“A good friend of mine asked me to write this blog post about my past theatre experiences on the Isle of Wight. This got me thinking. Without the island’s theatre scene, I wouldn’t have met this friend. In fact, I wouldn’t have met the majority of the wonderful, talented people that I am so lucky to call my friends.”
Author: IWtheatre
A community within the Isle of Wight theatre community, supporting and promoting all island theatre.
RAISING THE CURTAIN #6: “I’m Putting Together a Team” by Olly Fry
The emphasis here is on the word ‘Team’. Our amateur theatre production teams on the Island, are indeed Premier Division. Olly Fy introduces us to an all-star team, where the motto of ‘One for all, and all for one” really does apply.
RAISING THE CURTAIN #5: ‘IW Theatre Lockdown’ – by Emily Scotcher
Emily reflects on when the theatre scene on the Island went dark as a result of recent events.. and how the Island Theatre community continues to burn bright for us all.
RAISING THE CURTAIN #4: ‘The Value of Isle of Wight Theatre’ – Verity Godwin
Verity Godwin takes us on a personal tour as she explores the value of theatre on the Isle of Wight and the opportunities for our young up and coming creatives!
RAISING THE CURTAIN #3: “The Play’s The Thing” by Joe Plumb
As exam’s are put on hold for our drama students, Joe Plumb uses his own A Level Drama memories as a starting point for a trip through the plays that have shaped his theatrical life on the Isle of Wight.
RAISING THE CURTAIN #1: “Two Planks, and a Wardrobe Malfunction” by Olly Fry
Olly Fry introduces us to one of his first “anecdotes of wisdom” and formative memories from The Dressing Room over the years. He also drops a theatrical gauntlet to the members and fans of the Island theatre community in the form of a question… Why it is that this scene has such a devoted following and why it is important …and most importantly, why it will continue to be so?
REVIEW: ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ – Amy White Theatre
“Amy White Theatre is a place to watch in coming years for the sheer quality of amateur production that they have produced recently. The company is exemplary in their energy and dedication to the art of pantomime. Well done all!”
REVIEW: ‘Cinderella Live In Concert’ – Ventnor Theatre Group
Ventnor Theatre Group’s latest show was a unique spin on the classic pantomime Cinderella, giving it a modern reconfiguration and setting it in a concert style. It was an adventurous undertaking by director Joe Plumb who not only wrote the script, but also adapted the lyrics of popular musical theatre and pop songs to fit…
REVIEW: ‘The Pied Piper of Hamelin’ – Shorwell Drama Club
This pantomime kicks of my own festive season of theatre, with so many productions planned on the Isle of Wight we are very lucky to have a packed theatre schedule from December right through until February. Whether you fancy taking the family to a larger production or one of the community events there is something…
REVIEW: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen Guild Dramatic Society’s production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ – Bembridge Little Theatre Club
Congratulations to Bembridge Little Theatre Club on a funny, festive and heart-warming show that offered an alternative take on a timeless tale.
