We’re flinging open the brand-spanking-new doors of Department for an extra-special launch event!
The award-winning, high-energy cabaret whirlwind Quivers is joined for the very first time by a live band, performing an incredible selection of songs from love-struck icons like Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen, Adele, Kate Nash, and more!
The perfect way to kick start the celebrations for the launch of Department
This event is for over 18s only
Thursday 13th March, 8pm
Tickets £15.00 (Under 26s £10)
a new play by Joe Plumb inspired by stories of Elizabeth Packs
Step back in time with this captivating verbatim theatre piece, inspired by the Packs People oral history recordings by Meeja.
Follow Sophie, a bride-to-be, as she is transported to the golden days of the iconic Elizabeth Packs Department Store in Ryde. From the elegant bridal department to the bustling Coffee Bean café, dazzling window displays to lively fashion shows, Re:Tell brings the spirit of this beloved building to life.
“We don’t sell dresses, we dress ladies”
Heartwarming, funny, and beautifully nostalgic, this unique performance celebrates a cherished piece of local history.
This ensemble cast includes: Amy Birch, Holly Downer, Fiona Gwinnett, Maria Wilkinson, Ruby Beaman and Ralph Edermaniger.
Saturdays: 15th March-12th April, 8pm
Tickets £15 (£10 for under 26s)
a bonkers new adaptation by Joe Plumb of Alfred Jarry’s Ubu Roi
Prepare for total theatrical chaos as Horse Box Theatre unleashes a riotous, Isle of Wight-inspired twist on Alfred Jarry’s anarchic masterpiece Ubu Roi!
This delirious, no-holds-barred parody of Macbeth cranks ambition and absurdity to the max, plunging the grotesque and power-hungry Mr & Mrs Ubu into a whirlwind of corruption, carnage, and clumsy coups.
Expect ambition gone awry, belly laughs that bite, and a symphony of sheer madness, all wrapped in a scathing satire of politics that’s as timely as it is utterly ridiculous.
“Mr. Ubu, you will be King! What could possibly go wrong?”
Brace yourselves: this is loud, wild and gleefully unhinged new production starring Joe Plumb as Ubu, Callum Davies as Mrs Ubu, Paul McLaren as the Bear, Tammy Hazell-Ravel as Caroline Yar and Ashley Hetherington as everyone else.
Some strong language. Age recommendation 12+
Fridays: 21st March- 11th April, 8pm
Tickets £15 (£10 for under 26s)
by Guy Unsworth based on the classic TV show by Raymond Allen
Quivers stars as the lovable accident-prone Frank Spencer with Ellie Warne as Betty in this hilarious comedy classic.
Betty is pregnant but, as she attempts to tell Frank, he is preoccupied by possible newfound fame as a magician. With guests arriving for dinner and crossed wires all round, priceless misunderstandings are on the menu. Hilarious mishaps and DIY disasters bring the house down, quite literally in this ensemble farce..
Thursdays: 27th March-17th April, 8pm
Tickets £15 (£10 for under 26s)
a new immersive dance piece choreographed by Callum Davies
Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale is reborn in a high-voltage dance spectacle, set to a heart-pounding soundtrack of Ibiza Classics. This is more than a reimagining—it’s an electrifying, immersive experience that will leave you breathless. Get ready for a night you won’t forget!
Initial development of this show was made possible thanks to funding from the Mike Howley Trust.
Please note: This event is not seated. The audience are standing for the duration of the performance.
Thursdays & Fridays:24th, 25th April & 1st & 2nd May, 8pm
Tickets £15 (£10 for under 26s)
DEPARTMENT OF FUNK
An awesome night of music with and 8-piece band playing the best of funk
A night of funk in the Barn featuring musicians Jules Nelson, Rick Stanbridge, Chris Philips, Jack Henson, Martin Dover, Tim Parkin and Mike Holdcroft
Over 16s only
Please note: This event is not seated. The audience are standing for the duration of the performance.
Thursday 8th May, 8pm
Tickets £15 (£10 for under 26s)
DOM’S BIG DEPARTMENT QUIZ!
Our fortnightly quiz night
Get ready to have your brains frazzled!
The world’s greatest quizmaster* Dominic Pope is coming to Department for a night of epic trivia, mind-bending questions, and fierce competition. Whether you’re a quiz whiz or just in it for the laughs, Dom’s Big Department Quiz promises surprises, excitement, and maybe even a little bit of glory.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Grab your team, bring your A-game, and let the battle of the brains begin!
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Every other Tuesday: 25th March, 8th, 22nd April, 6th, 20th May, 3rd June
Tickets £3.00 per player. Up to 6 people in a team.