Now that the sun is coming out, why not come along with your latest craft project to join our Port Purlers knitting group? The ladies are happy to offer advice on knitting and crochet, but any craft project is welcome.Every Tuesday from 2pm in Harry's Bar.
Wednesday 5th June - 2pm - by donationThe Island of Extraordinary Captives by Simon ParkinJoin us on the first Wednesday of the month at 2pm to chat about our chosen books - newcomers welcome! This book is available from Manx National Heritage: https://manxnationalheritage.im/shop/product/the-island-of-extraordinary-captives-by-simon-parkin/
Wednesday 12th June - 2pm and 7.30pm Adults £6 / under 18s £2A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a dark, absurd scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger-than-fiction true story, "Wicked Little Letters" follows two neighbours: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). When Edith and fellow residents start to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged [read more…]
Join us for a musical journey featuring a fusion of alt-rock, blues, jazz & prog styled tracks. Let the rhythm & melodies sweep you away.Terence George & The ShakiesTerence embarked on his musical journey in 2017 - performing on the streets of Australia. His passion for music led him back to the UK and Isle of Man, where he graced festival stages and sold-out gigs. In collaboration with his band, “The Shakies”, Terence released his debut singles, “The Birds” and “Off Into [read more…]
Gallery open 10am-4.30pm Tuesday-Friday, plus during events. Look out for special Saturday open days. Free entry.This exhibition is an exciting, collaborative show of steel sculptures and darkroom photographs. The exhibition joins the talents of renowned local sculptor Rob Jones and fine art photographer Sarah Callow, in her first significant exhibition on the island. The exhibition titled SHAPE is crafted around an aspect that is significant to both artists and features prominently in the work they [read more…]
From But First Promotions:We are always very proud to be included in an artist’s official tour dates, so we’re delighted to welcome back Ian Prowse to the Isle of Man as part of his Mersey Hymns acoustic tour.Ian has a hugely dedicated fan base with a large contingent travelling from his hometown of Liverpool for his last gig with us in 2022. If you have seen him playing live you’ll know why, his shows are [read more…]
Adults £22 / Under 18s £2 Eliza will perform solo, with voice and fiddles.If there is one musician who embodies the dynamism and vitality of the current English folk revival, it’s Eliza Carthy MBE. As the daughter of folk legends Martin Carthy & Norma Waterson, Eliza grew up immersed in the world of traditional music and from an early age was championed by John Peel, Andy Kershaw and Billy Bragg.Beloved of staunch traditionalists and iconoclasts [read more…]
Adults £10 / Under 18s £2 On Tuesday the 25th June, Kitterland will create a live, improvised score to a classic film. The film will be played in silence as a backdrop to the music; the film will be used as a source of inspiration for the group to create their live score. Kitterland are a three piece music and film collaboration based on the Isle of Man. They create ‘soundscape music and cinema’ using analogue modular [read more…]
Adults £15 / Under 18s £2 HELP I THINK I’M A NATIONALIST is a sell-out comedy show on identity, second homes, xenophobia and bagpipes. Directed by Agnieszka Blonska, Help! was created in spring 2022 and first performed to an entirely sold out run of 27 shows in Cornwall. It then toured to England, with sell out runs at Bristol Old Vic and Bath Theatre Royal. Following a month long stint at The Royal Lyceum as [read more…]
Adults £22 / Under 18s £2 Since forming in 1972, the Brodsky Quartet have performed over 3,500 concerts on the major stages of the world and released more than 70 recordings. Having recently celebrated their 50th anniversary, the Brodsky Quartet continue to enjoy a busy international performing schedule, extensively touring the major festivals and venues throughout Australasia, North and South America, Asia and Europe as well as in the UK, where the quartet is based. [read more…]
Adults £22 / Under 18s £2 With an extraordinary career spanning over five decades, Martin Roscoe is unarguably one of the UK’s best loved pianists and we are delighted to welcome him back! Renowned for his versatility at the keyboard, Martin is equally at home in concerto, recital and chamber performances. His enduring popularity and the respect in which he is universally held are built on a deeply thoughtful musicianship and his easy rapport with audiences [read more…]
Adults £22 / Under 18s £2 The RNT absolutely took the roof off last time they were here and we've had endless requests to get them back. So, as a special treat to close this year's festival.....Robin Nolan is one of the world’s best known and most admired gypsy jazz guitarists and has been praised for his musical genius and creativity by Willie Nelson, Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, and the late George Harrison. Robin [read more…]
We've got some great events lined up over the summer months, before our staff take a break and we close for 2 weeks from Monday 12th to Sunday 25th August.The gallery is open 10am to 4.30pm Tuesday to Friday each week as well as during events, and you can book tickets for EAC events here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/erinartscentreContact But First Promotions for tickets to Tom Hingley in July via their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/butfirstpromotions Book tickets for Cameron [read more…]
The Erin Arts Centre is delighted to be hosting the summer concerts for The Parish of Rushen this year. Join us every Thursday for wonderful local performers, plus a special Sunday concert in August with 2 visiting choirs.No need to book a ticket, just come along on the night. No admission costs - retiring collection.
Join us for an open day on Saturday 6th July for our current exhibition SHAPE, from photographer Sarah Callow and sculptor Rob Jones. Both artists will be in the gallery 12-4pm so drop in to see the work and chat to the artists (free entry).
Saturday 6th July - 7.30pm Tickets £10 / Under 18s £2A programme of your favourite beautiful classical music by Tchaikovsky, Bizet, Rossini and Gershwin, some played as a duo and some solo, for your enjoyment and pleasure. Join Olga and Russell for the evening of piano entertainment, a mixture of virtuoso pieces and dreamy romantic melodies. Hope to see you there!
Thursday 11th July - 7.30pmFriday 12th July - 7.30pm Saturday 13th July - 2.30pm & 7.30pmTickets £12 / Students & over 65s £10Elyot and Amanda, once married and now honeymooning with new spouses at the same hotel, meet by chance, reignite the old spark and impulsively elope. Days after being reunited, they again find their fiery romance alternating between passions of love and anger. Their aggrieved spouses appear and a roundelay of affiliations ensues as [read more…]
Adults £7 / Under 18s £2128 years after the society's formation, popular local theatre society, the Douglas Choral Union, are heading to the Erin Arts Centre on Sunday 14th July for their 'Summer Concert' showcasing the Douglas Choral Union Choir, and Bursary recipients. Led by the exceptional Musical Director, Steve Daykin, the choir's repertoire is a harmonious fusion of iconic show tunes, beloved pop hits, and timeless rock classics, which promise to deliver performances that will [read more…]
A note from But First Promotions:Five years since he performed for us at the Colby Glen, we are very pleased to announce that Tom Hingley will be making his return to the Isle of Man The former lead singer with Inspiral Carpets sang on all the bands major label albums and all hit singles, and is another powerful voice to complement our new venue at the Erin Arts Centre.Tom is here for one night only, [read more…]
The Erin Arts Centre is delighted to be hosting the summer concerts for The Parish of Rushen this year. Join us every Thursday for wonderful local performers, plus a special Sunday concert in August with 2 visiting choirs.No need to book a ticket, just come along on the night.No admission costs – retiring collection.
The IOM Poetry Society are hosting an open mic night in Harry's Bar at the Erin Arts Centre! Friday 2nd August, doors open at 7.30pm and the bar is open all evening.All are welcome to come and watch, but if you'd like to recite your poetry, get in touch with the organisers via [email protected] to book your place. £3 entry (cash only) and up to 3 minutes to show the audience what you can do!
The Erin Arts Centre is delighted to be hosting the summer concerts for The Parish of Rushen this year. Join us every Thursday for wonderful local performers, plus this special Sunday concert in August with 2 visiting choirs.No need to book a ticket, just come along on the night.No admission costs – retiring collection.
This exhibition is bring presented by the One World Centre IOM in the EAC gallery until Friday 18th October. Free entry - Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4.30pm.“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is a question photographer Vincent Tremeau has been asking children as he travels to conflict regions and disadvantaged communities throughout Africa and Asia.The resulting photographic project One Day I Will has captured the dreams and aspirations of [read more…]
An Evening of Musical Theatre with Cameron MillsSinging sensation Cameron Mills is a charismatic, Classic Brit Award nominated young English tenor, whose powerful voice has been described as having velvet-like qualities and is making "waves in the world of classical music" (BBC1).Cameron has achieved seven number on Amazon Broadway singles and has recorded with the likes of Liz Mitchell of Boney M, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Phil Gould of Level 42, Glen Matlock of the [read more…]
