Co-producers Mayflower Southampton, Little Angel Theatre and Mercury Theatre Colchester announce the world premiere stage adaptation of Dermot O’Leary’s much loved children’s book, Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape,. The new production will visit Mayflower Studios from Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 July 2026, before heading out...
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Unwrapped Festival 2026 brings free family performances and creative activities
Families right across Eastleigh can enjoy free live performances, creative sessions, community activities, and craft and food stalls at the Unwrapped Festival 2026. Presented by The Point, the festival pops up in three outdoor locations across the borough – Netley Abbey on Saturday 30 May, Eastleigh Town Centre on...
Interview: Kiss of the Spider Woman director and cast
Kiss of the Spider Woman is one of those rare musicals that doesn’t come around often – so when it does, it makes it even more unmissable. From Kander and Ebb, the creators of Cabaret and Chicago, this unforgettable adaptation brings all the drama of Manuel Puig’s epic novel...
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: Kiss of the Spider Woman, Mayflower Studios, Southampton
Co-producers Mayflower Southampton, Curve, and Bristol Old Vic are preparing for the upcoming revival of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman, which visits Mayflower Studios from Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 June. Obsession or salvation? One kiss from the Spider Woman can change everything....
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...