USER NOT FOUND is an immersive video podcast about what happens to our online identities after we die. This is a free online experience which can be viewed through any smartphone.

For this new digital adaptation of the 2018/19 critically-acclaimed live show, which included performances at Ventnor Exchange, innovative theatre makers Dante or Die have created a virtual site-specific world. Charge your phone, plug in your headphones and find a quiet space for this intimate, meditative and funny story of one man grappling with something deeply private.

USER NOT FOUND explores the ethics of digital ownership, public and private grief and shifting notions of connection and community.

The experience lasts 50mins and is recommended for 14+. Embedded captioning can be turned on/off. It is best suited to a smartphone and not a desktop, laptop or tablet device.

Aloha and listen up! 

The Purple Ukulele Club is back! An informal group led by Sandra O’ Toole, open to all abilities and ages. There is normally no need to book, but while we are following social distancing guidelines to keep group sizes small please send us an email to hello@ventnorexchange.co.uk if you’ve not attended before and would like to join the group.

There will be ukulele’s available to play for those just starting out. No experience necessary just have fun and meet like minded people.

Saturdays 2pm – 4pm.

Pay what you can donation per session.

An informal monthly painting night at the Ventnor Exchange!

A fun packed, social night where you can create art pieces under the guidance of a local watercolour artist. Learn to paint using a range of watercolour techniques in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. 

All ages and abilities are welcome and no previous painting experience is necessary. Materials are provided and you’ll leave with the artwork you complete!

Upcoming themes:

September: bees

October: pumpkins

Last Tuesday of the Month 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tickets: £6 per session

Brave Island is Ventnor Exchange’s programme of opportunities for 14-25 year olds. You can apply for this opportunity here

If you’re missing live performances, you love storytelling, or you’re just feeling a bit cooped up inside then come and take part in our Signal Fires event.

Signal Fires is a national festival of touring theatre. This Autumn UK theatre touring companies are joining together in a time of crisis to return to the ‘original theatre’ – storytelling around fires – to celebrate our fundamental need as humans to gather and tell stories.

We will be hosting our storytelling event at Monkton Arts in Ryde. It’s the chance for a group of 6 to gather round a real campfire, and listen to original stories created specially by award winning theatre maker Nassim Soleimanpour and 8 powerful writers and curated by Boundless Theatre.

Practical info: The event will take place in a socially distanced environment at Monkton Arts in Ryde. The event will run from 6.30 – 7.30pm. It will be outside, and although we will have a small campfire you will still need to dress warmly.