An innovative light festival will brighten Southampton next February. Southampton Forward is calling for nominations for local people from communities across the city to be featured, shining a light on the people who make Southampton. City Reflections will celebrate local people and highlight the diverse stories, culture and heritage...
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‘Reclaiming the Narratives’ – Black History Month South official launch on Monday
Image: Lou Taylor at a previous BMHS launch. Black History Month South (BHMS) has announced the official launch of its 2024 celebrations with an event themed “Reclaiming Narratives,” set to take place on Monday, 23rd September 2024. The event will run from 11am to 2pm at St Mary’s Fire...
Preview: Maisie Adams: Appraisal, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
After her previous completely sold out, highly acclaimed debut tour- and fresh from hosting Live At The Apollo and appearances on A League Of Their Own and Have I Got News For You – Maisie Adam is heading to MAST Mayflower Studios on Saturday 19 October, with her brand...
Winchester Comedy Festival’s Autumn Gala is here
Image: Tom Deacon Winchester Comedy Festival bring another host of well-known comedians to Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 27 September for an evening of laughter. This autumn the gala line-up includes faces from TV including Shazia Mirza, Sean McLoughlin, Andrew White and Tom Deacon as MC. The award-winning Shazia...
Stand up comedy this autumn at Mayflower Theatre & MAST Mayflower Studios
Image: Fern Brady The team at Mayflower Theatre and MAST Mayflower Studios announce a hilarious line-up of comedic stars, who will takeover our stages this Autumn. Featuring a dynamic mix for a variety of audiences, all shows promise side-splitting laughter and sharp wit. Shows include: Frank Skinner: 30 Years...
Preview: Black is the Color of My Voice, Theatre Royal Winchester
Audiences will be thrilled to learn that Black is the Color of My Voice returns to Theatre Royal Winchester on Monday 16 September – for one night only. Black is the Color of My Voice tells the story of a successful singer and civil rights activist as she seeks...
September Gig Guide – Southampton
Words By Vicky Greer. The age-old question: How many gigs can you go to in a week? Try as I might, I’ve never managed more than two (recently, it was the same band, when I saw The Damned twice in six days). I’ve tried many times, but something always...
Interview: AJ and Curtis Pritchard on their upcoming tour of Come What May
The sultry, mysterious atmosphere of Paris is coming to theatres across the UK – including Portsmouth Guildhall on Wednesday 9 October – with Come What May. Starring AJ and Curtis Pritchard (Strictly Come Dancing, Dancing With The Stars, Love Island) and a cast of West End performers, this incredible...
Preview: Camille O’Sullivan: Loveletter, Theatre Royal Winchester
Singer Camille O’Sullivan performs intensely dramatic interpretations of favourite songs in Loveletter at Theatre Royal Winchester on Wednesday 11 September. The show sees the multi-award-winning singer – known for her unique take on songs – performing tracks and stories about love, loss, joy, light and darkness, choosing music from...
Madagascar the Musical get zootastic at Marwell
Ahead of a week of performances of Madagascar the Musical at Mayflower Theatre, a couple of the cast escaped to Marwell Zoo, to get stuck in and see what is really involved in living and breathing the zoo environment. Connor Keetley (Skipper/Maurice) and James Hilton-Foster (ensemble) got stuck in...