FROM BUT FIRST PROMOTIONS: Friday 10th May - Limited availability Saturday 11th May - SOLD OUT The magnificent Ben Ottewell returns to the Isle of Man and this time he’s very kindly agreed to play the Mercury Music Prize winning album Bring It On in full. We are also very excited to say that some of the best young local talent will be supporting Ben, but more of that in a few weeks time. Tickets [read more…]
Adults £15 / Under 18 £2 Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian (in her highly anticipated Met debut) tackle the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong takes the role of the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang makes her Met debut conducting [read more…]
Thursday 16th, Friday 17th & Saturday 18th May 2024 Adults £10 / Under 18s £2 Rushen Players are delighted to present their latest production, Le Grand Return by Alan Stockdill. Three old soldiers are incarcerated in Coldrick Old Folks Home, where witty repartee flies thick and fast between the old boys. It is 1994, the 50th anniversary of the D-day Landings approaches and it is Tommy’s last wish to visit the war grave of his [read more…]
Now that the sun is coming out, why not come along with your latest craft project to join our Port Purlers knitting group? The ladies are happy to offer advice on knitting and crochet, but any craft project is welcome. Every Tuesday from 2pm in Harry's Bar.
UPDATE FROM BUT FIRST PROMOTIONS: Good news! We have managed to rearrange the James Walsh gig originally planned for Friday 16th February for Friday 24th May. We will be contacting all ticket holders individually to give the option of retaining your ticket or a full refund. Please note that we need a response within 31 days if you want a full refund. Those of you who are on the waiting list will be contacted as [read more…]
Drop into the EAC to see the fantastic work from pupils at Rushen Primary School, celebrating 200 Years of the RNLI! The exhibition will be open to the public from Tuesday 30th April to Friday 14th June. We've also got a special Saturday opening on 25th May where you can chat to pupils and teachers about the exhibition. The gallery is open 10am to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Friday each week, plus during show times. Free [read more…]
Wednesday 5th June - 2pm - by donation The Island of Extraordinary Captives by Simon Parkin Join us on the first Wednesday of the month at 2pm to chat about our chosen books - newcomers welcome! This book is available from Manx National Heritage: https://manxnationalheritage.im/shop/product/the-island-of-extraordinary-captives-by-simon-parkin/
Wednesday 12th June - 2pm and 7.30pm Adults £6 / under 18s £2 A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a dark, absurd scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger-than-fiction true story, "Wicked Little Letters" follows two neighbours: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). When Edith and fellow residents start to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is [read more…]
The IOM Poetry Society are hosting an open mic night in Harry's Bar at the Erin Arts Centre! Friday 14th June, doors open at 7.30pm and the bar is open all evening. All are welcome to come and watch, but if you'd like to recite your poetry, get in touch with the organisers via [email protected] to book your place. £3 and 3 minutes to show the audience what you can do!
From But First Promotions: We are always very proud to be included in an artist’s official tour dates, so we’re delighted to welcome back Ian Prowse to the Isle of Man as part of his Mersey Hymns acoustic tour. Ian has a hugely dedicated fan base with a large contingent travelling from his hometown of Liverpool for his last gig with us in 2022. If you have seen him playing live you’ll know why, his [read more…]
Adults £22 / Under 18s £2 TICKETS ARE CURRENTLY ON SALE TO EAC MEMBERS ONLY. PUBLIC SALE COMMENCES APRIL 1ST Eliza will perform solo, with voice and fiddles. If there is one musician who embodies the dynamism and vitality of the current English folk revival, it’s Eliza Carthy MBE. As the daughter of folk legends Martin Carthy & Norma Waterson, Eliza grew up immersed in the world of traditional music and from an early [read more…]
Adults £10 / Under 18s £2 TICKETS ARE CURRENTLY ON SALE TO EAC MEMBERS ONLY. PUBLIC SALE COMMENCES APRIL 1ST On Tuesday the 25th June, Kitterland will create a live, improvised score to a classic film. The film will be played in silence as a backdrop to the music; the film will be used as a source of inspiration for the group to create their live score. Kitterland are a three piece music and film [read more…]
Adults £15 / Under 18s £2 TICKETS ARE CURRENTLY ON SALE TO EAC MEMBERS ONLY. PUBLIC SALE COMMENCES APRIL 1ST HELP I THINK I’M A NATIONALIST is a sell-out comedy show on identity, second homes, xenophobia and bagpipes. Directed by Agnieszka Blonska, Help! was created in spring 2022 and first performed to an entirely sold out run of 27 shows in Cornwall. It then toured to England, with sell out runs at Bristol Old [read more…]
Adults £22 / Under 18s £2 TICKETS ARE CURRENTLY ON SALE TO EAC MEMBERS ONLY. PUBLIC SALE COMMENCES APRIL 1ST Since forming in 1972, the Brodsky Quartet have performed over 3,500 concerts on the major stages of the world and released more than 70 recordings. Having recently celebrated their 50th anniversary, the Brodsky Quartet continue to enjoy a busy international performing schedule, extensively touring the major festivals and venues throughout Australasia, North and South [read more…]
Adults £22 / Under 18s £2 TICKETS ARE CURRENTLY ON SALE TO EAC MEMBERS ONLY. PUBLIC SALE COMMENCES APRIL 1ST With an extraordinary career spanning over five decades, Martin Roscoe is unarguably one of the UK’s best loved pianists and we are delighted to welcome him back! Renowned for his versatility at the keyboard, Martin is equally at home in concerto, recital and chamber performances. His enduring popularity and the respect in which he [read more…]
Adults £22 / Under 18s £2 TICKETS ARE CURRENTLY ON SALE TO EAC MEMBERS ONLY. PUBLIC SALE COMMENCES APRIL 1ST The RNT absolutely took the roof off last time they were here and we've had endless requests to get them back. So, as a special treat to close this year's festival..... Robin Nolan is one of the world’s best known and most admired gypsy jazz guitarists and has been praised for his musical genius [read more…]
The Erin Arts Centre is delighted to be hosting the summer concerts for The Parish of Rushen this year. Join us every Thursday for wonderful local performers, plus a special Sunday concert in August with 2 visiting choirs. No need to book a ticket, just come along on the night. No admission costs - retiring collection.
Saturday 6th July - 7.30pm Tickets £10 / Under 18s £2 A programme of your favourite beautiful classical music by Tchaikovsky, Bizet, Rossini and Gershwin, some played as a duo and some solo, for your enjoyment and pleasure. Join Olga and Russell for the evening of piano entertainment, a mixture of virtuoso pieces and dreamy romantic melodies. Hope to see you there!
Thursday 11th July - 7.30pm Friday 12th July - 7.30pm Saturday 13th July - 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £12 / Students & over 65s £10 Elyot and Amanda, once married and now honeymooning with new spouses at the same hotel, meet by chance, reignite the old spark and impulsively elope. Days after being reunited, they again find their fiery romance alternating between passions of love and anger. Their aggrieved spouses appear and a roundelay of [read more…]
The Erin Arts Centre is delighted to be hosting the summer concerts for The Parish of Rushen this year. Join us every Thursday for wonderful local performers, plus a special Sunday concert in August with 2 visiting choirs. No need to book a ticket, just come along on the night. No admission costs – retiring collection.
The Erin Arts Centre is delighted to be hosting the summer concerts for The Parish of Rushen this year. Join us every Thursday for wonderful local performers, plus this special Sunday concert in August with 2 visiting choirs. No need to book a ticket, just come along on the night. No admission costs – retiring collection.
The Erin Arts Centre is delighted to be hosting the summer concerts for The Parish of Rushen this year. Join us every Thursday for wonderful local performers, plus a special Sunday concert in August with 2 visiting choirs. No need to book a ticket, just come along on the night. No admission costs – retiring collection.
Jazz Festival Incoming! We're thrilled to announce another choice lineup for the Port Erin Jazz Festival 2024. Friday's headliners are the hard swinging bebop quartet who set last year's Mananan alight....The Harvey O'Higgins Project. Saturday belongs to the legendary John Coghlan, longtime drummer for Status Quo, taking a fresh jazzy look at assorted Quo classic with his fine JC Quartet. Support comes from local heroes Naima (Friday) and Blue Train Big Band (Saturday) and the [read more…]
