Daily Echo | Curtain Call https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/leisure/stage/curtaincall/ Daily Echo Curtain Call en-gb Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:03:13 +0100 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:03:13 +0100 https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Daily Echo | Curtain Call https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/leisure/stage/curtaincall/ Star of TV's The Chase to appear in Hampshire panto this Christmas https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26181641.chase-star-appear-panto-fareham-christmas/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0100 0ea778737e3f1dce6dddbb8ce0de196e lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin Back to the Future: The Musical coming to Southampton for the first time https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26182299.back-future-musical-coming-mayflower-theatre/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0100 dd3213ca963e9c6b9f3f87c987100b09 william.dalgleish@newsquest.co.uk | William Dalgleish Broadway and West End smash hit to visit Southampton as part of first UK tour https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26165278.hadestown-play-mayflower-theatre-first-uk-tour-2027/?ref=rss Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0100 1b727f0a9018a130a5d97cd64f104068 lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin Curtain comes down on theatre company after almost half a century https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26158589.new-forest-based-forest-forge-theatre-company-close/?ref=rss Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0100 c5f93d5ccae37f3aa6b2aba66ec5c0c2 chris.yandell@dailyecho.co.uk | Chris Yandell Strictly winners team up for reunion show in Fareham https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26165957.strictly-stars-ore-oduba-joanne-clifton-coming-fareham/?ref=rss Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0100 beed728b66c3a2ebd47dd50ec4f6e6df william.dalgleish@newsquest.co.uk | William Dalgleish Step inside the brutal cell where sequins meet survival in Southampton https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26164305.anna-jane-casey-kiss-spider-woman-mayflower-studio/?ref=rss Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0100 4833b43e6c426af5c0f8b196a287b45f ian.crump@dailyecho.co.uk | Ian Crump Star-studded cast announced as The Full Monty returns to Southampton stage https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26162115.strictly-corrie-stars-among-star-studded-full-monty-cast/?ref=rss Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0100 e09db2fbaf0c549d0562b6bef6d2359c lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin Furzey Gardens announces 2026 outdoor theatre line-up https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26163347.furzey-gardens-announces-outdoor-theatre-line-up-2026/?ref=rss Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0100 ff709b949dca8b736c3bce4776437a20 william.dalgleish@newsquest.co.uk | William Dalgleish Adaptation of BAFTA-nominated series coming to Southampton in 2027 https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26158071.adaptation-sin-heading-southampton-2027/?ref=rss Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0100 6dedee5c745cae8c559df5afdc7d9255 william.dalgleish@newsquest.co.uk | William Dalgleish Full cast announced for musical coming to Mayflower Theatre in 2027 https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26156832.full-cast-mrs-doubtfire-mayflower-theatre-announced/?ref=rss Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0100 57d72c210b2a3ff6bf3f3ebf9453419e william.dalgleish@newsquest.co.uk | William Dalgleish The Young Ones star set to perform in Southampton https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26143781.young-ones-star-nigel-planer-set-perform-southampton/?ref=rss Thu, 28 May 2026 03:30:00 +0100 091a94a067ce900e45cb4423dcc24f7e william.dalgleish@newsquest.co.uk | William Dalgleish 'Energetic, explosive, educational and excellent' - review of Brainiac Live! https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26140862.daily-echo-review-brainiac-live-mayflower-studios/?ref=rss Wed, 27 May 2026 03:31:00 +0100 7fcbf4d98079a70f588d4338e2c4ce30 lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin Returning festival brings free family friendly fun to three Hampshire locations https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26115630.unwrapped-festival-brings-free-family-fun-eastleigh/?ref=rss Tue, 26 May 2026 03:30:00 +0100 b684727af739def5d9805210ad01bebc lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin Thriller to hit city stage with comedian and Corrie star https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26119418.thriller-hit-stage-comedian-coronation-street-star/?ref=rss Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100 14a885e54fd6d67e3ea67480586ed19d lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin 14,000 litres of water on stage every night when Singin' in the Rain returns https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26115255.14-000-litres-water-stage-singin-rain/?ref=rss Tue, 19 May 2026 03:30:00 +0100 a6e649a64005876b4737acd844da247b lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin Singin' In The Rain set to return to Mayflower Theatre in 2027 https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26115503.singin-rain-return-mayflower-theatre-2027/?ref=rss Tue, 19 May 2026 03:30:00 +0100 51d9378499a3d4e7aea6a3d5256ea79b william.dalgleish@newsquest.co.uk | William Dalgleish Two soap stars to appear in new stage tour of acclaimed British play https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26105585.eastenders-holby-stars-acclaimed-british-play/?ref=rss Sun, 17 May 2026 03:30:00 +0100 944f80dc82a65ce5d8753fb4efac7d47 lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin One-man stage comedy show coming soon to Mayflower Studios https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26111601.mayflower-studios-host-production-jeeves-takes-charge/?ref=rss Sat, 16 May 2026 03:30:00 +0100 2cc5a22b127a149a80c38a830b7f3f21 william.dalgleish@newsquest.co.uk | William Dalgleish Auditions for youth musical coming to Eastleigh https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26109087.auditions-production-matilda-jr-coming-eastleigh/?ref=rss Sat, 16 May 2026 03:30:00 +0100 733946955aef250dfb664f6c17cd4379 william.dalgleish@newsquest.co.uk | William Dalgleish Mayflower Theatre joins major new arts partnership https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26109405.mayflower-theatre-joins-new-national-theatre-partnership/?ref=rss Sat, 16 May 2026 03:30:00 +0100 d7389be7c331c7e4778e3facb64cb5bb william.dalgleish@newsquest.co.uk | William Dalgleish 'Utterly charming' - our review of Zog on stage now at Mayflower Studios https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26108466.daily-echo-review-zog-stage-now-mayflower-studios/?ref=rss Fri, 15 May 2026 10:14:00 +0100 81d51bd88cfa83c5db87f194754f677c lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin Cast revealed for hit musical coming to Southampton in November https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26106719.cast-revealed-jersey-boys-cast-coming-mayflower/?ref=rss Fri, 15 May 2026 03:30:00 +0100 62303aa2d511f46406fa4e48ec1c64f4 william.dalgleish@newsquest.co.uk | William Dalgleish Pioneering musical to skate back into Southampton in 2027 https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26099443.starlight-express-skate-back-southampton-2027/?ref=rss Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100 dff818923166cc1f3b520bd4739f1530 lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin Smash-hit musical coming to Southampton after record-breaking West End run https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26093338.pretty-woman-musical-return-mayflower-theatre/?ref=rss Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100 7748b45f77aafb583c7eada5ad2421c1 ross.marshall@dailyecho.co.uk | Ross Marshall Just one week remains of Matilda the Musical on stage in Southampton https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26086371.just-one-week-remains-matilda-musical-southampton/?ref=rss Sun, 10 May 2026 03:30:00 +0100 36c132f51ba8affb989517436a1b8241 lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin Unmissable Mayflower Studios play tells powerful story of love and division https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26084776.makes-pilot-theatres-noughts-crosses-unmissable/?ref=rss Thu, 07 May 2026 07:47:54 +0100 74830c18b894217c6d79c244db5bbef5 ian.crump@dailyecho.co.uk | Ian Crump Cast announced for musical coming to Southampton in September https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26083166.cast-revealed-moulin-rouge-musical-southampton/?ref=rss Thu, 07 May 2026 03:30:00 +0100 ae82604d0c11a9762f75567563bb987b william.dalgleish@newsquest.co.uk | William Dalgleish Major regional dance finals on their way to Hampshire https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26083063.manor-regional-dance-finals-hosted-fareham-live/?ref=rss Thu, 07 May 2026 03:30:00 +0100 a702fbdc62009f9309eaf2233a4be755 lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin Theatre-goer named guest of honour after going into labour during production https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26078566.buddy-holly-fan-named-guest-honour-mayflower-show/?ref=rss Wed, 06 May 2026 03:30:00 +0100 fbf6201af75b0db79af640296b018f60 william.dalgleish@newsquest.co.uk | William Dalgleish Acclaimed astronaut's 2027 UK tour to get underway in Southampton https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26066041.acclaimed-astronauts-2027-uk-tour-start-southampton/?ref=rss Tue, 05 May 2026 03:30:00 +0100 560b13e96405164d64a72111d1e27e2f lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin Schoolchildren experience the joy of live theatre with Matilda the Musical https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26067308.southampton-schoolchildren-enjoy-matilda-musical/?ref=rss Mon, 04 May 2026 03:30:00 +0100 84a8eb01e08de5d52b77bb879b631814 lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin Tim Minchin makes surprise visit to Mayflower Theatre https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26072392.tim-minchin-visits-matilda-musical-southampton/?ref=rss Fri, 01 May 2026 15:34:26 +0100 a217669c70875574af62a6fa2c8ef5cf william.dalgleish@newsquest.co.uk | William Dalgleish 'Go to the top of the class' - our take on Matilda the Musical https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26067659.daily-echo-reviews-matilda-musical-mayflower-theatre/?ref=rss Fri, 01 May 2026 03:19:00 +0100 89297999dfbba9f26a46bf295d0d5efe lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin Gigantic Miss Trunchbull chair goes on display in Westquay as Matilda arrives https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26045925.gigantic-miss-trunchbull-chair-goes-display-westquay/?ref=rss Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0100 8f7d97f160cf2b753eacc187d63b9ff9 lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin Suspense, lasers, and killer vocals - why The Bodyguard is spellbinding Southampton https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26041204.mayflower-theatres-bodyguard-must-see-southampton/?ref=rss Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100 c6918664a318ee201f7edfab097689d9 ian.crump@dailyecho.co.uk | Ian Crump First look at revival of celebrated musical in Southampton co-production https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26017536.first-look-new-images-kiss-spider-woman-revival/?ref=rss Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0100 d978584eead0da790a8eaeb9ec87d4c9 lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged) is a theatrical riot https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26025540.review---complete-works-william-shakespeare-abridged/?ref=rss Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100 e182961128b6f14f8a15d4891ac870b2 ian.crump@dailyecho.co.uk | Ian Crump The Shawshank Redemption is a gripping prison drama that must be seen https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26021862.shawshank-redemption-ferneham-hall---verdict/?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100 8da8f03d1819e0fb6490156c89b06102 ian.crump@dailyecho.co.uk | Ian Crump A gloriously absurd Shakespeare sprint - on this week in Southampton https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26017771.gloriously-absurd-shakespeare-sprint-southampton/?ref=rss Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0100 22d208c29806237134d4a7ae38f9aec2 lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin Southampton's Cunard takes centre stage at 50th anniversary Olivier Awards https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26015740.cunard-takes-centre-stage-50th-anniversary-olivier-awards/?ref=rss Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:13:02 +0100 2aee7e499e1f7a82ccee0b986f4b2a07 lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin Impossible true Titanic survival story on stage to mark anniversary https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25985399.impossible-true-titanic-survival-story-staged-anniversary/?ref=rss Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0100 95bdbc72d093482362a088a8ef1f5f36 lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin The show that 'leaves no Shakespearean stone unturned' and is coming soon https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25961521.show-leaves-no-shakespearean-stone-unturned/?ref=rss Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0100 1c3d97a7818dbfa27b4db4a004a85c74 lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin A masterclass in terror - why you need to see The Woman in Black in Southampton https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26005459.review---woman-black-mayflower-studios-southampton/?ref=rss Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100 2deb994a38f3ebb38bd4d684a7f68bc1 ian.crump@dailyecho.co.uk | Ian Crump Why you need to drop everything and see Top Hat in Southampton this week https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26001653.review---top-hat-musical-mayflower-theatre-southampton/?ref=rss Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100 a516836c472049c626179b4924678149 ian.crump@dailyecho.co.uk | Ian Crump Award-winning ballet coming to the Southampton stage for the first time https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25970539.matthew-bournes-car-man-southampton-first-time/?ref=rss Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0100 ed7f56a600d05860c37432e60d422ab5 lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin Julia Donaldson's Zog to fly onto stage in Southampton this spring https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25981034.julia-donaldsons-zog-fly-onto-stage-southampton/?ref=rss Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0100 2828c384a8c6f043369907fd51cdc005 lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin 'An absolute riot' - what we thought of Horrible Histories The Concert https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25993347.horrible-histories-concert-mayflower-theatre-reviewed/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0100 11ac39a58337e01927ef288df69f4c1b lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin Coronation Street favourite to star in The Bodyguard on tour https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25970749.coronation-street-star-matt-milburn-stars-bodyguard/?ref=rss Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:30:00 +0100 ddf3bfc15b7d34323a712b6710b4cd42 lorelei.reddin@dailyecho.co.uk | Lorelei Reddin New transport scheme to help children access theatre https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25967915.new-scheme-aiming-bring-children-fareham-live/?ref=rss Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:30:00 +0000 1e47d07618a98b7fb623e40c3e1224d7 william.dalgleish@newsquest.co.uk | William Dalgleish How a corpse fooled Hitler and inspired a musical triumph in Fareham https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25965719.operation-mincemeat-fareham-live-unmissable-hit/?ref=rss Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:35:00 +0000 d7c1601c7259f93418cf42d9fda2a9be ian.crump@dailyecho.co.uk | Ian Crump