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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Mayflower Theatre Review
Posted by Gemma Paddington at Thursday, 2 May 2024 23:41
It took us on a magical adventure where nothing was impossible - Gemma Paddington
Photo by Paul Coltas
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Come From Away at the Mayflower Theatre - Review
Posted by Verity Babbs at Wednesday, 17 April 2024 09:00
Superbly charming and perfect for anyone looking to spend an evening being reminded of the good in the world.
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Bonnie & Clyde at Mayflower Theatre - Review
Posted by Jodie Brough at Wednesday, 3 April 2024 17:41
Award-Winning musical depicting the infamous bandits visits Southampton
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Così fan tutte at Mayflower Theatre - Review
Posted by Verity Babbs at Friday, 22 March 2024 09:15
Who is more intense and changeable in love than teenagers?
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Death in Venice by the WNO - Review
Posted by Jenny Rainbird at Thursday, 21 March 2024 22:09
Like watching a moving work of art accompanied by a sinister soundtrack.
WNO Death In Venice Mark Le Brocq Gustav Von Aschenbach And Antony César Tadzio Photo Credit Johan Persson
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New Adventures' Edward Scissorhands at Mayflower - Review
Posted by Verity Babbs at Thursday, 14 March 2024 09:00
"Go and see it, and once you’ve seen it, go see it again."
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Willy Russell's Blood Brothers at the Mayflower Theatre - Review
Posted by Verity Babbs at Wednesday, 28 February 2024 09:00
Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright’s ‘Blood Brothers’ was not a production taking any risks.
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Spellbinding Dance: São Paulo Wows with Passion and Grace!
Posted by Gemma Paddington at Wednesday, 14 February 2024 15:57
Latin fire meets ballet grace! São Paulo Dance Company wows with storytelling & mesmerizing moves. Don't miss this must-see performance!
Sao Paulo dance company
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Royal Birmingham Ballet's The Sleeping Beauty at the Mayflower Theatre - Review
Posted by Verity Babbs at Friday, 9 February 2024 10:00
Watching this production, it’s not hard to realise why so many little girls want to become ballerinas.
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Mozart Birthday Concert with the London Mozart Players at Turner Sims - Review
Posted by Verity Babbs at Monday, 29 January 2024 08:00
Now that the days are getting longer, I believe that a visit to the Turner Sims for a daytime performance is the perfect Sunday activity.
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I Should Be So Lucky - Mayflower Theatre
Posted by Jodie Brough at Wednesday, 24 January 2024 09:33
The wedding is off but the honeymoon is on... I Should Be So Lucky, the musical featuring all the hits from Stock, Aitken and Waterman crashes into Southampton in a trail of pink and glitter.
I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY. The Company. Photo Marc Brenner.jpg
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The Wizard of Oz at The Mayflower Theatre - Review
Posted by Gloria Hill at Thursday, 18 January 2024 09:03
The entire cast did not miss a move or beat and had the audience constantly grinning from ear to ear. This vibrant, spectacular adaption of The Wizard of Oz is a must see!
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Mayflower Theatre - Review
Posted by Verity Babbs at Wednesday, 10 January 2024 11:20
"Sadly, all I could think while watching them sing was how much I’d like to be watching them sing in something else."
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Xan’s Veganuary Food Reviews
Posted by News editor at Sunday, 7 January 2024 17:35
This Veganuary Xan’s been testing food that magazines and bloggers have been recommending. And also some of the vegan foods he enjoys.
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Mayflower Theatre - Review
Posted by Jenny Rainbird at Wednesday, 13 December 2023 15:03
"A fabulous show packed with everything you want from a family pantomime!" Jenny Rainbird
Cast of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs photographed in front of Mayflower Theatre auditorium Credit Stuart Martin
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Welsh National Opera - Play Opera Live: A space spectacular
Posted by Gloria Hill at Sunday, 26 November 2023 13:03
A fantastic, interactive afternoon with the Welsh National Opera seeing their latest family friendly offering - Play Opera Live: A Space Spectacular.
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La Traviata at Mayflower Theatre - Review
Posted by Verity Babbs at Saturday, 25 November 2023 10:00
"I had a very enjoyable time at WNO’s production of La Traviata. But unfortunately there were some distracting oddities that I couldn’t overlook for this review."
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Ainadamar at Mayflower Theatre - Review
Posted by Verity Babbs at Thursday, 23 November 2023 08:30
"Ainadamar was an absolute treat from WNO this winter, and it was the perfect vehicle for showing off the dazzling expertise of their creative team."
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The Full Monty at Mayflower Theatre - Review
Posted by Verity Babbs at Wednesday, 8 November 2023 11:00
"I usually join in with a standing ovation slightly resentfully, but as soon as the cast appeared for their bow I couldn't help but leap to my feet."
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The Bodyguard at the Mayflower Theatre - Review
Posted by Verity Babbs at Tuesday, 31 October 2023 11:20
"Emily Williams (starring as Rachel Marron) had the best voice I’d ever heard at the Mayflower Theatre and carried the show with it. And how did they repay her? By giving her a truly tragic wardrobe and zero opportunity to flesh out her character."
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Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Posted by Jenny Rainbird at Thursday, 26 October 2023 19:00
Jenny Rainbird reviews the Peter Pan Goes Wrong play from Mayflower Theatre!
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Review - 2:22 - A Ghost Story - Mayflower Theatre
Posted by Ryan Galpin at Wednesday, 18 October 2023 14:14
"It might just give you the shock of your life’ - Ryan Galpin
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Sizwe Banzi is Dead at MAST - Review
Posted by Verity Babbs at Friday, 13 October 2023 12:00
"... this MAST-made production, with the direction of John Pfumojena, is sublime."
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42nd Street - Review - Mayflower Theatre
Posted by Jenny Rainbird at Wednesday, 4 October 2023 13:50
"42nd Street is so easy to describe: absolutely amazing." Jenny Rainbird
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Frantic Assembly's Metamorphosis at MAST - Review
Posted by Verity Babbs at Thursday, 28 September 2023 12:00
“As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect” is one of the most impactful opening lines in Western literature. What a shame, then, that Frantic Assembly didn’t use it.
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Greatest Days - Mayflower Theatre - Review
Posted by Jodie Brough at Thursday, 28 September 2023 09:24
Record breaking Take That Musical returns to the Mayflower with a brand new production.
Greatest Days Original 2023 tour cast - Photo Credit Alastair Muir
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
Posted by Peter Langton at Wednesday, 27 September 2023 19:30
Voice FM’s presenter, Ola Johnson, interviewing members of the cast of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves which is coming to Mayflower Theatre on the 9th of December.
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The Drifters Girl at the Mayflower Theatre
Posted by Verity Babbs at Friday, 15 September 2023 11:00
"The most well-deserved standing ovation I have witnessed at the Mayflower"
Original West End Cast
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Crimes of Centre Court - MAST Mayflower - Review
Posted by Ryan Galpin at Friday, 8 September 2023 14:24
"If you are looking for laugh-a-minute fun-filled entertainment, Crimes on Centre Court cannot be game, set and matched." Ryan Galpin
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Victorious festival 2023 - Review
Posted by Lucinda Wilson at Thursday, 31 August 2023 21:02
Photo credit - Strong Island / Victorious Festival
