5 GREAT THINGS TO DO AT THE FRINGE FOR FREE! Free Fringe Producer Jack Barnes takes a look at what’s on offer DISCOVER THE UNIQUE BOOK BUS The book bus is a beautiful 1930’s parisian bus that has been converted into the perfect bookshop. Each day there will be a wide range …
LIMITED EDITION HANDPRINTED TOTE BAGS Made right here in Ventnor! We’ve commissioned three of our favourite local artists Chris Jones, Katy Rose-Thorogood and Julie Hutchison to create re-usable bags with special designs inspired by the Fringe. These are all handmade in Ventnor and are available now from the Ventnor Exchange priced at £6 each. …
DJ FORMAT AMONG SPECIAL GUESTS FOR HARBOURSIDE Dance the night away overlooking the sea DJ icon and stalwart of the UK hip hop scene DJ Format will be joining the likes of Aaron Fletcher (aka The Sound of The Bees) KafTan, Cooly Haste and many more who’ll be spinning records at the all new …
6 TIPS FOR FRINGE NEWBIES Free Fringe Co-Producer Sarah prepares for her first Ventnor Fringe I’m Sarah, a 24 year old volunteer with the Ventnor Fringe helping to organise some of the the Free Fringe activities. Although I grew up on the Island, I’ve not been to the Fringe before (I can’t believe I’ve …
I’m Violet, I’m 15, I go to Medina College and have been doing work experience at the Ventnor Exchange this week. I have never been to the Ventnor Fringe, yet already I have found out lots about it and what it features. Here are 5 weird and wonderful things that I’m looking forward to seeing …
With so many shows on offer at this year’s Ventnor Fringe, we thought we’d find out more by talking to some of the artists making the trip about what we can expect. First up Franko Figueiredo, Artistic Director of StoneCrabs Theatre Hello Franko! Your bringing not one but two shows to the Ventnor …
Read more5 Minutes With… Franko Figueiredo from StoneCrabs Theatre
One of the most exciting aspects of the Ventnor Fringe is how each year artists bring work to the Festival that questions and challenges the issues of our time. Perhaps one of the most relevant contemporary themes that shines through this year is the topic of migration. Today Festival Director Jack Whitewood takes a …
Last month we had a new Creative Apprentice start work at the Ventnor Exchange, working with ourselves and Quay Arts. He’s currently busy working on the Ventnor Fringe but we took some time out to have a quick chat and introduce you to Jack Barnes. A recent graduate of Platform One Music College, Jack …