A young man at the top of his game, Willie J Healey is ‘one to watch’ 

Following extensive radio play of new single ‘Why You Gotta Do It’ Willie J Healey will be bringing his unique blend of dreamy soft pop, garage-rock and 70’s Americana to the opening night of Ventnor Fringe.

Tuesday 28th July – 7pm
Tickets £12.00  16+

Logan Dankworth, columnist and Twitter warrior, grew up romanticising the political turmoil of the 1980s. Now, as the EU Referendum looms he is determined to be in the fray of the biggest political battle for years. Meanwhile, Logan’s wife Megan wants to leave London to better raise their daughter. As tensions rise at home and across the nation, something is set to be lost forever.

The third of Luke Wright’s trilogy of political verse plays looks at trust and privilege in the age of Brexit.

“Human, vulnerable, eminently honest and very, very eloquent. There is some sensational writing in this show, and Wright paces his storytelling like a trainride, quickening to exhilaration, slowing to pathos, and always keeping us with him.” Arifa Akbar, The Guardian (January 2020)

Thursday 30th July – 7.30pm
Tickets £10.00 (Fringe Friends 2for1) 12+

Written & Performed by Luke Wright
Directed by Alex Thorpe
Dramaturgy by Sarah Dickenson
Scored by Polly Wright
Lighting Design by Joe Price
Photos by Andrew Florides

Running time: 1h
Age Recommendation: 14+

Co-commissioned by Norwich Arts Centre, National Centre for Writing, Colchester Arts Centre, Freedom Festival

Supported by Arts Council, England

Introducing very Special Guests Gengahr

Following the release of their third album ‘Sanctuary’ in January, Gengahr have hit 2020 running with a more expansive and ambitious sound than ever before. Produced by Bombay Bicycle Club’s Jack Steadman, the North London’s alt-pop four piece have carved a distinctive sound that will bring a specially created ‘pop up’ venue by the harbour to life.

Friday 31st July – 7pm
Tickets £15.00 16+

A packed night of stand up comedy from a selection of some of the funniest acts at this year’s Ventnor Fringe, hosted once again by double Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee Ahir Shah (Live at the Apollo, The Mash Report, BBC 2)

Join us in the big top as we present a mixed bill of five new acts you won’t want to miss, bundled together for the perfect Friday night out!

Friday 31st July – 9:30pm
Tickets £10.00  (Fringe Friends 2for1)
18+

Post punk, art rock, legends in the making, Do Nothing.

Fronted by the distinctive presence of Chris Bailey, who channels influences ranging from LCD Soundsystem, The Fall and Talking Heads. They are one of most hotly tipped new bands around, with a raft of recently released singles and new EP on the way

Saturday 1st August – 7pm
Tickets £12.00 16+

Join us at Sunday Fun Day in the park with special guest, children’s presenter Andy Day and his brilliant Dino Raps show.

They’ll be loads of other free activities so your mini fringers can get creative, including a street dance workshop, circus skills, music for pre-schoolers, animal cake decorating, fun art activities plus woodland soft play and giant games. And while the kids are entertained there’s a chance for parents to relax too in the beautiful Parkside venue.

Sunday 2nd August – 10am – 2pm
Tickets £15.00 per person (child or adult) / All Ages / Ticket includes access to all ‘Sunday Fun Day’ shows and events