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Island Theatre with Maureen Sullivan

Maureen Sullivan Feb 16, 2026

And we’re into Fabulous February – with some fabulous shows to look forward to! The Wight Strollers are back with…

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ISLAND THEATRE: January’s theatrical treats

Maureen Sullivan Jan 7, 2026

Happy New Year! And welcome to a very theatrical 2026, and some January treats… First, the Wight Island Players bring…

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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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