Direct from the West End, Dreamgirls will dazzle audiences with its extraordinary story and unforgettable, spine-tingling vocals when it comes to Mayflower Theatre from Monday 14 to Saturday 19 November. This spectacular musical production features the classic songs And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going, Listen, I Am...
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Preview: Trainspotting Live, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
The critically acclaimed immersive production of Trainspotting Live will be coming to the MAST Mayflower Studios from Wednesday 9 to Saturday 12 November. Based on Irvine Welsh’s seminal book, Trainspotting, this punchy, 75 minute production recaptures the passion and the controversy of the famous novel, and globally successful film,...
Blancmange come to The Brook, Southampton, following the release of album Private View
Following the release of their new album Private View, Blancmange are on an extensive nationwide tour, bringing them to The Brook, Southampton, on November 5. The album’s highlights include ‘Reduced Voltage’. With a cosmic feel, the song features David Rhodes’ guitar unfurling in waves of immersive tones alongside subtle electronics. ...
Southampton listings 1 – 7 November
There’s a lot more going on in and around Southampton this week than firework displays – though there are a lot of those. There’s now a temptation to write the rest of this piece, highlighting some of the delights on this week with lots of bonfire night themed puns...
Preview: Captions Speak Louder, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
The world’s first exhibition on open captioning in the arts will be on display at MAST Mayflower Studios from 2 to 18 November 2022. Created by Stagetext, the deaf-led captioning charity, Captions Speak Louder, guides you through the history of theatre captioning – making performances accessible to deaf and...
A Tenants’ Union is being formed in Southampton and all are invited to be part of it
A Tenants’ Union is being formed in Southampton and all local people are invited to be part of it. Supported by Positive Money Solent, Southampton Friends Of Co-operation and Southampton Area Co-operative Agency (SACDA) and Southampton Democracy Café, an initial meeting will be held at God’s House Tower, Southampton,...
Alt rock LGBTQ+ band Hunting Hearts bring a ‘Queer Prom’ to Hampshire
On November 4th at The Edge of the Wedge in Southsea, Hunting Hearts – alt rock LGBTQ+ band from Southampton – are hosting “Queer Prom”, featuring a diverse line-up of queer artists and band from across Hampshire, including Wyse from Portsmouth, Velour from Bournemouth and another Southampton based band,...
Refresh your autumn wardrobe ethically with Southampton November clothes swap
Give your wardrobe an autumn/winter refresh without damaging the environment through fast fashion with Southampton’s November clothes swap on November 5. The clothes swap will be held from noon to 3pm at Mercantile Flea market , an emporium of antiques and vintage clothing with a variety of curious and...
Preview: MF Robots, Concorde Club, Eastleigh
Having recently unleashed their outstanding sophomore long-player Break the Wall via BBE Music, MF Robots, are due to appear for their rescheduled date at the Concorde Club in Eastleigh on Sunday 13 November. With astonishing musicianship, pristine production and top-tier song writing, MF Robots, effortlessly dismantle the barriers between...