ISLAND ARTISTS: Becky Samuelson, By Robin McInnes

ISLAND ARTISTS: Becky Samuelson, By Robin McInnes

Over the last two centuries artists of many genres have been drawn to the horizons of the Eastern Yar valley, St. Helens Duver and Bembridge Harbour, with the chalk downs extending eastwards towards Culver Cliff forming a suitably dramatic backdrop. The great...

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It’s a Bright New World: The Art of Steve Miles

It’s a Bright New World: The Art of Steve Miles

Freshwater-based artist Steve Miles aka ‘Toxic’, reveals his street side to Tracy Curtis. Whether you love or hate graffiti, these days there’s no denying its cultural and political relevance and the skill involved that has elevated this art form from street walls to...

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John Donne – The Monarch of Wit

John Donne – The Monarch of Wit

Ryde School is proud to present The Monarch of Wit, a dramatic celebration of the life and works of the metaphysical poet, John Donne. There will be a pre-show lecture given by Stephen Siddall at 6.15pm in Ryde School Theatre. The show will begin at 7pm on Wednesday...

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Roman Sexuality: Images, Myths and Meanings

Roman Sexuality: Images, Myths and Meanings

Building work to create a new exhibition space at Brading Roman Villa is now complete. The new gallery will be the only exhibition space of its kind on the Isle of Wight and will allow the Villa to host major touring exhibitions from national museums. It will...

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Rumpy Pumpy – A case of tea and crumpets

Rumpy Pumpy – A case of tea and crumpets

The much anticipated premier of ‘Rumpy Pumpy’ is coming to the Apollo Theatre in Newport from 6th – 9th March 2014! This new musical written by Island Author and Screen Writer Barbara Jane Mackie is billed as “a female Full Monty”. This comedy drama brings to life the...

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