By Laura McCarthy. Entering the intimate setting of The Point’s studio space, I was struck by the sense of familiarity in the room as Shôn Dale-Jones shook hands with us, with every audience member, with warm compassion radiating from his eyes. Immediately, Dale-Jones came across as genuine, and when,...
Theatre Royal Winchester’s spring summer season
Theatre Royal Winchester’s 2025 Spring Summer season – which runs from April to August – features music, children’s theatre, drama, comedy, improv, community shows, National Theatre Live screenings, classic films, talks, dance and more! The season kicks off with Playmakers’ youth theatre groups returning to the stage with their...
Preview: Dr. Strangelove, Theatre Royal Winchester
I’m Alan Partridge star Steve Coogan takes on four roles in the National Theatre Live screening of Dr. Strangelove at Theatre Royal Winchester on Wednesday 23 April. Dr. Strangelove tells of the moment a rogue US General triggers a nuclear attack and the surreal race that takes place, seeing...
Preview: The Elmer Adventure, Theatre Royal Winchester
Children can delight in the colourful adventures with their favourite patchwork elephant when The Elmer Adventure comes to Theatre Royal Winchester from Tuesday 15 April. The Elmer Adventure tells the story of three friends on a jungle trail, featuring Elmer the elephant – who is not elephant grey but...
Heritage: Plaques of Southampton 4
By Martin Brisland. A story behind every plaque. In three previous articles I have mainly covered some of the stories behind the English Heritage blue plaques found in our city. In this final article I will cover some of the Black History Month ones, the Bevois Mount History Group ones...
Preview: Lou Sanders (No Kissing in the Bingo Hall, Theatre Royal Winchester
Comedian Lou Sanders takes to the stage at Theatre Royal Winchester to explore being human, on Sunday 13 April. Lou Sanders (No Kissing in the Bingo Hall) is ‘a deep, dumb show for the masses’ – and, according to her show copy, ‘just like Tom Cruise does all his...
Legacy Action Week event at Theatre Royal Winchester
Audiences interested in learning more about leaving a gift in their will are invited to a special event – The Stories We Leave Behind: Remembering a Charity in Your Will – at Theatre Royal Winchester on Monday 7 April. This free and insightful event will explore the power of...
Preview: The Amazing Bubble Man, Theatre Royal Winchester
Family audiences – and anyone who loves bubbles – will be pleased to hear that The Amazing Bubble Man, Louis Pearl, returns to Theatre Royal Winchester on Sunday 13 April. The Amazing Bubble Man show invites audiences into a world of bubble making – with Louis creating the most...
Upcoming shows at Easter at Mayflower
Mayflower (Mayflower Theatre and Mayflower Studios) have a number of shows during the Easter school holidays to provide inspiring experiences for all. From Broadway and West End phenomenon, Hamilton, to Mayflower produced and co-produced work to Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic children’s book, The Baddies brought to life...
Preview: The Showstoppers’ Kids Show & Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, Theatre Royal Winchester
Award-winning improv that puts audience ideas centre stage returns to Theatre Royal Winchester on Saturday 12 April with shows for adults and children with big imaginations! The Showstoppers’ Kids Show asks the children in the audience to shout out ideas to create their very own dream musical that all...