Hampshire artist Cat Askew’s showcases art made from found objects in her exhibition, Stroppy Objects: Belongings with Opinions, showing at Winchester School of Art Library until September 29. The exhibition is formed of a series of artworks made from found objects, which can be seen as extensions of “Readymades”....
Out of the Darkness: Greenham Voices 1981 – 2000, October Books
Next month October Books in Portswood, Southampton, invites you to join author Rebecca Mordan for a talk about Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp, her book, the organisation she founded and a few Greenham songs.As a child Rebecca visited Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp with her mother and was part...
Blue Apple Theatre appoints two new trustees
Image Blue Apple Theatre production of Animal Farm Blue Apple Theatre, a leading UK theatre company for learning disabled performers, has appointed two new trustees: Lucy Tomlinson and Emma Taylor. Both are strong advocates for diversity and inclusion in the arts and committed to helping Blue Apple Theatre reach...
Southampton listings 19 – 25 September
This week Southampton sees the continuation of the Southampton International Boat Show and Music in the City, with musicians giving up their time to perform for free at a variety of venues across the city. Other live music sees Ferocious Dog bringing their own vibrant brand of Celtic-folk infused...
Review: The Little Big Things, @Sohoplace, London
By Graham Hiley. The Little Big Things will be the next Big BIG Thing. It is not just a musical you should see, it is a show everyone must see – not just because it is the greatest hidden treasure in the West End but because it is life-affirming,...
Book launch: The Same Country, October Books
This autumn you can join author Carole Burns at Southampton independent book shop, October Books in Portswood, for the launch of her debut novel, The Same Country, about race and racism in America.‘The Same Country is an electric, emotionally charged novel: it seethes with its own energy. Pick it...
OMD to tour following release of new album, coming to Portsmouth next year
Image by Ed Miles. After the recent announcement of their forthcoming new studio album, synth pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) have revealed details of their return to the stage, with the band taking to the road next year, bringing them to Portsmouth in March. Across February and March...
Review: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – Musicals from the Heart, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, September 17 2023
By Nick Mabey. Heartbeat (formerly Wessex Heartbeat) celebrated its 30th anniversary in fine style on 17th September with a wonderful concert at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre. The show, titled Musicals from the Heart, offered two hours of music provided by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, with vocal performances by six West End...
Baby Queen to play intimate record store gig in Southampton
Image by Nicole Ngai. Baby Queen has added further dates to her run of album release shows, in partnership with independent record stores across the UK. Dubbed the Bedroom Sessions, the dates will be a chance for fans to be some of the first to hear tracks from Baby Queen’s...
Big Walk: Southampton mental health walk to take place this month
Community peer support groups nationwide will be helping Britain get moving for their mental health this weekend as part of the nationwide Big Walk, including a walk on Southampton Common. Joining up with dozens of walks across the UK, MHM Southampton will be heading out at 11am on Saturday,...