Tickets are now on sale for this year's Wight Proms.
Organisers have confirmed the four-day celebrates comedy, musical theatre, and of course the ‘Last Wight of the Proms’.
This year opera will also be making its debut - in anticipation of ‘Isle of Opera’ launching in summer 2022 - a new festival that will take place on the Island.
The Wight Proms was unable to go ahead last year because of the pandemic.
The festival will happen from 19 August to 22 in Northwood House, Cowes.
Here is a schedule:
- Thursday 19 August - Isle of Opera
In anticipation of launching our brand-new opera festival ‘Isle of Opera’ on the island next summer, this gala will showcase some of the best-loved opera arias, transporting you to the world of Verdi, Puccini, Mozart and many more. Hosted by broadcaster and Scala Radio presenter PENNY SMITH.
- Friday 20 August - A Wight Laugh
Our annual comedy night bringing internationally renowned comedians to Cowes for One Night Only! Starring comedy legends to be announced next week. Plus live music from the island's very own THE ROCKAFELLAS before and after the main show, so gates will stay open late.
- Saturday 21 August - Wight at the Musicals
Bringing you some of the best-known and popular songs from the world of musical theatre. Starring West End and Broadway superstars Kerry Ellis and Oliver Tompsett.
- Sunday 22 August - Last Wight of the Proms
The weekend will climax in a rousing celebration of British music and flag-waving, including Pomp and Circumstance, Jerusalem and many more.. Starring Britain's Got Talent's Lucy Kay and the Wight Proms Concert Orchestra conducted by the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra's Johnathan Butcher.
Tickets are now on sale: www.wightproms.co.uk or 01983 213622