by Sally Churchward. It’s the last full week of January. It’s staying light later and the sun has been spotted in our skies on numerous occasions. If you have been in hibernation, perhaps it’s a good time to think about venturing out and enjoying some of what’s on offer...
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SOS NHS march and rally being held in Southampton this weekend.
AN SOS NHS march and rally is being held in Southampton city centre on Saturday, January 28. A spokesperson said: “The NHS crisis is a crisis of government. The Tory government are quick to blame everyone and everything but themselves for the current crisis they have created in our...
Southampton charity combating loneliness with intergenerational event
In an effort to combat loneliness and bring generations together, a Southampton charity is hosting intergenerational events, allowing people to expand their social contact and make new friends. Communicare is trialling an intergenerational event at St Mary’s Primary School on Ascupart Street from Monday, January 30 from 10am-12 noon,...
Industrial-metal act Combichrist comes to Bristol and Southampton for two intimate electronic shows
Norwegian industrial-metal act Combichrist is heading to Bristol and Southampton for two electronic shows this spring. Landing at Thekla in Bristol on 27 April and The Loft in Southampton on 28 April, Combichrist founder and core member Andy LaPlegua will be appearing with DJ accompaniment and promising an “Old...
Special event to mark Holocaust and Genocide Memorial Day in Southampton next week
Southampton is set to mark Holocaust and Genocide Memorial Day next week with a commemorative event organised by the Parkes Institute for the Study of Jewish/non-Jewish Relations, University of Southampton and hosted by Solent University. The in person and online event will take place in the Palmerston Lecture Theatre...
Turner Sims offers Southampton creatives rare opportunity to be part of groundbreaking project
Southampton’s Turner Sims is presenting a fantastic opportunity for local people to be part of a unique project. Turner Sims is looking for creatives who live in a Southampton or SO postcode to apply to be part of new project The Ripple Effect with the ground-breaking ensemble The Third...
The Beat, featuring Ranking Jnr, bring their ska and reggae sound to Bournemouth and Southampton
One of the key bands in the UK ska revival of the late 70s and 80s, The Beat still bring the near-perfect balance of pop melodies and taut rhythms that made them stars and won them worldwide acclaim. They are currently on tour, and will be at The Old...
Preview: Strictly Ballroom: The Musical, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Baz Luhrmann’s smash hit musical, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical, is set to sweep audiences off their feet once more when it arrives at Mayflower Theatre from Monday 20 to Saturday 25 February. The strictly fab-u-lous musical – directed by Craig Revel Horwood and choreographed by Craig and Strictly Come...
Hotly-tipped singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams comes to Southampton for one of just 3 UK dates
by Sally Churchward. Highly acclaimed singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams is set to be one of the big names of 2023 and she’s coming to Southampton this month as one of just three UK dates to promote her forthcoming debut album, Good Riddance. Gracie has a growing and devoted fanbase. Thanks...
Preview: MAD(E), MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
An epic story of life, death, and everything in between, Mandala Theatre are bringing MAD(E) to MAST Mayflower Studios from 1 to 2 February 2023. A tale of three boys existing within hostile environments, this hard-hitting production explores the individual journeys as each attempts to heal their broken minds...