Join us in the Arena, our Big Top tent, this Autumn for a brand new show created by the award winning Pirates of the Carabina
On the Shoulders is an aerial & acrobatic circus show celebrating female solidarity and intergenerational connection in the face of all that we hold.
Beautiful, surprising and unlike anything else you’ll see this year. Three multi-skilled performers blend aerial, circus, dance, puppetry, verbatim theatre and live music, performed in, on and around a spectacular giant puppet.
On The Shoulders brings humour and beauty to the real stories of women living in the South West, exploring our collective strength and intergenerational connection.
A production by Pirates of the Carabina, the award-winning creators of Flown and Pirate Taxi. Presented as part of CAN YOU HEAR US? a six week island-wide celebration.
GETTING HERE AND PARKING
There is very limited parking on site. For performances and larger events, please use one of the nearby car parks below and allow extra time to walk to the venue.
- Britannia Parking Group, Hearn Street, Newport, PO30 5HA
Around 11 minutes walk. 150 spaces. £3 for up to 3 hours. - Carisbrooke High Street Car Park, PO30 1NR
Around 12 minutes walk. 48 spaces. First hour free with a ticket, then charges apply. - Lugley Street Car Park, 60–66 Lugley Street, Newport, PO30 5EL
Around 12 minutes walk. 126 spaces. £4.10 for up to 2 hours, £6.15 for up to 3 hours.
Parking charges and availability may change, so please check signs when you arrive.
If you are driving, we recommend heading directly to one of these car parks.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The nearest bus stop is Simeon Monument, Carisbrooke Road, around a 2-minute walk from the venue. Newport Bus Station is around a 15-minute walk away. For local bus routes and live travel information, visit Southern Vectis: https://www.islandbuses.info/Accessibility
ACCESSIBILITY
Steps
The Arena has a ramp entrance available with all seats on Row B step free. There are also two designated wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets will be available.
Carers/Assistants
Ventnor Exchange are happy to provide free tickets to carers/assistants. Please let them know when you book, and they will issue a complimentary ticket.
