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Friday 17th May, 7:30 PM

The Freshwater Five

In 2011, five fishermen on the Isle of Wight were sentenced to a total of 104 years for conspiracy to import £53m worth of cocaine. They have always professed their innocence. A tale that has long divided a community on the Isle of Wight - this powerful new play seeks to heal the divide and explore the state of our coastal communities.

Inspired by the wildly popular Guardian Today in Focus podcast, The Freshwater Five incorporates spectacular storytelling, verbatim accounts, inventive stagecraft, poetry and song.

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01420 472 664

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Initially developed from a coming together of the army and community of Whitehill & Bordon, Phoenix Arts is now acknowledged as one of the leading Centres for community Arts in England.

Here’s what Arts Council England said on the awarding of National Portfolio status to Phoenix Arts in November 2022 “This welcoming venue is an important part of Hampshire's cultural life, and we are pleased to be investing in it”.        

Rob Allerston, Director, Phoenix Arts

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