Matthew Bourne’s double Olivier award-winning, smash hit production of The Red Shoes returns to Mayflower Theatre for the first time since its 2020 tour was cut short due to the pandemic. The Red Shoes will perform at Mayflower Theatre from Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 March 2026. A timeless fairytale...
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Preview: John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Following two sold out and critically acclaimed West End seasons, John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play will tour to Mayflower Theatre from Tuesday 3 to Saturday 7 March 2026. Following a tip off that hotel inspectors may be visiting and eager to impress, Basil attempts to ingratiate himself...
Experience dance at Mayflower in 2026
In 2026, Mayflower is showcasing a variety of Dance across both of its stages. From Birmingham Royal Ballet and Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures to local Dance Theatre group Zoielogic, there are many dance productions to experience this coming year. Shows include: TeaċDaṁsa / Michael Keegan-Dolan MÁM 17 – 18...
Interview: Q&A with Amber Davies ahead of Legally Blonde at Mayflower Theatre
The West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy, Legally Blonde the Musical, will tour to Mayflower Theatre from Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 February 2026. We spoke to Amber Davies, who will play Elle Woods in the show. How long has the role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde...
Interview: Bluey’s Big Play Q&A with Melanie Zanetti and Dave McCormack (Mum & Dad)
Following a hugely successful UK tour, Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are back by popular demand in the Olivier Award nominated live stage show, Bluey’s Big Play, which visits Mayflower Theatre on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 February 2026. With brilliantly created puppets, Bluey’s Big Play features the original voices from...
Preview: Legally Blonde the Musical, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
The West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy, Legally Blonde the Musical, will tour to Mayflower Theatre from Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 February 2026. This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from ‘It Girl’ fashionista to legal...
Interview: Only Human with Derren Brown ahead of Mayflower Theatre tour
By Marianka Swain. It is pretty extraordinary that in the social media age, where it’s virtually impossible to keep any information under wraps, Derren Brown’s stage shows remain entirely unspoiled. The great illusionist, who is currently touring the UK with Only Human, explains: “People are incredibly good at keeping the...
The cast of Here & Now visit Southampton Waitrose for supermarket fun!
To mark Hear & Now opening last night at Mayflower Theatre, four of the cast visited Waitrose in John Lewis, Westquay for some supermarket fun, bringing the colourful world of Better Best Bargains to Southampton. UK pop band Steps’ official musical Here & Now is at Mayflower Theatre from...
Review: Here & Now, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
By Catherine Collins. Historically, Mayflower Theatre has managed to cheer up dull January evenings over the years with a selection of feel good musicals – and the Steps’ official musical continues that trend. For its opening night, Here & Now transports the audience to seaside superstore, Better Best Bargains, where...
Preview: Bluey’s Big Play, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Following a hugely successful UK tour, Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are back by popular demand in the Olivier Award nominated live stage show, Bluey’s Big Play, which visits Mayflower Theatre on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 February 2026. Bluey’s Big Play is a delightful treat for families, featuring...