Late Night Shows at the Ventnor Fringe

Late Night Shows at the Ventnor Fringe   When the sun goes down the fun is only just beginning at the Ventnor Fringe. As well as numerous ‘pop up’ spaces to explore, like Hygeia House’s Gin Bar, or Harbourside with DJ’s spinning everything from Northern Soul to Brazilian Beats, the theatres and venues of the …

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5 Minutes with… Chris Jones

  This year is Ventnor Fringe’s 10th Birthday and you may have started to spot some people with some special 10th edition badges which you can get hold of in the Ventnor Exchange. We had a chat with the designer behind them, Chris Jones. Hi Chris, Tell us a little bit who about who you …

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Station to Station Podcast: Q&A with Jake & Ralph

  We’re big fans of a good podcast and lately one that has been grabbing our attention is a locally produced project called Station to Station. We sat down with founders Jake and Ralph to find out more…   For those unaware of Station to Station, could you give us a brief summary of the …

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First Listen: Jack Barnes – Someone To Love

  Alongside his role as an Apprentice at Ventnor Exchange & Quay Arts Jack Barnes has been working on his music, and just released his first single! This week we turned the tables, swapped places and interviewed him!     You’ve just released a single! That’s exciting. Yeah I have, It’s well good. How was …

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Spring 2019 Season Now On Sale!

  We’re delighted to announce the highlights of our new season which goes on sale today, to coincide with #LoveTheatreDay     As we head into our fifth year at the Ventnor Exchange, we’re delighted to be presenting a programme of work that gets better and better with every season, bringing the very best emerging …

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Ventnor Exchange in The Guardian

  VENTNOR START UPS MAKE THE NEWS     Ventnor was described as “…the small seaside town beating the seasonal slump” in The Guardian this month   It was fantastic to see Ventnor’s creative, independent ethos celebrated last week in an article for The Guaridan as part of their series on coastal towns, a collaboration …

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Plastic Mermaid’s Epic New Music Video!

  Bonjour! Jack Barnes here once again. With the Ventnor Exchange filmmaking workshops ongoing this week, I thought I’d take this opportunity to get your creativity flowing by shining a light on the newly released music video by Island band Plastic Mermaids, titled ‘1996’.   The music video follows a heartwarmingly-bizarre love story of man …

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Aged 18-25? Win FREE tickets and pizza!

  Ever wanted to try something different for a night out?     We’re giving away 3 pairs of tickets to our upcoming show POP MUSIC, plus you’ll be treated to a meal out at STRIPPED beforehand for one of their legendary pizzas or burgers and fusion fries! (They have great vegan burgers too!) all …

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Robin Seamer – Dials Festival: Interview

  ROBIN SEAMER – DIALS FESTIVAL: INTERVIEW     Next month on the 6th October DIALS FESTIVAL returns to Southsea, using venues along the famous Albert Road. We spoke to one of the organisers to find out more…       First of all, what’s your name and what’s your role in creating Dials Festival? …

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