By Nick Mabey. Well, this is strange. As the Championship promotion race builds to a climax, Saints find themselves with a three-week gap between games. Even stranger, this ‘Spring sabbatical’ (as I’m calling it even though no one else is) follows a mad eleven games in 41 days and...
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REVIEW: Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, 13 March 2024
By Bella Briscoe. Matthew Bourne’s adaptation of Edward Scissorhands, which opened at Mayflower Theatre last night, is a magical journey that brings the beloved film to life on stage. Bourne’s staging maintains Tim Burton’s trademark twisted style, but provides a fresh depth to the characters we know and love....
Morgan Rees brings Turning Thirsty show to Totton this summer
Image credit: Rachel Sherlock. Award-nominated online sensation Morgan Rees is set to embark on his first UK stand-up comedy tour with his brand-new show ‘Turning Thirsty’ from 1st May to 27th June 2024, including dates at iconic venues such as the Bristol’s Old Vic, Glasgow’s The Stand and London’s...
Review: Andalucia – Flamenco & Classical, Turner Sims, Southampton
By Martin Brisland. Andalucia was a performance that brought the whole capacity audience of 400 to a standing ovation. This two-hour show has already had many five-star reviews, I give it six! Daniel Martinez is the ‘rock star’ of flamenco. Only 31, he is already an acclaimed award-winning guitarist...
Jah Wobble comes to south coast in May
The legendary Jah Wobble followed his huge touring schedule in 2023 with the announcement of a further tour this winter and into the spring. The dates will again revolve around a number of Metal Box Rebuilt In Dub shows, featuring former Siouxsie & The Banshees guitarist Jon Klein, which...
Review: Songs to Learn & Sing – The Very Best of Echo & The Bunnymen @ The O2 Academy, Bournemouth
Words and photos by Callum Linklater. As you enter the main auditorium you can’t help but notice the grandeur of this grade II listed building that proudly boasts a majestic interior. Looking around I couldn’t help but notice the diversity among the audience, between age and even fashion, showing...
Omid Djalili comes to Eastleigh this autumn with Namaste show
Omid Djalili, is set to take his brand-new show Namaste on the road this autumn, bringing him to The Point, Eastleigh, for two nights. Namaste is typically a word associated with peace and tranquillity, but the word – which comes from Sanskrit – literally means “bowing to you”. And...
Photos: Bursfest 13
Words and pictures by Anita Foxall. Main image: Pegasuses. It has been 13 years of Bursfest and this year’s was another fantastic one. Rob Swallow and Ron May work relentlessly to make it happen every year supported by an incredible, warm, welcoming group of volunteers. Both the Village Stage...
Trans Pride returns to Southampton in June
By Mabel Wellman. Trans Pride Southampton is returning to Southampton this year on the 29th June. Last year Trans Prids was a small and intimate event at Watts Park. The event started with a march through City Centre, then a picnic in Watts Park. Trans Pride Southampton this year...
Suburban Safari: Wildern Moor
By Katie Isham. A walk through the moors seems like a good idea, until you have to load up backpacks and drive the busy country lanes to the wilderness. Well, here’s the simple solution: take a winter trip to our local moor in the suburbs. Only as far as...