The Wight Proms

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The Wight Proms returns for eight days between the 9th and 18th August 2024. The festival will celebrate classical proms, comedy, nippers, opera, drag, musical theatre, plus country music and dance.

More details to follow, please visit the website for up-to-date information - www.wightproms.co.uk/

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Friday 9th August 8.00pm 

Ibiza Orchestra - Join the magnificent ANTHEMS IBIZA ORCHESTRA for an incredible evening of live dance anthems.

Find yourself transported back to the 'Wight' Isle and the 1990’s where you can dance the night away to your favourite club tunes from artists including Fat Boy Slim, The Chemical Brothers, Faithless, Daft Punk, Ian Van Dahl, Prodigy and many, many more – all performed by a breathtaking live orchestra and world-class vocalists

Saturday 10th August ​10:00-13:00 Age 7-11, 11:30-14:30 Age 12-18, 18:30 Performance on Main Stage

Musical Theatre (Ages 7 - 18)  - The aim of this workshop is to inspire the next generation of budding young performers, by transporting them into the world of musical theatre. Those involved will learn a song (from the West End) during this workshop, which will involve singing and movement. They will then perform the song later that day at our headline show 'Wight at the Musicals'

Saturday 10th August 7.30pm

Wight at the Musicals - 

Be transported to the world of musical theatre; bringing you some of the best-known and popular songs from the West End and Broadway

​Starring leading men JOHN OWEN-JONES (Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, Showboat), JOHN PARTIDGE (Cats, Grease, Starlight Express, Cabaret, La Cage Aux Folles) and leading lady JENNA LEE-JAMES (Frozen, Cats, Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You)

​Sunday 11th August 1.00pm

Peter and the Wolf - KIDS GO FREE!*

This family concert is a perennial favourite by Sergei Prokofiev, and is suitable for all ages. It engages with the audience throughout and helps children to enjoy the experience of going to a concert by making it fun and entertaining. It is a wonderful way to introduce classical music to younger children whilst also entertaining the adults. With live wind quintet consisting flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn, our talented instrumentalists have worked with the CBSO, London Concert Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra and have performed for West End shows and the BBC Proms

Sunday 11th August 6.30PM

Isle of Opera - An opera gala showcasing some of the best-loved arias, transporting you to the world of Verdi, Puccini, Mozart and many more! Featuring singers who have performed at the Royal Opera House, Opera Holland Park, Glyndebourne and ENO to name but a few.

Tuesday 13th August 7.30pm

​Aggers & Tuffers - Get ready for a sensational evening of laughter and captivating stories as legendary cricket greats AGGERS and TUFFERS step up to bat in Cowes for a truly unique One Night Only!

Jonathan "Aggers" Agnew the former England international turned iconic BBC cricket correspondent, will bowl you over with his trademark quick wit and brilliant anecdotes honed over 30 years as the much-loved voice of Test Match Special.

Phil "Tuffers" Tufnell the record-breaking former England spin bowler and cult hero, will have you doubled over with his audacious tales from his maverick playing days to his successful second act as a media personality on shows like I'm a Celeb, Strictly, and A Question of Sport.

Whether you're a devoted cricket fan eager for insider stories or just looking for a fun evening out, don't miss your chance to catch these two stars live in action!

Wednesday 14th August 7.30pm

Isle of Country - Dolly is back this year, but with a different set of her Country Superstar friends!

Starring 'World's best' DOLLY PARTON plus JOHNNY CASH, GLEN CAMPBELL, PATSY CLINE, BILLIE JO SPEARS and GARTH BROOKS tributes, and featuring the Country Superstars Band

"World's best Dolly tribute" BBC Radio
"I wish them the best and appreciate them doing Dolly and Kenny so well for so long" Dolly Parton

Friday 16th August 7.30pm

Isle of Pride - Starring RuPaul's Drag Race UK queens DANNY BEARD (Winner of Series 4) and SCARLETT HARLETT (Series 3), and hosted by TANYA HYDE, as they sashay into Cowes for 'One Night Only' with their huge personalities, comedy chaos and jaw-dropping vocals.​

​Saturday 17th August 2.00pm

Miriam Margolyes - Yes! MIRIAM MARGOLYES is heading to Cowes with juicy, jaw-dropping stories from her eventful life and career! 

Reliably outrageous and always entertaining, join Miriam in conversation for a riotous occasion as full of life and surprises as the actress herself.

​Saturday 17th August 8.00pm

Plastic Mermaids - One not to be missed, as this gig is island favourites PLASTIC MERMAIDS' only headline gig this year on the Isle of Wight! What make this even more unique is they will be performing with the Wight Proms Eclectic Orchestra!

Sunday 18th August 4.15pm

Last Wight of the Proms - The festival reaches its climax in a rousing celebration of British music and flag-waving, including Pomp & Circumstance, Jerusalem and many more. Starring Classical Brit Awards Nominee soprano FARYL SMITH and the WIGHT PROMS CONCERT ORCHESTRA, conducted by the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra's JONATHAN BUTCHER