Audiences are in for a treat as Macbeth by National Production Company is back at Theatre Royal Winchester – from Tuesday 17 to Wednesday 18 September. Macbeth is set in the murky Dark Ages and tells of a man who is told by his three sisters that he is...
Howden Insurance strengthens support for Play to the Crowd with creative donation initiative
Play to the Crowd – the arts and education charity responsible for Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers – is pleased to announce that long-standing Corporate Partner, Howden Insurance Winchester, are furthering their support for the charity’s work through sales of new and renewed insurance policies. Howden Winchester...
Stand up comedy this autumn at Mayflower Theatre & MAST Mayflower Studios
Image: Fern Brady The team at Mayflower Theatre and MAST Mayflower Studios announce a hilarious line-up of comedic stars, who will takeover our stages this Autumn. Featuring a dynamic mix for a variety of audiences, all shows promise side-splitting laughter and sharp wit. Shows include: Frank Skinner: 30 Years...
Preview: Black is the Color of My Voice, Theatre Royal Winchester
Audiences will be thrilled to learn that Black is the Color of My Voice returns to Theatre Royal Winchester on Monday 16 September – for one night only. Black is the Color of My Voice tells the story of a successful singer and civil rights activist as she seeks...
Southampton International Boat Show recreates Abbey Road album cover on the water
The Southampton International Boat Show has recreated The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ artwork on the water to celebrate the 55th anniversary of both the show and the album. Replacing the zebra crossing of Abbey Road in London with a giant stand-up paddleboard on the Solent in Southampton, a Beatles tribute band...
Preview: War Horse, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
The National Theatre’s global smash-hit production of War Horse – the unforgettable theatrical event based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel – visits Mayflower Theatre from Tuesday 8 to Saturday 19 October 2024. War Horse tells the remarkable story of a young boy called Albert and his horse Joey, set...
Preview: Steampunk Orchestra, Theatre Royal Winchester
Fans of singers and musicians who put their own unique spin on popular songs will enjoy an evening with Steampunk Orchestra on Friday 13 September. Audiences are taken on a journey through five decades of iconic music, against a backdrop of vintage Edison bulbs, when the orchestra – decked...
September Gig Guide – Southampton
Words By Vicky Greer. The age-old question: How many gigs can you go to in a week? Try as I might, I’ve never managed more than two (recently, it was the same band, when I saw The Damned twice in six days). I’ve tried many times, but something always...
Preview: Coming to England, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
Nicoll Entertainment and MAST Mayflower Studios announce the UK tour of Coming to England, a brand new stage adaptation based on Floella Benjamin’s award-winning book, which comes to MAST Mayflower Studios from Tuesday 22 to Saturday 26 October 2024. Adapted by David Wood (‘the national children’s dramatist’ – The...
Preview: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Theatre Royal Winchester
Child audiences will be left mesmerised by a host of lovable puppets on stage when The Very Hungry Caterpillar comes to Theatre Royal Winchester from Saturday 14 September. The Very Hungry Caterpillar shares author and illustrator Eric Carle’s beloved story of a hungry caterpillar who munches through a range...