70 Girls 70 brings Kander and Ebb's musical comedy to Apollo Theatre in Newport. The premise is gloriously odd: residents of a retirement home learn their building faces demolition, then turn to stealing and reselling furs. Apollo's listing highlights numbers including Coffee in A Cardboard Cup and Yes, giving the show a tuneful, mischievous edge.
This is a strong choice if you want musical theatre on the Isle of Wight with character parts and a story that refuses to behave like a neat nostalgia piece. In Apollo's smaller room, the humour should land close to the audience, especially when the residents start treating bad news as permission to cause trouble.
The July run gives you several chances to make it a summer theatre night in Newport. Book the date that fits your week, check the ticket page before travelling, and allow a little extra time around Pyle Street if town is busy before the evening performance.