2025 sees the Manx Amateur Drama Federation reach the ripe old age of 75.To help support the activities of this year - The Easter Festival of Plays, a Murder Mystery Steam Train, and the special modern performance of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ – the Friends of Manx Drama are arranging a Coffee Morning for all the family.Past festival programmes and photographs will be on display to showcase the history of the Federation, ‘Mine’s A [read more…]

Please note - due to the change in daylight savings time in the USA, the Met Opera live screening of Fidelio on Saturday 15th March will start at 4.55pm rather than the usual 5.55pm.Fidelio’s unusual structure, glorious score, and life-affirming aura make it a unique experience. It has been called a hymn to freedom and human dignity. Formally a singspiel (with musical numbers separated by spoken dialogue), Fidelio had a long and complex gestation. Its uplifting spirit [read more…]

Adults £8 Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? This month's Friday Film Club Horror Special is here to help. The Substance is a 2024 body horror film following fading Hollywood star Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore) who, after being fired by her producer (Dennis Quaid) due to her age, uses a black market drug that creates a younger version of herself (Margaret Qualley). What could possibly go wrong? This multi-award winner is [read more…]

Free Admission- 11am start - Please book your place to give us an idea of numbersFor the final Piano Series of the season, we welcome London-based keyboard wizard Jeremy Chan. In this free masterclass, Jeremy will be playing excerpts from and discussing his programme for the evening recital, which will include works by Beethoven, Franck and Brahms. These informal sessions allow a fascinating look inside the mind and technique of a professional musician and provide [read more…]

Adults £15 / Under 18 £2 For the final Piano Series of the season, we welcome London-based keyboard wizard Jeremy Chan to Port Erin! Jeremy is an award-winning concert pianist based in London. He holds a Masters degree with Concert Recital Diploma from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, as well as a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Durham University.Jeremy has been playing the piano since he was six and has studied in [read more…]

"ACHINGLY BEAUTIFUL” - REV. KATE BOTTLEY (BBC RADIO 2)“THE EXCELLENT TOM BRIGHT” - GUY GARVEY (BBC 6 MUSIC) “ONE OF THE UK’S MOST MOVING SONGWRITERS” - JOHN KENNEDY (RADIO X) The rise of Tom Bright has seen him appear on BBC’s The One Show, Sky News, BBC Radio 2, BBC 6Music, BBC 5Live, Radio X, perform at the iconic London Palladium, Shepherd's Bush Empire, countless festivals and tour across Europe multiple times. He’s gigged relentlessly [read more…]

Adults £12 / Under 18's £2 EAC Jazz Club opens its doors for a March shindig featuring the finest local jazz talent.Fresh from a triumphant support set for Alan Barnes and Dave Newton, The Heinrich Manoeuvre are tonight's headliners. The trio of Heinrich (keys/vocals, Russ Cowin (bass) and Martyn Thomas (drums/guitar) will be laying down their signature mix of rhythm & blues, jazz and funk, with a surprise guest or two to keep you on [read more…]

Racing For The Future – An Evening with James Levelle Thursday 3rd April 2025 - starting at 7.30pmThis is a free event but please book a seat in advance Join us for an engaging talk from James Levelle - explorer, environmentalist and filmmaker - as he recounts his exploits travelling from the UK to a climate change conference in Chile without using fossil fuel, collecting messages along the way from young voices to present to conference attendees. In [read more…]

Americana quartet The Jesse Janes are bringing their previously sold out live show celebrating the soundtrack from the 2000 movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? and other iconic bluegrass and blues classics to the Isle of Man for the first time.Expect to hear classic tunes made famous by the likes of Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, EmmyLou Harris, Alison Kraus, Elvis, The Stanley Brothers, Roy Orbison, Jimmy Rodgers and Gillian Welch to name a few.The Jesse Janes are an Americana quartet made [read more…]

Please note - tickets for this event are now sold out. Please contact John Quirk from Rushen Heritage Trust on rushenht@gmail.com or call 464634 to be added to the waiting list. Adults £7 | RHT Friends £5 For the last in this season of talks. join us as James Frankllin from Culture Vannin takes us on a tour through some of the strange and mysterious happenings recorded in Port St Mary. Expect fairy vomit, furious ghosts, [read more…]

Adults £12 / Over 65s £10 / Under 18s £5 Thursday 10th, Friday 11th and Saturday 12th April 2025 Curtain up 7.30pm each night Such a Blessing by Liz  DobsonAfter 25 years of marriage Bert and Dora had lost all hope of having a family, until their prayers were answered when they became parents to Carol. Now an adult, Carol has been seriously ill in hospital but is recovering after treatment for her illness. Bert [read more…]

Adults £8 / under 18s £2 Screenings at 2pm and 7.30pmWednesday 16th AprilThe final film in Chilean director Pablo Larraín’s triptych of portraits of influential, melancholy women, Maria stars a magnetic Angelina Jolie as temperamental soprano Maria Callas, seeing out her final days in Paris. Unable to gratify the public demand for her presence due to declining health, Callas mourns the loss of her younger self: the celebrated prima donna whose career broke records and whose [read more…]

Adults £8 / under 18s £2 Screenings at 2pm and 7.30pm Wednesday 16th April The final film in Chilean director Pablo Larraín’s triptych of portraits of influential, melancholy women, Maria stars a magnetic Angelina Jolie as temperamental soprano Maria Callas, seeing out her final days in Paris. Unable to gratify the public demand for her presence due to declining health, Callas mourns the loss of her younger self: the celebrated prima donna whose career broke records [read more…]

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Eleanor Church and crew member Rowan Henthorn. Tickets £10 (£2 for under 18s who are accompanied by a responsible adult). 14 Women. 3,000 Nautical Miles. X Trillion Pieces of PlasticWe are delighted to be able to bring you the IOM premiere of this incredible documentary, featuring Manx marine scientist Rowan Henthorn, following a pioneering, all-women expedition to the great Pacific garbage patch. X Trillion, the feature [read more…]

Please note - this event is now sold out.The Isle of Man Arts Council is thrilled to announce that as part of its 60th Anniversary celebrations, it will be bringing The Untold Orchestra and their acclaimed Icons series to the island this May, delivering three unforgettable concerts celebrating musical legends. Known for their dynamic performances and innovative arrangements, the Manchester-based ensemble will perform in three local venues, each concert dedicated to a different musical icon.The series kicks off on Thursday 8th [read more…]

Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo has been called “today’s country blues at its very best” by Living Blues Magazine, who crowned Erin “one of the finest fingerpicking acoustic blues singers in the land”. The group showcases Erin’s exceptional vocals and mastery of finger-style blues guitar – which she does while also playing foot percussion & kazoo! Rounding out the pair’s full-band sound, Erin’s husband – Jim Countryman – provides the perfect counterpoint with grooving bass and backing vocals. This [read more…]