An Evening with Neil Ruddock
Sail over for less with when you book on this page:
- £13.50 adult foot passenger day return
- £6.70 child (5-15yrs) foot passenger day return
T&Cs apply - see below for details.
What's On
Don't miss the chance to see football legend Neil Ruddock in an exclusive Meet & Greet, a live interview and audience Q&A, hosted by the renowned sports and entertainment presenter Kenzie Benali, at Medina Theatre.
Known for his vibrant personality and engaging stories, Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock will share insights from his remarkable 17-year football career, where he represented clubs like Millwall, Liverpool, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, and West Ham, earning acclaim for his dominant presence as a central defender and for being one of the toughest players of his time.
Beyond the pitch, Neil has ventured into the realm of reality TV, notably appearing on hit shows like “I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here," "Celebrity Big Brother," ''Harry's Heroes'' and "Celebrity MasterChef."
This event promises to be a night filled with laughter, captivating stories, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
Additionally, there will be a Charity Silent Auction and Prize Draw on the night featuring signed football memorabilia to support Wessex Cancer Support based on the Isle of Wight.
VIP Experience
Limited VIP Meet-and-Greet tickets are available, offering you exclusive early access to interact with Neil Ruddock on the red carpet at 6 pm before the main event at 7:30 pm.
The exclusive VIP experience includes fan activities and priority early access, a complimentary glass of bubbly upon arrival, an item signed, and a professional photo taken with Neil on the red carpet, delivered to your inbox within 48-72 hours after the event, and premium seating where you can relax and enjoy the live interview and audience Q&A with Neil Ruddock.
VIP tickets are available in the link below:
https://medinatheatre.co.uk/events/vip-an-exclusive-evening-with-neil-ruddock/
Join in for an unforgettable evening with one of football’s most charismatic personalities!
BUY TICKETS TO THE EVENT
General Admission and VIP ticket options available.
**VIP ticket holders have early access to enjoy a personal Meet & Greet experience before the main show starts at 7.30 pm**
Presented by Seamless Entertainment - Known for producing successful events with football legends Stuart Pearce, Paul Merson, Saints FC Legends, Matt Le Tissier, Francis Benali, James Beattie and ITV Coronation Street Stars Mikey North & Ryan Prescott.
Getting There
Address: 1Leisure Medina Theatre, Fairlee Rd, Newport PO30 2EW
From Southampton: Hop on our Red Jet service to West Cowes and sail over in just 30 minutes. From there, take the Southern Vectis no.1 bus from Cowes to Newport.
By car: Use postcode PO30 2EW. See parking information here.
Travel Offer T&Cs
Foot passenger offer: Valid for a £13.50 adult day return trip / £6.70 child day return trip on 29 November 2025, available for use at any time of day. Travel must start in Southampton. Carriage is subject to availability and is on a first come first served basis. Note: It is not possible to pre-book specific sailing times with Red Jet tickets. Offer available online only.
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