By Graham Hiley. If only my new grand-daughter was a couple of years older! She would absolutely love Hey! Christmas Tree at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre. Aimed at three to seven-year-olds this charming story is the perfect introduction to theatre for younger children. In fact, it is something of a...
Southampton actor stars in film The Mire
Antony Knight, from Southampton, is one of the stars of a film from a Portsmouth-based production team, Apple Park Films, currently streaming on Prime Video. Knight stars alongside Holly McLachlan, and Joseph Adelakun, in The Mire. The film is set on the eve of a mass suicide as charismatic...
Southampton pub cancels UKIP leader speech, says they didn’t know what booking was for
The manager of Southampton pub The View, at Southampton Sports Centre, has said that a booking made by UKIP for their interim leader Nick Tenconi to give a speech at the venue tonight (10/12/24) was made as ‘after work drinks’ in the name of Nick, and that they had...
People in Common: graphic novel creator Michael Dymock
By Sally Churchward. In our People in Common section we meet some of the local people who help make our communities so vibrant. Here we chat to illustrator and graphic novel creator Michael Dymock. He had had a passion for illustration since childhood. But it was when Michael...
Train announced as latest TK Maxx Southampton Summer Sessions headliners
Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning, diamond-selling band Train will join the line-up for TK Maxx Presents Southampton Summer Sessions, it has been announced today (9/12/24). Taking to the stage in Guildhall Square on Saturday, 28 June 2025, Train join an exciting roster of previously announced artists including McFly, The Human League, Simple...
Southampton Stand Up To Racism counter demo to be held on Tuesday
Southampton Stand Up To Racism is organising a counter demonstration on Tuesday (10/12/24) in response to a planned visit to the city by the interim leader of UKIP, Nick Tenconi. Tenconi has been interim leader of UKIP since 2024 and is also leader of right-wing pressure group Turning Point...
Opinion: Winchester and Southampton – which is the king of Christmas markets this year?
By Mabel Wellman. It’s that time of year again! It’s getting darker earlier, and the cold weather is starting to set in for the next few months. And to help us all get through it, our cities and towns are adorned with bright and warming lights and decorations. Last...
Heritage: Fascinating facts about Christmas time
By Martin Brisland. Richard I (1157-1199), often called Richard the Lionheart, may have spent his only Christmas in England in Southampton Castle in 1194. This was stated by many Southampton historians including the Victorian Rev. John Silvester Davies and Elsie M. Sandell in the 1950s. A local rich merchant...
Review: Mother Goose, Theatre Royal Winchester
By Chris Richards. Theatre Royal Winchester have done it again! They cannot fail, they have the best traditional family pantomimes I’ve ever seen. Mother Goose is no exception. Before I say anymore, just go and book your tickets now, to make sure you get a seat! I’ll wait. Now...
Review: Michael Kiwanuka, Vinolo outstore at The 1865, Southampton
Words: Nick Mabey. Photos: Liz Bogdan. The 1865 was absolutely heaving last night (2/12/24) as Michael Kiwanuka continued to celebrate his first album in five years in his adopted home of Southampton. He might have been on the road for most of the year, but last week’s release of...