By Bella Briscoe. Matthew Bourne’s adaptation of Edward Scissorhands, which opened at Mayflower Theatre last night, is a magical journey that brings the beloved film to life on stage. Bourne’s staging maintains Tim Burton’s trademark twisted style, but provides a fresh depth to the characters we know and love....
Lawrence of Arabia and his Southampton connections
By Martin Brisland. Many will know the epic film Lawrence of Arabia which won seven Oscars in 1962. Peter O’Toole played a British officer credited with leading the Arab revolt against the Turks in World War One. The film, now considered by many to have racist overtones, with a...
Playmakers Youth Theatre Showcase comes to Theatre Royal Winchester
Playmakers Youth Theatre members share the results of weeks of hard work with their Playmakers Youth Theatre Showcase at Theatre Royal Winchester on Thursday 28 March. The youth theatre groups began a new year of drama and musical theatre sessions in September and the members have been developing their...
Review: Andalucia – Flamenco & Classical, Turner Sims, Southampton
By Martin Brisland. Andalucia was a performance that brought the whole capacity audience of 400 to a standing ovation. This two-hour show has already had many five-star reviews, I give it six! Daniel Martinez is the ‘rock star’ of flamenco. Only 31, he is already an acclaimed award-winning guitarist...
What’s on at MAST Mayflower Studios this March
MAST Mayflower Studios is hosting a variety of shows this Easter, from a princess pop magic to live science explosions, and a unique blend of comedy and classical music. Pop Princesses 3 April 2024 This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. The four fabulous Fairy tale...
Cosmic cowboys, The Hanging Stars, add Southampton gig this March
Cosmic cowboys, The Hanging Stars, add a gig at The Joiners to their UK tour on Friday 29 March, after releasing their fifth album, On a Golden Shore, via Loose Music. The tour announcement follows the release of recent single Sweet Light, a glorious onslaught of blissed-out electric guitars...
Sleeping Beauty auditions for young people
Local young people are invited to audition for a professionally-led musical production of Sleeping Beauty, which will be performed at Theatre Royal Winchester this summer. Sleeping Beauty is the timeless tale of a beautiful princess who is cursed by an evil fairy to prick her finger on a spindle...
Preview: The Gruffalo’s Child, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
The perfect wintery production adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning storybook, The Gruffalo’s Child, comes to MAST Mayflower Studios from Wednesday 10 to Saturday 13 April 2024. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out...
Preview: And Then There Were None, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
The stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s most read work, And Then There Were None, will visit Mayflower Theatre from Monday 8 until Saturday 13 April 2024. Ten strangers are lured to a solitary mansion off the coast of Devon. When a terrible storm cuts them off from the mainland,...
Preview: Johannes Radebe: House of JoJo, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
TV dance sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is thrilled to be presenting a brand-new production, Johannes Radebe: House of JoJo, at Mayflower Theatre on Sunday 7 April, following the phenomenal success of his first two sell-out UK and Ireland tours. Join Johannes Radebe and a host of eclectic...