Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2012 | Page 142

What's on Cinema Under the Stars The popular ‘Cinema under the Stars’ are available in advance from Robin Hill event returns to the Robin Hill Country and from the dedicated website cinema. Park over the August Bank Holiday robin-hill.com weekend. The IW Zoo are launching a new Animal Experience with some of their most impressive Four great nights of entertainment and favourite family movies are always guaranteed, with this year’s film choices including the much acclaimed War animals. The Big Cat Care: Training Experience allows participants to assist a zookeeper in a vital aspect of the care of lions, tigers and jaguars. The keepers use clicker training to encourage Horse, The Lion King, Top Gun and the cats to perform simple tasks such as touching a Mamma Mia. stick with their paw or nose. It is beneficial because Over 10,000 visitors have enjoyed outdoor cinema at the park over the last two summers and the event is now a well established Island favourite. Tickets Sheer DECADeANCE! it means keepers can keep a close eye on their health without the need for anaesthetic. Participants perform the vital role of rewarding the cats with meat when tasks have been accomplished. Pirates are coming Island DJ Tony Martin club with stunning lighting, Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance will be stepping will be holding his charity lasers, visual effects and a few ashore on Shanklin Theatre stage from October 10 to 13. DECADeANCE night at Cowes surprises along the way. Yacht Haven on Saturday November 24. The event will again transform the venue into a decadent With nearly £15,000 raised for the chosen charities so far hundreds of revellers will again dance through the best music of the last six decades, either dressed to impress or as decadent as they dare to dress. approach and it will feature fully choreographed scenes, sword fighting, twists and turns, and be accompanied by a live orchestra. For more information visit www.shanklintheatre.com or call the box office on 01983 868000. Pirates of Penzance follows the successful production of Titanic 2012 (below), which wowed the Shanklin Theatre audience with a cast of more than 70, and was performed in welcome return following last spectacular fashion by the Island Savoyards. Groups are positively encouraged – make it an early Christmas party or special celebration and at the same time raise even more money for the EMH. www.tmmusicshow. co.uk for further info and see advert on opposite page for where to buy tickets. www.visitislandlife.com The Island Savoyards have given the famous works a fresh The Groovy Booth will make a year’s fun and frolics! 142 New zoo experience