by Joy McKay. On the 11th February Brianna Ghey, a young trans woman, was murdered in a park in Warrington. She was just 16. This terrible event has shocked and saddened many but particularly those in the trans community, their friends, family and allies who increasingly hear anti-trans rhetoric...
Preview: Treasure Island at Theatre Royal Winchester in February
Prepare your family for a swashbuckling, smash-hit comedy adaptation of the classic Treasure Island – coming to Theatre Royal Winchester from Thursday 23 February. Based on Louis Stevenson’s legendary tale – but as you’ve never seen it – Treasure Island tells a story of dastardly pirates, tropical islands and...
Literary homes and haunts – from Haworth to Hampshire
by Carolyn Thomas. Every year thousands of people travel to places associated with the authors they love. The link can be that it’s the place where a writer was born, lived, died, or set their novels. But does seeing a writing desk or following the route taken by a...
View from the Kingsland: Life at the Bottom Part 3
by Nick Mabey. When I wrote my first ‘life at the bottom” article, on 4th January, I didn’t know it would be a series. Saints had just sunk to the bottom of the league and I’d hoped it would be temporary. Six weeks on we’re still there, and there’s...
Suburban Safari: Avenue Park
words & photos by Katie Isham. Between Southampton and Eastleigh sprawls much green space. But it’s disappearing. The grassland that was once rampant, is incrementally invaded by housing estates and development. It’d been a few years since visiting the fields I’d once discovered after seeking an alternate car park...
Yoga class to support No Limits charity in Southampton this weekend
This weekend there’s a chance to support a local charity doing vital work to support children and young people and get active at the same time. On Sunday 19th February, local yoga instructor Kat Hutchings will be hosting a donation-based yoga class in Westquay’s Focal Space, on the ground floor...
The cast of the Mayflower’s Fisherman’s Friends explore Southampton’s SS Shieldhall
words: Martin Brisland. pictures: Peter Nicholson. Cast members from Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical, currently on stage at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre, visited the SS Shieldhall this week, while they are in the city. The ship was built in the early 1950s and is the last remaining seaworthy vessel of its...
Review: Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton – February 15
by Martin Brisland. In these hard times audiences want a little escapism with story that reinforces the best of the human spirit. Fisherman’s Friends delivers just that. This amazing true story has been told in two films, an ITV documentary and a book and now in this feel-good musical. ...
Southampton listings 14 – 20 February
Two new show arrive at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre this week: Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical opens tonight (February 14) – for a preview click here and look out for the review coming soon. The cast are pictured top in Southampton earlier today. Then Strictly Ballroom: The Musical, starring Kevin Clifton,...
Southampton vigil to be held in memory of Brianna Ghey
by Sally Churchward. A vigil is to be held in Southampton on Friday (February 17th) in memory of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey. The event will take place from 6pm at the Peace Fountain in East (Andrews) Park, near Brunswick Place in the city centre. The event is being organised...