Fans of comedy theatre will enjoy the anarchic musical murder mystery – with a twist, Murder for Two, which comes to Theatre Royal Winchester from Thursday 31 October. Murder for Two opens on a birthday party and the discovery of the body of an acclaimed novelist whose celebration it...
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New theatre piece to be created at The Point with the local community
Local members of the community can get involved in a new piece of theatre, which will be co-created in collaboration with Bunkhum Ensemble, The Point, Eastleigh and The Dome, Brighton. Bunkum Ensemble – a new theatre company based at The Point in Eastleigh – are looking to meet creative...
Preview: The Smartest Giant in Town, Theatre Royal Winchester
Family audiences can enjoy the heart-warming tale of The Smartest Giant in Town when the stage adaptation of the Julia Donaldson story comes to Theatre Royal Winchester from Saturday 26 October. The Smartest Giant in Town by the beloved children’s book author, Julia Donaldson, with illustration by Axel Scheffler,...
Preview: Kathakali, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
The renowned Kala Chethena Kathakali Company, from Kerala, South India, is bringing the ancient art of Kathakali to MAST Mayflower Studios on Monday 4 November 2024. Kathakali is the classical dance drama of Kerala, South India, and combines storytelling, dance, drama, ritual, vibrant costumes, and an intricate makeup, featured...
Preview: John Nichol’s The Unknown Warrior, Theatre Royal Winchester
Fans of military history will be captivated by the story of the First World War soldiers lost forever, in John Nichol’s The Unknown Warrior, which comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 25 October. The former Gulf War prisoner-of-war, John Nichol, tells the story of the Unknown Warrior who...
What’s happening in Southampton for Black History Month South
October is Black History Month. Next year is the 20th anniversary of Southampton celebrating Black History Month. Since it began to be marked, its impact and influence has increased across the community with local schools, universities and colleges playing a significant role. Black History Month South is a Community...
Preview: Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers: In Time 30th Anniversary Tour, Theatre Royal Winchester
Audiences familiar with the performing art of taiko drumming will welcome the return of the Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers with their 30th Anniversary Tour show at Theatre Royal Winchester on Wednesday 23 October. The Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers – who are celebrating their first major UK tour in five years –...
Los Bitchos come to Southampton this month
Image by Tom Mitchell. In August, London-based Los Bitchos released Talkie Talkie is an album glistening with charisma, sonic experimentation and a puckish spirit. Named after a fictional club of the same name, the band’s sparklingly eclectic second album is a late-night paradise brimming with freedom and possibility; a place...
Preview: The Makings of a Murderer 2, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK’s top true crime theatre tour, The Makings of a Murderer 2, heads to MAST Mayflower Studios in Southampton with a brand-new line-up! The show features Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton, who caught serial killer Levi Bellfield and Night Stalker, Delroy Grant. Prepare for...
Fundraising concert for Gaza to be held in Southampton this month
Palestine Solidarity Campaign Southampton is holding a fundraising benefit concert for Gaza, on Friday 11th October at Edmund Kell Unitarian Church & Elizabeth Kell Community Hall in central Southampton. Proceeds from the event will go to the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians to give urgent and much needed medical...