They have always professed their innocence. A tale that has long divided our Isle of Wight community. This powerful new debut play and production seeks to present the case and its events on their merits 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. The Isle of Wight company delves into subjects of historical and contemporary smuggling, deteriorating coastal communities, immigration and folklore as well as examining this ancient profession’s place in our times.
Fresh from sell-out tours to coastal communities tour and across the south east in 2023 and 2024 award-winning Isle of Wight company Deadman. It is heading on a headline national tour in 2026. Led by IOWers artistic director Samuel Bossman, playwright Liam Patrick Harrison’s full-length debut is a detailed and rich theatrical investigation into the men’s tragic downfall. #FreedomForTheFreshwaterFive”
Hotels near The Blakehay Theatre
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Arosfa Hotel
A 3-minute walk from the seafront, Arosfa Hotel in Weston-super-Mare is a family-run hotel with en suite rooms and a restaurant and bar. There is free on-site parking, and free Wi-Fi in public areas..
Cabot Court Hotel
Cabot Court Hotel is set in Weston-super-Mare, 43 km from Bath and 20 km from Cardiff. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. All rooms have a private bathroom.
Grove Lodge
Grove Lodge guest house is located a 5-minute stroll from Weston-Super-Mare beach and just 4 minutes walk from the town centre. It boasts en suite accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a cooked breakfast is included..
Royal Grosvenor Hotel
A 1-minute walk from the sea, Royal Grosvenor Hotel in Weston-super-Mare offers en suite rooms with free on-site parking and Wi-Fi. Many rooms have sea views and a balcony, and the hotel offers a buffet breakfast..
Lauriston Hotel
In attractive landscaped gardens, with a large sea-facing summerhouse, this 3-star hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Weston-super-Mares town centre and is well placed for enjoying Somerset. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lounges..
Victoria Mansions Hotel Apartments
Situated on Weston-Super-Mares seafront, Victoria Mansions offer luxury apartments with free WiFi, secure parking, and some also boast panoramic sea views. The Grand Pier is just 300 metres away..
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