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Three all-new works for the theatre – including a world premiere – performed by local and West End stars make for a packed programme for this exciting inaugural TheatreFest15 weekend on the Isle of Man. 

 

The British Isles premiere of a new musical and an uncompromising piece of devised theatre that deals with slavery past and present. Challenging and thought-provoking this new devised work for the theatre tackles slavery with stark honesty. Written and directed by Bev Clark in association with Stage Door Entertainment.

 

 

Passionate about Puppetry and its power to entertain, educate and mystify? Join in exclusive puppetry workshops only at TheatreFest15.  Take part in puppetry workshops (if you’re under 18) with Corina Bona.

 

 

                                                

TheatreFest 15 will be held over the weekend of October 9^th and 10^th at the Gaiety Theatre in the Isle of Man. TheatreFest 15 is set to take centre stage internationally as it pioneers new work for the theatre and is a partnership between the Isle of Man Arts Council and the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA).

‘TheatreFest 15 will be an evolving and involving project.’– Michael Lees, Isle of Man Arts Council vice-chairman.

TheatreFest 15 will be a five-year project encouraging and promoting new work for professional, amateur and community theatre in its very widest sense. Although the Isle of Man will be the hub and TheatreFest 15 will be supporting new local talent,  participation will be invited from the UK and across the world and the project will provide exciting new opportunities for artists and audiences. NODA chief executive Tony Gibbs with Isle of Man Art Council’s Adrienne Burnett and Michael Lees.