reviewed by Frances Churchward. Robert Webb will be familiar to many as one half of Mitchell and Webb and, perhaps even more so, as Jeremy in PeepShow. Come Again is his first novel. His previous book, How Not To Be A Boy, Webb’s first foray into book writing, was...
Southampton Seed Swap – what’s it all about?
by Sally Churchward. Now in its 15th year, Southampton Seed Swap takes place on Sunday, March 1. But what’s it all about? Do you have to have seeds to trade, and what is the purpose of it? Southampton Seed Swap is a community seed swapping, gardening and environmental living...
People in Common: Pat Muldowney
by Charlie Hislop. There can’t be any band in Southampton whose first ambition wasn’t to play at the Joiners. And there are few successful UK bands who haven’t played there on tour. What they all remember is the big guy inside the door: Pat ‘the Joiners’ Muldowney. For twenty...
Transgendered Substantiation #9: Seeking a referral
by Lucy Rose. A few words before we start… Picture: Scott Chalmers Photography Firstly, I want to thank you for taking the time to read the latest entry of my series, Transgendered Substantiation. The series has been adapted from blogs I wrote for my website during my transition, based...
Opinion: The Preston Model – an answer to local government cuts?
by Gary Hollands. The scale of Conservative cuts to local government has been devastating for council services. Central government has cut funding for councils by half since 2010. Southampton alone has lost £136.4 million over the last seven years. These cuts translate to the closure of nearly 800 libraries...
Is it transformation or the end of the road for Southampton’s Art House?
by Sally Churchward. It is central to Southampton’s grassroots arts scene. But is it the end of the line for The Art House? The Art House has helped a lot of people in the 12 years since it was started by a group of creative individuals, who recognised a...
Last night’s review: Mamma Mia! The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
by Laura Downton. Dig out your sparkly boots and brush off those dance moves – Mamma Mia! is back in town. The hit musical is back at Mayflower Theatre I went along with my own mamma (Ann, not Mia) to check it out. For those who have escaped the global...
Portrait of a poet: Matt LT Smith
by Anita Foxall. “When I think about how I was as a kid, I feel like writing was inevitable. My brain was just always very busy and teeming with imagination and I didn’t have any outlet for it, so when I got older and toys and willing participants on...
Last night’s review: Band of Gold, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
by Lewis MacLean. Slick set changes and intriguing stage designs are beneficial to, but not distracting from, what is essentially a good old fashioned 90% character actor-driven production. A lot can be said for the successful use of minimalism in both stage design and sound, with thick wafts of...
Transgendered Substantiation #8: Red’s Choice
by Lucy Rose. A few words before we start… Picture: Scott Chalmers Photography Firstly, I want to thank you for taking the time to read the latest entry of my series, Transgendered Substantiation. The series has been adapted from blogs I wrote for my website during my transition, based...