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Now – 10.03.22 WILD WANDERINGS

//ARTEA, PORT ERIN// A curated selection of photographs by Jimmy Thistle, showing the Island through his eyes. Jimmy moved to the Island during the pandemic and has rekindled his love of photography by shooting images which show familiar, and unfamiliar, landscapes but with his own twist.

The exhibition is open daily Wed-Saturday until 10 March, with prints for sale or to order.

www.facebook.com/artea www.facebook.com/jimmy_thistle_photos

Now – 24.04.22 DAY FOR NIGHT

//MANX MUSEUM, DOUGLAS// Day for Night represents a season in paintings of Douglas, by Manx trained artist Martin Hearne, showcasing the transformation of the town into a postcard perfect holiday destination from the heady days of tourism during the 1950s, 60s and 70.

Martin uses vivid and vibrant colours to transport viewers back to brightly coloured beach balls and evenings spent under the bright lights of Douglas promenade.

Free exhibition. Donations welcome. www.manxnationalheritage.im

Now – 06.05.22 NEW WORKS

//VILLA MARINA, DOUGLAS// The Isle of Man Arts Council is delighted to present New Works, a curated exhibition looking at new pieces recently purchased by the Isle of Man Arts Council and the influential legacy of the Young British Artist movement of the 1990s. This exhibition includes works by Tracey Emin, Jenny Saville, Marc Quinn and Manx artist Kevin Atherton and marks the first time that these works have been publicly displayed on the island in the upstairs gallery at the Villa Marina.

www.iomarts.com

Now – 31.05.22 EXTINCT

//MANX MUSEUM, DOUGLAS// ‘Extinct,’ the new temporary exhibition in partnership with Manx Wildlife Trust, has now opened at the Manx Museum, which follows on from the recent publication of Birds of Conservation Concern Isle of Man by Manx BirdLife and the forthcoming publication of Plants of Conservation Concern Isle of Man by MWT. become locally extinct on the Isle of Man, particularly birds and plants, and this trend is not slowing down. These disappearances are symptomatic of a difficult state of affairs, reflecting that the global biodiversity crisis is impacting our Island and that islands are particularly sensitive to changes in management and climate.

Free entry. Donations welcome. www.manxnationalheritage.im

Now – 04.06.22 TOP CLASS OPERA

//ERIN ARTS CENTRE, PORT ERIN// A new season of dramatic moments from the New York Metropolitan Opera, filmed and now exclusively screened for Isle of Man audiences at the Erin Arts Centre. The Season includes Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos (12 March), Don Carlos (2 April), Bursoni’s Turandot (7 May), Donizetti’s masterpiece Luca di Lammamoor (21 May) and finally an operatic re-working of Hamlet on 4 June.

Tickets (£15 adults, £2 under 18s and students) from www.erinartscentre.com

Now – 25.09.22 TRADERS OF THE LOST ARTS

//HOUSE OF MANANNAN, PEEL// Before the age of mass production our communities relied on numerous crafts people to provide them with all of the necessary items needed for life.

These skilled traders were integral to our island community. As Manx life moved from the rural to the urban these once essential crafts were largely forgotten. This exhibition celebrates these lost skills and encourages conversations about times gone by.

Entry free. Donations welcome. www.manxnationalheritage.im

03.03 – 05-03.22 MADF ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL

//ERIN ARTS CENTRE, PORT ERIN// The MADF One Act Play Festival this year features performances by the Rushen Players (Droitwich Discovery by Nick Warburton on Thursday) and All By Myself by Robert Scott, performed by The Service Players the same night. On Friday, Stage One Drama School will perform the youth entry, The Musicians by Patrick Marber, followed by The Nativity Play, by the Island’s own Daphne Caine, peformed by The Service Players. The Youth Awards will also be presented on Friday night.

On Saturday, Hogg the Limelight will perform The Lover by Harold Pinter.

05.03 – 12.03.22 SWEENEY TODD

//GAIETY THEATRE, DOUGLAS// The Manx Operatic Society presents this infamous tale of Sweeney Todd - an unjustly exiled barber – who returns to 19th-century London seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice.

When Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into Mrs Lovett’s meat pies which has the people of London lining up, the carnage has only just begun.

Featuring two unforgettable star turns and some of the most chilling music ever written for the stage, this masterpiece is sure to both thrill and delight audiences.

Tickets from www.villagaiety.com including for a captioned performance on Thursday 10 March.

05.03 – 23.04.22 OPEN ART EXHIBITON: FLY

//HODGSON LOOM GALLERY, LAXEY//

The ‘fly’ theme is sure to have attracted a wide variety of interpretations for this annual ‘open’ competition and exhibition from adults, children, professional artists, students and keen amateurs in every medium. Competition winners are chosen by invited judges, but visitors have the opportunity to vote for their own ‘best in show’.

www.facebook.com/HodgsonLoomGallery

11.03.22 REBEL POETS

//THE MITRE, RAMSEY// Penny Productions’ Rebel Poets Open Mic night featuring poetry, comedy, rap and storytelling at The Mitre in Ramsey from 7.30-10pm. All (18+) welcome to what promises to be an entertaining and wild evening from some of the Island’s best performers – free to attend.

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12.03 – 13.03.22 ISLE OF MAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERTS

//PEEL & DOUGLAS// Performing music by Mozart, Sibelius and Richard Strauss, the IOMSO will be appearing at QEII at 7.30pm on Saturday 12 March and at Ballakermeen High School at 2.30pm on Sunday 13 March.

Tickets available from Lexicon and Bridge Bookshops and Celtic Gold (cash or cheques only) or email Janet Warburton at jw-ionso@wm.im | www.iomso.im

19.03.22 TIM PEAKE: MY JOURNEY TO SPACE

//VILLA MARINA, DOUGLAS// Tim Peake is a European Space Agency astronaut. In December 2015, he became the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station to conduct a spacewalk (and run a marathon!) whilst orbiting Earth.

Now, join him on an epic and thrilling journey to the International Space Station as part of his first ever UK tour. Tim will be your personal guide through life in space, with unprecedented access, breath-taking photographs, and never-before-seen incredible footage. It’s a fascinating insight into what it’s really like to be an astronaut; from training to launch, spacewalk to reentry, Tim reveals the secrets, the science and the everyday wonders of how and why humans journey into space. Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for an awe-inspiring ride.

Evening and matinee performances. Tickets from www.villagaiety.com

24.03 -28.03.22 ROAR!

//NOBLES PARK, DOUGLAS// Gandey’s Circus is back with an international cast of over 30 artistes and live musicians to wow audiences with Roar! Gandey’s Big Top of Dreams comes equipped with the latest theatre-standard lighting and sound effects to ensure Roar! is bigger and even more spectacular, topped off with Europe's favourite clown Chico Rico, who returns by popular demand to create mayhem and mirth!

Family tickets for up to 4 People from only £85* see www.visitisleofman.com or phone 08717 052000 for more information.

26.03.22 COMPLETE STONE ROSES vs DEFINITELY OASIS

//VILLA MARINA, DOUGLAS// "A Manchester Music Derby" at the Villa - two of Manchester’s best-ever bands will have their songs belted out by two of the UK’s most loved and seen tribute acts. The two tribute bands will recreate two of the most iconic shows in British music history; The Stone Roses Spike Island show in 1990 and Oasis at Wembley Stadium in 2000. Oasis legend Noel Gallagher, later said: “Spike Island, that was the blueprint for my group, who were then going to become the biggest band in the world".

Tickets from www.villagaiety.com - £24.50, strictly 18yrs +

30.03.22 ALED JONES: BLESSINGS

//GAIETY THEATRE, DOUGLAS// For his 40th album, Blessings, Aled Jones speaks to the senses we have all felt, as well as faith, spirituality, and most importantly creating a holistic album for all. Blessings touches on a range of faiths and beliefs with a range of uplifting hymns, texts and scriptures set to music.

Rescheduled from April and November 2021, all tickets from original bookings are valid. For refunds, please use the refund request form on www.villagaiety.com – no refunds will be processed after 16 March.

31.03.22 ED BYRNE – IF I’M HONEST

//GAIETY THEATRE, DOUGLAS// Ed Byrne’s brand new masterclass in observational comedy. Join him as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children. dates in 2021, all original tickets are valid. Refunds can be requested via the refund request form at www.villagaiety.com, but will not be processed after 17 March.

01.04 – 03.04.22 SHENNAGHYS JIU

//RAMSEY & PEEL// The annual festival of Manx language, music and dance is back starting with an evening concert and family cheilidh at the Masonic Hall in Ramsey on 1 April, then an outdoor performance from 10am on 2 April at Ramsey Courthouse and another evening concert/ceilidh at the Masonic Hall welcoming visiting guests from all over the Celtic world. On Sunday 3 April the Isle of Man’s own Mec Lir, fresh from their storming performance at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections, will be appearing at the Centenary Centre in Peel with some very special guests.

www.facebook.com/shennaghys and www. facebook.com/groups/66261157416 for more details of performances, performers and ticket availability.

01.04.22 RULE THE WORLD

//GAIETY THEATRE// ‘Rule The World’ has been recognised as the Number 1 Take That tribute act in the world, even by Take That’s own Gary Barlow who said “These guys are good!”.

The show is an accurate portrayal of a Take That concert and features all the biggest hits including ‘Never Forget’, ‘Greatest Day’, ‘Back For Good’, ‘Relight My Fire’, ‘Everything Changes’, ‘Shine’, ‘Pray’ and many more.

All tickets from the original and revised dates are still valid. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, please use the Refund Request Form at www.villagaiety.com

No further refunds will be granted after 18 March 2022.

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02.04.22 PAUL MERTON IMPRO CHUMS

//GAIETY THEATRE, DOUGLAS// Paul Merton, Richard Vranch, Suki Webster, Mike McShane and accompanist Kirsty Newton* (line-up may change) are back on the road in 2022 with another evening of mind-blowing improvisation. The collective improvisational experience embodied in the Chums is a joy to behold.

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03.04.22 ISLE OF MAN CHORAL SOCIETY

//VILLA MARINA, DOUGLAS// The Isle of Man Choral Society conducted by Director of Music Dr Mandy Griffin, and with Isle of Man Symphony Orchestra, present Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Requiem K626 and Carl Maria von Weber Mass in G Major [Jubelmesse].

Featuring soloists Ruth Tickle (Soprano), Jan Mayne (Contralto), Neil Taverner (Tenor), Lorcan O’Mahoney (Tenor) and Graham Crowe (Bass).

The concert begins at 3pm, and tickets are available (Adult £15, u16s/students £3) from www.villagaiety.com

08.04 – 09.04.22 UNITY DANCE SCHOOL – A WEST END SPECTACULAR

//GAIETY THEATRE, DOUGLAS// Unity Dance School celebrates their 5 year anniversary with a musical journey through the West End.

Watch talented local children on stage, as they also showcase their best throwback performance routines from over the last 5 years. A show not to be missed.

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09.04.22 THE GREAT MANX RUN

//NSC TRACK, DOUGLAS// Isle Listen and The Children's Centre, with the support of Manx Gas, are hosting this inaugural charity community running event on 9 April and invite any Manx Charity, club or association (sporting or not) to get involved and encourage their supporters to participate in the event and raise funds for their chosen local cause. It is open to runners of all abilities and run a choice of 1 mile fun run, a relay (with a team of four each running just over 6 miles), a half-marathon or a full marathon. More information from

www.islelisten.im/greatmanxrun/

12.04.22 BARBARA DICKSON: TIME IS GOING FASTER

//GAIETY THEATRE, DOUGLAS// Multi-million-selling recording artist BARBARA DICKSON with her accomplished band returns to tour the UK with a wonderful range of material drawing on her folk roots as well as performing globally known hits such as The Caravan Song, Another Suitcase in Another Hall plus lots more.

All tickets from the original date are still valid. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, please use the Refund Request Form. No further refunds will be granted after 29 March 2022.

12.04.22 RHOD GILBERT: The Book of John

//VILLA MARINA, DOUGLAS// The multi-award-winning Welsh comedian is back, with a brand new live show. In a seven-year break from stand-up, a lot has happened to Rhod. Almost all of it s**t. And just when he thought he’d hit rock bottom, he met a bloke...called John.

Raw, personal and brutally honest; no more lies, no more nonsense – this show sees Rhod as he’s never been before. But still hilarious.

All tickets from the original/revised date are still valid. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, please use the Refund Request Form. No further refunds will be granted after 29 March 2022.

14.04 – 16.04.22 SENIOR TECHNOLOGY

//RAMSEY COURTHOUSE// The Cloideryn Northern Theatre is staging this comedy play about a group of newly retired friends trying to find a hobby that fits, for three nights at Ramsey Courthouse.

For more information about this and other upcoming productions, contact Heather Ruffino on 07624 437904

www.facebook.com/cloideryn

24.04 – 26.04.22 THE ISLE OF MAN YOUNG FARMERS ANNUAL CONCERT

//GAIETY THEATRE, DOUGLAS// The always popular, always sold out, Young Farmer’s concerts are back – with comedy, singing, dancing and some very irreverent impersonations.

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26.04.22 ADAM ROWE – IMPERIOUS

//GAIETY THEATRE, DOUGLAS// Host of the smash-hit Have A Word Podcast, star of Live At The Apollo & Roast Battle and Dave’s Best Joke of the Fringe winner Adam Rowe brings his latest standup comedy tour Imperious to the Isle of Man.

Over the past few years the world has become extremely polarised and everybody thinks they’re right on every single subject, including Adam. Although he also accepts that he’s probably wrong, because he hasn’t really looked into it and let’s be honest; neither have you. That doesn’t matter though, because he’s a comedian so as long as we all come away from this show having had a laugh, let’s call it a win. His brutally honest, opinionated stand-up and ablibbing makes every performance unique, and hilarious.

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