A reprise of the sell out Ventnor Fringe 2025 show, Protest Days, Rebellion Nights: Songs and Stories of the Luddites.
St Lawrence Village Hall, Isle of Wight, Saturday 22nd November, 2025, 7.30pm, tickets £8 available from the Village Hall or online.
In the beginning there was only fire, ice and the yawning void of Ginnungagap.
From this came the world of the Norse gods – all-seeing Odin, enchanting Freya, thunderous Thor and the trickster Loki.
Step into this world of gods and giants with storytellers Sue Bailey and Holly Medland for an exciting and unexpected journey though the ancient Norse myths.
Doors open 6:30pm for 7pm start. Suitable for ages 16+
BYOB. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will also be available.
Tickets priced £10 available here.
Not that you should ever need an excuse to go into The Star in Ryde, if you do happen to have nothing better to do next Thursday, September 25th, 2025, from 7pm, Monty will be there taking turns telling tales between songs from The AnyWhens, aka Glenn Koppany and Sue Cain.
Entry is free, the beer is good, and so is the coffee, and the pizzas always hit the spot, so why wouldn’t you want to make a night of it…
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.
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.
Taking some tales off the island, show-wise, for the first time, Monty will be doing a work-in-progress / warm-up telling of Unforeseen Consequences at Better Days Cafe, Ventnor on Friday, May 9th, doors at 7pm (and not before), bring your own bottle/booze/bag of (quiet) crisps, before taking it off to Chichester and Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festivals.
A young girl and her brother are given a secret that brings a community together, before a King’s purchase from a traveling tinker ruins his banqueting table. A family heirloom and a kindly deed bring other stories to mind, set against a world where there was too much time.
Chichester Fringe, Saturday, 31 May 2025, 19:00 – 20:00 — New Park Studio, New Park Rd, Chichester PO19 7XY, UK TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE.
Tunbridge Wells Fringe, July 5, 2025 5.00pm, Grosvenor & Hilbert Park HUB TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE
A shapeshifting witch outruns her pursuers. A demon princess leads an army across the sea. A girl learns how to conjure other people’s dreams. Come and immerse yourself in these and other magical stories of women who stood no nonsense and kissed no frogs. You can leave your glass slippers at home.
Suitable for ages 16+.
Tickets £10 including drinks and snacks
Booking essential: 07511 220038 / 01983 652880
