Mayflower has announced it has joined National Theatre Nationwide – a new landmark partnership with 12 leading theatres in nine regions of England dedicated to ensuring parity of access to art and culture, enriching people’s lives – wherever they live. The network is envisioned as a cornerstone for a more...
Articles with the Tag Mayflower Theatre
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...
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...
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: 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...
Interview: Tory Dobrin – artistic director of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
By Diane Parkes. A stage phenomenon for more than 50 years, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo return to Southampton this spring with their signature blend of virtuoso dance and humour. The all-male company who are renowned internationally for their unique take on classical and modern ballet are touring...
Trunch Chair on display at Westquay shopping centre
Ahead of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda the Musical opening at Mayflower Theatre from 29 April for a 3 week run, a gigantic Trunchbull chair has been installed in Westquay shopping centre. The impressive Trunch Chair, which is 3.5 metres high, took four people to build following strict instructions left...
Review: The Bodyguard, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, 21 April 2026
By Catherine Collins. As the curtain rises with a bang at the Mayflower Theatre, The Bodyguard bursts onto the stage with renewed energy. Seamlessly blending high-stakes drama with the electric atmosphere of a live pop concert, this latest stage production feels slicker and more immersive than ever, drawing the audience...
Interview: Sasha Monique on her stage role as Nicki Marron in The Bodyguard
West End star Sasha Monique joins the UK and European tour of the award-winning smash-hit musical, The Bodyguard, as it heads to Mayflower Theatre from Tuesday 21 to Saturday 25 April 2026. We caught up with Sasha to chat about taking on this iconic film-to-stage adaptation, her career to...
Interview: Matilda director Matthew Warchus, writer Dennis Kelly & composer Tim Minchin
By Marianka Swain Matilda is all grown up. The Royal Shakespeare Company’s beloved stage version of Roald Dahl’s children’s book, Matilda The Musical, this year celebrates its 15th anniversary, and, as well as continuing its hit run in the West End, this autumn the show is heading out on...