The Legion Players The Legion Players were formed in 1932, to raise money, for the Royal British Legion. They performed journey’s End at the Gaiety Theatre. Since then they have performed over 100 full length and One Act plays. Including: The Man who came to Dinner 1957, Murder Mistaken 1966, Blithe Spirit 2016 and One for the Road […] Read More
The Manx Bard Since 2015, the Island has held an annual competition, to find a Manx Bard. This forms part of the Manx Litfest. The Bard must be over 18 and a Manx resident, with the ability to inspire the community with poetry. The winner represents the Island in off-Island events, as well as performing, at different locations […] Read More
The Mobile Library The Library on Wheels has over 2,600 books and audiobooks which travels around the Island and especially rural areas, giving access to those who may find it difficult to travel to a Library. A smaller van can bring books to your door. There is also a Bibliotherapy service with books as a source for interaction. […] Read More
The Northern Theatre Experience Ramsey Grammar School, Ramsey, IM8 2RG A friendly, community-based venue for the arts in the north, showcasing the best of theatre screened live from London’s West End, as well as international venues. Read More
The Nunnery Old Castletown Road, Douglas, IM2 1QB The Priory of Douglas was a monastery of nuns, possibly dating to the reign of Rǫgnvaldr Guðrøðarson, King of the Isles (1187-1226). It was suppressed by King Henry VIII in 1540. Nothing remains of the monastery. In 1610, the Nunnery was granted to the Earl of Derby by King James. The buildings were acquired by Richard Calcot, Comptroller of the Isle of Man, […] Read More
The Old House of Keys Castle Street, Castletown, IM9 1LF Originally, the self elected Members of the House of Keys, met in Castle Rushen, before moving to Bishop Wilson’s residence and then the George Inn until 1821, when the House of Keys opposite the Castle was built. The building has been restored, to its appearance in 1866, when the Island voted for the first time, […] Read More
