Kiss of the Spider Woman is one of those rare musicals that doesn’t come around often – so when it does, it makes it even more unmissable. From Kander and Ebb, the creators of Cabaret and Chicago, this unforgettable adaptation brings all the drama of Manuel Puig’s epic novel...
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Preview: Take Flight, Theatre Royal Winchester
Babies and toddlers will be captivated by the stunning aerial show, Take Flight, when it comes to Theatre Royal Winchester stage on Tuesday 2 June. Take Flight tells the enchanting story of a musical mother bird who follows her baby as it hatches, grows and explores the world for...
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story super fan introduces Buddy
In June 2023, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story played to Mayflower Theatre audiences, and no one was more delighted to attend than super fan, Sarah Jane Tomaszewski. Despite being 9 months pregnant, Sarah Jane attended the performance, desperate not to miss her favourite show. In an exciting turn...
Preview: Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna, Theatre Royal Winchester
Swifties et al are invited to a stunning tribute to their favourite popstar when Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna visits Theatre Royal Winchester on Sunday 31 May. This live tribute is a celebration of one of the biggest artists on the planet and her incredible back catalogue spanning 12...
Audition for the community ensemble in Sleeping Beauty
Play to the Crowd – the charity that runs Theatre Royal Winchester – is looking for local performers to audition to be part of this year’s traditional family pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, which will run from Friday 4 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. The charity that produces the...
Royal Shakespeare Company and Mayflower Theatre bring Matilda the Musical into schools
The Royal Shakespeare Company, in partnership with Mayflower Theatre, is extending the reach of Matilda the Musical beyond the stage and into classrooms through a nationally coordinated learning programme, Change My Story. The programme which is a national initiative is running alongside the UK tour. It is designed to address...
Preview: Sing Along A Musicals Live, Theatre Royal Winchester
Musical Theatre fans can singalong to their favourite West End and Broadway classics when Sing Along A Musicals Live visits Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 29 May. Audiences are urged to gather their friends and family together to sing their hearts out at Theatre Royal Winchester to the biggest showtunes...
Tim Minchin makes surprise visit to Southampton
Tim Minchin made a surprise visit to Southampton for the press night of Matilda The Musical at Mayflower Theatre on 30 April 2026. Cast and audience members were not aware that Tim Minchin, who wrote the music and lyrics for the musical, would be making a surprise appearance. The...
Preview: Kiss of the Spider Woman, Mayflower Studios, Southampton
Co-producers Mayflower Southampton, Curve, and Bristol Old Vic are preparing for the upcoming revival of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman, which visits Mayflower Studios from Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 June. Obsession or salvation? One kiss from the Spider Woman can change everything....
Preview: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Dance Consortium presents its seventh tour of the iconic all-male comedy ballet company, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, at Mayflower Theatre on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May 2026. Fresh from celebrating their 50th anniversary, the Trocks continue to delight audiences worldwide with their unique brand of sassy...