Month: July 2025

On Friday, July 25th, 2025, 3.30-4.30pm, Bijou Tent, Monty is teaming up with folk duo Glenn Koppany and Sue Cain, aka The AnyWhens, for a set of stories and songs featuring tales of the Luddites.

They were days of direct action: the Diggers and the Levellers, the Plug Drawer rioters and the Pentrich rebels; the followers of King Ludd, and of Captain Swing; of juries, and spies; of executions, and alibis.

The tales of their actions are many; the songs of their deeds are still sung.

And today? Today we will hear some of those stories; some of those songs; so sit back, and let the Protest tales begin.

Tickets available here.

Thanks to everyonbe who bought tickets early, helping us sell out before the fringe even started…

Gawain has a problem. He insulted the Queen and now has a year to find the answer to the seemingly impossible question: “What do women want?” If he fails, he’ll lose his head.

Thus begins a quest across the kingdom, where our hapless knight encounters a parade of peculiar characters, each armed with a bizarre tale they’re convinced holds the answer.

After her sell out show at Ventnor Fringe 2024 Holly Medland returns with more tales packed with medieval mayhem, misunderstandings and just enough wisdom to stay alive.

Venue: The Bijou @ Fringe Village, Ventnor Park

Date: Thursday, 24 July 2025 | 20:45

Tickets: General Admission £12, Under 25’s £10

Age Rating: 16+
Duration: 60 Minutes

Tickets available here.

It’s that time of year when several members of the Island Storytellers stage a small take over of the Ventnor Fringe…

…but before we get to that, this Friday, July 4th, 2025, several of the Island Storytellers will be telling tales “Under the Tree” as part og the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival, at Northwood House. Wander into the park just before 7pm, and you should spot the appropriate tree… [bring a blanket / picnic / bottle…. tickets available here]

And for qnyone who happens to be in, or knows anyone who lives near, Tunbridge Wells in Kent, Monty is taking his Unforeseen Consequences show to the Tunbridge Wells Fringe on Saturday, July 5th, at the Grosvenot & Hilbert Park Hub, 5pm [tickets].

As to Ventnor Fringe, here’s the takeover programme…

Tickets available for all shows from the Ventnor Fringe website.