By Martin Brisland. The Wind in the Willows – Toad’s BIG Musical Adventure, is at MAST Mayflower Studios until 31 December. Superbly directed by Jacquelyn Ockwell, this festive musical comedy version is a triumph and an absolute must see! This was the ultimate feel-good family-friendly show full of energy,...
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Review: Cinderella,Chichester Festival Theatre
By Graham Hiley. If the shoe fits wear it – or in this case, if the show fits watch it. And you should watch Cinderella at the Chichester Festival Theatre as it is a perfect fit for children and adults alike. This well-worn tale is given new polish by...
Review: Jack and the Beanstalk, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
By Sally Churchward. BANG!!!! The Mayflower Theatre’s panto is back with a bang – literally. Many audience members leapt out of their seats last night (17/12/24) when the show unexpectedly launched into a simulated peal of thunder, and we were off. There was no hanging around as we...
Review: Mother Goose, Theatre Royal Winchester
By Chris Richards. Theatre Royal Winchester have done it again! They cannot fail, they have the best traditional family pantomimes I’ve ever seen. Mother Goose is no exception. Before I say anymore, just go and book your tickets now, to make sure you get a seat! I’ll wait. Now...
Review: Nutcracker – English National Ballet, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
By Nick Mabey. The English National Ballet have been producing versions of this much-loved Christmas-themed ballet every year since 1950 and I’d be surprised if any of the previous 73 versions of Tchaikovsky’s Nutracker outdo the visual spectacle we were treated to at the Mayflower Theatre last night (29/11/24). ...
Southampton’s countdown to Christmas event
Southampton’s Christmas Lights switch-on event is just around the corner and two special guests have been announced who will flip the festive switch, and officially mark the start of the Christmas festivities in the city. Kick-starting the Christmas Countdown on Thursday 16 November will be Mayflower Theatre’s panto star,...
Preview: Down the Rabbit Hole and Alice, A Musical Adventure in Wonderland, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
Head to MAST, this Christmas, for a journey into Wonderland! MAST Mayflower Studios is transforming into Wonderland and spending Christmas with Alice and the White Rabbit, with something suitable for all ages. The Christmas Studio 1 production, which opens on Saturday 17 December, is Alice, A Musical Adventure in...
Preview: The Spitfire Sisters, Theatre Royal Winchester
Celebrate the festive season with Winchester’s own vocal harmony trio, The Spitfire Sisters, at Theatre Royal Winchester on Thursday 15 December. The group return home to delight audiences with a selection of seasonal tunes, hoping to awaken the Christmas spirit in us all. The Spitfire Sisters, Anna Harding, Louisa...
Preview: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Jason Donovan will lead the cast in Mayflower Theatre’s magical pantomime, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, which runs from Saturday 10 to Saturday 31 December. Jason will play the Evil Ringmaster, with Coronation Street and musical theatre star, Faye Brookes, playing the title role of Goldilocks. Sooty will play...
Preview: Festive Fairy Lights and Fizz, Bapsy Hall, Guildhall Winchester
The popular and historic Festive Fairy Lights and Fizz is set to return to Guildhall Winchester on Friday 9 December from 6 to 10pm. Presented by Vineyards of Hampshire, Fairy Lights and Fizz will be held in the Victorian grandeur of the Bapsy Hall, which will be decked with...