StoneCrabs Theatre present JOE CARSTAIRS “It is the world that must change, not I.” In the midst of the roaring twenties, Joe Carstairs emerged as a rebellious force, defying societal expectations to become a war hero and the fastest boat-racer of a generation. But steering against the expectations of their class and culture came at… Continue reading Joe Carstairs @ Quay Arts Anthony Minghella Theatre

StoneCrabs Theatre present JOE CARSTAIRS “It is the world that must change, not I.” In the midst of the roaring twenties, Joe Carstairs emerged as a rebellious force, defying societal expectations to become a war hero and the fastest boat-racer of a generation. But steering against the expectations of their class and culture came at… Continue reading Joe Carstairs @ Quay Arts Anthony Minghella Theatre

JOE CARSTAIRS “It is the world that must change, not I.” In the midst of the roaring twenties, Joe Carstairs emerged as a rebellious force, defying societal expectations to become a war hero and the fastest boat-racer of a generation. But steering against the expectations of their class and culture came at a cost, with… Continue reading Joe Carstairs @ Quay Arts Anthony Minghella Theatre

The next Hear Me Now & @outonanislandiw writing workshop will be led by Island creatives Tracy Mikich and Teresa Grimaldi who will run a hands-on print workshop at Boojum & Snark in Sandown. Participants will design and print a one-off Hear Me Now broadsheet featuring short-form work they’ve written for the project. The unique publication… Continue reading Hear Me Now Workshop @ Boojum & Snark, Sandown, Isle of Wight

This event will be a sharing of folk songs, readings and poems all related to LGBTQ+ experiences. Open to all, performers welcome. Price: Free Please contact the organiser, Glenn, for more info - ynappok66@yahoo.co.uk https://facebook.com/events/s/merry-and-gay-folk-club/1123041202045457/

The next Hear Me Now & @outonanislandiw writing workshop will be on Sunday 21 July, led by Niall Moorjann who will run a workshop at Ryde Library in RYDE. Hear Me Now is a 6-month creative writing project for LGBTQ+ people and allies; Isle of Wight writers of all abilities are welcome and encouraged to… Continue reading Hear Me Now Workshop @ Ryde Library, Ryde, Isle of Wight

A rehearsed reading of a new play by Clare Summerskill about older LGBTQI+ people's experiences of social care. For Disability Pride Month. Click here to register and attend: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../at-the-rainbows-end... At the Rainbow’s End by Clare Summerskill is a hard-hitting and moving play, based entirely on interviews with older LGBTQI+ people about their real-life experiences of… Continue reading Free Online performance of “At the Rainbow’s End” by Clare Summerskill

Book Club & Coffee Social will be meeting at One Holyrood in Newport from 10.45am on Sat, 28 September 2024 It’s a relaxed social meeting, so you can come along even if you haven’t read the book but would like to socialise and meet friendly folk. The coffee social with breakfast or drinks will be… Continue reading Book Club & Coffee Social @ One Holyrood, Newport, Isle of Wight

Walk On The Wilde Side of Ryde - 1.4 miles Celebrate Ryde’s LGBT History! Out On An Island volunteers talk about Oscar Wilde's presence in Ryde and Royal photographers Jabez and Hughes. Hear your memories of Oz, now The Velvet Pig as we discuss what it’s like to be Out On The Island. Meet at Ryde… Continue reading Walk on the Wilde side of Ryde!

Pop Up Cafe Meet Up at Monkton Arts, Ryde 2 February – 11.30am Join Rainbow Island from 11.30am for a relaxed social with tea, coffee and refreshments. Meet other LGBTQ+ people of all ages on the first Sunday of every month. Admission and refreshments are free but donations are welcome. Monkton Arts is fully accessible… Continue reading Rainbow Island Meet Up @ Monkton Arts, Ryde, Isle of Wight