Southampton Keep Our NHS Public is hosting a public event with a short, local history film and an audience discussion led by a panel of experts next month. The event will be held on Friday 11th October from 7pm to 8.30pm at City Eye, 142 144 Above Bar Street...
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Preview: Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me), Theatre Royal Winchester
Theatre audiences are invited to a performance inspired by Milton’s poem, with Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me) at Theatre Royal Winchester on Wednesday 16 October. Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me) is a retelling of the story of the beginning of everything, inspired by the epic poem by...
Preview: 101 Dalmatians, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
A new musical version of the classic family tale, 101 Dalmatians, will take to the stage at Mayflower Theatre in Southampton from Tuesday 22 to Saturday 26 October 2024. When fashionista Cruella de Vil plots to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in town to create her fabulous new fur...
Preview: Pleading Stupidity, Theatre Royal Winchester
Comedy theatre fans get the chance to enjoy an Edinburgh Fringe success when Pleading Stupidity comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Tuesday 15 October. It tells the story of Chad and Brad who robbed a bank while they were bored on their gap year – but who were wearing...
Music in the City to make a splash with the Hythe Ferry!
By Nick Mabey. There are only a few days to go now until the biggest free music event ever! Well I’m probably exaggerating but it certainly feels that way with 1703 artists forming 302 acts to give 326 performances at 60 venues (you can tell I’ve been on the...
Preview: The Chronicles of Atom & Luna, Theatre Royal Winchester
Family audiences will be left enchanted by the story of two strong and curious twins in The Chronicles of Atom & Luna, which comes to Theatre Royal Winchester from Sunday 13 October. The Chronicles of Atom & Luna tells the story of extra special twins, Atom and Luna. Atom...
MAST Mayflower Studios receive sustainability grant
As part of the latest round of the Theatres Trust’s Small Grants Programme with The Linbury Trust, MAST Mayflower Studios in Southampton is one of 20 theatres to receive a grants of up to £5,000 each. MAST Mayflower Studios will receive £4,975 for a sustainability project that includes better...
Preview: Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out, Theatre Royal Winchester
Family audiences are in for a great day when Peppa Pig comes to Theatre Royal Winchester with Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out from Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 October. In this brand-new live show, Peppa and her friends and family visit the zoo and go to the beach for...
‘Reclaiming the Narratives’ – Black History Month South official launch on Monday
Image: Lou Taylor at a previous BMHS launch. Black History Month South (BHMS) has announced the official launch of its 2024 celebrations with an event themed “Reclaiming Narratives,” set to take place on Monday, 23rd September 2024. The event will run from 11am to 2pm at St Mary’s Fire...
BBAM Festival – a rich and immersive experience into African and Caribbean cultures
All images courtesy of BBAM. BBAM Festival is back this month for a second year, after a stunning launch in October 2023! BBAM Festival is a vibrant celebration of the Southampton’s African, Caribbean, and Black British communities, recognising the contributions of the city’s black businesses, artists, and musicians. It...