Ventnor Fringe & Ventnor International Festival Programmes 2016

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VENT N O R F R I N G E 2 016 Whether it’s your very first visit or you’ve been with us since the beginning, a very warm welcome to the Ventnor Fringe.

Spanning puppetry to comedy, theatre to music, the Fringe is a time when Ventnor comes alive for a whole week filled with events of every description! Inspired by the Fringe movement in Edinburgh, this Island counterpart began in similar humble ways as an intimate gathering organised by a team of local students which has gradually grown to host almost 400 performers in this year’s programme!

Explore the town’s winding roads and discover a whole host of pop-up theatres, cabaret clubs and cinemas; catch a film under the stars, try yoga in the park or party on the Harbour as the sun sets. There’s a whole world to explore!

Remember to take a risk and try something new this is a week where for once a year we welcome artists from around the world and open up spaces not normally accessible to the public. Take the opportunity to explore and have an adventure.

If you’re ever at a loss for where to go, or just need a little inspiration you can visit the Ventnor Exchange on Church Street. Here you’ll find our main Box Office and festival hub with all the information you need to begin your journey.

Finally, a huge thank you to everyone who makes the Fringe happen: collectively we’re making something truly unique.

Connect using #vfringe16 @vfringe @ventnorexchange Ventnor Fringe is produced by Becky Boucherat, Joseph Keele-Toms, Mhairi Macaulay, Billy May and Jack Whitewood.

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F E S T I VA L H O S T E L

The Ventnor Fringe Festival is inspired by the famous Edinburgh Fringe and follows the same core principle whereby there is no selection process and 100% of all ticket sales go directly to the artists.

Located in the Victorian mock Gothic gatehouse of the Ease Dene Estate, this new addition provides a fantastic, affordable option for those on a budget. The Hostel is just a stone’s throw from the beach and a ten minute walk into the centre of the town. Prices start at £17.50 per night, book now at www.vfringe.co.uk

By using this model, Fringe Festivals offer a unique atmosphere, where you can find seasoned professionals showcasing their work alongside up-and-coming or even first time performers. Be sure to take a risk, try something new and keep your eyes peeled for surprises along the way!

FRINGE REVIEW The Fringe Review team return once more with their festival round ups. The Fringe’s very own daily newspaper features reviews, news of upcoming shows, artist interviews, festival fashion and slightly questionable weather reports. Collect yours for free from the Ventnor Exchange each day.

You can also join the team live every morning at 11am at Ventnor Exchange for The Review Show or head to our website to listen to daily podcasts, and behind the scenes gossip, all available at www.vfringe.co.uk

T R AV E L The Ventnor Fringe is situated in the beautiful seaside town Ventnor, on the southern tip of the Isle of Wight and can be reached easily via Southsea, Portsmouth, Southampton or Lymington.

If you're travelling from Southsea Hovertravel run the fastest service with crossings to the Island taking just 10mins. You can also purchase Ventnor Fringe tickets, which include a bus to Ventnor, directly from their website: www.hovertravel.co.uk Car ferries are also available from both Southampton and Portsmouth, via Red Funnel and Wightlink.

Once on the island local train services run from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin and Southern Vectis buses frequently operate to Ventnor from Newport, find the Route 3 bus timetables at: www. islandbuses.info

HOW TO BUY TICKETS All ticketed events are available to purchase through the Exchange Box Office, open every evening from 5pm and all day from 10am on Saturdays.

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T H E AT R E & D A N C E BONCHURCH THEATRE COMPANY

Faltering Steps

After sell out performances at Ventnor Exchange Bonchurch Theatre’s production of their original play Faltering Steps is a must see event.

Recently widowed Doris’s life has been dominated by her late husband. Control of her own finance is foreign territory to her. How can she break free ? Set in 1959. ‘A triumph...thought provoking work’.

Tue, Thu | 8pm £5

Pier Street Playhouse 60 mins | 16+ only

TELL TALE PRESENT

The Austerity Games Award winning comedy drama of 1940’s Britain with a very real message about community and family from the times when Austerity was more than a buzz word and we really were all in it together.

Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | 6pm £8 | Conc. £6 | Friends 241

Pier Street Playhouse 75 mins

THE OFF-OFF-OFF-BROADWAY COMPANY

Hidden Mother

In her mind Diana (Laura Louise Baker) is a glamorous singerraconteuse at The Former Persons’ Club, and Leon (Polis Loizou) her pianist. In reality the pair are patients in a British mental asylum heading for closure. A darkly funny drama about friendship and politics, madness and mothers, this is the latest piece of new writing by the award-winning The Off-Off-Off-Broadway Company.

Fri, Sat, Sun | 8pm £9 | Conc. £7 | Friends 241

Pier Street Playhouse 60 mins | 16+ only

ABIGAIL OSCROFT

Nothing to Wear Abigail has a problem. She has a wardrobe full of clothes, and absolutely nothing to wear. Join Abigail for an intimate performance tailor-made for you. She invites you, one audience member at a time, to help her get dressed. All the while pondering the influence that clothes, photographs, and Kim Kardashian’s bottom might have on our identity.

Fri, Sat, Sun | 4pm £5

Debby the Caravan | Parkside 10 min slots | 16+ only

SCENA MUNDI THEATRE COMPANY

Twelfth Night

Returning to Ventnor after their successful Richard II and Edward II in 2015, London-based company Scena Mundi present their short version of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. One of Shakespeare’s most loved comedies, Twelfth Night is a complex story of love in which “all is not what it seems”. Oh, and there are drunken knights and a sully servant who seems to think yellow stockings are all the rage…

Fri, Sat, Sun | 8pm £15 | Conc. £12.50

Holy Trinity Church 60 mins

AELFA CENTAURI THEATRE COMPANY

Macbeth

“On the side of a blasted rock in the middle of nowhere stands an outpost of the international trafficking syndicate. Duncan stands Kingpin in this place, but there is a disquiet in the air and the Macbeth sisters have been promised more power than they ever dreamed. Aelfa Centauri presents a new version of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” through the eyes of women moved around the world against their will.

Sat, Sun | 6pm £8 | Conc. £6 | Friends 241

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The Tempest ‘We are such stuff as dreams are made on’. On a remote Island Prospero conjures up a storm to shipwreck his duplicitous brother Antonio. But for those who are shipwrecked, trickery abounds, romance blossoms and monsters lurk in dark corners of the island.Quantum Theatre presents Shakespeare’s magical play of deep truths and theatrical illusion. ‘Oh brave new world that has such creatures in’t’ Tue | 7pm £12 | Conc. £10 | Child £6 | 241

Ventnor Botantic Gardens 125 mins | 16+

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Dracula Pt. 1: Jonathan Harker’s Journal Martin Prest returns to the Isle of Wight after the success of his one-man Christmas Carol as Jonathan Harker in the World Première of Dracula Part 1, the brilliant new show. Now returned to England, Jonathan Harker recounts his journey to Transylvania and his first terrifying encounter with Count Dracula.

Thu | 7.30pm £10 | Conc. £8 | Friends 241

The Old Church 75 mins | 16+ only

MIKE PLUMBLEY & LES PAYNE

Then There Were Stars During the summer of 1965 David Bowie played the Ventnor Winter Gardens as Davey Jones and the Lower Third. Islander Les Payne recorded Bowie’s Star for RCA in the 70’s. A fictional 3 character ten minute play dedicated to Davey Jones, wrapped around a set by Les who becomes ageing rocker Johnny Ringo in the play. Psychedelia at full tilt.

Thu | 1pm, 3pm £6 | Friends 241

The Long Room | Winter Gardens 60 mins

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T H E AT R E & D A N C E PAULETTE MAE

The Water Scenarios Wet feet, the rain in love, an immortal jellyfish, the earth, and a waterworld rising, dance, sing and talk about the weather in a surreal, intimate and visceral multi-art performance.

Tue, Wed | 6pm £8 | Conc. £6

Victoria Street Studio 50 mins | 16+ only

JOE ROUSEAU

Birdwatching in Madtown Not much has been heard from Madtown since the Edinburgh Festival of ‘87. Recently, tourism to the area has fallen into decline and a new initiative by the local Ornithological Society to encourage visitors back to the town has been introduced. For a brief period only you are cordially invited to come Birdwatching in Madtown. Experience the magic of a much loved local pursuit.

Sat | 1pm, 3pm £5 | Friends 241

St. Catherine's Church 60 mins

OLLY FRY

“I HOOKY” I HOOKY, an hour long two men Frantic and darkly comic quest between Olly Fry and the maniacal mad creation of J.M. Barrie’s.

Captain James Hook. Our mission, to remember the point where we leave behind childhood forever. Contains strong language, awfully acted death scenes and a disgustingly cute ending. Supported by The Mike Howley Trust and Quay Arts.

Thu, Fri | 6.30pm £8 | Friends 241

The Long Room | Winter Gardens 60 mins | 16+ only

S P O K E N - W O R D & D E B AT E JOAN ELLIS AND DONNA JONES

Navy Knickers and Nicked TV’s Join THEM 2 on a mad, bad journey through lives littered with Spelling tests, smear tests Mad Mums, bad boyz Navy knickers and nicked TVs Them 2, acclaimed poet, artist Donna Jones MBE, and 5* author, broadcaster Joan Ellis, fled to the Island following sell-out shows in London, Barnsley and Benidorm. Shy and retiring, the pair can be heard a mile off at spoken word, literary fests and radio show.

Sat | 7pm £6.50 | Friends 241

The Long Room | Winter Gardens 90 mins | 18+ only

RAY & CAROLINE FOULK

The Last Great Event Join Isle of Wight festival supremo Ray Foulk for the launch of his long awaited new book, ‘the Last Great Event’. We pick up as amateur promoters; Ray and Ronnie are struggling to repeat the success of their 1969 festival. The brothers go completely overboard and book a massive raft of stars including Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison. True to form Ray’s talk is fascinating with Q+As, music and film.

Fri | 7.30pm Free

Ventnor Arts Club 120 mins

VENTNOR FRINGE

Poetry Pop-Up From midday throughout the festival, Debby the Caravan will host a rotating selection of poets, storytellers and musicians performing intimate shows for curious passer by’s.

Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | 12pm Free

Parkside Drop in from 12-1pm

VENTNOR FRINGE

The Fringe Forum Our forum event provides an opportunity for artists from across the festival as well creative professionals working on the island and anyone with an interest in the arts to discuss the issues of the day. A panel discussion with guest speakers will open the event followed by smaller group discussions.

Those who attend will be able to shape the topics of conversation but there will be a particular focus on how to develop creative hubs outside of London.

Thu | 4pm Free

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Parkside Bar 90 mins

COM E DY & C A BA R E T PHYSTHEATRE

Shady Margaret & her wardrobe... ...malfunctions.

After being run out of Brighton & Hove (Actually!)

Shady Margaret is seeking asylum on the Isle of Wight along with her band of odd-jobs and misfits. Desperate for money to fund her Sandown Pier slot machine habit she offers up to you her cabaret of drag queens, clowns and burlesque dancers for your delectation.

Tue, Wed | 9pm £7 | Conc. £5 | Friends 241

Victoria Street Studio 90 mins | 16+ only

UNRULY BAPS

Lairy Tales & Crappy Ever Afters Unruly Scrumptious and Lady Baps: a female comedy duo who wrangle words, form, narcissism, anxiety and a mild nut allergy. Abusing poetry, song, sketches and improv with a cavalcade of comedy characters, Unruly Baps brings you a series of fairytale subversions; retellings of our most beloved bed time stories with a bawdy working class twist.

Fri, Sat, Sun | 10pm £10 | Conc. £8

Ventnor Arts Club 60 mins | 16+ only

ROB DUMBRELL

Life in Progress Five years ago Robs life fell apart and he needed to do something, so he moved into a caravan. Join Rob as he explores relationship, happiness and the things he's done to improve things including helping love sick earwigs, slapping sharks and discovering the meaning of life itself!

'Very funny, very talented!' Jason Manford Thu, Fri | 8.30pm £7 | Friends 241

The Long Room | Winter Gardens 60 mins | 16+ only

THE EVENTS CO.

Parkside Comedy There will be some weird and wonderful things happening over Ventnor Fringe 2016 and this is one of them! A selection of comedians and musical talents are coming to make you giggle, guffaw and snort through sets, skits and songs. We will be bringing you the best the UK comedy circuit has to offer along with some of our very own Island talent.

Tue, Wed | 9pm £8.50

Parkside Bar 105 mins | 18+ only

KARL SPARX

The Big Stiffy Bob's dead. I know how he loved you so much. Please attend the funeral to pay your respects. Karl's providing complimentary crudités [with dips] chopped to perfection by angle grinder, fruit teas and apple crumble. There will be song, mirth, and erotic hoovering. Please wear black and a smile. Karl Sparx, the man born in a coal mine returns to Ventnor with his relentlessly foolish brand of comedy.

Sat | 10.15pm £5

The Long Room | Winter Gardens 50 mins | 16+ only

COWES SPEAK

Cowes Speak: vFringe Takeover Built from comedian’s spines, poet’s flesh, the fashion sense of rock gods and the wigs of magicians, Cowes Speak is a chaotic comedy variety show started by host Adam Gaterell in Cowes on the Isle of Wight in 2013. The show’s regular home at the Anchor in Cowes is where chaos is created before transported to festivals and venues that deserve the fun, chaos and prizes… Oh yes, there are prizes!

Sun | 7pm £6 | Conc. £4

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Southsea Showcase Pie&Vinyl presents a pallette board of the latest noises that are evolving on their record label and a taste of the Southsea music scene - three bands that sum up the current sounds of your neighbouring island village, in a special one off gig in the underground vaults.

Sun | 6pm £5

The Vaults 180 mins | 16+ only

VAGUELY SUNNY

Clive Carroll Guitar phenomenon Clive Carroll's masterful compositions, combined with his versatility and unparalleled technical virtuosity make him one of today's most admired and respected guitarists. This concert will be an ideal way to mark local promoters Vaguely Sunny's 20th anniversary since their first event in 1996. Come and celebrate with them!

Fri | 7.30pm £10

St. Catherines Church 110 mins

VAGUELY SUNNY

Acoustic Blues Workshop... ...with Clive Carroll.

This workshop is centred around a 10 step progressive guide to soloing over a pulsating bass line. You will learn how to gain further independence between the thumb and fingers of the picking hand which will improve your fingerstyle technique. Please bring along your guitar and spend a couple of hours learning from one of the UK's finest guitarists in a relaxed and informal setting. Suitable for beginners to intermediate level.

Fri | 11am £15

The Long Room | Winter Gardens 120 mins | 18+ only

REAL LIVE EVENTS

Tensheds Live in the Park After sell out successes in 2013 & 14, the multi award winning, world record breaking talent who is Tensheds returns to vFringe for an island exclusive. Tensheds’ audacious showmanship deftly delivers a brand of gritty, heavy, edgy blues/rock which incorporates elements of his classical background. The result is a genre-popping style that the Dandy himself has cheekily coined “21st Century Blues”.

Sat | 6.45pm £10

Parkside Bar 120 mins | 16+ only

KIYA HEARTWOOD

Kiya Heartwood and Tejas Kiya Heartwood and Tejas is an American roots rock trio from Austin, Texas. The band is made up of award winning songwriter Kiya Heartwood on acoustic guitar and lead vocals, Jana Pochop on electric guitar and Anna Harris on backing vocals and fiddle.Please "Friend" us at: www.facebook.com/KiyaHeartwoodandTejas Sat | 7.30pm £10 | Friends 241

St. Catherines Church 60 mins

CHALKPIT RECORDS

The Chalkpit Rubble Club A new event for reckless renegades who will unite to celebrate the love of music in remarkable venues to showcase some of the South Coasts most amazing live acts. Kick off VFringe 2016 with a BANG! At the very first Rubble Club night in this year’s ‘Secret Venue’. Full Line up will be revealed via the Ventnor Fringe Website, so keep your eyes peeled for clues.

Tue | 8pm £10

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MUSIC THE NIGHTWATCHMEN

The Cafe Retro Crow Show The Nightwatchmen are a trio of musicians creating music/poetry/ soundscapes with their roots in literature, theatre, european chamber pop and the avant-garde. With 7 albums and an emerging audience in Europe don't miss this wonderful home grown talent. "This album is a gift to the senses" (Review of The Intelligence of Crows 2016).

Thu | 9.30pm £5 | Friends 241

Ventnor Arts Club 90 mins | 16+ only

FRET-BUZZ & LUKE JOYNES

Tim Arnold & Special Guests London singer-songwriter Tim Arnold is heading to VFringe for an evening of spectacular music. Tim was recently compared by Iggy Pop to Bowie and cites comparisons to Pete Townshend and Ray Davies.

He is the founder of Save Soho, campaigning to save music venues in the area, alongside Stephen Fry and Benedict Cumberbatch. He will be joined on the night by two other fantastic acoustic musicians.

Thu | 7.30pm £6

St. Catherine's Church 120 mins

Find more music in the Free Fringe Programme located around the festival

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F A M I LY F R I E N D LY SESKA

Milkshake! Comedy Magic Show Crazier than finding a poodle in your fridge – yes it’s SESKA! Sold Out Ventnor Fringe 2014 & 2015. Nominated Best Family Show Brighton Fringe 2015. Returning with the coolest brand new show 'Milkshake!' packed with magic tricks, music, laughter, happiness, sword swallowing, mind reading and lots of cookies! It's fab!

Sat | 2pm, 4pm £6 | Family of 4 £20

Pier Street Playhouse 50 mins

QUANTUM THEATRE

Once Upon A Time There Were Four... ...Little Rabbits. Peter Rabbit knows only too well he’s not to go into Mr McGregor’s Garden, but he cannot resist and soon he finds himself face to face with Mr McGregor himself! But when Peter’s naughty cousin Benjamin takes him back to the garden it’s Mr McGregor’s cat that proves to be the problem. Can Old Mr Bunny come to the rescue in time?

And whatever will Mr McGregor make of those footprints in his garden?

Tue | 2.30pm £12 | Conc. £10 | Child £6 | 241

Ventnor Botantic Gardens 95 mins

VENTNOR INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

Good Night, Little Bear Following its initial run at Ventnor Exchange 'Good Night, Little Bear' returns for a limited run as part of the Ventnor International Festival before heading on tour. Telling the amazing story of one little girl and her polar bear as they journey into deep dark caves and across wide oceans, up into outer space and the frozen North Pole, join them on a journey to discover the true meaning of home.

Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | 3pm/11am £5

Victoria Street Studio 60 mins

V E N T N O R C A R N I VA L The Carnival is organised and run by the Ventnor Carnival Association, you can find out more about their events by visiting their website: ventnorcarnival.org.uk

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Childrens Carnival Parade Wed | 12pm Free

Ventnor Town Centre 60 mins

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Grand Carnival Procession Wed | 7pm Free

Ventnor Town Centre 60 mins

VENTNOR CARNIVAL SUPPORTED BY THE SPYGLASS & THE ROYAL

Ventnor Fireworks Wed | 9pm Free

Esplanade | The Observatory 30 mins (subject to change)

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Illuminated Carnival Sat | 9pm Free

Ventnor Town Centre 60 mins

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F REE FR I N GE Alongside the main programme of ticketed events there is a wide array of free events taking place throughout the festival suitable for all ages. Enjoy live music in our festival bars, street art and performance, kids workshops, talks, galleries and more! Pick up your Free Fringe programme from Ventnor Exchange, Parkside or The Observatory for full listings of what’s on offer across the festival.

LIVE MUSIC

The Observatory and Parkside festival bars boast a full programme of live music, performance and DJ’s throughout the festival, with a great mix of local and visiting acts. Local pubs including The Crab & Lobster, Ventnor Winter Gardens and The Spyglass also offer live music and entertainment during the week.

BUSKING AND STREET A C TS

Busking brings the festival to the streets, with our main busking spots being The Rene Stage (Cascade), Spring Hill Garden and The Plaza.

Pick up a Free Fringe Programme for more details on whats happening across the festival!

ISLE OF WIGHT COLLEGE COMMUNITY ART PROJECT

This year at fringe we have the addition of an exciting collaboration with the IW College Art and Design students. We set a brief for Level 2 Diploma class to create some public art pieces for the The Plaza so look out for the colourful windsocks just outside The Observatory Bar.

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V E N T N O R H E R I TA G E CENTRE

During the week, Ventnor Heritage Centre will be screening a selection of material compiled from historic film, photograph and video, including ‘A historical tour of Ventnor and the Undercliff, ‘England’s Eden’ and ‘Ventnor scrapbook’.

YO GA W I T H M A I T R I

Maitri teaches a holistic style of Yoga, uplifting and harmonising the whole of one’s being. Join her in the Parkside tent each morning from Wednesday to clear the fog and energise yourself for the day that lies ahead.

Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | 11am £4

Parkside Bar 90 mins

FREE FRINGE SHOWCASE

For the first time in vFringe history, we have put together a selection of this year’s Free Fringe musicians just for you. Hosted by the brilliant and charming, BBC Folk Award nominated Jack Pout, the Showcase gives you a chance to see the performers you may have missed all in one place, plus 100% of the ticket sales go to the performers!

Fri | 6.30pm £4

Parkside Bar 120 mins

PAT C H W O R K P I C N I C

The patchwork picnic is back! Bring a blanket and your family to help create the giant patchwork picnic. There will be fun and games plus you can enjoy the street entertainment and storyteller’s in Parkside too!

Sat | 12pm Free

Parkside 120 mins

Make sure you check out the vintage caravan Debby at Parkside for intimate poetry and theatre sessions throughout the week.

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Ventnor Exchange, located in the old Post Office on Church Street, is the central Fringe hub and main information point. Here you can buy tickets for all of the events as well as catch the daily Fringe Review Show for top tips on what to see at the festival.

Outside of the Fringe Ventnor Exchange is our year round home and it now permanently houses a studio theatre, record store, bar and creative workshop space. The in-house bar offers an extensive craft beer menu and it’s one of the only venues on the island where you can find exciting new work with our year round programme of events, in-store gigs and award winning touring theatre, as well as regular workshops including our Young Creatives scheme.

Ventnor Exchange is the perfect place to start your festival experience. Browse our wide selection of new-release and vintage vinyl, grab a copy of the Fringe Review with a freshly ground Island Roasted Coffee, or try one of 30+ specialist beers from around the world.

You can also support our work by becoming a Fringe Friend, annual membership is £20 with benefits including 2 for 1 offers on selected shows at the festival, as well as opening nights at the Exchange and 10% off vinyl, CD's and coffee in-store all year round!

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W H A T ’S O N

THE OBSE RVATORY The Observatory, our unique festival bar on Ventnor Esplanade, offers a 360-degree view of the bay, the town and the downs. With a full programme of live music and DJ’s each day and night transforming the harbour into the perfect place to unwind, watch the carnival fireworks or tuck into a delicious meal from one of The Plaza’s food stalls.

This year’s feasts and treats are provided by the likes of Southsea’s famous Pie&Vinyl, who will be taking up residency at The Observatory with a selection of homemade pies made especially for the Fringe, along with a record store for you to browse while you wait.We also welcome back Jasper's Artisan Coffee and a completely vegan menu from the Keep Smiling Cafe.

OPENING TIMES Tue-Sun 12pm to midnight

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The Observatory hosts free live music between midday and six every day. Check out the lineup for each day in the Free Fringe programme which is available at venues across the Festival.

Fringe Launch Party Tue | From 7pm

£2 | 18+ only

Fringe Carnival Party Wed | From 7pm

£2 | 18+ only

Pie&Vinyl DJ's Thu | From 7pm

£2 | 18+ only

Boogie Belgique DJ Set featuring: Kaf-Tan, Huis DJ's & more Fri | From 7pm

£2 | 18+ only

Red Squirrel DJ's + Champs DJ Set Sat | From 7pm

£2 | 18+ only

The Sound of the Bees DJ Set featuring: Tom Headfunk DJ Set Sun | From 7pm

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11:00-12:00

The Review Show

Ventnor Fringe

Ventnor Exchange

FREE

Family

14:00-14:30

Caravan Sessions

Toby Thompson

Parkside

£5.00

14:30-15:00

Caravan Sessions

Toby Thompson

Parkside

£5.00

14:30-16:00

Once Upon A Time There Were Four Little Rabbits

Quantum Theatre

Ventnor Botanic Garden

£12.00 | Conc. £10.00 | Child £6.00

18:00-18:30

Caravan Sessions

Toby Thompson

Parkside

£5.00

18:00-19:00

The Water Scenarios

Paulette Mae

Victoria Street Studio

£8.00 | Conc. £6.00

16+

18:00-19:15

The Austerity Games

Tell Tale Presents

Pier Street Playhouse

£8.00 | Conc. £6.00

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18:00-22:00

Glyndebourne Live: Berlioz

VIF

Ventnor Arts Club

£15.00

19:00- 21:00

The Tempest

Quantum Theatre

Ventnor Botanic Garden

£12.00 | Conc. £10.00 | Child £6.00

241 | 10+

20:00-23:00

The Chalkpit Rubble Club

Chalkpit Records

Secret Venue

£10.00

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PhysTheatre

Victoria Street Studio

£7.00 | Conc. £5.00

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Parkside Comedy

Events Co

Parkside

£8.50

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The Review Show

Ventnor Fringe

Ventnor Exchange

FREE

Family

12:00-13:00

Children’s Carnival

Ventnor Carnival

The Town

FREE

Family

14:00-15:00

Local Screening: 150 Years of Steam

Ventnor Heritage Centre

Ventnor Arts Club

Donation on entry

14:00-14:30

Caravan Sessions

Toby Thompson

Parkside

£5.00

14:30-15:00

Caravan Sessions

Toby Thompson

Parkside

£5.00

15:00-16:00

Local Screening: Unseen Ventnor

Ventnor Heritage Centre

Ventnor Arts Club

Donation on entry

17:00-18:30

Local Screening: Death In Ventnor

VIF

Ventnor Arts Club

£5.00

18:00-18:30

Caravan Sessions

Toby Thompson

Parkside

£5.00

18:00-19:00

The Water Scenarios

Paulette Mae

Victoria Street Studio

£8.00 | Conc. £6.00

19:00-20:00

Main Parade

Ventnor Carnival

The Town

FREE

20:00-24:00

vFringe Carnival Party

Ventnor Fringe

The Observatory

£2.00

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21:00-22:30

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PhysTheatre

Victoria Street Studio

£7.00 | Conc. £5.00

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Parkside Comedy

Events Co

Parkside

£8.50

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The Review Show

Ventnor Fringe

Ventnor Exchange

FREE

Family

13:00-14:00

Then There Were Stars

Mike Plumbley & Les Payne

The Long Room

£6.00

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Caravan Sessions

Toby Thompson

Parkside

£5.00

14:30-15:00

Caravan Sessions

Toby Thompson

Parkside

£5.00

14:30-15:30

Short Film Showcase

VIF

Ventnor Arts Club

Free

15:00-16:00

Good Night, Little Bear

VIF

Victoria Street Studio

£5.00

Family

15:00-16:00

Then There Were Stars

Mike Plumbley & Les Payne

The Long Room

£6.00

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Ventnor Fringe

Parkside

FREE

16:00-18:00

Feature Screening: Fire At Sea

VIF

Ventnor Arts Club

£6.00

18:00-18:30

Caravan Sessions

Toby Thompson

Parkside

£5.00

18:00-19:00

Bane I

VIF

Victoria Street Studio

£10.00 | Under 25’s £5.00

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The Austerity Games

Tell Tale Presents

Pier Street Playhouse

£8.00 | Conc. £6.00

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I, Hooky

Ollie Fry

The Long Room

£8.00

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Feature Screening: Little Men

VIF

Ventnor Arts Club

£6.00

19:30-20:45

Dracula

That’s My Que Productions

St Boniface Old Church

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Bonchurch Theatre Company

Pier Street Playhouse

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VIF

Secret Venue

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Pie&Vinyl Party

Pie&Vinyl

The Observatory

£2.00

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Life In Progress

Rob Dumbrell

The Long Room

£7.00

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Bane II

VIF

Victoria Street Studio

£10.00 | Under 25’s £5.00

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Outdoor Screening: HighRise

VIF

Parkside

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The Nightwatchmen

Ventnor Arts Club

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Ventnor Fringe

Ventnor Exchange

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Clive Carroll

The Long Room

£15.00

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14:00-14:30

Caravan Sessions

Toby Thompson

Parkside

£5.00

14:30-15:00

Caravan Sessions

Toby Thompson

Parkside

£5.00

14:30-15:30

Short Film Showcase

VIF

Ventnor Arts Club

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15:00-16:00

Good Night, Little Bear

VIF

Victoria Street Studio

£5.00

Family

16:00-17:00

Nothing To Wear

Abigail Oscroft

Parkside

£5.00 (10 min slots)

16+

16:00-18:00

Documentary Screening: A VIF Present For Pete / Hurry And Wait Double Bill

Ventnor Arts Club

£5.00

18:00-18:30

Caravan Sessions

Toby Thompson

Parkside

£5.00

18:00-19:00

Bane I

VIF

Victoria Street Studio

£10.00 | Under 25’s £5.00

14+

18:00-19:15

The Austerity Games

Tell Tale Presents

Pier Street Playhouse

£8.00 | Conc. £6.00

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I, Hooky

Ollie Fry

The Long Room

£8.00

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The Free Fringe Showcase

Various Artists

Parkside

£4.00

Family

19:30-21:30

The Last Great Event

Ray & Caroline Foulk

Ventnor Arts Club

Free

19:30-21:30

Clive Carroll

Vaguely Sunny

St Catherine’s Church

£10.00

20:00-21:00

Twelfth Night

Scena Mundi

Holy Trinity Church

£15.00 | Conc. £12.50

20:00-21:00

Hidden Mother

The Off Off Off Pier Street Playhouse Broadway Company

20:00-24:00

Boogie Belgique (DJ Set) + KafTan

20:30-21:30

Life In Progress

20:30-21:30

Bane II

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£9.00 | Conc. £7.00

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The Observatory

£2.00

18+

Rob Dumbrell

The Long Room

£7.00

241 | 16+

VIF

Victoria Street Studio

£10.00 | Under 25’s £5.00

14+

Outdoor Screening: The Grand Budapest Hotel

VIF

Parkside

£10.00

15+

Lairy Tales & Crappy Ever Afters

Unruly Baps

Ventnor Arts Club

£10.00 | Conc. £8.00

16+

Saturday 13th August 11:00-12:00

The Review Show

Ventnor Fringe

Ventnor Exchange

FREE

Family

11:00-12:00

Good Night, Little Bear

VIF

Victoria Street Studio

£5.00

Family

12:00-14:00

The Patchwork Picnic

Ventnor Fringe

Parkside

FREE

Family

13:00-14:00

Bird Watching In Mad Town

Joe Rouseau

St Catherine’s Church

£5.00

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Caravan Sessions

Toby Thompson

Parkside

£5.00

14:00-15:00

Milkshake!

SESKA

Pier Street Playhouse

£6.00

14:30-15:00

Caravan Sessions

Toby Thompson

Parkside

£5.00

14:30-15:30

Short Film Showcase

VIF

Ventnor Arts Club

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15:00-16:00

Good Night, Little Bear

VIF

Victoria Street Studio

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Joe Rouseau

St Catherine’s Church

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Nothing To Wear

Abigail Oscroft

Parkside

£5.00

16+

16:00-17:00

Milkshake!

SESKA

Pier Street Playhouse

£6.00

Family

16:00-18:00

Trash Arts & Making Waves Showcase

Trash Arts Portsmouth

Ventnor Arts Club

£5.00

12+

18:00-18:30

Caravan Sessions

Toby Thompson

Parkside

£5.00

18:00-19:00

Bane III

VIF

Victoria Street Studio

£10.00 | Under 25’s £5.00

14+

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Macbeth

Aelfa Centauri

Holy Trinity Church

£8.00 | Conc. £6.00

241

18:00-19:15

The Austerity Games

Tell Tale Presents

Pier Street Playhouse

£8.00 | Conc. £6.00

241 | Family

19:00-20:30

Navy Knickers & Nicked TV’s

Joan Ellis & Donna Jones MBE

The Long Room

£6.50

241 | 16+

19:00-21:00

Feature Screening: Miles Ahead

VIF

Ventnor Arts Club

£6.00

15+

19:00-21:00

Tensheds: Live In The Park

Real Live Events

Parkside

£10.00

19:30-21:00

Kiya Heartwood & Tejas

St Catherine’s Church

£10.00

241

20:00-21:00

Hidden Mother

The Off Off Off Pier Street Playhouse Broadway Company

£9.00 | Conc. £7.00

241 | 16+

20:00-21:00

Bane IV

VIF

Victoria Street Studio

£10.00 | Under 25’s £5.00

14+

20:00-21:00

Twelfth Night

Scena Mundi

Holy Trinity Church

£15.00 | Conc. £12.50

21:00-22:00

Illuminated Carnival Parade

Ventnor Carnival

The Town

FREE

22:00-23:00

Lairy Tales & Crappy Ever Afters

Unruly Baps

Ventnor Arts Club

£10.00 | Conc. £8.00

16+

22:00-24:00

CHAMPS (DJ Set) + Red Squirrel

The Observatory

£2.00

18+

22:15-23:00

The Big Stiffy

Karl Sparx

The Long Room

£5.00

16+

22:15-02:00

The Blind Mole’s Ball Feat.

Boogie Belgique

VIF

The Vaults

£15.00

18+

Sunday 14th August 11:00-12:00

The Review Show

Ventnor Exchange

FREE

Family

11:00-12:00

Good Night, Little Bear

VIF

Victoria Street Studio

£5.00

Family

13:00-16:00

The Sunday School

VIF

Parkside

£10.00

241

14:00-14:30

Caravan Sessions

Toby Thompson

Parkside

£5.00

14:30-15:00

Caravan Sessions

Toby Thompson

Parkside

£5.00

15:00-16:00

Good Night, Little Bear

VIF

Victoria Street Studio

£5.00

Family

16:00-17:00 (10mins Slots)

Nothing To Wear

Abigail Oscroft

Parkside

£5.00

16+

18:00-19:00

Dizraeli & Toby Thompson

VIF

Secret Venue

£7.00

14+

18:00-19:00

Bane III

VIF

Victoria Street Studio

£10.00 | Under 25’s £5.00

14+

18:00-19:00

Macbeth

Aelfa Centauri

Holy Trinity Church

£8.00 | Conc. £6.00

241

18:00-19:15

The Austerity Games

Tell Tale Presents

Pier Street Playhouse

£8.00 | Conc. £6.00

241 | Family

18:00-21:00

Southsea Showcase

Pie&Vinyl Presents

The Vaults

£5.00

16+

19:30-21:30

NT Live Encore: The Audience

VIF

Ventnor Arts Club

£12.00

19:30-21:30

vFringe Take Over

Cowes Speak

Parkside

£6.00 | Conc. £4.00

20:00-21:00

Twelfth Night

Scena Mundi

Holy Trinity Church

£15.00 | Conc. £12.50

20:00-21:00

Hidden Mother

The Off Off Off Pier Street Playhouse Broadway Company

£9.00 | Conc. £7.00

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Bane IV

VIF

Victoria Street Studio

£10.00 | Under 25’s £5.00

14+

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The Sound of The Bees (DJ Set)

VIF

The Observatory

£3.00

18+

22:00-23:00

Lairy Tales & Crappy Ever Afters

Unruly Baps

Ventnor Arts Club

£10.00 | Conc. £8.00

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PARKSI DE Inspired by San Francisco’s urban park-life, this year we’re excited to present ‘Parkside’, a brand new area at this year's festival!

A new craft beer bar, an outdoor cinema, and miniature arts and performance venues including a vintage caravan, outdoor library and even a 1930’s Parisian bus are jam-packed all week with poets, writers, artists and musicians.

Parkside promises to be a vibrant new addition to Ventnor Fringe 2016 bringing a full programme of events with something to entice and intrigue all ages. There is no better place than here to sit and relax with friends and family whilst surrounded by activities, art and all things Fringe.

OPENING TIMES

W H AT ’ S O N Open from 10am each morning, you can take part in daily yoga sessions, listen to talks from local food producers, participate in the Fringe Forum and enjoy live music all afternoon. Re-fuel from the selection of food on offer, browse the art in the park and have fun with family games and activities.

Entry is free during the daytimes and in the evenings our Moroccan Tent hosts some of the best comedy, cabaret and spoken word at the festival.

Parkside is also the home of our new Outdoor Cinema, created in collaboration with The Travelling Film Show, which means you can now enjoy films under the stars! Find out what’s showing and when in the Film Section.

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High-rise Starring Tom Hiddleston as Dr Robert Laing, the newest resident of a luxurious apartment in a hightech concrete skyscrapper whose lofty location places him amongst the upper class. Laing quickly settles into high society life and meets the building's eccentric tenants.. Life seems like a paradise to the solitude-seeking Laing, But as power outages become more frequent and building flaws emerge, particularly on the lower floors, the regimented social strata begins to crumble and the building becomes a battlefield in a literal class war.

Director: Ben Wheatley

Presented by

Thu | 9pm £10

Parkside 119 mins | 15+ | IW Premiere

documentary screening:

A Present for Pete / Hurry AND Wait

Documentary following the Director’s journey to track down folk legend Pete Seeger in Woodstock, and rockumentary exploring the DIY music scene across Europe. Introduced by the directors.

Directors: Joel Whybrew / Vincent Pouplard Fri | 4pm

Ventnor Arts Club

£5

120 mins

OUTDOOR screening:

The Grand Budapest Hotel The adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge

at a famous hotel from the fictional Republic of Zubrowka between the first and second World Wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend.

Director: Wes Anderson

Presented by

Fri | 9pm £10

Parkside 99 mins | 15+

Trash Arts & Making Waves Showcase

An evening of independent films from Trash Arts and Making Waves, featuring a few titles short-listed for last years competitions and some of the best from the Portsmouth film scene. Hosted by Sam Mason Bell.

Sat | 4pm

Ventnor Arts Club

VENTNOR FILM SOCIETY:

£5

120 mins

Miles Ahead

Join Ventnor Film Society for their 10th Anniversary Party as well as a special screening of the new Miles Davis drama, Miles Ahead which takes a look at one of the jazz musicians darker periods in the late 1970’s. | Director: Don Cheadle Sat | 6.30pm

Ventnor Arts Club

NT LIVE ENCORE:

£6

130 mins

The Audience

Nominated for three Tony Awards®, The Audience sees Helen Mirren reprise her Olivier Awardwinning performance as Queen Elizabeth II, following her Academy Award® win for the same role The Queen. Captured live in London in 2013, features an exclusive Q&A with Stephen Daldry and Helen Mirren. | Director: Stephen Daldry Sun | 6pm

Ventnor Arts Club

£12

150 mins

FILM Ventnor International Festival presents it’s debut film programme, featuring exclusive screenings, exciting new talent, live theatre streams and award winning features from this year’s major film festivals.

Berlioz: Glyndebourne Live

Love conquers all in Berlioz’s sparkling take on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Berlioz selected the sunniest and funniest elements of Shakespeare’s play and set them to ravishing music to create this witty love-hate duel. Streamed live from it’s long-awaited Glyndebourne premiere, Berlioz’s comic gem is conducted by Robin Ticciati and directed with unique vision by Laurent Pelly.

Tue | 6pm

Ventnor Arts Club

LOCAL SCREENING:

£15

180 mins

150 Years Of Steam

Ventnor Heritage Centre presents historic film celebrating 150 years of steam on the Island, including footage of Ventnor Station, where the last train departed 50 years ago. Introduced by Roger Silsbury and running in conjunction with an exhibition on display in the Heritage Centre.

Wed | 2pm

Ventnor Arts Club

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unseen ventnor

Ventnor Local History Society presents Unseen Ventnor - film and video newly unearthed from our archives and collated just for the VIF festival by local artists, including Paul Armfield who relives in music the Great Storm of 1987.

Wed | 3pm

Ventnor Arts Club

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Donation

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DEATH IN ventnor

Made locally for £2K and hailed as a huge achievement when it was first screened in 2009, the film has been remastered for this special one off screening, hosted by the | Director: David George Wed | 5pm

Ventnor Arts Club

Donation

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SHORT FILM SHOWCASES

Curated by Paul Windridge each Short Film Session will be different, with each one screening between 14 and 18 short films. These are films that don’t feature on TV, in film theatres or even regular Film Festivals they are independently made all over the world and not something the public would normally get to view.

Expect narratives, animations, illustrative pieces, music based, projection mapping and motion graphics.

Thu, Fri, Sat | 2.30pm

Ventnor Arts Club

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Free

60 mins

Fire At Sea

Winner of the Golden Bear for Best Film at the Berlin Film Festival 2016, Gianfranco Rosi’s incisive, poignant and deeply moving portrait of the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa - and the humanitarian crisis occurring in the seas around it - is both a masterly work of documentary filmmaking and a timely call for urgent action. | Director: Gianfranco Rosi Thu | 4pm

Ventnor Arts Club

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LITTLE MEN

A critical yet empathetic look at the dangers of gentrification. Ira Sachs, director of Love Is Strange and the Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winner Forty Shades of Blue, accentuates the natural vibrancy of Brooklyn and brings out the best in his actors. It's a triumphant return for Sachs, who has made a film that never lets its abundant kindness interfere with its honest portrayal of a rapidly changing neighborhood. | Director: Ira Sachs Thu | 7pm

Ventnor Arts Club

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A Paines Plough and Pentabus Theatre Company production

The Edinburgh Festival & Off-Broadway hit

EVERY BRILLIANT THING

by Duncan Macmillan With Jonny Donahoe Directed by George Perrin

“Heart-wrenching, hilarious... possibly one of the funniest plays you'll ever see."

The Guardian 20th September | £15 Book at ventnorexchange.co.uk

the sunday school The Sunday School is a unique experiment in re-imagining the role of Sundays in the twenty first century. Combining talks, workshops, performances, food and walks it's an opportunity to come together to learn something new and be inspired.

Spanning philosophy to the science of gin, fashion to politics it's your Sunday newspaper, country walk and roast dinner all in one!

Join us for an afternoon with professors, journalists, comedians and poets as we take a broad look at a wide range of issues, trends and interests. Find the full line-up for the day with speakers’ biographies online at vif.org.uk Sun | 1pm £10 | Friends 241

Parkside 180 mins

PORTRAIT OF A TOWN with Julian Winslow Inspired by the French street artist JR whose ‘Inside out’ project has seen him capture portraits of local people in communities across the world, we’re very excited to be working with Island based photographer Julian Winslow to create a ‘Portrait of a Town’.

Created together with a team of professional and amateur photographers of all ages, the project involves portraits of the many different people who make up our community, which together will form an outdoor gallery on the Plaza.

Tue - Sun | All day Free

THE Sound of the bees

The Plaza

What better way to end your time at the Festival than with our Harbour Party, dancing the night away to the sounds of The Bees! The Mercury Prize nominated band, and Ventnor’s most famous music export, always provide the perfect soundtrack, with a DJ set spanning soul, jazz ,funk, afro-beat, dub, ska and more.

Sun | 9pm £3

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TOBY THOMPSON Our very first poet in residence, we’re delighted to welcome Toby Thompson, who will be performing intimate shows for up to five people throughout the week in our vintage caravan Debby located in Parkside.

Toby is one of the most inspiring performers we’ve ever seen perform at the Festival, with a uniquely poetic craft and delivery style which is incredibly heartfelt and raw. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience such an intimate show before he returns to much larger arenas.

“Toby Thompson is the future.” Kate Tempest "Toby is easily one of the most gifted young wordsmiths I have ever had the pleasure to encounter” Akala Tue, Wed, Thu Fri, Sat 2pm, 2.30pm & 6pm £5

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DIZRAELI Dizraeli is a rapper, multi-instrumentalist and sometime singer taking hip-hop to new terrains.

First performing at the Ventnor Fringe in 2011 and again in 2013, we’re thrilled to welcome him back as he enters what we think is the most exciting stage of his career to date.

After six years pushing boundaries with his band Dizraeli & The Small Gods, winning the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition, receiving regular radio play and spellbinding crowds at festivals across Europe, in September last year Dizraeli left the band to explore new possibilities.

His new work, recorded live in front of small audiences in a cafe basement, tackles migration, injustice, the ghosts on Walthamstow Marsh, the brutal nonsense of consumer London, lost and found love, Palestine and the singer’s Dad… It’s head nod-heavy, beautiful, unsugared songwriting unlike anything you’ve heard before. You won’t want to miss this.

Sun | 6pm £7

Secret Venue Info 24hrs in advance

Bane Following extensive worldwide tours and two sell out runs at the Ventnor Exchange in 2015, Joe Bone and Ben Roe return to the Isle of Wight to present the entire collection of BANE performances especially for VIF. The stories follow hit-man, Bruce Bane, as he tries to find out who’s after him. They’re told by actor Joe Bone, who tells the stories like a movie, to Ben Roe’s evocative live soundtrack.

All three shows are fast-paced action-packed thrill-rides that take the audience on a rollicking journey through the cinema sodden imagination of this exciting duo. It’s very funny, genuinely entertaining and completely sucks you in. As one of our favourite events to host at the Exchange and we can't wait to bring Bane back this summer.

“Epic… This is a fast-talking, quick-moving, smart-thinking little gem of a show.. Entertaining fun and very skillful” THE SCOTSMAN “Rollicking… A remarkable achievement” THE EVENING STANDARD

Part I - Thu & Fri | 6pm Part II - Thu & Fri | 8.30pm Part III - Sat & Sun | 6pm Part IV - Sat & Sun | 8/8.30pm £10 | See all four for £30

Victoria Street Studio

16+ only

Good night, Little Bear Following its initial run at the Ventnor Exchange 'Good Night, Little Bear' returns for a limited run as part of the Ventnor International Festival before heading off on tour.

Telling the amazing story of one little girl and her polar bear as they journey into deep dark caves and across wide oceans, up into outer space and into the frozen North Pole, join them on a journey to discover the true meaning of home.

Along the way they'll meet bickering bats, an albatross who likes to take things easy and a turtle who can't quite remember where he left anything.

It's sure to be quite an adventure!

Created with the whole family in mind but particularly suited to 6 - 12 year olds.

Thu & Fri | 3pm Sat & Sun | 11am & 3pm £5

Victoria Street Studio Ideal for the family!

Dancer: Tamara Rojo. Photo © Jason Bell. Art Direction and Design: Charlotte Wilkinson Studio

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GISELLE The iConiC BAlleT, ReimAgineD

one of the must-see cultural events of 2016, coming to Southampton this Autumn

26 – 29 oCToBeR

Co-produced by Manchester International Festival and Sadler’s Wells, London Supported by the Giselle production syndicate Charity reg: 214005

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Stealing Sheep Liverpool's rising psychedelic pop trio Stealing Sheep have been making big waves since the release of their second album 'Not Real' on Heavenly Recordings in 2015.

Described by The Guardian as a “visionary adventure” the band, consisting of Rebecca Hawley, Emily Lansley and Lucy Mercer, manage to combine a contemporary and even futuristic electronic sound with a more traditional pastoral, folk base. Eccentric but brilliant, these are ones to watch!

Stealing Sheep's performance in Ventnor will be in a new mystery venue that we have created especially for the Festival. Ticket holders will be sent the address of the venue 24 hours before the event or can choose to be taken to the space from the Ventnor Exchange.

Thu | 8pm £12

Secret Venue 16+ only

BOOGIE BELGIQUE Undoubtedly one of the big hits of last year’s Ventnor Fringe, The Blind Mole's Ball, located in a network of forgotten rooms beneath the Ventnor Botanic Gardens, returns as our unique late night party.

Inspired by a secret traditional gathering that was held by smugglers living along the Undercliff, The Blind Mole’s Ball was the most secret of societies.

This year we revive this lost tradition once more and will be opening up new rooms for you to explore. We’re very excited to be welcoming back Boogie Belgique to provide a unique soundtrack to the evening, this year as a full band.

The recording name of young Belgian producer Oswald Cromheecke, Boogie Belgique uses old jazz and swing samples to create new sounds.

Although loosely 'electro swing' his extensive output over 4 albums takes the genre in some interesting new directions exploring trip-hop, abstract beats and electronic sounds.

Sat | from 9.30pm £15

The Vaults 16+ only | Steps in/to venue

Welcome to the very first Ventnor International Festival, a hand selected programme of events featuring artists from both near and far curated by the team at Ventnor Exchange.

Running alongside the ever growing Ventnor Fringe, these events have been selected to compliment and expand the existing programme by showcasing some of our favourite artists as well as commissions made especially for the Festival.

Tickets for all events are available through the Ventnor Fringe Box Office and both events share the same venues and bars so you can move seamlessly between the two.

Keep an eye out on our website and social media for last minute additions and secret shows taking place throughout the week!

Find out more at vif.org.uk

Ventnor Fringe & Ventnor International Festival would not be have been possible without the support of:

Hovertravel, Caty Macaulay, Widget, David Whedon, David Tamcken, Jo Nicholson and Hugh Wright, Dave De Hat, Jim & Lisa Willis, John Walker, John Curtis , Kate Powell, Kathy Whitewood, Liz Cooke, Luke Bridgeman (for endless patience), Matt Hitt, Miri Green, Mike Whitewood & Nick Toms (aka Dad²/Heroes), Alyson Keele-Toms, Stephen Izatt , Suze Keynes (the best neighbour we could ever have), Theadora Welsford, Vic King , Red Funnel, Wightlink, Susan Graves & Rachel Thompson, Felicity Clarke, Steve Courtnell & Pie&Vinyl team, Simon Doecker & HUIS team, Paul Gonella at Strong Island, Helen & Frazer Cunningham, Kevin Sussmilch & John Allen, Jackie Tiller at Ventnor Park, Andrew Thorpe & all at Ventnor Yacht Club, Meg Mortimer & Neil Gibbs , Shannon Slade & William Bailey from The Royal Hotel, Annie Horne, Khia Janzen & Katy Thorogood, Rachael Berry, Ventnor Carnival Association, Denea Wright & Ian Bell at East Dene, Lucy Boynton & Chris Jones, Julian Winslow, Peter Ewbank & all at Ventnor Film Society, Mark Carroll & Sarah Sturton , Fabian Game & Lauren Addison, Lesley Telford & all at Ventnor Heritage Museum, Ian Davison, The New Carnival Company, Bob & Debbie at Ventnor Post Office, Ventnor Town Council, Ritchie Xavier, Doug Alldred.

We’d also like to thank all our families and friends who support us (and put up with us) throughout the year, as well as our incredible family of volunteers without whom the festival simply wouldn’t be possible.

Photo credits/selected photos in this programme by: Lucy Boynton, Caty Macaulay, Becky Boucherat Ventnor Fringe / Ventnor International Festival branding & design by

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