Manx Folk Dancing Onchan Methodist Hall, Main Road, Onchan, IM3 1AL The Manx Folk Dance Society, was formed in 1951, as part of the Festival of Mann celebrations. Each year, they perform on the Front Green for Tynwald and other festival days, including, Laxey Fair Day, Easter at Rushen Abbey, May Day at Cregneash and on the 6th of January they dance “Hunt the Wren” at […] Read More
Manx Gilbert and Sulivan Society In 1988, the Society had their debut performance ‘Trial by Jury’, which was followed the next year by ‘The Mikado’ at the Gaiety, for one night only. The company presented ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ in the Buxton festival in 1995. Since then they have increased their repertoire to other forms of musical theatre which they […] Read More
Manx Literature The Isle of Man has a strong tradition in writing, poetry and the spoken word. This tradition continues with regular poetry readings on the Island and the annual Lit Fest, where enthusiasts can gather together and meet new writers. The Oscar Winner, Alfred Hitchcock made a film of “The Manxman” by Hall Caine in 1929. […] Read More
Manx Litfest Writer’s Group 8 Milner Close, Port Erin, IM9 6BG Organisation to encourage and support writing on the Isle of Man with regular monthly meetings, held at the Yejj on Broadway. Running creative writing workshops, with dedicated discussion time and literary challenges. Read More
Manx Music Team-Culture Vannin Fairfield House, Main Road, St John's, IM4 3NA Kiaull as Rinkey Culture Vannin employs a Manx Music Development Officer who works with the community, IOM Schools and IOM Music Service to develop curriculum and resources and in the production of CDs, DVDs, books, etc. Read More
Manx National Heritage Library & Archive Manx Museum, Kingswood Grove, Douglas, IM1 3LY The main resource centre for almost anything to do with Manx history, culture and archaeology. The Archives hold a vast and varied collection of books, historical records and newspapers together with documents relating to Manx businesses, churches, societies and families. Read More