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Wight Proms Festival
31st July - 9th August
MUSICALS
Hooray for Hollywood!
Liza Pulman & Joe Stilgoe
FRI 31 JUL
7.30PM
Starring Fascinating Aïda’s LIZA PULMAN and award-winning singer and pianist JOE STILGOE.
Some of the best loved songs of our movie-musical lives: The Wizard of Oz to Wicked, West Side Story to La La Land, and many many more.
The Hollywood musical feels like it’s been with us forever. Starting with the Jazz Singer in 1927, almost 100 years later audiences are still flocking to the box-office to watch the big screen come alive with singing, dancing, comedy and romance.
Liza Pulman and Joe Stilgoe’s combined love and exhaustive movie knowledge is on technicolour display here as they bring some of these great movie-musical songs to life on the stage. No big screen, only big talents, great harmonies and lots of music and laughter. So, bring your popcorn as they bring you the magic of the movie musicals.
Suitable for all ages.
Support Act: THEATRETRAIN and MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOPS
17:30 Car park opens
18:00 Gates open
18:30 Support Acts
19:30-21:30 Main show
21:30 VIP Meet & Greet**
22:00 Gates close
Jasper Carrott
COMEDY
Jasper Carrott
with Strictly Abba
SUN 2 AUG
7.30PM
For One Night Only, comedy legend Jasper Carrott takes to the stage in Cowes!
Known as the “Godfather of British comedy”, Jasper will be joined by special guests Strictly ABBA for a night combining the best of comedy and music. With a career that has spanned decades, Jasper Carrott remains one of the nation’s most beloved entertainers. Renowned for his observational humour and storytelling prowess, he has earned countless accolades and the admiration of fans and critics alike. His quick wit and razor-sharp delivery have set the standard for British stand-up, and his live performances continue to leave audiences roaring with laughter.
Adding a musical twist to the evening, Strictly ABBA will join Jasper on stage to perform the greatest hits of the legendary Swedish supergroup. From Dancing Queen to Waterloo, their high-energy renditions of ABBA’s timeless classics will transport the audience back to the golden era of disco. Together, Jasper’s comedy and the infectious music of Strictly ABBA will create an unforgettable evening of entertainment. This is an extraordinary and unique opportunity for the Isle of Wight to witness a true comedy icon and enjoy an evening that blends laughter, nostalgia, and musical brilliance.
Suitable for all ages, but recommended for 14+
17:30 Car park opens
18:30 Gates open
19:30-21:30 Main show
22:00 Gates close
Mike Christie
PROMS
Last Wight of the Bicentenary Proms
SUN 9 AUG
4.15PM
The festival reaches its climax in a rousing celebration of British music and flag-waving, including Pomp & Circumstance, Jerusalem and many more, with this year being extra special; tying in with Cowes Week’s 200th anniversary celebrations.
Starring G4’s MIKE CHRISTIE and the WIGHT PROMS CONCERT ORCHESTRA, conducted by the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra’s JONATHAN BUTCHER.
Featuring the orchestral première of ‘The Voice of Nature’ which festival founder Mike Christie wrote to honour Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday this year, as well as the official song for Walk the Wight he wrote, ‘Walk the Wight With You’.
Suitable for all ages.
Support Acts: IOW Music, Dance and Drama Festival Winners & Barney Valentino (BBC Chorister of the Year Finalist)
14:30 Car park opens
15:00 Gates open
15:15 VIP Meet & Greet**
15:20 Support Acts
16:15 Main concert
18:45 Gates close
