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...
Preview: The Drifters Girl, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
The Drifters Girl, the new musical which tells the remarkable story of one of the world’s greatest vocal groups and the woman who made them, will open their UK tour at Mayflower Theatre on Tuesday 12th September 2023. Faye Treadwell is the legendary manager of The Drifters who fought...
Cast of SIX visit Calshot Castle
The cast of smash-hit musical, SIX – who are currently performing at Mayflower Theatre, took time out from their busy schedules this week to visit Calshot Castle in Southampton. This artillery fort, built by Henry VIII to defend the sea passage to Southampton, was recently used as a Navy...
Preview: Autumn Season at Theatre Royal Winchester
Photo Credit: Sian Trenberth Photography Theatre Royal Winchester is getting ready for an autumn winter programme of music, comedy, family entertainment, song, dance, drama, a sprinkling of magic, ghost stories, puppets, big names, talks, Christmas shows and, to round it up, panto! The season starts with music and A...
Preview: Milkshake Live! Theatre Royal Winchester
Child audiences are in for a school holiday treat when the fun and friendly characters of Milkshake Live! take to the stage of Theatre Royal Winchester on Tuesday 25 July. Milkshake! Monkey returns with a spectacular new show – joined by young audience’s favourite Milkshake! friends and presenters –...
Theatre’s school holidays programme awaits
Theatre Royal Winchester has programmed a line-up of family shows and activities to captivate children and their grown-ups this July and August. The school holiday break begins with Dragons and Mythical Beasts (Sat 22 – Mon 24 July) featuring a magical world of myths and legends including the colossal...
Preview: Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday, Theatre Royal Winchester
Children are in for a treat when beloved characters Sarah and Duck take to the stage at Theatre Royal Winchester from 28 to 29 July to celebrate two special birthdays. Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday tells the story of Sarah and her best friend, Duck, planning the ultimate...