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Momentum

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An exhibition by photographer and film maker Dominika Baerova.

Sat 6 September – Wed 24 September

Sat 6 Sept – Wed 24 Sept

Momentum is a photography and short film exhibition by Dominika Baerova, that explores freeride skiing as both a visceral experience and an expressive art form.

Through a curated series of stills and a short film, the exhibition captures the interplay between skier and mountain. Bold motion carved into frozen terrain, and the stillness that precedes it.

The imagery embraces contrast: kinetic lines against vast silence, explosive action and immersive textures of snow, wind, and rock. The film delves into the mental space just before descent, where memory, anticipation, and instinct collide. It’s about that charged pause at the edge, where gravity meets intention, and movement becomes inevitable.

The work leans into an experimental visual language, merging documentary sharpness with abstract composition. Sponsored by Houdini Sportswear, the exhibition reflects a shared commitment to creativity, risk, and the pursuit of sustainable outdoor culture.

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Clayden Gallery
Monday – Sunday
9am to 5pm

Clayden Gallery

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Loo-vre

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An exhibition by five island artists to raise awareness about Bowel Cancer.

Fri 4 July – Sun 27 July

Fri 4 Jul – Sun 27 Jul

The Loo-vre exhibition brings together five pieces of art crafted from the humble toilet to raise awareness around Bowel Cancer.

The toilets were recently placed around the Island in a guerilla art project designed to heighten awareness of bowel cancer and encourage people to seek advice if they have symptoms and take the test if they’ve been sent one.

Come along and find out what inspired five Isle of Wight artists as they designed these wonderful loos.

Exhibiting artists:
Gemma Mallinson
Holly Maslen
Joshua Raffell
Nathan Holt
Maddy Dobson

Find out more about the campaign at www.yourloocouldsaveyou.co.uk

For information about the exhibiting artists, please click HERE.

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Clayden Gallery
Monday – Sunday
9am to 5pm

Clayden Gallery

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NT LIVE – Mrs Warren’s Profession (15)

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Sun 2 November Sun 2 November

Anthony Minghella Theatre

November 2nd 2025

Doors 13:30
Film starts 14:00

Mrs. Warren’s Profession
by Bernard Shaw
directed by Dominic Cooke

Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.

Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost? Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress..

Suitable for ages 15+

WHY NOT BOOK A TABLE IN OUR CAFE FOR LUNCH BEFOREHAND? RING 01983 722124

https://www.ntlive.com

TICKETS

£12*

BOOK ONLINE

*Our box office fees explained:

A £1.75 box office fee is applied per ticket for this event.

Our goal is to provide an excellent personal service to our customers and to do this requires a lot of resource. The booking fee we levy contributes to the cost of running the Quay Arts Centre, its Box Office and Box Office systems. As a charitable not for profit organisation all income is used to support the delivery of arts and cultural activities to our local community.

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NT LIVE – The Fifth Step (12)

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Sun 7 December Sun 7 December

Anthony Minghella Theatre

December 7th 2025

Doors 13:30
Film starts 14:00

The Fifth Step
by David Ireland
directed by Finn den Hertog

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.

After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.

Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.

Suitable for ages 12+

WHY NOT BOOK A TABLE IN OUR CAFE FOR LUNCH BEFOREHAND? RING 01983 722124

https://www.ntlive.com

TICKETS

£12*

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NT LIVE – Hamlet (12)

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Sun 1 February, 2026 Sun 1 February, 2026

Anthony Minghella Theatre

February 2nd 2026

Doors 13:30
Film starts 14:00

Hamlet
by William Shakespeare
directed by Robert Hastie

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.

National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

Suitable for ages 12+

WHY NOT BOOK A TABLE IN OUR CAFE FOR LUNCH BEFOREHAND? RING 01983 722124

https://www.ntlive.com

TICKETS

£12*

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Daisy Steed

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An exhibition by Falmouth University MA student Daisy Steed.

Tue 8 July – Sun 27 July

Tues 8 Jul – Sun 27 Jul

Daisy Steed is an artist originally from the Isle of Wight, whose practice is deeply rooted in the natural landscape, folklore, and the intricate workings of the human brain. Drawing intuitive connections between these realms, her work explores how physical environments, ancestral stories, and neurological processes intertwine to shape identity, memory, and cultural narrative.

Daisy holds a first class BA in Fine Art from Solent University and is currently completing her MA at Falmouth University. Her recent work forms part of a six-month research-led project culminating in a public-facing outcome for the final semester of her postgraduate study. In 2022, Daisy was selected for the Freelands Painting Prize, recognising her as an emerging artist.

The pieces on display investigate the intersection of agriculture, fertility, and the biological and societal roles of women’s bodies. Drawing on the lives of historical figures such as Isabella de Fortibus and Elizabeth Stuart—women once connected to Carisbrooke Castle— Daisy’s work reanimates lost voices, layering them with contemporary concerns around aspects of gender, power, and ecology.

Through an evocative blending of historical reference and personal inquiry, her practice aims to unearth connections between land and lineage, biology and myth, the internal and external.

Instagram: daisysteedart

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Cafe
Monday – Sunday
9am to 5pm

Quay Café

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The Zoo That Comes To You

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Sat 16 May, 2026 Sat 16 May, 2026

Anthony Minghella Theatre

May 16th ’26

Doors 13:45
Onstage from 14:00

A joyous journey featuring puppetry, live music and unforgettable characters that invites everyone to join the conversation about animal conservation.

The Zoo That Comes To You follows the efforts of two wildlife enthusiasts who provide respite, care and a temporary home to those in need and now have a sanctuary full of animals, however, no-one has come to visit their zoo. So everybody – animals and humans alike – have decided it is time to get out, see the world, and bring the zoo, to you!
Come and meet this eclectic group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face. These chatty creatures have a lot of stories to tell and want to inspire people of all ages to take action, because they know small actions can make a big difference in the world.

Suitable for age 5+

www.quayarts.org

TICKETS*

£10.50 advance
£13.50 on the door

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Sherlock Holmes- The Death & Life

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Sat 28 March, 2026 @ Sat 28 March, 2026

Anthony Minghella Theatre

March 28th 2026

Cafe / Bar open from 18:00
Doors 19:00
Onstage from 19:30

A fantasy based upon a fiction, finds Arthur Conan Doyle tiring of ‘his’ intolerably arrogant Sherlock Holmes, and inventing the arch villain, Moriarty, to dispose of him.But Doyle’s dangerous strategy, combined with his passion for raising the spirits of the dead, has rather more surreal and dramatic consequences than he bargains for!

A light-hearted and intriguing investigation of the consequences, when fictional characters take on lives and ambitions of their own, quite against the wishes of the author.

In this wryly humorous one man tale, of murder, mystery and the occult the world’s greatest detective refuses to leave the stage!

Starring Nigel Miles-Thomas, written by David Stuart Davies, adapted for the stage and directed by Gareth Armstrong; with original music by Simon Slater.

‘Nigel Miles-Thomas plays Holmes with magical candour. Brilliant, Unmissable’ *****(Noho Arts)

‘A Classy Holmes” ****(The Daily Mail)

‘There is nothing elementary about this production, top class’*****(Glam)

‘A Firework display of Acting virtuosity’***** (Theatre Weekly

TICKETS*

£18 advance*
£21 on the door*

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Summer Activities @ Quay Arts (HAF)

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Quay Arts

Summer Activities @ Quay Arts

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme provides support to families whose children are eligible for benefit-related free school meals (FSM)

Join us at Quay Arts this summer for creative workshops, delicious food and a whole lot of fun!

Working with local artists, story tellers and improv experts your day will be filled with opportunities to develop your talents, build your confidence and make new friends.

For children and young people from 8 – 16; there’s something for everyone!

TUE 5th AUG – Ages 8-12
CREATE A CHARACTER, TELL A STORY- Make your own puppet from a well-known classic story and, with your own twist, re-tell it with your popsicle characters.

MON 11th AUG – Ages 8-12
INTRO TO IMPROV with Writer & Performer Andrew Butcher
Improvisation builds confidence, teamwork, engages imagination, curiosity and play! It’s fun, exciting and silly! We’ll play games, laugh lots and practise active listening and open-mindedness.

TUE 12th AUG – Ages 8-12
INTO THE WOODS- Make a woodland scene in a box with all natural materials. Use it as scenery for storytelling, or as a piece of natural art.

MON 18th AUG – Ages 13-16
INTRO TO IMPROV with Writer & Performer Andrew Butcher
Improvisation builds confidence, teamwork, engages imagination, curiosity, and play! It’s fun, exciting, and silly! We’ll play games, laugh lots, and practise active listening and open-mindedness.

TUE 19th AUG – Ages 8-12
THE HAT OF TALES: Storytelling Workshop – Enter a world where imagination takes the lead! In this playful storytelling workshop, young people will explore a box full of costumes and curious objects, each one waiting to spark a story.

All sessions are followed by lunch and a workshop with local artist Trudie Wilson. All sessions 10.30am- 3pm.

TICKETS*

FREE

BOOK HERE

*Our booking fees explained:
Our goal is to provide an excellent personal service to our customers and to do this requires a lot of resource. The booking fee we levy contributes to the cost of running the Quay Arts Centre, its Box Office and Box Office systems. As a charitable not for profit organisation all income is used to support the delivery of arts and cultural activities to our local community.

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Greater in Tune IOW

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An exhibition of large-scale, contemporary portrait photography.

Sat 7 June – Sat 2 August

Sat 7 Jun – Sat 2 Aug

Greater In Tune: IOW showcases contemporary portrait photography from Zambian-born, London-based photographer and filmmaker Alexis Chabala. Influenced by a mix of cultures from where and how he grew up and a lifelong connection to comics, music, photography, and painting. His love of portraiture has remained central throughout his practice.

Many of the artists featured in this exhibition were first photographed during a previous collaboration with producer Lorayne Crawford (2014-2021).

From early in his career, Alexis developed a raw, distinctive style that bridges both commercial and artistic practices.

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West Gallery
Monday – Sunday
9am to 5pm

Clayden Gallery

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Glaze Day

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Fri 15 August Fri 15 August

Fri 15th August
10am – 5pm | Jubilee Stores Pottery Studio, Newport
£75 | Tutor: Clair Robinson

All day glaze workshop for the intermediate potter, exploring making glazes, application techniques and more.

Do you find the whole process of glazing the main stumbling block in the studio?
This may be the day that changes your view on glazing forever!

This is a full day workshop aimed at the intermediate potter, you are not alone if you find it all a bit daunting.

Together we will cover the whole process of preparing, mixing, and getting the glaze hydrolytically accurate. It’s a hands-on experimental day, trying different techniques and methods for apply glaze to pot.

Bisque ware will be provided, however you are welcome to bring along your own stoneware pots.

Limited to 9 places.

What tools and equipment do I need?
Bisque ware will be provided, however you are welcome to bring along your own stoneware pots.
Please bring your own apron to protect clothing.

For 18yrs +
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Courses and Workshops
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*SOLD OUT*

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE WAITING LIST

Meet your Tutor:
After moving to the Isle of Wight as a child, Clair discovered a lifelong passion for working with clay. She studied Ceramics and Art at A level, then earned a diploma in Ceramic Design in Southampton in 1987. Her career included roles such as production manager at a local pottery, before qualifying to teach pottery at the Isle of Wight College. In 2002, the original studio site was redeveloped, and classes moved to Jubilee Stores where she is currently a tutor and technician. Affectionately known as the “Glazy Queen” or “Kiln Goddess,” Clair continues to inspire others through her teaching and love for ceramics

Visit Quay Arts Shop for a selection of quality artists materials.

Jubilee Stores

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WiFi Wars

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Sat 11 April, 2026 Sat 11 April, 2026

Anthony Minghella Theatre

April 11th 2026

Cafe / Bar open from 18:00
Doors 18:30
Performance 19:00

WiFi Wars – the live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes!

Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on UK TV’s hit comedy/gaming show “Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit”) and aided by Guinness World-Record-Breaking tech whizz, the award-winning Rob Sedgebeer!