Judas Priest have announced plans to delight fans with a new world tour in 2024, including a visit to Bournemouth International Centre on 17 March. Over the past 50 years Judas Priest have sold more than 50 million albums worldwide and headlined the world’s biggest stages. Their evolving music...
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Sao Paulo Dance Company brings the Brazilian sunshine to Southampton
By Diane Parkes. Theatre audiences can look forward to some Brazilian sunshine this spring when São Paulo Dance Company tours the UK and Ireland for the first time. The company comes to Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on 13 and 14 February with a triple bill of contemporary works by some...
Theatre for all ages and tastes at Theatre Royal Winchester
Theatre Royal Winchester is looking forward to the return of drama – from award-winning theatre companies to shows that will inspire the little ones. In February, New Old Friends return with Houdini’s Great Escape (22 – 24 February) about the world’s greatest entertainer who is framed for murder. From...
Preview: FASAT Pantomime: Hail Caesar, Freemantle Community Centre, Southampton
The Freemantle and Shirley Amateur Theatrical Society’s pantomime this year is set way back in the past, in the times of the Roman’s invasion… in fact, in 55 BC (Before Covid!) The scene is set in the ‘Prologue’ by Lurkio Ludicrous, a poor downtrodden Roman slave. He will help...
Preview: National Theatres Live Screenings, Theatre Royal Winchester
Theatre Royal Winchester audiences have delighted in the National Theatre Live screenings of theatre productions captured live in London. Last year local theatre-goers enjoyed the likes of The Crucible, Life of Pi and GOOD and this year the theatre is hosting more screenings featuring well-known actors and by critically...
Community groups wanted for this year’s Hat Fair Carnival
Playmakers want to hear from local community groups interested in taking part in this summer’s Hat Fair Carnival. The theme of the procession will be Look Back, Look Forwards, Look Up and will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hat Fair – the UK’s longest running festival of Outdoor Arts,...
Queer & Quantum: science & arts day celebrating Trans Day of Visibility at Southampton’s Stage Door
A ‘Queer & Quantum’ Science & Arts Day comes to The Stage Door, Southampton on Sunday 31st March 2024 for Trans Day of Visibility, celebrating STEM subjects, the arts and trans/non-binary visibility in both. The event will feature talks from LGBTQIA+ scientists across quantum physics, astrophysics and more, supported...
Family shows coming up at Theatre Royal Winchester
Theatre Royal Winchester has a brand-new programme packed full of family shows guaranteed to entertain young and old, creating plenty of opportunities for the generations to come together to enjoy lots of quality time. The fun starts with an evening of circus, magic and comedy in the Hat Fair...
Preview: Viggo Venn, Theatre Royal Winchester
Comedy fans who missed out on tickets to see Viggo Venn perform at Theatre Royal Winchester next month will be pleased to hear that an additional show date has been added, and he will take to the Winchester stage this month on Wednesday 24 January. The Norwegian clown –...
Community and charity shows at Theatre Royal Winchester
Theatre Royal Winchester is not only looking forward to a new season of professional shows, but also shows performed by local community members and for special causes. The new year begins with An Evening with Alan Titchmarsh (Wed 17 Jan) when the gardener, writer, novelist and broadcaster will talk...