By Spring Wise. When I was ten, there was a school disco. My auntie took me shopping and bought me the most beautiful dress I could imagine. It was black velvet and made me feel like an Old Hollywood movie star. I chose it, no one chose it for...
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Interview: Gavin Adams on his upcoming role as Aladdin at Mayflower Theatre
Disney’s hit Broadway and West End musical, Aladdin, lands in Southampton as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour from Thursday 5 to Sunday 29 September 2024. Adapted from Disney’s 1992 animated film and centuries-old folktales, including One Thousand and One Nights, this smash-hit musical is brought...
Opinion: writing a new chapter of hope
By Manthan Pathak. First came the trauma. Then the fight. Now the hope. It’s been an emotional couple of weeks. I’ve watched in horror as extreme violence by the far right, targeted at immigrants and all people of colour, has disfigured our country. Perhaps it’s useful here to offer...
Southampton’s anti-fascist counter demonstration – last night we took our country back
By Sam Wise. Last night, Southampton made me proud. I’m sure everyone was aware of the brief spate of far-right violence that had happened in the last week or two, using the excuse of the tragic stabbings in Southport to justify “peaceful protests” which devolved into fighting with the...
Interview: Desmonda Cathabel on her role as Jasmine in Aladdin
Disney’s hit Broadway and West End musical, Aladdin, lands in Southampton as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour from Thursday 5 to Sunday 29 September 2024. Adapted from Disney’s 1992 animated film and centuries-old folktales, including One Thousand and One Nights, this smash-hit musical is brought...
Anti-racist meeting held ahead of demonstration in city centre
By Sally Churchward. “I am a migrant who has lived here for 20 years. I haven’t been able to leave my house or let my children out since this started and it’s making me a nervous wreck.” “I support older people and now they’re talking about racism – I’m...
Review: Southampton Ghost Tour
By Vicky Greer. We’re greeted in St Michael’s Square with the sight of seagulls fighting over discarded chicken. It’s not part of the Southampton Ghost Tour, but it feels like an omen for the grisly stories to come tonight. Our haunted walk around Old Town is presented by Supernatural...
Interview: Millie Manders on songwriting, speaking out and playing in Southampton
By Vicky Greer. Pictures by Billie Perrett. In an industry that oftentimes feels overrun with corporate labels, unaffordable gig tickets and ambiguous politics, Millie Manders and the Shutup are a breath of fresh air. They consistently use their platform to call out injustices in the world and use their...
Photos: RSA Southampton July event
Photos by Chris Moorhouse. Last week In Common editor Sally Churchward, alongside Port Welcome Ambassador Yana Shkuropat, were keynote speakers at the latest Royal Society of Arts Southampton event, exploring The Southampton Narrative and Civic Pride. The event, held at Mettricks Guildhall on Thursday, July 18th, was attended by...
Interview: Germein – Three Australian sisters rocking the world
Words by Lewis Maclean. Photo by Katie Isham, Germein are a band of three Australian sisters, rocking the world one gig at a time. They are Georgia (singer/keys), Ella (bass), and Clara (drums). Their latest single City Lights was released earlier this year and is the title of their current album. After...