By Catherine Collins. If you’re a fan of some of the biggest hits Stock, Aitken and Waterman were responsible for in the 80s and 90s, then you will love I Should Be So Lucky, which opened at Mayflower Theatre last night. The plot revolves around Ella and Nathan, a...
Preview: Bowie Experience, Theatre Royal Winchester
Fans of singer-songwriter, David Bowie, will delight in the return of Bowie Experience, which comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Wednesday 7 February. The show, which comes direct from London’s West End, is a spectacular concert celebrating the music of the late great pop icon, David Bowie, who brought...
Southampton Gig Guide – February 2024
By Vicky Greer. January wasn’t an easy month for live music in Southampton, with the announcement that venues Suburbia and The Art House would be closing their doors – although happily The Art House will be continuing to a presence in the city, just no longer with a permanent bricks...
Judas Priest announce UK arena tour for March 2024
Judas Priest have announced plans to delight fans with a new world tour in 2024, including a visit to Bournemouth International Centre on 17 March. Over the past 50 years Judas Priest have sold more than 50 million albums worldwide and headlined the world’s biggest stages. Their evolving music...
Preview: Shrek the Musical, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
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...