Returning to the UK due to phenomenal demand, Captain Sandy – the undeniable star of the smash-hit reality series Below Deck Mediterranean – will be bringing Captain Sandy Live to MAST Mayflower Studios on Sunday 24 September. Captain Sandy Yawn will share everything her fans want to know about...
Preview: The Bubble Show, Theatre Royal Winchester
Children and their grown-ups won’t believe their eyes when Theatre Royal Winchester is filled with bubbles, thanks to The Bubble Show – which takes to the stage on Sunday 27 August. The Bubble Show, which features extraordinary soap bubbles of all shapes and sizes – bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside...
Review Round-up: Wickham Festival, 3 – 6 August 2023
Words by Lewis MacLean and photos by Graham Hiley My first time at Wickham was almost overshadowed by the remoteness of the place, which turned out to be a key ingredient in the beauty of the experience. As I arrived at neighbouring Wickham Square, I already felt like I...
Preview: West End Magic, Theatre Royal Winchester
Magic fans of all ages can delight in the wonders of West End Magic, which comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Saturday 26 August. West End Magic is a family friendly show packed with award-winning magic, hilarious comedy, mind reading mystery, audience participation, illusion and crazy stunts. Direct from...
Review: Wickham Music Festival, Day 4 – 6 August 2023
Wickham Festival fans were treated to real rock royalty on the final day of a fantastic four-day event. Despite problems with the weather and the mud, the music lifted everyone’s spirits to make it all worthwhile. After three days of great acts, the final day saw the Zombies make...
Review: Wickham Music Festival, Day 3 – 5 August 2023
By Graham Hiley Wickham Festival fans were blown away – but by the music rather than the forecast gales. Winds of 40mph had been predicted along with thunderstorms and torrential rain ,and although there were a few heavy showers, the worst of the storm passed by the picturesque setting....
Review: Wickham Music Festival, Day 2 – Friday 4 August 2023
By Graham Hiley If you thought the Saw Doctors could not get any better than they were at Wickham last year, then think again! Singer Leo Moran told the crowd: “Last year was our first big gig back after six years so we were a bit nervous but we...
Preview: Ailey 2, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
America’s finest young dancers are in the UK for the first time in over a decade, as inspirational Ailey 2 comes to Mayflower Theatre on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 September. Ailey 2, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this season, is known for bringing together the creative vision of...
Review: Wickham Music Festival, Day 1 – Thursday 3 August 2023
By Graham Hiley Even the rain could not dampen spirits on the opening day of the Wickham Festival. There was a defiant party mood among fans determined to enjoy the music despite the days of heavy rain which left the ground soft and, in places, muddy. And their commitment was...
Illness forces the Proclaimers to pull out of the Wickham Festival
The Proclaimers have sadly been forced to cancel their show at the Wickham Festival due to illness. Singer Charlie Reid has lost his voice linked to a perforated ear drum. He has been told to rest by a specialist who has instructed him not to sing this week forcing...