What’s On

A new home for spoken word on the Isle of Wight

Ventnor Exchange Poetry Collective is a space for writers and performers who want to create, experiment and develop their craft in a supportive environment, under guidance from established and celebrated poets.

A collaboration with champion of the Island’s poetry scene King Stammers, this is an informal group that meets fortnightly. You don’t need any experience to take part, just an interest in poetry and the spoken word, and an eagerness to explore your creativity with others.

Throughout the year there will also be opportunities to see performances, attend one off masterclasses and perform.

Aloha and listen up! 

The Ukulele Club is back! Now known as the V.U.L.G.A – Ventnor Ukulele Lubbers General Assembly An informal group open to all abilities and ages. No need to book, just turn up! 

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.

FREE

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.

Weekly on Wednesdays 6pm (at Ventnor Park until 14th September weather depending!)
Tickets: £5 (Pay on the door) 
Age: All Ages Duration: 75mins

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

Channel your creativity and draw together.

Our Drawing Nights are a social gathering bringing together all of those with a love of drawing, spanning all ages and abilities! During these evenings we welcome guest artist Katy Rose, a professional illustrator who has worked for clients including Isle of Wight Festival, RSPCA, and Heineken as well as being an associate artist of our very own Ventnor Fringe Festival.

Katy will be on hand to set you some fun challenges and help offer advice and feedback on how to improve your technique. Each fortnight we have a new theme which we post in advance on our social media pages.

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

Thursdays bi-weekly 7.30pm – 9.30pm. £5 with materials included.

Themes coming up…
18th August – Holidays
1st September – The Future
15th September – Nature

BOOK TICKETS

Aloha and listen up! 

The Ukulele Club is back! Now known as the V.U.L.G.A – Ventnor Ukulele Lubbers General Assembly An informal group open to all abilities and ages. No need to book, just turn up! 

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.

FREE

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.

Weekly on Wednesdays 6pm (at Ventnor Park until 14th September weather depending!)
Tickets: £5 (Pay on the door) 
Age: All Ages Duration: 75mins

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

A new home for spoken word on the Isle of Wight

Ventnor Exchange Poetry Collective is a space for writers and performers who want to create, experiment and develop their craft in a supportive environment, under guidance from established and celebrated poets.

A collaboration with champion of the Island’s poetry scene King Stammers, this is an informal group that meets fortnightly. You don’t need any experience to take part, just an interest in poetry and the spoken word, and an eagerness to explore your creativity with others.

Throughout the year there will also be opportunities to see performances, attend one off masterclasses and perform.

Aloha and listen up! 

The Ukulele Club is back! Now known as the V.U.L.G.A – Ventnor Ukulele Lubbers General Assembly An informal group open to all abilities and ages. No need to book, just turn up! 

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.

FREE

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.

Weekly on Wednesdays 6pm (at Ventnor Park until 14th September weather depending!)
Tickets: £5 (Pay on the door) 
Age: All Ages Duration: 75mins

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

Channel your creativity and draw together.

Our Drawing Nights are a social gathering bringing together all of those with a love of drawing, spanning all ages and abilities! During these evenings we welcome guest artist Katy Rose, a professional illustrator who has worked for clients including Isle of Wight Festival, RSPCA, and Heineken as well as being an associate artist of our very own Ventnor Fringe Festival.

Katy will be on hand to set you some fun challenges and help offer advice and feedback on how to improve your technique. Each fortnight we have a new theme which we post in advance on our social media pages.

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

Thursdays bi-weekly 7.30pm – 9.30pm. £5 with materials included.

Themes coming up…
18th August – Holidays
1st September – The Future
15th September – Nature

BOOK TICKETS

Aloha and listen up! 

The Ukulele Club is back! Now known as the V.U.L.G.A – Ventnor Ukulele Lubbers General Assembly An informal group open to all abilities and ages. No need to book, just turn up! 

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.

FREE

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.

Weekly on Wednesdays 6pm (at Ventnor Park until 14th September weather depending!)
Tickets: £5 (Pay on the door) 
Age: All Ages Duration: 75mins

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

A new home for spoken word on the Isle of Wight

Ventnor Exchange Poetry Collective is a space for writers and performers who want to create, experiment and develop their craft in a supportive environment, under guidance from established and celebrated poets.

A collaboration with champion of the Island’s poetry scene King Stammers, this is an informal group that meets fortnightly. You don’t need any experience to take part, just an interest in poetry and the spoken word, and an eagerness to explore your creativity with others.

Throughout the year there will also be opportunities to see performances, attend one off masterclasses and perform.

Aloha and listen up! 

The Ukulele Club is back! Now known as the V.U.L.G.A – Ventnor Ukulele Lubbers General Assembly An informal group open to all abilities and ages. No need to book, just turn up! 

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.

FREE

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.

Weekly on Wednesdays 6pm (at Ventnor Park until 14th September weather depending!)
Tickets: £5 (Pay on the door) 
Age: All Ages Duration: 75mins

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

Channel your creativity and draw together.

Our Drawing Nights are a social gathering bringing together all of those with a love of drawing, spanning all ages and abilities! During these evenings we welcome guest artist Katy Rose, a professional illustrator who has worked for clients including Isle of Wight Festival, RSPCA, and Heineken as well as being an associate artist of our very own Ventnor Fringe Festival.

Katy will be on hand to set you some fun challenges and help offer advice and feedback on how to improve your technique. Each fortnight we have a new theme which we post in advance on our social media pages.

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

Thursdays bi-weekly 7.30pm – 9.30pm. £5 with materials included.

Themes coming up…
18th August – Holidays
1st September – The Future
15th September – Nature

BOOK TICKETS

Aloha and listen up! 

The Ukulele Club is back! Now known as the V.U.L.G.A – Ventnor Ukulele Lubbers General Assembly An informal group open to all abilities and ages. No need to book, just turn up! 

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.

FREE

Ventnor Exchange’s Beer Tasting Nights are back!

On these evenings we carefully pick a selection of beers which showcase a range of styles relevant to the season. We’ll often bring in some very rare or unusual brews especially for the occasion. It’s a great event if you’ve ever found yourself wanting to try beers of the Beer Bible but been too afraid to give them a try!

Booking is available for tables of two, four or six and includes all beers, cheese boards and snacks.

Spaces are extremely limited so don’t miss out!

Third Saturday of the month 8pm – 10pm 
Cost £25pp  18+  (Booking is via our webstore instead of our normal box office as this event is run by our bar)

BOOK A TABLE

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.

Weekly on Wednesdays 6pm (at Ventnor Park until 14th September weather depending!)
Tickets: £5 (Pay on the door) 
Age: All Ages Duration: 75mins

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

A new home for spoken word on the Isle of Wight

Ventnor Exchange Poetry Collective is a space for writers and performers who want to create, experiment and develop their craft in a supportive environment, under guidance from established and celebrated poets.

A collaboration with champion of the Island’s poetry scene King Stammers, this is an informal group that meets fortnightly. You don’t need any experience to take part, just an interest in poetry and the spoken word, and an eagerness to explore your creativity with others.

Throughout the year there will also be opportunities to see performances, attend one off masterclasses and perform.

Aloha and listen up! 

The Ukulele Club is back! Now known as the V.U.L.G.A – Ventnor Ukulele Lubbers General Assembly An informal group open to all abilities and ages. No need to book, just turn up! 

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.

FREE

A new home for spoken word on the Isle of Wight

Ventnor Exchange Poetry Collective is a space for writers and performers who want to create, experiment and develop their craft in a supportive environment, under guidance from established and celebrated poets.

A collaboration with champion of the Island’s poetry scene King Stammers, this is an informal group that meets fortnightly. You don’t need any experience to take part, just an interest in poetry and the spoken word, and an eagerness to explore your creativity with others.

Throughout the year there will also be opportunities to see performances, attend one off masterclasses and perform.

Another chance to catch one of our favourite performance poets, Rob Auton, following a sold out run at Ventnor Fringe!

‘The Crowd Show’ is a comedy/theatre/spoken word show about crowds by award-winning writer, actor and podcaster Rob Auton. ‘The Crowd Show’ is a show suitable for anybody who wants to be in the crowd for this show. 

“A genuine original. Poetical, philosophical, humane, completely charming and funny to boot.” The Guardian

“Makes laughter out of wonder and brings us all together. We need him.” The Scotsman

“Brilliant.”  Stewart Lee 

BOOK TICKETS

Ventnor Exchange’s Beer Tasting Nights are back!

On these evenings we carefully pick a selection of beers which showcase a range of styles relevant to the season. We’ll often bring in some very rare or unusual brews especially for the occasion. It’s a great event if you’ve ever found yourself wanting to try beers of the Beer Bible but been too afraid to give them a try!

Booking is available for tables of two, four or six and includes all beers, cheese boards and snacks.

Spaces are extremely limited so don’t miss out!

Third Saturday of the month 8pm – 10pm 
Cost £25pp  18+  (Booking is via our webstore instead of our normal box office as this event is run by our bar)

BOOK A TABLE

A new home for spoken word on the Isle of Wight

Ventnor Exchange Poetry Collective is a space for writers and performers who want to create, experiment and develop their craft in a supportive environment, under guidance from established and celebrated poets.

A collaboration with champion of the Island’s poetry scene King Stammers, this is an informal group that meets fortnightly. You don’t need any experience to take part, just an interest in poetry and the spoken word, and an eagerness to explore your creativity with others.

Throughout the year there will also be opportunities to see performances, attend one off masterclasses and perform.

Ventnor Exchange’s Beer Tasting Nights are back!

On these evenings we carefully pick a selection of beers which showcase a range of styles relevant to the season. We’ll often bring in some very rare or unusual brews especially for the occasion. It’s a great event if you’ve ever found yourself wanting to try beers of the Beer Bible but been too afraid to give them a try!

Booking is available for tables of two, four or six and includes all beers, cheese boards and snacks.

Spaces are extremely limited so don’t miss out!

Third Saturday of the month 8pm – 10pm 
Cost £25pp  18+  (Booking is via our webstore instead of our normal box office as this event is run by our bar)

BOOK A TABLE

Do you ever want to run away from it all? Dan and Boff did exactly that.

They ran a series of routes from the centre of the city in which they found themselves, to the top of the peak overlooking that city. But what are we really running from?

In story and in song, These Hills Are Ours is the story of what they found out on those journeys. It’s about escaping it all by running to wild places. Escaping the city, escaping your past, escaping the restrictions of upbringing or class or politics. It’s a celebration of wild places and our freedom to roam them.

Daniel Bye’s award winning, internationally touring theatre is always engaging, thought provoking and entertaining. Boff Whalley, best known as a founder member of Chumbawamba, writes heartfelt, catchy folk songs. This, their first theatre piece together, sees them moving into their most personal material yet. It’s a not to be missed collaboration between two of Britain’s most celebrated artists in their own fields.

Co-commissioned by Beaford Arts, Eden Project, Lancaster Arts, Leeds Playhouse and Shoreditch Town Hall with support from artsdepot.

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