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# Launch of Isle of Wight’s first LGBTQ+ history & heritage exhibition
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/launch-of-isle-of-wights-first-lgbtq-history-heritage-exhibition/
- Published: 2021-05-12T11:24:48.000Z
- Updated: 2021-05-12T11:24:48.000Z
- Description: StoneCrabs Theatre Company is to launch Out On An Island, the first LGBTQ+ history and heritage exhibition for the Isle of Wight, at Clayden Gallery on Saturday, June 19
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Arts, Exhibitions, In The South, News, Pride, Queer Corner, Isle Of Wight, LGBTQ, queer

**StoneCrabs Theatre Company** is to launch **[Out On An Island](http://www.outonanisland.co.uk/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**, the first LGBTQ+ history and heritage exhibition for the **Isle of Wight**, at **Clayden Gallery** on **Saturday, June 19**.

![](https://www.gscene.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/LGBTQ-memorabilia-to-be-found-on-Out-On-An-Island-An-Untold-Heritage-exhibition-copy.png)

  
Discover the personal stories and memories of LGBTQ+ islanders through oral history recordings, paired with powerful portraits from island photographer **Jon Habens**. Take a look at stunning and expressive artwork from artists **Karl Stedman** and **Sydney Cardew**, created in response to the uncovered histories. Learn more about forward thinkers such as **Phaedra Kelly**, who coined the term ‘gender transient’, as well as how media coverage of the LGBTQ+ community has changed throughout the years. Find out how ‘Captain Condom’ came to **Cowes**, why **Virginia Woolf** wrote a play about **Freshwater** and how a gang of queer women helped save **Newtown Old Town Hall**.

![](https://www.gscene.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Cottage-by-Sydney-Cardew-inspired-by-Out-On-An-Island-Oral-Histories.jpeg)

‘Cottage’ by Sydney Cardew

## Our Stories Matter

The documentary film **Our Stories Matter** highlights inspiring LGBTQ+ people and places, all with an Isle of Wight connection. Meet feisty lesbian **Joe Carstairs** – the ‘fastest woman on the water’ – who raced in the Solent in the 1920s. Learn about renowned architects and partners **Paget** and **Seely**, who made their home at **Mottistone Manor**.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0okA2MzJ80](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0okA2MzJ80&ref=scenemag.co.uk)

Human rights activist **Peter Tatchell** said: *“LGBTQ+ history and Pride events have tended to be focused on Britain’s major cities, to the neglect of more out-of-the-way places like the Isle of Wight. But LGBTQ+ people are everywhere, in all parts of the UK. This project aims to shine a light on the Island’s LGBTQ+ community and its long history: to inform, educate and inspire. Bravo!”*

The venue is operating at a limited capacity so booking is essential. For tickets [CLICK HERE](http://www.outonanisland.co.uk/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)