The world premiere of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical, a brand-new British musical written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, will visit Mayflower Theatre from Tuesday 14 to Saturday 18 January 2025. It’s Birmingham, 1989. Two school friends, Gemma and...
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Review: Mother Goose, Theatre Royal Winchester
By Chris Richards. Theatre Royal Winchester have done it again! They cannot fail, they have the best traditional family pantomimes I’ve ever seen. Mother Goose is no exception. Before I say anymore, just go and book your tickets now, to make sure you get a seat! I’ll wait. Now...
Preview: Walk Right Back, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
Following an incredible sell out tour, Walk Right Back returns to stages in 2025 by popular demand, visiting MAST Mayflower Studios on Saturday 11 January 2025. From the producers of smash hit show, That’ll Be The Day, this phenomenal production tells the story of the most successful musical duo...
Write a Note welcomes new poets
By Anita Foxall. Southampton is a city of culture, regardless of any formal titles, that is incontestable. As host of Write a Note, I have the privilege of welcoming poets and writers to share their work on a monthly basis, but I also attend and take part in other...
Review: Michael Kiwanuka, Vinolo outstore at The 1865, Southampton
Words: Nick Mabey. Photos: Liz Bogdan. The 1865 was absolutely heaving last night (2/12/24) as Michael Kiwanuka continued to celebrate his first album in five years in his adopted home of Southampton. He might have been on the road for most of the year, but last week’s release of...
Star studded line-up announced for Victorious Festival in 2025
Main image: Queens of the Stone Age by Andreas Neumann Victorious Festival has announced its first wave of artists for next summers’ three day event on Southsea Common, which takes place on 23/24/25 August 2025. Headlining Sunday night are three-time Grammy Award-winning, Kings of Leon, delivering an unforgettable set...
Southampton’s Regent play homecoming gig at The Joiners in January
Southampton band Regent have released a new single, “Don’t Be Long” ahead of homecoming show at The Joiners on January 25th. Meanwhile, their new album, “The Cognitive Revolution” is out next year. “Don’t Be Long” is an emotive tribute to a close friend of frontman Ben Rooke, with lyrics...
Review: Echobelly & Blue Violet, Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
By Lewis Maclean. Echobelly are a big deal to me because they are the first ever band I saw live. My first ever gig was Echobelly at Southampton Guildhall 26th February 1996 and it remains one of my most treasured memories. I remember them being loud, confident and sleek...
Review: Nutcracker – English National Ballet, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
By Nick Mabey. The English National Ballet have been producing versions of this much-loved Christmas-themed ballet every year since 1950 and I’d be surprised if any of the previous 73 versions of Tchaikovsky’s Nutracker outdo the visual spectacle we were treated to at the Mayflower Theatre last night (29/11/24). ...
Experienced live music booker joins Lighthouse team
Lighthouse Poole has announced the appointment of John Blakeley as Music Programmer, working as part of their programming team. John started his career in Bristol promoting gigs at various venues including Thekla, The Canteen and The Wardrobe Theatre before establishing his own concert promotions company, Ear Trumpet Music. He...