Greenfingered folk from Southampton are being asked this month to sow extra seeds, take cuttings and grow on plants to sell in aid of the charity Communicare. Communicare is hosting a plant sale in April at its community bakery, CommuniBakes, and is asking for donations of plants, which will...
Review: Rambert Dance’s Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
by Joy McKay. I’ve been a fan of the Rambert dance company and their future-feeling take on contemporary ballet since I was a teenager in the 90s studying the choreography of Christopher Bruce and Richard Alston. I never miss a show when Rambert come to Southampton but when I...
The Southampton community club offering adults friendship and a warm welcome
by Sally Churchward. The door opens and as the latest arrival steps across the threshold they’re immediately warmly greeted, offered a drink and invited to join those already gathered. As a newcomer to the scene it’s almost impossible to tell if the person to walk into the Friends of...
Southampton listings, February 7 – 13
It’s almost Valentine’s Day so this week’s events and entertainment listings contain a smattering of Valentine-related events, including crafts, romantic brunches and a Valentine’s techno disco – see the listings for more details. In other news, there’s a bargain night out to be had on February 10th at Theatre...
Magical Bones brings break-dancing magic show to Theatre Royal Winchester in April
Following a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where he performed to packed houses, one of the hottest British talent’s from the magic scene, breakdancing magician and finalist of Britain’s Got Talent, Magical Bones, is set to embark on a national tour with his acclaimed unique high energy...
Pick your own price for Bathtime for Britain at Theatre Royal Winchester this February
Audiences are invited to “Pick Your Price” for Dr Adam Perchard’s Bathtime for Britain featuring the sensational bathroom diva lockdown star and queer cabaret legend’s sparkling songs, sassy story-telling and Liberace-level costumery which plays Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 10 February. Wash away the last of the pandemic blues with a non-stop parade...
Review: Rob Clamp – The Joiners, Southampton
words and pictures by Peter Nicholson. When one of our local talents sells out the iconic Joiners at his first attempt, it has to be a gig worth attending! So I did exactly that. Hailing from Romsey, Rob Clamp, is now busier than he’s ever been through his music...
Review: Hampshire Local Produce Trade Show
by Joy McKay. The Hampshire Local Produce Trade Show is in it’s 10th year and showcases produce and food related services based in Hampshire and the surrounding areas. I went along to the Hilton Hotel at Southampton’s Ageas Bowl see what delicious new food and drinks were being produced...
Review: Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear, MAST Mayflower Studios February 2
by Chris Richards. It is always a pleasure to visit the MAST in Southampton city centre. It has an intimate, simple and beautiful set up and the staff are always a friendly guide to theatre goers. This particular performance was no exception. Each of the five actors in Sherlock...
Review: Luka Okros, Turner Sims, Southampton, February 2
by Martin Brisland. London-based Georgian pianist Luka Okros made a triumphant return to Turner Sims last night (February 2with this first class recital. The recital started with Mozart’s Piano Sonata No 8 in A minor, K310 written in 1788. An interesting piece in that Mozart rarely wrote in a...