Fans of this Beatles legend will be pleased to hear that The George Harrison Project returns to Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 11 July. This popular live music tribute celebrates the star’s career from performing withthe Liverpudlian four-piece to his solo career and time with the supergroup, The Traveling...
Preview: The Girl on the Train, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Photo credit: Danny Kaan The smash-hit Wiltshire Creative Production of The Girl on the Train will visit Mayflower Theatre from Tuesday 22 to Saturday 26 July 2025. Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and...
Review: Anna Karenina, Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester
By Graham Hiley. Photos: Marc-Brenner Leo Tolstoy’s novel Anna Karenina may be a masterpiece – but it is heavy going. At more than 800 pages this classic is a weighty tome with a dark tone but thankfully Phillip Breen’s adaptation at Chichester Festival Theatre has a much lighter touch....
Preview: An Audience with John Sergeant, Theatre Royal Winchester
Audiences are invited to an evening with former Chief Political Correspondent, John Sergeant, at Theatre Royal Winchester on Thursday 10 July. This evening of funny and thought-provoking conversation will see one of Britain’s most popular and respected broadcasters sharing anecdotes and recollections from his career. As a former ITN...
Casts unite – handing over the Jane Austin baton
As part of the Jane Austen 250 Celebrations in the city this year, Mayflower are presenting two Austen-themed productions – and on Tuesday, the cast of Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) currently performing at Mayflower Theatre met the talented young cast of The Last Rose of Summer, performing at...
Heritage: How a Southampton Father and Son Helped Defeat Napoleon
By Martin Brisland In October 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars, Admiral Nelson engaged thirty-eight Spanish and French ships off the coast of Spain near Cape Trafalgar. Nelson had a plan which involved splitting the enemy line into three and engaging the middle third, which included their flag ship, in close...
Preview: Hat Fair Community Celebration, Theatre Royal Winchester
Audiences of all ages are invited to an evening of music, song, dance and storytelling, exploring ‘when life feels like a beach’, when the Hat Fair Community Celebration comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 4 July. This special one-night event will dive into sanctuary and safe spaces, the...
Matthew Ball joins Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet cast at Mayflower Theatre
Royal Ballet Principal dancer Matthew Ball will joins the company of Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet for select performances during the Southampton run, as a guest artist in the role of Godfather. The show will tour to Mayflower Theatre from 18 – 21 June 2025. In 1973, guitar smashing rock...
Preview: By Royal Appointment, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
By Royal Appointment – the debut play of Daisy Goodwin, creator of hit ITV historical drama Victoria – tours to Mayflower Theatre from Wednesday 9 to Saturday 12 July 2025. The late Queen Elizabeth II was famous for her discretion. She never said anything in public that could ruffle...
Preview: An Audience with Vince Cable, Theatre Royal Winchester
Audiences are invited to an evening with former MP, Vince Cable, at Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 27 June. The retired politician, who was the Leader of the Liberal Democrats and Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills, will speak to journalist and broadcaster, Matt Stadlen, about his...