by Tessa Hurst. Swan Lake has and always will be my favourite ballet, from going to see it as a child, dreaming of one day being a ballerina up on the stage, right up to now with some of the more modern interpretations. Swan Lake is a tragedy told...
Review: The National Theatre Live Presents: The Crucible at Theatre Royal Winchester, February 1
by Lewis MacLean. For those who don’t know, cinemas have been streaming plays from theatres live across the country for a while now. Often, it is an art house cinema like Harbour Lights, or even in Showcase Cinema De Lux but tonight’s host was the Theatre Royal Winchester. Attending...
Hundreds gather in Southampton for strike solidarity rally
by Charlie Hislop. Today (February 1) saw the largest strike day in this country for many years, and certainly in the recent wave of unrest over pay, the cost of living, the condition of the country’s public services, and the government’s clampdown on the rights of workers to take...
Under the Covers – upcoming book events, February – March
by Carolyn Thomas. Calling all bookworms! Been tucked up reading under cosy blankets during a cold January? It’s time to venture out. As February brings us some more light and a hint of spring, it’s a great time to get back out, not least for a rummage through all...
Southampton listings 31 January – 6 February
Independent Venues Week got underway yesterday (January 30). As the name rather strongly suggests, it’s a week-long celebration of independent music and arts venues, and the people who own, run and work in them. Venues in and around Southampton taking part include The Joiners, Heartbreakers, The Railway Inn in...
Heritage: School reunions – the past is a foreign country
by Martin Brisland. Have you been to a school reunion? I recently attended a school 50 year reunion. For months, since I first heard about it I was apprehensive as I had not set foot inside since I left. Fifty years is a very long time, in fact the...
Griff Rhys Jones brings ‘The Cat’s Pyjamas’ to Theatre Royal Winchester this June
Multi award-winning comedian, writer, actor, and television presenter Griff Rhys Jones is set to embark on a national stand-up tour this summer with his much-anticipated, brand-new show ‘The Cat’s Pyjamas’, coming to Theatre Royal Winchester on June 15. Sharing witty observations and rambling comic stories, Griff’s funny anecdotes have...
Vegan budget meal plan – part 2
by Joy Richardson. Here is part two of our vegan budget meal plan (click here for part 1). Every year The Vegan Society promotes January as a time to try being vegan and many people enjoy the challenge of taking part. However whether you want to try joining in...
Garage rockers Holiday Ghosts come to Portsmouth in April ahead of new album Absolute Reality
Garage rockers Holiday Ghosts release their new album ‘Absolute Reality’ in April and are going on a headline tour, bringing them to Portsmouth on April 20. Arriving hot on the heels of acclaimed 2022 EP ‘Credit Note’, ‘Absolute Reality’ tackles different themes of social commentary, with fiery lyrics and...
Review: Stella Davis poetry collection launch at Southampton’s October Books
by Anita Foxall. Poet Stella Davis returned to Southampton for the launch of her new poetry collection Lunch on a Green Ledge on the 28th of January at October Books. Born and raised in the South of England, and an alumni of the University of Southampton, Stella Davis has...