By Catherine Collins. The spellbindingly spectacular Wicked is billed as a must-see theatrical experience, and it certainly is that! Wicked is set against a backdrop of propaganda and fake news, and tells the incredible origin story of the good witch Glinda and the green-skinned outcast destined to become the...
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Learn to make plant-based puddings at October Books
You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy plant-based food, especially when it’s delicious desserts! Find out how to create your own tasty ‘afters’ at October Books’ ‘We can learn to… make vegan and plant-based desserts. On Saturday 8th June, 11am – 12.30pm, join Lucy Parr, Cordon Bleu trained...
Review: Rob Clamp, Wedgewood Rooms, Southsea
By Sam Wise. Open mic nights have their stars; theoretically the deal is that anyone can turn up and play, but there are certain people who everyone knows have got a bit extra. They always get put in a good slot, they can turn up late and still make...
Popular poetry event returns to Southampton’s Bookshop Alehouse in June
Wire Wool Events and Placeholder Poetry join forces once more for the third instalment of the hugely popular poetry evening held at The Bookshop Alehouse, Southampton. On Thursday 13th June three of the south coast’s most innovative poets will be sharing their work in the intimate basement of Portswood’s...
Preview: An Officer and a Gentleman: The Musical, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Prepare to be swept off your feet as An Officer and Gentleman the Musical comes to the stage of Mayflower Theatre from Tuesday 25 to Saturday 29 June 2024. An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical invites you into a world where dreams and destinies intertwine. Don’t miss your...
Victorious Festival reveals full kids arena line up for 2024
Set on the stunning Southsea seafront, multi-award-winning Victorious Festival, which takes place from 23 – 25 August 2024, announces a jam-packed bill of entertainment for all the family at this year’s bank holiday extravaganza. Brush off your best moves as TV presenter, Katy Ashworth, takes to the stage on...
Interview: Bristol’s Erotic Secrets of Pompeii
By Sam Wise. The Erotic Secrets of Pompeii are an apocalyptic art rock band from Bristol. If you’re not sure what that means, don’t worry, all will become clear. I spoke to the whole band ahead of their gig at Southampton’s Joiners earlier this week, but much of the...
Suburban Safari: Hollybrook Cemetery
By Katie Isham. Cemeteries are for everyone. The dead shouldn’t get the monopoly. They are beautiful places and perfect for a wander or a sit. Two of my very favourite things. In the heart of Southampton, at the centre of a triangle made of the hospitals, the woods and...
A summer of family theatre at Theatre Royal Winchester
Photo credit: Rotten Royals by Mark Douet Families looking for entertaining days and nights out during the British summertime – when the sunshine cannot be relied upon – can find something for everyone to enjoy at Theatre Royal Winchester this season – from music to comedy, magic and brilliant...
Review: Erotic Secrets of Pompeii, Joiners, Southampton
By Spring Wise. When offered the opportunity to review a band with a name like Erotic Secrets of Pompeii, the answer for a novelty-seeker like me can only be ”yes”. Armed with only this and a promo photo, I set off keen to Southampton iconic venue The Joiners ready...