By Joy McKay. Sat in the stalls at Mayflower Theatre watching staff scurrying about putting on a brave face over some panic. The show had started, the first number underway when a gentleman (from neither Malibu, or Harvard), walked to centre stage. The lighting rig had crashed, they had...
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Acts of Resistance is theme for Litfest 26 in Southampton next month
Artful Scribe brings Litfest26 to Southampton’s Mayflower Studios next month. The event will offer a weekend of stimulating talks, powerful readings, inspiring workshops and three showcase performances, featuring local, regional and national voices. This year’s theme, Acts of Resistance, is a provocation, encouraging people to think differently and express...
Mayflower launches new schools partnership
Mayflower has announced a transformative new programme that will deliver outstanding theatre opportunities directly into schools and community hubs across Southampton. In partnership with Oasis Academy Lordshill, Redbridge Community School, and St. Patrick’s Primary School, Mayflower is expanding its youth strategy to reach more young people and families than...
Review: Friends! The Musical Parody, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
By Melanie Adams. (AKA Ken Adams). It’s the one where they make a musical parody of arguably the most iconic show of the 90s. And I have to admit, as a huge fan of the series, I almost gave this a miss because surely it would be as disastrous as...
Review: A Christmas Carol – Mayflower Studios Southampton youth production
By Charlotte Ndupuechi. I’ll be honest: musicals and modern adaptations are not usually my favourite combination, but this production of A Christmas Carol was absolutely fabulous. Fun, lively, and heart-warming, the show offers a fresh twist on Dickens’ beloved classic while remaining faithful to its original brilliance. It opens...
Review: Peter Pan, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
By Sally Churchward. Anyone who is at least a semi-regular attendee to the Mayflower Theatre’s pantomime will have come to know what to expect and this year’s delivers just that. It is a spectacular show, with tight performances, striking costumes, an impressive ensemble, a comedian and some big name...
Review: English National Ballet – The Sleeping Beauty, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
By Joy McKay. The Sleeping Beauty is a truly classical ballet in the Russian tradition. Based on the collaboration between composer Tchaikovsky with choreographer Marius Pepita from 1890, it is famously one of the hardest to perform. A traditional tale with it’s origins in German folklore, the ballet follows...
Review: Lost Atoms – Mayflower Studios, Southampton
By Anita Foxall. Having been captivated by Frantic Assembly’s powerful productions of Othello and Metamorphosis, I knew I couldn’t miss Lost Atoms. Both plays left a lasting impression with their outstanding choreographically emotional depth, so the chance to see what the company would create next was irresistible. Moreover Lost...
Southampton Film Week 2025: Celebrating local film talent and movies from across the globe
Southampton Film Week (SFW) returns from today (14th November) to 26 November, for its eighteenth annual celebration of film, bringing an inspiring mix of local talent, international cinema, and immersive experiences to venues across the city. Created and produced by City Eye, the region’s charity dedicated to supporting filmmakers...
Gift Mayflower magic this Christmas
Looking for the perfect gift this Christmas that is guaranteed to generate an unforgettable experience? Why not gift the magic of live theatre at Mayflower, with an incredible line-up of awe-inspiring shows across both venues that will have friends and family thanking you long into the new year. Shows...