Theatre lovers and fans of physical comedy, chaos and magic can enjoy Houdini’s Great Escape coming to Theatre Royal Winchester from Thursday 22 February. It tells the story of Houdini, the world’s greatest entertainer, whose death-defying escapology stunts have him on the cusp of a career-defining performance for King...
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Preview: Blood Brothers, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
The legendary, award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers, returns to Mayflower Theatre from Tuesday 27 February to Saturday 2 March 2024. Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins separated at birth, who grow up on the opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. When Mrs...
Preview: Friend (The One with Gunther), Theatre Royal Winchester
Friends fanatics will be delighted to hear that the award-winning parody, Friend (The One with Gunther), is coming to Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 9 February. The show, which celebrates the much-loved 90s TV series – all ten seasons, 236 episodes – retells the stories of everyone’s favourite characters,...
Maskers Theatre Company: Almost, Maine
One of Southampton’s most popular amateur theatrical companies, Maskers, bring their latest production to their Shirley studio theatre from Monday to Saturday. ‘Almost, Maine’ explores many different kinds of love in a fresh way. A most special evening at the Studio is promised as each short playlet reveals the...
The Big Give is helping Birmingham Royal Ballet to restore costumes
Money raised through the Big Give is helping Birmingham Royal Ballet to restore the wonderful costumes of Sir Peter Wright’s beautiful production of The Sleeping Beauty – a jewel in the crown of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s repertoire as it celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, with the costumes in...
Preview: Seriously Collins, Theatre Royal Winchester
Fans of the musician Phil Collins are in for a treat when the celebratory show, Seriously Collins, comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Thursday 8 February. The show, celebrating the music of the award-winning singer-songwriter and rock band Genesis, is packed with fan favourites including In The Air Tonight,...
Preview: Stuff and Nonsense: Pinocchio, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
A new adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s classic story from Stuff and Nonsense, Pinocchio, visits MAST from Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 February ,and has all the elements of the story we all love and much more besides, as it unpicks the broader themes of this timeless story. The story...
N’Faly Kouyaté announces UK tour dates for February
N’Faly Kouyaté will be bringing his Ré-Génération Tour to the UK for a series of special live shows this month, beginning at Southampton’s Turner Sims on 8 February. Best known as the frontman of Afro Celt Sound System, the Belgium-based artist will be hitting the road for nine intimate...
Preview: Bowie Experience, Theatre Royal Winchester
Fans of singer-songwriter, David Bowie, will delight in the return of Bowie Experience, which comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Wednesday 7 February. The show, which comes direct from London’s West End, is a spectacular concert celebrating the music of the late great pop icon, David Bowie, who brought...
Preview: Shrek the Musical, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
The smash-hit musical, Shrek the Musical, will arrive at Mayflower Theatre on Tuesday 20 February, for one week only. Leave your troubles Far Far Away and join in the adventures as Shrek and Donkey endeavour to complete their quest of defeating the dragon and saving Princess Fiona. Featuring fabulous songs...