Comedian Rosie Holt explores the link between politics and entertainment in her brand-new show, That’s Politainment, at Theatre Royal Winchester on Saturday 13 April. The acclaimed comedian, actor and satirist’s show claims the worse the political career, the more lucrative the subsequent entertainment opportunities – for example, Matt Hancock...
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Preview: Jon Courtenay: Bigger, Theatre Royal Winchester
TV talent show winner, Jon Courtenay, presents his very own style of musical comedy in his brand-new show, Bigger, at Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 12 April. In his biggest show yet and sat at his piano, Courtenay will perform new songs and stories including a quirky jazz number...
Cowes Fringe Festival makes a grand comeback
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Cowes, the Fringe Festival will take place from the 24 – 26 of May 2024, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy a diverse range of music and performances. The much-anticipated return of the Cowes Fringe Festival is set to dazzle audiences with an...
Preview: Jonny & The Baptists: Double Bill Tour The Happiness Index / Ten Thankless Years, The Point, Eastleigh
Image: Matt Crocker A double bill of two shows in one night from cult multi-award nominated musical-comedians Jonny & The Baptists will take place at The Point, Eastleigh, on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 February. As one of the country’s most popular musical comedy double-acts, Jonny And The Baptists...
Preview: Reginald D Hunter: The Man Who Could See Through Sh!t, Theatre Royal Winchester
Brutally honest, observational comic, Reginald D Hunter, returns to Theatre Royal Winchester with The Man Who Could See Through Sh!t, on Saturday 18 November. Hunter’s show explores how – in these supercharged socio-political times – the challenge is more and more about separating what’s true and what’s real, and,...
Preview: Cracking, The Point, Eastleigh
Following on from the success of Still Floating, the great Welsh storyteller, Shôn Dale-Jones, is back at Eastleigh’s The Point on Thursday 9 November with Cracking – a new dark and comic story that blends fiction and reality into one seamless whole. When Shôn playfully cracks an egg on...
Preview: Mark Simmons: Quip Off the Mark, Theatre Royal Winchester
Comedian Mark Simmons – known for his one-liners and TV appearances – brings his brand-new show, Quip Off The Mark, to Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 3 November. Quip Off the Mark is not an average one-liner show as there is a running theme throughout, which tells of how...
Preview: Ground Rules, Theatre Royal Winchester
Relationships are put to the test in the comedy, Ground Rules, which comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Wednesday 1 November. Ground Rules tells of a perfect couple, Judith and Gerald – a successful businessman and an aspiring counsellor who live in a stylish suburban home and seem to...
Preview: The Good Enough Mums Club, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
The Good Enough Mums Club – a new musical written, produced, directed and performed by mums based on real life, moving, funny tales of motherhood – is coming to MAST Mayflower Studios on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 November 2023. Not perfect? Join the club! From peeing on sticks to...
Comedian Connor Burns comes to Totton following Edinburgh success
Hot on the heels of his totally sold-out Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 season, which saw him add 2000 extra seats to what was only his second-ever Edinburgh Fringe, Scottish comedian Connor Burns is set to embark on a debut national tour with his critically acclaimed show Vertigo, bringing him...