A tour through some of the strange and mysterious happenings recorded in Port Erin. Expect holy wells, captured mermaids, ghostly funerals, fairy feasts, invisible bugganes and disguised witches as well as hovering UFOs and protective urine. Join James Franklin from Culture Vannin for stories offering surprising connections, fascinating histories and always a better understanding of the Manx and their lives. Monday 6th February 2023 - 7.30pm at the Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin £5 per [read more…]

Screenings at 2pm & 7.30pm Adults £6 / under 18s £2 Based on Paul (Manxmouse) Gallico's novel, the film follows the fortunes of Ada Harris, a widowed cleaning lady who becomes obsessed with a Dior dress. After she works, starves and gambles to raise the funds to buy her own dress, she embarks on an adventure to Paris that will change not only her own outlook but the very future of the House of Dior. [read more…]

Masterclass at 11am (free entry, please book in advance) Recital at 7.30pm (adults £15 / under 18s £2) The Piano Series returns in fine style with a recital and masterclass here at EAC by outstanding Romanian pianist George Todică. The evening’s Piano Series guest, outstanding Romanian pianist George Todica, will give a free masterclass playing excerpts from and discussing his programme for the evening recital. This will include works by Chopin, R Schumann, Rachmaninov and [read more…]

Following the Friday Film Club season's theme of anti-heroes taking on "the man", Jimmy Cliff is electrifying as Ivanhoe Martin, a country boy who comes to the city looking for work. He lands a record contract, cutting the eponymous track for an unscrupulous local producer who exploits him. After a bitter dispute, he resorts to petty crime to pay the bills, as his record tops the charts. Director Perry Henzell's all-Jamaican production portrays the vibrancy, [read more…]

Wednesday 22nd February - 2pm Under 18s £2 / Adults £6Taking inspiration from such classics as Fantastic Voyage and King Kong, Disney's latest action-adventure journeys deep into an uncharted and treacherous land. Here, fantastical creatures await the legendary Clades, a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest, and by far most crucial mission. UK Rating: PG

Adults £15/Under 18 £2 We are delighted to be hosting the first night of these two incredibly talented performers latest IOM jaunt! Damian Wilson is an English songwriter and vocalist who’s known for his exploration into different genres and is considered one of the most versatile singers in rock. To this day he has released 6 solo albums and 3 albums as a duo with Adam Wakeman. Damian balances his career as a singer-songwriter with [read more…]