By Sam Wise. You may not think you know Alabama 3, but you probably do. Anyone who has watched The Sopranos is familiar with Woke Up This Morning, the churning, rumbling monster of a theme song that catapulted the band into the public eye. Personally, my favourite thing about...
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Preview: Rude Science Live, Theatre Royal Winchester
Young audiences and their grown-ups are in for surprising sounds, smells, and silly science when Rude Science Live visits Theatre Royal Winchester on Sunday 6 April. Described as the naughtiest, funniest and most revolting science show in the world, Rude Science Live is packed with outrageous and disgusting science...
Suburban Safari: Buds in the suburbs
By Katie Isham. It’s that foolish time of year again. The recent mild weather tricked us into thinking spring has sprung, but alas, the cold is persisting. It might be sunny, but we are in the grip of Fool’s Spring! Yet, there are signs of the promise of things...
Heritage: Plaques of Southampton 3
By Martin Brisland. Behind every plaque lies a story. In two previous articles I mentioned the various types of plaque found in our city. There are English Heritage blue ones, Southampton Council black ones to remember local people who had a connection to the Titanic, Black History Month have put...
Reader’s letter: Trans Pride Southampton stands in solidarity with the USA queer community
By Trans Pride Southampton. Trans Pride Southampton stands in solidarity with the queer community in the USA. Who are facing growingly more blatant hostility towards particular trans people. We never thought we’d have to say this so quickly, but we must assert it is in no way fraudulent for...
Will Varley comes to Southampton’s Joiners as part of European tour
Image by Rob Ashton Baker. English singer-songwriter Will Varley returns with his 7th album, ‘Machines Will Never Learn To Make Mistakes Like Me’, to be released 30th May 2025 on MNRK Music Group, home to the likes of The Lumineers, Gregory Alan Isakov & Shakey Graves. He is also...
Review: Hamilton, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
By Graham Hiley. Photos by Danny Kaan. If you’ve never seen Hamilton then you really do need to be in the Room Where It Happens. If you have already seen this magnificent musical, You’ll be Back. And if you have been living under a rock and have no idea...
Preview: The Fureys, Theatre Royal Winchester
Fans of Irish music are invited to a celebratory knees-up at Theatre Royal Winchester when the band, The Fureys, takes to the stage on Saturday 5 April – with their last ever concert in the city as they look forward to retirement. The Fureys are one of Ireland’s most...
Review: Dilettante, Heartbreakers, Southampton
By Darren Grayer. Francesca Pidgeon is probably known best for her work as multi-instrumentalist in BC Camplight’s excellent backing band. Her own band, Dilettante, arrive at Heartbreakers in Southampton for a second visit (18/3/25), having jetted back to these shores less than 24 hours previous after playing at...
Preview: Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers, The Berry Theatre, Hedge End
Join the celebration of Mugenkyo’s landmark 30th anniversary, with a very special show of big beats, visual treats & vital energy at The Berry Theatre on Friday 4 April 2025. Taking the audience on a journey in time, a thrilling ride through their 30 years, the concert is a...