House in association with The Thelmas

LADYKILLER

By Madeline Gould

A chambermaid, a hotel room and a dead woman. It’s not what it looks like, really, it’s not. It was self-defence… and anyway the woman was asking for it.

The chambermaid considers herself to be a pretty normal person; she reads books. She pretended to read the party manifestos at the General Election. She’s even read The Psychopath Test and she’s pretty sure she’s not one so…

Ladykiller is a blood-soaked morality tale about power, privilege, and tearing up the gender rule book on psychopathy; a jet-black comedy for the age of the gig economy.

Ladykiller presents us with a genuinely complex and compelling female character, tapping into the feminist zeitgeist in a most unexpected way.

LADYKILLER was delared ‘a smash hit’ after a sell-out run at Edinburgh Fringe 2018 which garnered considerable critical acclaim.

‘a smash hit at this fringe and beyond’
★★★★ Broadway Baby

‘a very funny and refreshingly offbeat comedy from The Thelmas.’
★★★★ The Stage

‘Hannah McClean is superb as the maid.’
★★★★ The Scotsman

‘a mesmeric performance.’
★★★★ Fringe Guru

The performance is 60 mins with no interval.
Recommended for 14+

Tuesday 3rd March 2020 
Tickets: £10 (Under 25’s £5) Fringe Friends 2for1 

Get 2for1 tickets for this show by becoming a Friend Fringe Friend!

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Our choir is a great opportunity to try out all sorts of songs and meet like minded people

Held weekly at the Ventnor Exchange, our new Choir is an informal, fun group open to all ages and abilities who enjoy singing together. Led by one our resident actors Tallulah Smith (ALRA Graduate)  who’ll be helping your explore lots of different styles of music as as sharing lots of tips and exercises to help improve your singing.

The bar will be open for those who wish to arrive early or stay after and have a drink.

Sessions will run from 6pm – 7:15pm

Course Dates:

Wednesdays 12th February

Tuesday 18th Feb (Due to performance on Weds evening)

Wednesday  26th Feb

Wednesday 4th March

(2 weeks off)

Wednesday 25th March

Wednesday 1st April

Wednesday 8th April

Wednesday 15th April

Course Fee: £5.00 per week cash only

For more information please call (01983) 716767 or just turn up on the day! 

Our new weekly Games Lounge is an opportunity to meet like minded people in a relaxing and fun night. 

We’ve got a wide mix of board games, card games, dice and strategy games available to play. Groups and individuals are welcome and everyone is encouraged to take part. Our bar is open as usual with cocktails, craft beers, fresh coffee and tea and wide range of unusual spirits and soft drinks.

There is no need to book, just turn up on the night!

Every Wednesday 7.30pm – 11pm. (Except 5th Feb,19th Feb & 18th March when we have shows running on these nights) 

£2 Entry towards the games fund to build up the games library! 

Want clothing that fits you and expresses your unique style? Say goodbye to fast fashion and start creating your own garments, with the support of fellow sewists and knitters.

Slow Fashion Makers is a monthly get-together to share skills and experiences on the journey to achieving a hand-crafted wardrobe that will be the envy of family and friends.Join us on Saturday 7 March, from 2pm-5pm at the Ventnor Exchange in Church Street, with subsequent sessions held 2pm-5pm on the second Saturday of the month.

Whether you want to try your hand at making a garment for the first time, be more mindful about your fashion choices, or you want support to be more adventurous with your sewing or knitting projects, all are welcome. We have lots of exciting ideas covering everything from fitting adjustments and problem solving, learning new techniques and up-skilling, to refashioning and up-cycling.

If you’d like to get involved, ring Gilly Jenner on 07976 685281 or email gillianjenner@ginjer.co.uk.

A fun 6 week course suitable for complete beginners or as a refresher for those with some previous knowledge of the language.

Classes are on a Tuesday evening from 7pm – 8pm for 6 weeks in a social atmosphere, with a bar and beverages available.

All literature supplied, the cost is £30 per course. Limited number of places, booking required.

Channel your creativity and draw together.

Our monthly Drawing Nights are a social gathering bringing together all of those with a love of drawing, spanning all ages and abilities! During these evening we welcome guest artist Katy Rose, a professional illustrator who has worked for clients including Isle of Wight Festival, Bestival, RSPCA, WWF, Heineken and Rapanui as well as being an associate artist of our very own Ventnor Fringe Festival. Katy and Mhairi from Ventnor Exchange will be on hand to set you some fun challenges and help offer advice and feedback on how to improve your technique.

The bar is open throughout as normal for drinks and refreshments or for those who would like to watch.

The first session will be themed on introductions and sketchbook making.

Second Tuesday of every month. 7.30pm – 9.30pm. £5 with materials included. * Apart from March when it will take place on Wednesday the 11th *

Our new weekly Games Lounge is an opportunity to meet like minded people in a relaxing and fun night. 

We’ve got a wide mix of board games, card games, dice and strategy games available to play. Groups and individuals are welcome and everyone is encouraged to take part. Our bar is open as usual with cocktails, craft beers, fresh coffee and tea and wide range of unusual spirits and soft drinks.

There is no need to book, just turn up on the night!

Every Wednesday 7.30pm – 11pm. (Except 5th Feb,19th Feb & 18th March when we have shows running on these nights) 

£2 Entry towards the games fund to build up the games library! 

A new home for spoken word on the Isle of Wight

The collective is formed of a group of young writers and performers who meet most Thursday evenings to create, experiment and develop their craft, under guidance from established and celebrated poets.

A collaboration between Ventnor Exchange and champion of the Island’s poetry scene King Stammers, this is a new platform to experiment, explore, and develop your work in a supportive environment.

Ventnor Exchange is delighted to welcome back to the venue local amateur dramatic group, the Bonchurch Theatre Company with a new play written and directed by John Goodwin 

Stella starts a new life in a new community after separating from her husband. When she meets two needy young girls her life really begins to shine.

This event is approx. 60 mins.

Tuesday 17th – Wednesday 18th March 2020. 8PM
All Tickets: £5.00

Our new weekly Games Lounge is an opportunity to meet like minded people in a relaxing and fun night. 

We’ve got a wide mix of board games, card games, dice and strategy games available to play. Groups and individuals are welcome and everyone is encouraged to take part. Our bar is open as usual with cocktails, craft beers, fresh coffee and tea and wide range of unusual spirits and soft drinks.

There is no need to book, just turn up on the night!

Every Wednesday 7.30pm – 11pm. (Except 5th Feb,19th Feb & 18th March when we have shows running on these nights) 

£2 Entry towards the games fund to build up the games library! 

Ventnor Exchange is delighted to welcome back to the venue local amateur dramatic group, the Bonchurch Theatre Company with a new play written and directed by John Goodwin 

Stella starts a new life in a new community after separating from her husband. When she meets two needy young girls her life really begins to shine.

This event is approx. 60 mins.

Tuesday 17th – Wednesday 18th March 2020. 8PM
All Tickets: £5.00

A new home for spoken word on the Isle of Wight

The collective is formed of a group of young writers and performers who meet most Thursday evenings to create, experiment and develop their craft, under guidance from established and celebrated poets.

A collaboration between Ventnor Exchange and champion of the Island’s poetry scene King Stammers, this is a new platform to experiment, explore, and develop your work in a supportive environment.

Our choir is a great opportunity to try out all sorts of songs and meet like minded people

Held weekly at the Ventnor Exchange, our new Choir is an informal, fun group open to all ages and abilities who enjoy singing together. Led by one our resident actors Tallulah Smith (ALRA Graduate)  who’ll be helping your explore lots of different styles of music as as sharing lots of tips and exercises to help improve your singing.

The bar will be open for those who wish to arrive early or stay after and have a drink.

Sessions will run from 6pm – 7:15pm

Course Dates:

Wednesdays 12th February

Tuesday 18th Feb (Due to performance on Weds evening)

Wednesday  26th Feb

Wednesday 4th March

(2 weeks off)

Wednesday 25th March

Wednesday 1st April

Wednesday 8th April

Wednesday 15th April

Course Fee: £5.00 per week cash only

For more information please call (01983) 716767 or just turn up on the day! 

Our new weekly Games Lounge is an opportunity to meet like minded people in a relaxing and fun night. 

We’ve got a wide mix of board games, card games, dice and strategy games available to play. Groups and individuals are welcome and everyone is encouraged to take part. Our bar is open as usual with cocktails, craft beers, fresh coffee and tea and wide range of unusual spirits and soft drinks.

There is no need to book, just turn up on the night!

Every Wednesday 7.30pm – 11pm. (Except 5th Feb,19th Feb & 18th March when we have shows running on these nights) 

£2 Entry towards the games fund to build up the games library! 

Are you a creative entrepreneur, freelancer or remote worker based on the Isle of Wight? Often working from home or cafes?

Join us on the last Friday of every month as we open up our space, including a dedicated office, to use for free!

Come and try working in Ventnor for the day, meet fellow freelancers/remote workers and join an inspiring conversation with a guest speaker each month.

What happens?

Arrive at 10.30am
Guest Speaker 11–12
Networking & Working from 12-7pm
Bring your laptop, we’ve got free wifi and a dedicated quiet office or more sociable bar area available to work in. Our bar (including coffee/tea) will be open.

A new informal Book Club is starting at the Ventnor Exchange, meeting monthly to review a new novel of the groups choosing. 

Inspired by the success of the Ventnor Fringe Book Bus we wanted to create an informal, socialable group with a shared love of reading. This is an opportunity to discuss and debate a set book for each meeting over a cup of tea, craft beer or even a cocktail!

Meeting on the last Friday of the Month. 7.30pm – 9pm