Diverse genres in theatre double bill

Performances get underway from 7.30pm this evening

A second double-bill is on offer to Island theatre-goers tonight (Sat 7 Oct).

It's day two of TheatreFest 2017 supported by the Isle of Man Arts Council - this year the hub is Ballakermeen Studio Theatre in Douglas.

The night will begin with a new dance piece by Pippa Salter of the Academy of Dance, set to specially-composed music. 

That will be followed by the world premiere of Three Mothers - penned by the winner of last year's TheatreFest playwriting competition Matilda Valevitch.

Emma Callin from the Arts Council says in a new departure for the event, local film-makers have had a hand in the final production:

Performances start at 7.30pm.

You can book tickets via villagaiety.com.