Southampton amateur dramatics company The Maskers Theatre’s new play focuses on an issue which affects everyone. Murder in the Citizens’ Jury was written by a local writer, D A Baden from Southampton University, a professor of sustainable business and this is the premiere of her new play ‘Murder in...
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Preview: The Lion and the Unicorn, Theatre Royal Winchester
Audiences are invited to enjoy another radio-play-live-on-stage when the wartime-set The Lion and the Unicorn comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Wednesday 2 October. The Lion and the Unicorn opens on the evening of 13 October 1939 – six weeks after war has been declared on Hitler’s Germany –with...
Bastille’s Dan Smith announces London date this autumn
This week Bastille’s Dan Smith has unveil “&” Part Two – a two track release featuring new singles, Blue Sky & The Painter and Leonard & Marianne, taken from the forthcoming album “&” (Ampersand) out October 25th. A string of European dates have also been announced, including one in...
Turner Sims celebrates turning 50 with the help of Courtney Pine, Tunde Jegede and more
Turner Sims, the University of Southampton’s world-class music venue, is set to embark on its 2024 autumn programme in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Featuring an international programme packed with exciting performances, the quality lineup spans jazz, classical, contemporary, global and folk music. A key highlight of the programme...
Winchester Comedy Festival’s Autumn Gala is here
Image: Tom Deacon Winchester Comedy Festival bring another host of well-known comedians to Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 27 September for an evening of laughter. This autumn the gala line-up includes faces from TV including Shazia Mirza, Sean McLoughlin, Andrew White and Tom Deacon as MC. The award-winning Shazia...
Preview: Biscuit Barrel: The 69 Sketch Show, Theatre Royal Winchester
Comedy fans and supporters of the local arts scene are invited to celebrate the work of the University of Winchester alumni who star in Biscuit Barrel: The 69 Sketch Show, which will be at Theatre Royal Winchester on Wednesday 25 September. This one-off performance of The 69 Sketch Show...
Play to the Crowd invites teachers and lecturers to learn more
Play to the Crowd – the arts and education charity that runs Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers – is inviting teachers and lecturers to two early evening events for them to learn more about the opportunities the charity can offer schools and colleges. The events will include...
Preview: YolanDa Brown at Theatre Royal Winchester
Jazz artist and popular broadcaster, YolanDa Brown, makes her way to Theatre Royal Winchester on Sunday 22 September to entertain young and old. The musician whose music is a fusion of reggae, jazz and soul will perform in two shows as part of Winchester Jazz Festival: YolanDa’s Band Jam...
Preview: An Evening with Jacqui Dankworth: In Concert, Theatre Royal Winchester
The award-winning jazz vocalist, Jacqui Dankworth MBE, performs songs new and old at Theatre Royal Winchester on Saturday 21 September at 7.30pm. Jacqui Dankworth, who is known as one of the UK’s most highly regarded vocalists, appears as part of Winchester Jazz Festival with an intimate concert featuring songs...
Sporting legends coming to MAST Mayflower Studios in Southampton
Image: Sir Geoff Hurst MAST Mayflower Studios are pleased to announce an extraordinary line-up of sporting icons coming to host audiences in Studio 1. From the electrifying energy of the boxing ring to the thrilling drama of the football pitch and the intense skill of cricket, these sporting icons...