Mayflower Studios’ Shout Season is back with a whole new line up this autumn – from the beginning of October to November, with a wide variety of events and shows for all ages.
Shows and events include:
The Art of Conversation by Hamwic Speakers – Saturday 3 October 2026
The Art of Conversation is a lively, entertaining and inspiring 90-minute show that explores the art of confident communication. Discover why we experience nerves, how to develop a stronger stage presence, and how adding emotion, storytelling and theatrical techniques can transform the way you speak.
Presented by Hamwic Speakers, Southampton’s friendly, non-profit public speaking club, this unique performance features powerful real-life stories delivered by club members, practical speaking tips, live demonstrations and audience participation.
A Small Enclosed Room with Alfie Murphy – Thursday 8 October 2026
Step inside A Small Enclosed Room with Alfie Murphy – a funny and fearless dark comedy where fantasy tangles with reality.
With sharks, cardboard cut-outs and a rap about Devon, acclaimed autistic artists Cian Binchy and Anna Constable invite you into a world that’s playful, surprising and quietly profound.
Hasbian – Saturday 23 October 2026
A new Queer coming-of-age comedy.
Beth’s 00s teenage diary is brought to life in vivid hilarity, with animated projections inspired by teen magazines, set to a soundtrack of y2k pop classics and indie angst anthems.
Supported by Arts Council England.
Behind Enemy Lines – Friday 30 October 2026
The story of extraordinary women whose courage, daring, ingenuity and sacrifice helped defeat Nazi terror.
Who were they? How were they selected and trained to commit acts of sabotage, subversion and silent killing? Did they ultimately evade capture, torture and execution?
Join these women, as their stories are brought to life, in this one woman show through acting, soundscape, interaction and music. Inspiring, engaging and fun but also extremely powerful and emotional.
Crush – Friday 6 November 2026
A British-Somali rom-com to warm your heart.
A clinic waiting room. Two Somali teens. One awkward meet-cute. Najma has been in treatment for years. Zakariya’s just starting out. She sketches. He writes poems. Neither of them is ready to talk, until they meet each other.
Crush is a tender, funny and honest story about identity, connection and the messy path to healing.
Tickets for all shows are on sale at mayflower.org.uk or 02380 711811.
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