s ‘Musical Mayhem’ at East…

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‘Playing God’ in Ryde School

Maureen Sullivan Apr 8, 2024

‘Frankenstein’, a recent production by Ryde School received a dark and rapturous reception from its audience. Using an adaptation by…

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Island Theatre with Maureen Sullivan

Maureen Sullivan Apr 3, 2024

Welcome to April’s theatre column. What do we have in store for you from the wonderful Island Amateur Theatre this…

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Monster Mayhem really hits the spot at Shanklin Theatre

Maureen Sullivan Apr 2, 2024

First Act staged a sumptuous play and cabaret show at Shanklin Theatre, just before the Easter break. The company of…

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March brings new Island theatre to our stages

Maureen Sullivan Feb 27, 2024

It’s March! Spring is (nearly) here! And so are some wonderful shows. March is all about madness – think March…

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A truly mesmerising performance of Phantom of the Opera

Maureen Sullivan Feb 17, 2024

Shoreline Productions (once Ventnor Theatre Group) showed ambition in staging the iconic, complex ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ at Shanklin…

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‘A whole new year of theatrical treats’

Maureen Sullivan Jan 5, 2024

And just like that it’s 2024! Welcome to a whole new year of theatrical treats. First up this year is…

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