Ventnor Exchange

Romeo & Juliet (Open Air Theatre)

Three actors cooped up together during lockdown. Fuelled by cabin fever and with a bookshelf full of Shakespeare, they did what they do best and created an unhinged and bonkers, laugh-out-loud version of Romeo & Juliet.

With music, mayhem and more costume changes than you can shake a spear at, expect the HandleBards usual irreverent, charming and hilarious style to come bursting onto the stage at Ventnor Park. Forget the tears and tragedy, and get ready for some live and wired Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it before.

Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th May 2021 - 7pm (Doors open from 6pm)
Adult £20.00 Under 25 £10 Culture Pass 2for1 Unlimited Pass Free

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The Importance of Being Earnest (Open Air Theatre)

From the creators of The HandleBards comes a fantastically wild(e) new production, ripping up the rule book and celebrating silliness. With Slapstick Picnic, you can have your cake and eat it!

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th June 2021 - 7pm (Doors open from 6pm)
Adult £20.00 Under 25 £10 Culture Pass 2for1 Unlimited Pass Free

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Ventnor Fringe: Flo & Joan - Work in Progress

Off the back of a countrywide tour, musical comedy duo and sisters Flo & Joan are heading to Ventnor Fringe for the first time to try an hour of new material.

‘These intricately crafted, flawlessly performed numbers will have you howling with laughter one minute, wiping away a tear the next' ★★★★ Telegraph

Friday 23rd July July 2021 - 7pm
Tickets £15.00 Under 25 £12.00 12+

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Joe Black: Decopunk (Preview)

Infamous cabaret misfit and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’s miscreant Joe Black invites you to indulge in a gloriously raucous gin soaked musical cabaret extravanganza.

Friday 23rd July July 2021 - 9pm
Tickets £20.00
14+ (Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult)

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Ventnor Fringe: Lou Sanders - Work In Progress

Lou Sanders (Taskmaster, Travelman, QI) does about 45 minutes of new material and maybe fills time by talking to you guys for 7 minutes. Casual wear encouraged. Let’s just have a lovely time while we can!

Tuesday 27th July 2021 - 9pm
Tickets £15.00 Under 25 £12.00 12+

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Ventnor Fringe: Ray Badran (Work In Progress)

Ray Badran is an Australian comedian who is now based in London. Before moving over, he was a headline act across comedy clubs in Australia. Just bloody come and see this brand new hour of stand up comedy, please.

Wednesday 28th July - 6.30pm
Tickets: £12, Under 25 £10
12+

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Ventnor Fringe: Impromptu Shakespeare 2021

Returning to Ventnor Fringe following popular demand!
Bursting with love, poetry, comedy, tragedy, mistaken identity and everything in between, Impromptu Shakespeare brings you an entirely new and unique 'Shakespeare' play inspired by audience suggestions to delight Shakespeare nerds and newbies alike. They've performed six critically acclaimed runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and are back for their second year at the Ventnor Fringe!

Thursday 29th and Friday 30th July 2021 - 3pm
Tickets £10.00 Under 25 £8.00 Culture Pass/Unlimited Pass 2for1 (Group Discounts) 12+

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Ventnor Fringe: Gengahr @ Harbourside

Very Special Guests Gengahr
Following the release of their third album ‘Sanctuary’ in January, Gengahr have hit 2020 running with a more expansive and ambitious sound than ever before. Produced by Bombay Bicycle Club’s Jack Steadman, the North London’s alt-pop four piece have carved a distinctive sound that will bring a specially created ‘pop up’ venue by the harbour to life.

Friday 30th July 2021 - 7pm
Tickets £15.00 16+

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Ventnor Fringe: Pick of the Fringe

A packed night of stand up comedy from a selection of some of the funniest acts at this year's Ventnor Fringe, hosted last year by double Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee Ahir Shah (Live at the Apollo, The Mash Report, BBC 2) Join us in the big top as we present a mixed bill of five new acts you won’t want to miss, bundled together for the perfect Friday night out! Full Line Up TBC

Friday 30th July 2021 - 9pm
Tickets £12.00 Culture Pass/Unlimited Pass 2for1
18+

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Ventnor Fringe: Mini Fringers Funday

Join us at our Saturday Funday in the park with special guest, children’s presenter Andy Day and his brilliant Dino Raps show.
They’ll be loads of other free activities so your mini fringer’s can get creative, including a street dance workshop, music for pre-schoolers, fun art activities, giant games and more. Plus meet Tank the 5.5 metre animatronic triceratops and the baby dinosaurs. While the kids are entertained there’s a chance for parents to relax too in the beautiful Parkside venue. All details can be found at www.minifringersfunday.co.uk

Saturday 31st July 2021 - Andy Day performances @ 11.15am & 12.30pm
Tickets £15.00 (child or adult) (Tickets inlcude all 'Mini Fringers Fun Day' events from 10am - 2pm)

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Ventnor Fringe: California Dreamers

Return to Hippy Heaven
We invite you to dance under a diamond sky as we pay tribute to the greatest counter culture of the 20th Century.

Born on the West Coast of America, the Hippy movement quickly spread around the globe, taking with it a powerful social and musical message and a unique new sound.

Saturday 31st and Sunday 1st August 2021 - 7pm
Tickets £15.00 All Ages

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Ventnor Fringe: Do Nothing @ Harbourside

Post punk, art rock, legends in the making, Do Nothing.
Fronted by the distinctive presence of Chris Bailey, who channels influences ranging from LCD Soundsystem, The Fall and Talking Heads. They are one of most hotly tipped new bands around and we can't wait to welcome them to Ventnor!

Saturday 31st July 2021 - 7pm
Tickets £12.00 16+

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Ventnor Fringe: Glenn Moore (Work In Progress)

Perrier award nominee Glenn Moore works up a new hour of 'brilliantly original' (Chortle.co.uk), 'blissfully silly' (Guardian) jokes.

Saturday 31st July - 8pm
Tickets: £12, Under 25 £10
12+

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Jayde Adams: The Ballad of Kylie Jenner's Old Face

Since her first stand-up special launched on Amazon Prime in 2020 it’s received a huge amount of critical acclaim, amassing a staggering 60 million views across social media and longlisted for the Best Variety Special Emmy in the Hollywood Reporter Predictions. Don’t miss your chance to see her hit show at Ventnor Exchange this Autumn.

Wednesday 3rd November 2021 - 8pm (Age Guideance 16+)
Adult £15.00 Under 25 £10.00 Culture Pass 2for1 Unlimited Pass Free

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