Review: Fringe Review Team 2024 Gallery
We had a few photographers and filmmakers on the Fringe Review Team this year, who had a keen eye for some great shots at Ventnor Fringe. You can view a selection of their work below. Above images by Tom Oster. Instagram: @Tom_Oster1 Above images by Faith Ibrahim. Instagram: @Faith_Imani.Ibrahim Above images by Madelaine Green. Instagram: […]
Review: Revel Puck Circus – The Nose Dive Assembly
Revel Puck Circus: “The Nose Dive Assembly” – A Dazzling Feat of Skill, Heart, and Humour at Ventnor Fringe 2024. Under the enchanting glow of the big top at Ventnor Fringe 2024, Revel Puck Circus unveiled their latest spectacle, “The Nose Dive Assembly,” an exhilarating journey into the world of contemporary circus arts. From the […]
Review: Fringe Review Team 2024
The Fringe Review Team was back this year at Ventnor Fringe 2024, exploring the festival, watching shows, and meeting performers and crew! The Fringe Review Team worked on putting together the Fringe Review Paper, which was distributed every few days across the festival, but here’s some extra reviews which didn’t fit into the paper. Visions […]
Review: Helios at Ventnor Exchange
It is truly magical how in the space of just over an hour, one piece of storytelling can break one’s heart and then mend it again, surrounding it with light. HELIOS has not broken the mould, it has discarded the concept entirely. From the moment I walked in I knew that this show was going […]
Review: Helios at Ventnor Exchange
The myths of the world of antiquity continue to fascinate the modern world millennia after they informed everyday custom and superstition, perhaps none more so than the stories of ancient Greece. There are works derived from the ancient Greek myths embedded within our own modern-day popular culture. Whether being explored in the songwriting of Anais […]
Review: Help! I Think I’m a Nationalist at Apollo Theatre
Seamas Carey is a charismatic and passionate musician/comedian who grew up in Cornwall, where he still lives, having toured the world with his productions. He is also the founder member of the Cornwall-based theatre company Silly Boy. He is currently touring the country with his one man show, raising awareness about the many issues Cornwall […]
Review: Happy Daze at Ventnor Fringe
Happy Daze was an amusing, family-orientated experience which was widely enjoyed by the bounds of people in the audience. The younger age groups were immersed in the lively on stage talent, provided by the range of skilled performers. From unicycles to aerial acrobatics, the crowd was captivated and expressed their amazement through constant laughter and […]
Review: The Dark Room at Quay Arts
Nothing can prepare you for this brilliantly devilish show! I had high expectations for my first interactive theatre experience, and made a promise to myself that I would interact and participate as much as possible. It was split into two 50 minute games. This high octave choose your own adventure game is performed by John […]
Review: See Photos from the Event Photography Workshop
Professional photographer Paul Bird recently hosted an opportunity for a Brave Island member to go with him to The Island Savoyards full dress rehearsal of their latest production, The Sound of Music. Where he was photographing the production and wanted to use this opportunity to host an event photography workshop. Bella Cuoghi-Smith, 20, took part […]
Review: The Noise Next Door at Quay Arts
One of our top young reviewers Alex Keyse headed to Newport’s Quay Arts earlier this month to check out improv comedy group ‘The Noise Next Door’ for Brave Island. Fancy free tickets to review gigs and shows? Sign up to Brave Island for regular opportunities. “Nothing quite prepares you for what actually happens in this […]
Review: Rob Auton’s The Crowd Show at Ventnor Exchange
Rob Auton is an award-winning writer, actor and podcaster. In 2020, he started “The Rob Auton Daily Podcast”, winning a gold award for Best Daily Podcast at the British Podcast Awards, having recorded two million listens. With such a reputation, I was delighted to be invited to watch his latest production: The Crowd Show. The […]
Review: Ventnor Fringe 2022 Reviews
Reviews on a selection of shows at Ventnor Fringe 2022 written by Lydia Pitman, part of this year’s Fringe Review Team. A Fistful of Ballads – Ventnor Exchange Spoken Word Collective (23/07/22) Spoken word and poetic piece performed by a variety of people in this performance of A Fistful of Ballads. This performance was so […]
Review: Check in to the Hotel Paradiso
Rooms are available at the Hotel Paradiso, a ‘quirkily ineffective’ hotel on the French Riviera, embroiled in bankruptcy and chaos. Two of our reviewers checked in (and left a generous tip) at the beginning of the show, a delightful cocktail of physical comedy, theatre and circus acrobatics. Meet the characters; Carmello, your Spanish concierge with […]
Review: The Good Times Show Does What it Says on the Tin
The Good Times Show definitely lives up to its name, with its entertaining combinations of death-defying stunts and hilarious acts that’ll have you on the floor laughing and gripping the edges of your seat – much like acroboy with his daredevil chair balancing act. All the performers demonstrated an easygoing dynamic which kept us engaged […]
Review: See the Photos from the Cheap Teeth Gig
In case you missed it, Ventnor Exchange recently hosted their first gig in collaboration with local promoters Ears Peeled, which saw Edinburgh’s Cheap Teeth headline Strings with support from CHICKS and Preost. Through a Brave Island opportunity, we had three young photographers gaining experience alongside professional photographer Lucy Boynton. Have a look through a selection […]
Review: Macbeth by The Handlebards at Ventnor Exchange
The Handlebards are not your typical theatre troupe, they strive to make a difference, helping the environment by riding to each individual venue on their bikes with their costumes strapped tightly on their backs. Not only does this make them stand out but it promotes sustainability and healthy living for everyone. That being said I […]
Review: Romeo and Juliet by Sh*t Faced Shakespeare at Shanklin Theatre
A title like “Sh*t Faced Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet”, gives you a vague idea of what this show is going to be about, and I was really curious to see myself what types of twists there were in store and how the audience would react. The show playfully combines a mix of professionally trained actors, performing […]
