The smash-hit musical, Shrek the Musical, will arrive at Mayflower Theatre on Tuesday 20 February, for one week only. Leave your troubles Far Far Away and join in the adventures as Shrek and Donkey endeavour to complete their quest of defeating the dragon and saving Princess Fiona. Featuring fabulous songs...
Preview: WestEnders, Theatre Royal Winchester
Musical theatre-goers can delight in an evening of the greatest songs from the West End’s top musicals with WestEnders at Theatre Royal Winchester on Saturday 3 February. WestEnders features audience favourites from musicals including Phantom of the Opera, Evita, The Lion King, Mamma Mia, West End Story and Les...
Sao Paulo Dance Company brings the Brazilian sunshine to Southampton
By Diane Parkes. Theatre audiences can look forward to some Brazilian sunshine this spring when São Paulo Dance Company tours the UK and Ireland for the first time. The company comes to Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on 13 and 14 February with a triple bill of contemporary works by some...
Preview: Jonny & The Baptists: Double Bill Tour The Happiness Index / Ten Thankless Years, The Point, Eastleigh
Image: Matt Crocker A double bill of two shows in one night from cult multi-award nominated musical-comedians Jonny & The Baptists will take place at The Point, Eastleigh, on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 February. As one of the country’s most popular musical comedy double-acts, Jonny And The Baptists...
Preview: The Elvis Years, Theatre Royal Winchester
Elvis fans can rejoice in a celebration of The King’s music with The Elvis Years, coming to Theatre Royal Winchester on Wednesday 31 January. The Elvis Years, now in its 20th year, is an outstanding musical production that takes theatre-goers on a fantastic journey through the years that The...
Review: 1923 Prohibition Party, The Engine Rooms, Southampton
By Sam Wise. Saturday night saw the arrival in Southampton of a show born out of time, 1923 Prohibition Party, and I was privileged to speak to one of its stars, Martin Jarl, trumpeter, singer and manager of the band Swing’It in advance. Martin is, unconventionally for a swing...
Theatre for all ages and tastes at Theatre Royal Winchester
Theatre Royal Winchester is looking forward to the return of drama – from award-winning theatre companies to shows that will inspire the little ones. In February, New Old Friends return with Houdini’s Great Escape (22 – 24 February) about the world’s greatest entertainer who is framed for murder. From...
Review: FASAT Pantomime: Hail Caesar, Freemantle Community Centre, Southampton
HAIL CAESAR! All credit to Freemantle and Shirley Amateur Theatrical Society (F.A.S.A.T.S.) for presenting a pantomime with a real difference. This is not your usual Cinderella, Dick Whittington and the like. This was a mad story set in 55 BC (Before Covid!). It combined the ladies of the WI...
Review: The Importance of Being Earnest, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
By Lewis Maclean. Go and see this show! Your life will be richer for it. I know mine was when I left Southampton’s flagship MAST Mayflower Studios theatre last night. The works of Oscar Wilde are often known for the intense ludicrous drama and sharp wit. Often his work...
Book Review: Vague Wisdom by Will Vigar
By Anita Foxall Will Vigar’s new poetry collection, Vague Wisdom, should be top of your shopping list if you are looking for a good poetry book. It is rich in images and memories, some borrowed from art and cinema, some very personal. Poetry has always been present in his...