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Shanklin Theatre
4.5
About
Shanklin Theatre is an all year round 615 seat venue providing top entertainment for all tastes. There are regular shows with household names from Comedy and Music, and for 2022 we are hosting professional touring plays featuring familiar TV faces. Over the Christmas period we present our annual traditional Pantomime. During the summer season, we are always proud to host our ever popular summer stage show “Beyond the West End”. This professional production is performed by Spotlight (IOW) Ltd, an Island-based company who have been providing top quality professional entertainment for the last nineteen years, the Best of the West End show runs from May through to the October 2022. Here is just a small selection of the varied shows and artists coming to Shanklin Theatre in the very near future: Dom Joly, Reginald D Hunter, Al Murray, Alistair McGowan, Collabro, Henning Wehn, Showaddywaddy, Jason Manford, Albert Lee, Marti Pellow, Leo Sayer, Pam Aryes, The Story of the Guitar Heroes.
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  • Linda P
    Chertsey, United Kingdom24 contributions
    Great show
    Enjoyable evening, loved the show we went to see. Can’t remember full name but had west end in title. Was a full house but we had clear view of the stage. Where we sat for pre show drinks could do with revamp but all the staff we encountered were helpful & friendly. Would definitely visit again when on island.
    Visited September 2022
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 April 2023
  • Matt D
    London, United Kingdom276 contributions
    The hills are alive........
    We decided to go watch The Sound of Music whilst on holiday and what a performance. Everything about the night was brilliant. A warm welcome, a superb theatre and more importantly a wonderful production. A great family night.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 8 April 2023
  • S R
    World6 contributions
    difficult to see the stage
    We were on holiday so booked the only show that was on. It was a medley of songs and the performers were excellent. However there was a fault with the sound system so the show was paused while it was fixed. And the seating is flat so it was difficult to see the stage as we had tall people sitting in front of us. The show didn't last very long so overall wasn't the best value for money.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 22 June 2023
  • Barbara B
    8 contributions
    Theatre is beautiful, worth a visit.
    Took a party of 17 mostly elderly people to the matinee to see Calendar girls, it was brilliant, if you missed this show and it is on again go, it was great, well performed. The staff were extremely helpful and attentive, thank you so much from Age Concern Alderney it was one of the highlights of our trip. The building is beautiful, even the outside had beautiful flower boxes etc, the staff are mostly volunteers and you can tell how much they love what they do and are very proud of their building especially as the upkeep is purely donations, worth a visit
    Visited June 2023
    Written 5 July 2023
  • AndyMW
    7 contributions
    Such lovely staff
    I was on the Isle of Wight for a family holiday and we had tickets to the Diana Ross Experience. The bar staff were an absolute hoot! I love chatting to people, and they were so friendly and lovely. It was one of the best theatre experiences I've had. Every single staff member was chatty and friendly and my family and I had the best time. Thank you so much for the banter and making us feel welcome. 1010.
    Visited May 2023
    Written 5 July 2023
  • Carol C
    Southampton, United Kingdom22 contributions
    Beyond the west end
    A fab night out. The show played to a packed house and allowed us to reflect on our lives through well chosen music. What a great feeling to spend a couple of hours in this environment. The singing and dancing was very strong. Well done to all involved including the many helpful volunteers.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 7 July 2023
  • John B
    Portsmouth, United Kingdom155 contributions
    Great venue and show
    I love a bit of old fashioned England, so the Shanklin theatre was right up my street. We saw the West End Show and it was a belter. Full house and they all enjoyed it. Hugely energetic cast & musicians. Staff all over the theatre were fab, too. The building looks well cared for and deserves its success.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 18 July 2023
  • philandliz2017
    Swadlincote, United Kingdom43 contributions
    Delightful
    All run by volunteers, I believe. We really enjoyed the show, seating was good. All was relaxed and staff were extremely helpful. We hope to go back next year. Thankyou to all and keep up the good work.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 26 July 2023
  • Jen H
    Bracknell, United Kingdom8 contributions
    Beyond the West end
    Beyond the west end was an incredible show, the vast we're amazing at singing, dancing and so funny too! They didn't stop moving the entire show but amazed with their amazing singing talents. Would highly recommend, this is a MUST SEE show. Would def see again and again. Utterly brilliant show
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 August 2023
  • Katy G
    Sheffield, United Kingdom64 contributions
    Great little theatre
    Great little theatre. Went to watch Beyond the west end last August. We were pleasantly surprised by a very professional cast and so impressed that we went back at New Year for the pantomime and have booked tickets again for this years Beyond the west end show.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 August 2023
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Thornton Cleveleys, UK1 contribution
So enjoyable
Oct 2023 • Couples
We went to see Beyond the West End and what an amazing show it was. It was the last night but Spotlight IOW are doing a pantomime this year, I'm sure it will be just amazing as well. Theatre is very clean, we had a good view and staff were so helpful
Written 13 October 2023
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expatone
Freshwater, UK68 contributions
Great venue
Oct 2023 • Couples
I have been a regular visitor at our great voluntary run theatre for a long time. It’s is a true gem on the Isle of Wight and there are many varied and great shows put on throughout the year. Many shows are sell out as quality acts are the norm here. Very fortunate having this fine old theatre rejuvenated by enthusiastic friendly people.
Written 4 October 2023
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Cazoli13
Bedfordshire, UK94 contributions
Fantastic night out
Aug 2023 • Couples
What a lovely theatre. Friendly and welcoming staff, reasonably priced drinks and ice creams. Comfortable seats. We went to see ‘Beyond the West End’. It was fantastic. Great singing and choreography. So professional and energetic. Would highly recommend for a great night’s entertainment.
Written 25 August 2023
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cutiepie19
Manchester, UK263 contributions
Light, camera, action
Aug 2023
Visited last Thursday with our coach party to watch Oh What A Night. Picked up ftom hotel and dropped outside theatre. Fantastic show run by 10 performers. Really enjoyable 2hrs.
Written 20 August 2023
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Sue V
Henley-on-Thames, UK122 contributions
Family visit to the Theatre
Aug 2023
On the Isle of Wight for our family holiday and last night we went to the theatre in Shanklin.
We saw ‘Beyond The Westend’. It was excellent! Full of energy, superb singing and a lot of fun. The acting, choreography and costumes were very very good.
A thoroughly enjoyable evening.
THANK YOU
Written 18 August 2023
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Susan K
Leeds, UK30 contributions
Great venue and fabulous show (Beyond the West End - every Thursday evening until autumn 2023)
Jul 2023 • Couples
Lovely theatre. We attended the Thursday evening show (on until autumn 2023) Beyond the West End. Fabulous show incorporating a mixture of singing, dancing and comedy (the sketches re first dates and jobs were hilarious). Well worth a visit and we can thoroughly recommend this particular show.
Written 5 August 2023
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Katy G
Sheffield, UK64 contributions
Great little theatre
Aug 2023 • Family
Great little theatre. Went to watch Beyond the west end last August. We were pleasantly surprised by a very professional cast and so impressed that we went back at New Year for the pantomime and have booked tickets again for this years Beyond the west end show.
Written 4 August 2023
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Jen H
Bracknell, UK8 contributions
Beyond the West end
Aug 2023 • Family
Beyond the west end was an incredible show, the vast we're amazing at singing, dancing and so funny too! They didn't stop moving the entire show but amazed with their amazing singing talents. Would highly recommend, this is a MUST SEE show. Would def see again and again. Utterly brilliant show
Written 3 August 2023
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philandliz2017
Swadlincote, UK43 contributions
Delightful
Jul 2023 • Couples
All run by volunteers, I believe. We really enjoyed the show, seating was good. All was relaxed and staff were extremely helpful. We hope to go back next year. Thankyou to all and keep up the good work.
Written 26 July 2023
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John B
Portsmouth, UK155 contributions
Great venue and show
Jul 2023 • Couples
I love a bit of old fashioned England, so the Shanklin theatre was right up my street. We saw the West End Show and it was a belter. Full house and they all enjoyed it.
Hugely energetic cast & musicians. Staff all over the theatre were fab, too.
The building looks well cared for and deserves its success.
Written 18 July 2023
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