London-based Georgian concert pianist, Luka Okros, who has established himself as one of the most outstanding pianists of his generation, comes to Southampton’s Turner Sims on February 2. His performance has been praised by The Guardian’s Observer as “An impressive display of virtuosic pianism”. Spanish newspaper Levante described him...
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The Greatest Magician comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on February 19
Highly praised magic show, The Greatest Magician, which comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Sunday 19 February. The Greatest Magician, James Phelan, will perform extraordinary feats of illusion – from making people forget their own name to vanishing from the auditorium entirely. Directed by the late Paul Daniels, this...
Southampton protest against the dumping of raw sewage takes place today
Local protesters against the dumping of raw sewage into the River Itchen will join a national day of action called Dirty Water to highlight the shocking state of the waterways. Members of Extinction Rebellion and Friends of Itchen Estuary will place satirical blue plaques in Bitterne Park and St...
Strike solidarity rally to be held in Southampton on Wednesday to coincide with country-wide strikes
Next Wednesday (February 1), hundreds of thousands of workers across the country will be taking part in strike action in defence of pay, terms and conditions, and in defence of safety standards. Those on strike on Wednesday include teachers, university and college lecturers and tutors, railway workers, civil servants,...
The Guernica Children film screening and Q & A session in Chandler’s Ford
There will be a screening of The Guernica Children followed by a question and answer session at Cuckoo Bushes Hall, Chandler’s Ford, tomorrow (January 28). The Chandler’s Ford History Group have been working hard to collate a vast collection of historical facts on Chandler’s Ford over the years. A...
Fire Records tour brings Amber Arcades, Hater & Thala to The Joiners, Southampton, this month
Fire Records have joined forces with Independent Venue Week for a travelling independent label showcase filled with left-field and shoegaze pop. The special co-headline tour kicks off in Southampton on 30 January at The Joiners, and will see Amber Arcades, Hater and Thala stop off in Cardiff, London, Coventry,...
Preview: The Mousetrap, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Agatha Christie’s Mousetrap, the longest running play in the world, will run at Mayflower Theatre, from Tuesday 28 February to Saturday 4 March as part of its 70th anniversary tour. As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves snowed in at Monkswell...
German metal band The Ocean come to Southampton’s 1865 in February
German progressive metal band The Ocean are heading to Southampton next month. Playing at The 1865 on 2nd February, the six-piece are revered as one of the most impressive live bands in modern heavy music. Founded by guitarist and composer Robin Staps at the dawn of the millennium, The...
Hampshire domestic abuse charity raises more than £4,000 with annual Sea Swim for Survivors.
Aurora New Dawn, a Hampshire based charity providing support for victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking, has raised an impressive £4,350 thanks to its annual Sea Swim for Survivors. The chilly winter sea swim took place on Sunday 22 January, after being rescheduled twice due to unsafe...
Mike Leigh’s play Abigail’s Party comes to Theatre Royal Winchester in March
Mike Leigh’s classic play Abigail’s Party comes to Theatre Royal Winchester from Wednesday 1 to Saturday 4 March. The play tells the story of host Beverly and husband Laurence preparing their suburban living room for the arrival of their guests – neighbours Angela, Tony and Sue… and as the alcohol...