Stories Underfoot | Mew In Newport
Join Charlotte Mew, a remarkable poet who is now rarely celebrated, on an immersive promenade performance in Newport. Returning to her childhood holiday destination, Mew’s spirit treads old paths. Through memories of her ultimately tragic life, her poetry is given the recognition it deserves and Mew finds her own resolution. Who is it for? Whether […]
Stories Underfoot | Swinburne in Bonchurch
Join Victorian England’s most controversial writer, Algernon Swinburne, for an immersive promenade performance through Bonchurch. Awakening in the grounds of St Boniface Church, Swinburne leads a journey of self-reflection, grappling with his relationship with the rigid society that shaped and challenged him. Who is it for? Whether you are familiar with Swinburne or not, this […]
Wilde in Ryde
Curious islanders are invited to join the celebrated playwright, Oscar Wilde, on a guided tour in his former footsteps in Ryde. What: In this promenade performance, Wilde returns to Ryde. In 1884, he delivered a lecture ‘On Dress’ at Ryde Town Hall. Famous and infamous in equal measure, Wilde drew crowds who came to be […]
Stories Underfoot | Woolf In Freshwater
Step Back in Time with Virginia Woolf: A Performed Walk. Ever wondered what a literary icon would think of the modern world? Join us in Freshwater for a unique, immersive stroll as we welcome Virginia Woolf back to the Isle of Wight in 2026. What to Expect In this promenade performance, Woolf returns to her […]