The Scarlet Pimpernel - 28 May
Shoreline Productions bring The Scarlet Pimpernel to Shanklin Theatre with drama, romance, adventure, and a sweeping musical score.
Place
Shanklin Theatre
A historic Shanklin theatre on Steephill Road, hosting comedy, music, tribute shows, touring theatre and island performances near the Old Village.
Shanklin Theatre is the island stage you keep in mind when you want a proper night out without turning the evening into a ferry-and-mainland operation. It sits on Steephill Road in Shanklin, close enough to the Old Village for a meal beforehand and close enough to the seafront for a slow walk after the curtain comes down. The programme changes through the year, with touring performers, comedy, music, tribute nights, theatre productions and local shows all using the same traditional auditorium.
It is a useful choice when the weather has taken the shine off beach plans, when grandparents are visiting, or when you want something more memorable than another evening in front of the television. Check the running time and booking notes before you go, because popular touring acts and pantomime-style dates can pull in a mixed island crowd. For a full day on the south-east side, you can keep the morning gentle at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, spend late afternoon in Shanklin, then use the theatre as the reason everyone stays out. If you are travelling from Ventnor or Sandown, it also works as an easy evening plan without crossing the whole island. Book direct for current tickets, access details and any last-minute programme changes.
Upcoming events here
Thursday 28 May 2026
1 event
Friday 29 May 2026
1 event
The Scarlet Pimpernel - 29 May
Shoreline Productions continue The Scarlet Pimpernel at Shanklin Theatre, a swashbuckling musical set during the French Revolution.
Saturday 30 May 2026
1 event
The Scarlet Pimpernel - 30 May
The Scarlet Pimpernel continues at Shanklin Theatre with Shoreline Productions' musical tale of disguises, rescues, and forbidden love.
Sunday 31 May 2026
1 event
The Scarlet Pimpernel - 31 May
The Scarlet Pimpernel concludes at Shanklin Theatre with Shoreline Productions' adventurous musical of revolution and romance.
Sunday 7 June 2026
1 event
The Class of 55 - Rescheduled Date
A Shanklin Theatre tribute to early rock 'n' roll pioneers including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Buddy Holly.
Friday 12 June 2026
1 event
Think Floyd 2026
Think Floyd perform The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here in full, plus classic Pink Floyd tracks and an immersive laser show.
Saturday 13 June 2026
1 event
Big Girls Don't Cry - Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Big Girls Don't Cry celebrates Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons at Shanklin Theatre with live band, harmonies, and classic 60s and 70s hits.