Adventurers and film enthusiasts alike can enjoy an evening of award-winning films, capturing the very best of the planet, when Kendal Mountain Tour 2024: A Night of Adventure Films comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Thursday 4 April. Audiences are invited to enjoy an evening of films that take...
Preview: There’s a Monster in Your Show, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved Who’s in Your Book? series, makes its debut as a brand-new musical show – There’s a Monster in Your Show will play at MAST Mayflower Studios from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 April...
Preview: Come From Away, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Come From Away, the multi award-winning Best Musical across the globe, will tour to Mayflower Theatre from Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 April 2024. Come From Away shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of...
Preview: Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book, Theatre Royal Winchester
Little ones can enjoy another Julia Donaldson classic coming to Theatre Royal Winchester – Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book, which is with the venue from Tuesday 2 to Wednesday 3 April 2024. Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book tells the story of Charlie who loves reading – especially books about pirates. But...
Preview: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
Prepare to be transported into a world of magic, mischief, and mayhem as Everyman Theatre Company proudly presents a spellbinding new production of William Shakespeare’s timeless comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, at MAST Mayflower Studios from Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 April 2024. The plot unfolds in an enchanted...
REVIEW: Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, 13 March 2024
By Bella Briscoe. Matthew Bourne’s adaptation of Edward Scissorhands, which opened at Mayflower Theatre last night, is a magical journey that brings the beloved film to life on stage. Bourne’s staging maintains Tim Burton’s trademark twisted style, but provides a fresh depth to the characters we know and love....
Lawrence of Arabia and his Southampton connections
By Martin Brisland. Many will know the epic film Lawrence of Arabia which won seven Oscars in 1962. Peter O’Toole played a British officer credited with leading the Arab revolt against the Turks in World War One. The film, now considered by many to have racist overtones, with a...
Playmakers Youth Theatre Showcase comes to Theatre Royal Winchester
Playmakers Youth Theatre members share the results of weeks of hard work with their Playmakers Youth Theatre Showcase at Theatre Royal Winchester on Thursday 28 March. The youth theatre groups began a new year of drama and musical theatre sessions in September and the members have been developing their...
Review: Andalucia – Flamenco & Classical, Turner Sims, Southampton
By Martin Brisland. Andalucia was a performance that brought the whole capacity audience of 400 to a standing ovation. This two-hour show has already had many five-star reviews, I give it six! Daniel Martinez is the ‘rock star’ of flamenco. Only 31, he is already an acclaimed award-winning guitarist...
What’s on at MAST Mayflower Studios this March
MAST Mayflower Studios is hosting a variety of shows this Easter, from a princess pop magic to live science explosions, and a unique blend of comedy and classical music. Pop Princesses 3 April 2024 This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. The four fabulous Fairy tale...