by Martin Brisland. The 1960s classic play Boeing-Boeing is listed in the Guiness Book of Records as the most performed French play throughout the world. Written by Marc Camoletti, it is a farce, a type of comedy that seeks to entertain an audience through situations that are generally highly...
Entertainment Reviews
Review: School of Rock, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
by Martin Brisland. If you’re looking for a fun filled family night out, this is it! Heading back to school at School of Rock is a must. I never thought I’d see the day when a Conservative peer of the realm, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Julian Fellowes of Downton Abbey...
Review: Let’s Rock, Southampton Common
Words Catherine Collins. Pictures: Ian Cumming Photography. Thousands of revellers descended on Southampton Common on Saturday for the return of retro ‘80s festival, Let’s Rock yesterday (July 9). Former Spandau Ballet front man, Tony Hadley, kicked off the day of back-to-back music, performing a set that included True, Gold...
Review: Jersey Boys at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
by Catherine Collins. Oh What a Night! It may not have been late December back in ’63, but it felt like it could be as the audience were transported back to the ‘60s and ‘70s with a series of toe-tapping songs by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, as...
REVIEW: Bat Out of Hell: The Musical at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
by Catherine Collins. Having never seen it before, I wasn’t sure what to expect from Bat Out of Hell: The Musical when it opened at Mayflower Theatre last night (28 June). Yes, I knew some of the songs – who hasn’t heard of Meat Loaf? And, when it burst...
Review: Singin’ in the Rain, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
by Martin Brisland. SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, WHAT A GLORIOUS FEELING! In a 2012 poll of film critics, Singin’ in the Rain was voted as the best film of the 20th century. This 5* feel good production at the Mayflower is probably the best show you will see there...
Review: Waitress at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Waitress isn’t quite The Great British Bake Off but it is a recipe for success! It was the first Broadway musical with an all female creative team. Music and lyrics are by Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, who manages to write hook laden songs about waiting for a pregnancy test,...
Review: Cluedo at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
by Martin Brisland. Was it Miss Scarlet, with the revolver in the dining room, or was it Professor Plum, with the lead pipe in the library? Based on the classic detective board game and the hit 1985 film Clue, the brand new stage play of Cluedo is at the...
Review: WNO Don Giovanni, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
by Martin Brisland. The charismatic Don Giovanni, opera’s ultimate seducer, is back pursuing women on his way around Europe. He takes what he wants, living for lust and without any conscience. When he refuses to show remorse, his past catches up with him and leads to his ultimate fiery...
Review: Footloose, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
By Catherine Collins. Growing up in the 80s means we were spoilt with some classic films, and Footloose, starring Kevin Bacon, was no exception – so I had high expectations for the stage musical that opened at the Mayflower Theatre last night (May 3). City boy Ren – played...