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. The gallery is open 10am to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Friday each week, plus during show times. Free entry!
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.
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…]
Join us for a musical journey featuring a fusion of alt-rock, blues, jazz & prog styled tracks. Let the rhythm & melodies sweep you away. Terence George & The Shakies Terence embarked on his musical journey in 2017 - performing on the streets of Australia. His passion for music led him back to the UK and Isle of Man, where he graced festival stages and sold-out gigs. In collaboration with his band, “The Shakies”, Terence released his debut singles, “The [read more…]
Gallery open 10am-4.30pm Tuesday-Friday, plus during events. Look out for special Saturday open days. Free entry. This exhibition is an exciting, collaborative show of steel sculptures and darkroom photographs. The exhibition joins the talents of renowned local sculptor Rob Jones and fine art photographer Sarah Callow, in her first significant exhibition on the island. The exhibition titled SHAPE is crafted around an aspect that is significant to both artists and features prominently in the work [read more…]
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 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 age was championed by John Peel, Andy Kershaw and Billy Bragg. Beloved of staunch [read more…]
Adults £10 / Under 18s £2 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 collaboration based on the Isle of Man. They create ‘soundscape music and cinema’ using [read more…]
Adults £15 / Under 18s £2 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 Vic and Bath Theatre Royal. Following a month long stint at The Royal Lyceum [read more…]
Adults £22 / Under 18s £2 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 America, Asia and Europe as well as in the UK, where the quartet is [read more…]
Adults £22 / Under 18s £2 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 is universally held are built on a deeply thoughtful musicianship and his easy rapport [read more…]
Adults £22 / Under 18s £2 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 and creativity by Willie Nelson, Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, and the late George [read more…]
