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Girl power triumphs in musical performance

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 15, 2024

Get ready to experience the vibrant story of Elle Woods, as Curtain Call Creative proudly presents Legally Blonde – The…

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Isle of Wight Observer Apr 12, 2024

A new comedy venture aims to bring laughs aplenty to the Island as Ballyrags Comedy Club takes up a residency…

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Viennese classics in Ryde this week

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 12, 2024

Next Saturday (April 20) at 7pm in All Saints’ Church, Ryde, Ryde Chorus will present a selection of choral classics…

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On Friday, April 12, retired army colonel, Patrick Crowley, will be coming to the Drill Hall, in Newport, to talk…

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Find out the secrets of wildlife in winter with Pink Cow Theatre

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 5, 2024

Pink Cow Theatre, in association with Apollo Youth Theatre in Newport, presents ‘Going South for Winter’ – a perfect springtime…

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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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Hear about life on board the Waverley, the world’s last sea-going paddle steamer

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The world’s last sea-going paddle steamer, Waverley, will be sailing along the South Coast, including visits to the Island in…

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In today’s digital age, the term ‘print’ conjures up images of commercial mass production, such as books or newspapers. However,…

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Easter Fun at Tapnell Farm Park

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 28, 2024

Hop into an egg-citing Easter adventure at Tapnell Farm Park, from today (Friday) to April 12, for an all-weather, fun-filled…

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March of the Mods along Ryde Seafront

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There will be a “true March of the Mods” along Ryde Seafront on Saturday (March 30), with some of the…

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New theatre production focuses on the work of the Land Girls during WWII

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The Apollo Theatre, Newport, is looking forward to welcoming audiences to their production of “Lilies on the Land”, which tells…

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Beatles, Bowie & Me at Shanklin Theatre next month

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Veteran broadcaster, Nicky Horne, was uniquely privileged to conduct in-depth and profoundly personal interviews with all four members of The…

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A celebration of village life takes place at Mottistone Gardens next Saturday (March 23), as part of National Village Hall…

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A great family treat for the Easter holidays – the Isle of Wight Spring Art & Garden Fair

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Are you looking for a fantastic treat for the family this Easter holiday? Then don’t miss the Island’s first big…

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New film club will support theatre

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The newly formed Cowes Film Club (CFC) is based at Trinity Theatre in Cowes. The club has been formed following…

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Competition: Sounds of the sixties live

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