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Look out for our outdoor and street entertainers on and off during the day, at various locations in Ryde.
EASTERN GARDENS
For children, go and check out Revenge of the Lawn of the Dead who will be conducting a fun kids workshop. Have a go at Wizard Wand making or perhaps a Sonic Screwdriver. Keep a look out for our wandering friendly giant Ziggy Sea Monster, for a memorable encounter. Kids will be tugging at your sleeves asking to have their faces painted in a Steampunk theme, although Steampunk Face Painting is every bit as much for adults too.
For Chitty Chitty Bang Bang fans, our four-fendered friend will be hanging around for the day. A must for a photoshoot. Staying on the theme of vehicles, you must checkout another favourite - Teapot Racing. It's a humorous spectacle in itself, and everyone can have a go - teapots provided!
Watch out! The Vikings are coming! Wolfguard will be entertaining you with a re-enactment of a Viking battle. The Island's very own swashbuckling pirate Ed will be putting on a Buccaneer Pirate Display in Eastern Gardens.
ROYAL VICTORIA ARCADE
Over at the Royal Victoria Arcade, be sure to catch the Razor Jake Band, a musical theatrical trio. There you will also be entertained by Symphonie Hurdy Gurdy playing TechnoPirate, Gurdybird, visiting all the way from Penzance, to performing for you. Be sure to catch Caroline the Musical Saw Lady, who will be performing too.
ROYAL ESPLANADE HOTEL FORECOURT
Another chance to catch Caroline the Musical Saw Lady, will be on the forecourt outside the hotel.
UNION STREET
The Snobby Dodgems will entertain you on the street, with their world of visual artistry, storytelling and puppetry.
THE STAR COFFEE AND ALE HOUSE
No Steampunk Festival can happen without the iconic event Tea Duelling. Try your hand and hope to win. Also today, the Isle of Wight's very own belly dancing troupe, Eye of the Dawn Dancers, will perform a dance routine to music. The Razor Jake Band, will also perform here too.
RYDE PIER
Very sadly, the Waverley Paddle Steamer will not be docking at Ryde Pier on Saturday. An issue with the pier has resulted in there being no berth available for Waverley to use. Waverley will still cruise around the Island, so you may still be able to spot her leave Portsmouth and make her way along The Solent. There is no guarantee which direction she will travel - clockwise or anti-clockwise - as this is tide dependent.
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Early birds don’t miss out and get down to Eastern Gardens in Ryde for a 10am start on stage.
We have a number of mainland and Island performers on stage ready to delight you with a selection of theatre, traditional folk music, quirky performances, a Victorian rapper, Island gems the Grimshaws, comedic beat poets, a stunning Kate Bush tribute act, and a fusion of accordion and electric guitar.
Sit and enjoy the free stage events, or wonder around the vendors within Eastern Gardens. There are stalls selling steampunk accessories, as well as those selling food and drinks.
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Welcome to The Steam Squad Storytellers event, where the wonders of steampunk come to life through the magical art of storytelling. Join us for a fun afternoon filled with whimsical tales and daring adventures, where children and adults alike can immerse themselves in a world of wonder and excitement.
Very much as enjoyable for our adult guests, as well as children, the afternoon offers a unique opportunity to escape the ordinary and immerse yourself in a realm where the past meets the future in a dazzling display of creativity and innovation.
Introduced and produced by our very own Ryde celebrity artist and dazzling spoken word expert Donna Jones MBE.
Our celebrated Steam Squad Storytellers, Holly and Monty from Tis Tales, will take you on a journey like no other, weaving tales of mystery, intrigue, and endless possibilities.
Hailing from Sandown on the Isle of Wight, Word Spoken Song are an original, eclectic, spoken word & music fusion duo, performing their immersive sound experience in a range of material in a variety of musical styles.
Not to be missed is Paul Eccentric and The Periwinkle Perspective, one half of the infamous duo The Antipoet, who will be reading hilarious stories from his book series, a gateway into the surreal world of Steampunk Victoriana.
So come, step out of the ordinary and into a world of wonder and excitement. Join us, where adventure awaits and dreams take flight. Embrace the magic of steampunk storytelling and let your imagination soar.
See you there!
