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Box Office Opening times

Monday - Tuesday
10.00am - 6.00pm
Wednesday - Friday
10.00am - 8.00pm
Saturdays
10.00am - 1.00pm

Also open for one and a half hours prior to each performance

Medina Theatre
Fairlee Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 2DX

(01983) 527020
(01983) 822821

General: katie.smith@iow.gov.uk

Technical: darren.smith@iow.gov.uk
duncan.lockhart@iow.gov.uk

Website: duncan.lockhart@iow.gov.uk

Last Updated 1 February 2010

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Our upcoming events...

Check this page regularly for updated listings. New events are being booked every week!

Sat, 13th Feb 2:30PM Sat, 13th Feb 7:30PM Sun, 14th Feb 2:30PM	Wight Strollers Presents - Dick Whittington Wight Strollers 30th anniversary production of this traditional pantomime. Ed Scotcher takes the lead role, with Nicola Steedman as Alice Fitzwarren, Rob Jones as her father Alderman Fitzwarren, Brian Newton as the evil King Rat and Sarah Scotcher as the comical Sarah the Cook. Over the last 30 years the Wight Strollers have helped over 80 charities, raising more than £86,000. All 2.30pm Performances Adults £7 / Child £5 Saturday 13th 7.30pm performance All £5 Saturday 20th 7.30pm performance All £7 (Discount of 10% on bookings of 10 or more) Tickets: See above for prices
Wed, 17th Feb 2:30PM Wed, 17th Feb 7:30PM	Film - UP - Cert U - 2009 (96 mins) An old widower ties thousands of balloons to his house and floats away on an adventure to discover the lost wilderness of Paradise Falls. A young boy scout goes along for the ride in another masterpiece from Pixar Director:Pete Docter Bob Peterson Starring:Edward Asner Christopher Plummer Tickets: Members £2.80 / Non Members £3.50
Thu, 18th Feb 8:00PM	Vectis Decorative and Fine Arts Society Anthony Penrose is the son of painter and collector Roland Penrose who with his wife, model and photographer Lee Miller, were close friends of Picasso and the major Surrealists. Their Sussex home was a meeting place for some of the key artistic figures of the 20th century. Tickets: Available on the door
Fri, 19th Feb 7:30PM [View Flyer]	Viva Broadway LINDA LUSARDI & SAM KANE TAKE BROADWAY BY STORM This Spectacular New Show for 2010 highlights today’s Smash Hit Shows on Broadway, such as, LITTLE MERMAID, and the Peter Alllen Musical THE BOY FROM OZ, along with classics such as, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, MARY POPPINS, COMPANY, MAMMA MIA, and CAROUSEL to name but a few . . . VIVA BROADWAY has the best of Broadway hits from the wonderful musicals we all love to sing along to, to the brand New Broadway Shows not every one gets a chance to see over in America on Broadway, This Spectacular show brings it to you. VIVA BROADWAY brings you the very best of West End & TV Star Sam Kane & the Fabulous Linda Lusardi singing the songs from hit musicals we all love, such as COPACABANNA, JOSEPH, and a selection of songs from Jerry Herman’s Musicals along with a spectacular selections of all the Broadway Musicals. Come with us to Broadway as we recreate some of the most loved, and the most lavish musicals, as the cast of VIVA BROADWAY Deliver with style, grace, panache and with boundless energy, a celebration of the best in show stopping tunes in a true Song and Dance spectacular! Co starring Paul Morgan and the Legendary Showcase Dancers & Showcase Vocalists all under the Direction of Paul Morgan. With spectacular costumes, and glorious sets, and a cast of talented and beautiful performers in an artistic stage extravaganza, this brand new show hits the stage in a star Spangled celebration of the best musicals ever! Executive Producer Geoffrey J.L.Hindmarch added “It is a great privilege to have Linda Lusardi & Sam Kane In my brand new show Viva Broadway which im sure the public will enjoy in this time of the recession Book Online Showcase Productions Website Tickets: Adults £16 / Concessions £14
Sat, 20th Feb 2:30PM Sat, 20th Feb 7:30PM	Wight Strollers Presents - Dick Whittington Wight Strollers 30th anniversary production of this traditional pantomime. Ed Scotcher takes the lead role, with Nicola Steedman as Alice Fitzwarren, Rob Jones as her father Alderman Fitzwarren, Brian Newton as the evil King Rat and Sarah Scotcher as the comical Sarah the Cook. Over the last 30 years the Wight Strollers have helped over 80 charities, raising more than £86,000. All 2.30pm Performances Adults £7 / Child £5 Saturday 13th 7.30pm performance All £5 Saturday 20th 7.30pm performance All £7 (Discount of 10% on bookings of 10 or more) Tickets: See above for prices
Sun, 21st Feb 2:30PM	Isle of Wight Youth Concert Band Tickets: All £7
Wed, 24th Feb 7:30PM	Film - Harry Brown - Cert 18 - 2009 (103 mins) It's not so much Get Carter as Get Cardie as Michael Caine's retired marine metes out revenge on a South London estate Director:Daniel Barber Starring:Michael Caine Emily Mortimer Tickets: Members £2.80 / Non Members £3.50
Sat, 27th Feb 7:30PM [View Flyer]	Dean Allstars Productions presents - An Evening Tribute to Neil Diamond and Elvis In aid of the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Tickets: Adults £10 / Concessions £9
Sun, 28th Feb 2:30PM	Island Youth Music Festival Tickets: All £5
Wed, 3rd Mar 7:30PM	Film - The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus - Cert 12A - 2009 (122 mins) A small rag-tag band of itinerant performers travel the country with Doctor Parnassus and his Imaginarium - a walk-through mirror where anything you can imagine can come true. But Mr Nick is hot on their tail and he's come to claim the soul of the beautiful 16-year-old Valentina. Johnny Depp, the late Heath Ledger and Tom Waits star in Terry Gilliam's fantasy Director:Terry Gilliam Starring:Christopher Plummer Heath Ledger Tickets: Members £2.80 / Non Members £3.50
Sun, 7th Mar 5:00PM	Vienna Festival Ballet: Swan Lake wan Lake is on of the most famous of all ballets and Vienna Festival Ballet's talented international dancers give a vitality , energy and freshness to every performance. Vienna Festival Ballet Website Tickets: Adults £19.50 / Concessions £14.50
Wed, 10th Mar 7:30PM	Film - Amelia - Cert PG - 2009 (111 mins) Hilary Swank, Richard Gere and Ewan McGregor star in this story of pilot Amelia Earhart who disappeared during an around the world flight attempt in 1937 Tickets: Members £2.80 / Non Members £3.50
Thu, 11th Mar 7:15PM Fri, 12th Mar 7:15PM	Island Dance and Theatre Company Theatre school performance Tickets: All £5 (available from dnace school only
Tue, 16th Mar 7:30PM	Film - Twilight Saga: New Moon - Cert 12A - 2009 (130 mins) Teenager Bella is bereft when her vampire lover Edward leaves, but finds solace in old friend Jacob - who happens to become a werewolf. Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart star in the supernatural sequel based on Stephanie Meyer's bestselling novel Director:Chris Weitz Starring:Robert Pattinson Kristen Stewart Tickets: Members £2.80 / Non Members £3.50
Thu, 18th Mar 8:00PM	Vectis Decorative and Fine Arts Society The rivalry between Leonardo and Michelangelo. Dr James Lindow explores the two artists complex tempestuous relationship and their ultimate respect for each other. Tickets: Available on the door
Sat, 20th Mar 7:30PM	Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Suite in E Flat, Op 28 No1 .......... Holst Piano Concerto in A Minor Op 16 ..... Grieg Kikimora Symphony Poem .............. Liadov Symphonic Dances Op 45 .............. Rachmaninov IWSO Website Tickets: Adults £13 / Under 16's £6
Sun, 21st Mar 2:30PM	IW Musical Competition Festival Festival gala to celebrate 80 years of this competition, featuring all the best from this years performances of ballet, modern and traditional dance, music, speech and drama and more. Music Festival Website Tickets: Adults £7 / Children £5
Wed, 24th Mar 7:30PM	Film - The Red Shoes - Cert U - 1948 (133 mins) The genius is in the detail in Powell and Pressburger's dark fairytale about a ballerina who is forced to choose between love and art. The film contains one of the most breathtaking sequences in cinema Director:Michael Powell Emeric Pressburger Starring:Anton Walbrook Moira Shearer Tickets: Members £2.80 / Non Members £3.50
Wed, 31st Mar 7:30PM	Film - Bright Star - Cert PG - 2009 (119 mins) The youthful, tragic love between Romantic poet John Keats and his sometime neighbour Fanny Brawne, sensuously staged by director Jane Campion Director:Jane Campion Starring:Abbie Cornish Ben Whishaw Tickets: Members £2.80 / Non Members £3.50
Thu, 15th Apr 1:00PM Thu, 15th Apr 4:00PM [View Flyer]	The Ugly Duckling When Mother Duck lays an egg she doesn't expect it to produce such an unusual creature! Follow the Ugly Duckling on his eventful journey - as he meets a host of colourful characters in the well-loved tale by Hans Anderson. Before the Ugly Duckling can be accepted for what he really is, he has to cope with the silly hunters, the funny farm cat, Drumstick the Turkey - and lots more. Book Online 1pm Book Online 4pm Tickets: Adults £9.50 / Under 16 £7.50
Fri, 16th Apr 7:30PM	Craig Douglas and Pat Reader with special guest Brian Sharpe Book Online Tickets: All £17
Tue, 27th Apr 7:00PM	Imagination - A variety show in aid of Parkinson's Society For one night only, Roseanne Cox is presenting 'Imagination', a fantastic Variety Show featuring live music, dance and comedy. Included in the line up are the Island's very own Raw Samba band, a rambunctious brass band, a quirky harmonica player and a female pianist performing original music. Dancers will be entertaining you in their own unique style as will a young and energetic youth dance troupe and much, much more. 'Imagination' is a fusion of sight, sound and spectacle that is sure to keep you on your toes! It aims to celebrate the eclectic mix of talent on the Island and the magic that they can create when united. The show is in aid of the Parkinson's Society and all the proceeds raised from 'Imagination' will go towards them. Suitable for all the family, this is a show not to be missed. Book Online Tickets: All £7
Sun, 16th May 7:30PM	A Touch of Westend Earl Carpenter's new show Ever wanted to be in a West End musical? Join us and see what it takes to perform a leading role in a show like Miss Saigon, We Will Rock You or Phantom of The Opera. This amazing concert described by UK press as "fabulous" and is the talk of HELLO magazine. Six musical theatre stars with only one piano and cello give you a small glimpse of what it's like to work on some of the greatest musical of our time. An evening of musical mayhem Starring Rachel Barrell Earl Carpenter Ima Castro Chris Holland Rohan Tackell Annette Yeo Book Online Tickets: Adults £22.50 / Concessions £19.50
Thu, 20th May 7:30PM [View Flyer]	An Evening with Pam Ayres In 2010 Pam Ayres will celebrate 35 years as a profesional entertainer. It was in November 1975 when Pam made the first of her appearances on the ITV talent show Opportunity Knocks, the 'Britains Got Talent' TV show of its day, and this proved to be the start of an incredible career for a unique entertainer. There is no other contemporary entertainer whose career was established by writing and performing comic verse. Pam Ayres Website Tickets: All £18.50
Fri, 21st May 7:30PM	An Evening with Brian Blessed Book Online Tickets: All £17.50
Thu, 27th May 8:00PM [View Flyer]	An Evening of Clairvoyance With one of the world's most accurate stage mediums. SHAUN DENNIS Capable of truly staggering proposed survival evidence when working as a stage medium such as christian names, surnames, full names, roads of residence etc. Appeared on TV and life after death experience show, featured on national radio/ theatres across the UK, and the ultimate clairvoyant event to be staged in 2010. Originally taught by a western mystery school 30 years ago. Tickets: Advance tickets £14 / on the door £15
Fri, 25th Jun 7:30PM [View Flyer]	Hit Parade Heroes Starring: Jet Harris MBE John Leyton Special guest star Mike Berry plus British Instumental Group The Flames Tickets: All £16

(SO = Sold out, LS = Limited Seating Remaining)