Anti-asylum seeker protesters are back tonight to shout outside Highfield House Hotel, in which asylum seekers have been placed by the Home Office whilst awaiting the outcome of their asylum applications. It comes after protests last Friday (pictured), Sunday and last night, all of which saw significantly reduced numbers,...
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Preview: Oh What a Night!, Theatre Royal Winchester
A showcase of the very best of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons returns to Theatre Royal Winchester in Oh What a Night! on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 January 2026. Oh What a Night! is an evening of classics from the artist and group – from Big Girls...
The Manatees end autumn tour with date at Southampton’s 1865 this weekend
British indie-rock five-piece The Manatees bring their UK tour to a homecoming conclusion at Southampton’s 1865 on December 20th. Earlier this year they released their latest single, Consequence, a glimpse into the aftermath of failed love and driven by crunchy guitars, intricate vocal harmonies, and a propulsive rhythm section....
Full cast announced for The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan
This week, Mayflower Theatre released rehearsal images to mark the announcement of the full cast for this year’s biggest pantomime on the South Coast, The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan. For three weeks only, The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan will bring all the laughter, spectacle, special effects and...
Preview: Santa’s Christmas Party, Theatre Royal Winchester
Family audiences are in for a treat when the brand-new festive show, Santa’s Christmas Party, visits Theatre Royal Winchester on Monday 22 December. Perfect for little ones, Santa’s Christmas Party tells of Father Christmas and the elves making presents to deliver to children around the world and getting ready...
Join the Southampton Youth Concert Sinfonia for a memorable evening of music and festive cheer
Get ready for a night of sparkle, seasonal spirit, and outstanding young talent as the Southampton Youth Concert Sinfonia brings its Christmas Cabaret Concert to Thornden Hall on Tuesday the 9th December at 7:15pm. This uplifting festive event is the perfect way to begin your Christmas celebrations — and...
Preview: Midwinter Revels, Theatre Royal Winchester
Fans of traditional Christmas carols and winter folk songs are invited to Midwinter Revels at Theatre Royal Winchester on Wednesday 17 December. Midwinter Revels is a charming evening of music and song celebrating Yuletides Past, featuring weird and wonderful instruments, wit and humour. This brand-new festive show is brought...
Play We Are The Lions comes to Southampton for one night only
Coming to Southampton for one night only, on Monday, 24th November, We Are The Lions, Mr Manager! is the story of the Great Grunwick Film Processing Factory Strike of 1976-8, and the inspirational strike-leader Jayaben Desai, one of many newly arrived Gujarati women workers from East Africa. It is...
Dave Hill’s Slade comes to Bournemouth next month
This December, Dave Hill’s Slade will embark upon their final tour, bringing their thrilling live show to O2 venues across the UK in the run-up to Christmas. After kicking things off at the White Rock in Hastings on 28th November, Slade will grace O2 venues across the country with...
Preview: Counting Down to Christmas, Mayflower Studios, Southampton
Mayflower Southampton’s produced show, Counting Down to Christmas, is back this festive season in Studio 2 at Mayflower Studios from Friday 5 to Wednesday 24 December 2025. It’s nearly Christmas, but Ebbie doesn’t care. They’re far too busy to bother with decorations, Christmas shopping is such a fuss, and...