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Spotlight
Howard Caine presents a journey through the vibrant arts and creative scene on the Isle of Man.
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Episodes
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SPOTLIGHT 05 FEBRUARY 2025
Wednesday, 5 March 2025
H chats to a couple of Shakespeare professionals as they visit the Island, hears about the revision of a popular book on the history of the Isle of Man and catches up with queer Manx poet Simon Maddrell as he releases his latest collection "Patient L1"
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SPOTLIGHT 26 FEBRUARY 2025
Wednesday, 26 February 2025
H discusses the "In Exile" exhibition at the airport, catches up with a couple of players in this weekend's production of "Ravers" at KA and talks to the author of a new book detailing the role played by the IOMSPC in World War 2
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SPOTLIGHT 19 FEBRUARY 2025
Wednesday, 19 February 2025
H hears about "Ravers" at KA, drops into the Gaiety 125 exhibition at the Manx Museum, enjoys the second part of a walk around the Nancy Corkish Exhibition at the Loom Gallery and singing superstar Russell Watson's sidekick - Muffin the snoring dog . .
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SPOTLIGHT 12 FEBRUARY 2025
Wednesday, 12 February 2025
H enjoys the first part of a walk around the Nancy Corkish exhibition at the Loom Gallery, hears from a Manx calligrapher writing herself into the headlines and hears from the man of the Moon Museum, Luke Jerram
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SPOTLIGHT 05 FEBRUARY 2025
Wednesday, 5 February 2025
H hears about a Window Wanderland project to brighten up the dark nights, head to Chicago at the Gaiety Theatre and could YOU be the next Manx Youth Bard?
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SPOTLIGHT 29 JANUARY 2025
Wednesday, 29 January 2025
H hears about how you can get involved with an outdoor performance of "Midsummer Night's Dream" being staged in the grounds of Government House, speaks to the Manx Bard about poetry under the moon and the artist behind the stamps celebrating the Chinese Year of the Snake talks about her artwork.
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SPOTLIGHT 22 JANUARY 2025
Wednesday, 22 January 2025
We hear about a new Biosphere Photographer in Residence position being hosted by MWT, a reminder to get your Guild entries in, H hears about the Young Singer of Mann competition at the EAC and The Poetry Trail 2025 is coming to a window near you!
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SPOTLIGHT 15 JANUARY 2025
Wednesday, 15 January 2025
We hear about the artwork and design of a set of stamps to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the IOM Arts Council, more about the history of the council itself, and a look forward to 2025 at the Erin Arts Council
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SPOTLIGHT 08 JANUARY 2025
Wednesday, 8 January 2025
In the first Spotlight of 2025, we hear from an Isle of Man student appearing in the Cambridge Footlights this spring, talk to the king of puns Milton Jones ahead of his show on the Island next month and catch up with the Arts Council as they look forward to their 60th anniversary year.
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SPOTLIGHT 18 DECEMBER 2024
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
In the last Spotlight of the year, H at last catches up with two of the newest members of the Arts Council and another chat with fundraiser and book writer extraordinaire, Bill Booth.
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SPOTLIGHT 11 DECEMBER 2024 - Centre Stage change show, Jan Allinson Vol 2 and more Maurice!
Wednesday, 11 December 2024
We hear how Centre Stage Productions are changing their show for 2025, Jan Allison has more saucy poems in a second flush of work just published and a bit more from Maurice Powell following his decision to hang up his baton
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SPOTLIGHT 04 DECEMBER 2024 - MADF 75th production, David Callin and Chloe W's 20 years
Wednesday, 4 December 2024
We hear about a special promenade Shakespeare performance for MADF's 75th anniversary, local poet David Callin on his new collection of work " From the Nab" and more from Chloe Woolley's 20 years at Culture Vannin.
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SPOTLIGHT 27 NOV 2024 - RBV noms last chance, Guild syllabus 2025, Rob Cowley comp update
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
H speaks to Director of Culture Vannin Breesha Maddrell about a last chance to nominate someone for the RBV award, hears about new classes in the Guild Syllabus 2025 and catches up with author Rob Cowley who tells him about the success of his creative writing competition for youngsters
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SPOTLIGHT 20 NOV 2024 - Maurice Powell, Chloe W, Gala concert for DTB and a poem from Usha
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Maurice Powell explains to H why he's stepping down as MD of the IOM Symphony Orchestra, Chloe Woolley celebrates 20 years in her role at Culture Vannin, we hear about a special guest for a DTB gala concert - and some poetry from Usha Kishore
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SPOTLIGHT 13 NOV 2024 - Adult poetry trail, Usha Kishore, Easter Play Festival 2025
Wednesday, 13 November 2024
H hears about the success of the Childrens' Poetry Trail - and next year's adult trail, chats to Internationally published poet, Usha Kishore and casts forward to the MADF Easter Festival of Plays 2025.
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SPOTLIGHT 06 NOV 2024 - Labyrinth Theatre Gp, Clue at Gaiety, Drag Brunch and Billy Booth
Wednesday, 6 November 2024
We hear about Labyrinth Theatre Group's latest production at the HOM, how the Service Players are bringing "Clue" to the Gaiety stage, another Drag Brunch in Douglas and a chance encounter with fund-raising author Billy Booth
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SPOTLIGHT 30 OCT 2024 - Margaret Curphey, Calendar Girls, and Julia Ashby-Smyth exhibition
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
We hear about a tribute concert to great Manx soprano, Margaret Curphey, the launch of a calendar ahead of "Calendar Girls - the musical" and "Rare Sightings and Urban Faeries" exhibition by Julia Ashby-Smyth at the Manx Museum.
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SPOTLIGHT 23 OCT 2024 - Sonic artist Amy Howse, art exhibition at EAC and update on writing comp
Wednesday, 23 October 2024
H catches up with new Biosphere Artist in Residence, Amy Howse who works in sound! Drops down to EAC to speak to artists Rosemary and Iona and an update on the accidental artists youth writing competition
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SPOTLIGHT 16 OCT 2024 - Jean Martyn, Brass masterclass, IOM Wind Orchestra and You KAn Dance
Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Organist extraordinaire Jean Martyn talks about her upcoming Wurlitzer concert in the Villa Arcade, we hear of a concert and masterclass as part of Rushen Silver Band's 75th anniversary, a special weekend for the IOM Wind Orchestra and can you dance? You KAn Dance at Kensington Arts
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SPOTLIGHT 09 OCT 2024 - Valerie Galpin, author Sarah Woodley and drag pyjama party!
Wednesday, 9 October 2024
H speaks to first time author Sarah Woodley about her collection of childrens' stories, enjoys a walk around the "Architecture in Art Exhibition" with artist Valerie Galpin and hears about a drag queen pyjama party!
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Architecture in Art, John Coghlan's Quo Reimagined and what it's like to do NT Connections
Wednesday, 2 October 2024
H enjoys a walk around the Architecture in Art exhibition at the Loom Gallery in Laxey, chats to legendary Quo drummer John Coghlan about his forthcoming gig at the Port Erin Jazz Festival and what's it like to take part in an National Theatre Connections play?
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SPOTLIGHT 25 SEPT 2024 - LitFest 24, Connections, Rob Cowley and Bard's favourite poets!
Wednesday, 25 September 2024
H catches up with committee member Rakie Bennett as LitFest gets underway, hears about this year's NT Connections programme, a creative writing competition for youngsters organised by author Robert Cowley and just who are the Bard's favourite poets?
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SPOTLIGHT 18 SEPTEMBER 2024 - New bard looks ahead, Euro Folk challenge and it's Panto time!
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
The tenth Manx Bard, Jordanne Kennaugh, talks to H about her inspiration and thoughts for the year ahead, some of the cast of this year's panto "Dick Whittington" drop into the studio to cook up some mayhem and a challenge ahead of European Folk Day
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SPOTLIGHT 11 SEPTEMBER 2024 - Extraordinary Events fund, Biosphere game and EAC jazz
Wednesday, 11 September 2024
H hears all about the launch of the Arts Council Extraordinary Events Fund, a world changing game (hopefully!) and pianos and jazz coming up this autumn at the EAC.
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SPOTLIGHT 04 SEPT 2024 - Candles, Manx lessons and more Wonderworlds!
Wednesday, 4 September 2024
H chats to members of Yn Draamey about their production of "Candles" at the Gaiety Theatre, hears about more chances coming up to learn Manx and JMG tells us about a surprise second half to her "Other Worlds" show at the EAC this Saturday.
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SPOTLIGHT 28 AUGUST 2024 - New Bard, Youth Bard, Other Worlds and tribute to Big John
Wednesday, 28 August 2024
We hear from new Manx Bard, Jordanne Kennaugh, catch up with current Youth Bard, Nehal Kilari, hear about "Otherworlds" at the EAC - and a tribute to folk music legend "Big John" Kaneen
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SPOTLIGHT 21 AUGUST 2024 - Success at L'Orient, new Poetry Trail and silly poems for charity
Wednesday, 21 August 2024
H hears about a new Poetry Trail for Children, how a new collection of silly verse and comic poetry is aiming to raise thousands for four local charities and more about this year's Festival Interceltique in L'Orient with great success for youth folk band "Scran"
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SPOTLIGHT 14 AUGUST 2024 - Festival Interceltique, artist Ella Magee and Arts Aid
Wednesday, 14 August 2024
H chats to two of the sixty plus strong team at this year's Festival Interceltique in L'Orient, hears more from artist Ella Magee about her "Smitten" exhibition at the Loom Gallery and how Arts Aid has joined forces with the Sovereign Arts Foundation
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SPOTLIGHT 07 AUGUST - Smitten exhibition, more from Jo and applying for Bio Artist in Residence
Wednesday, 7 August 2024
H chats to artist Ella Magee about her exhibition "Smitten", we hear how you can apply to become the next MWT Artist in Residence, and more from author Joanne Clague.
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SPOTLIGHT 31 JULY 2024 - New Bard, author Jo Clague and MWT Biosphere Artist in residence
Wednesday, 31 July 2024
H hears about the searches for the new Bard plus a new MWT Biosphere Artist in Residence and chats to author Joanne Clague about her new book
