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A scene from Pretty Woman

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'So good I almost peed my pants': what we thought of Pretty Woman the musical

Karim Zeroual as King Julien

Karim Zeroual as King Julien

Mayflower Theatre

Strictly star ready to Move It at Mayflower Theatre

A scene from Mary Poppins

A scene from Mary Poppins

Mayflower Theatre

Multi award-winning Disney musical to fly back into Southampton

Barton Peveril College's final production of the year, The Wedding Singer

Barton Peveril College's final production of the year, The Wedding Singer

Barton Peveril Sixth Form College performs The Wedding Singer: in pictures

A scene from Guys and Dolls by SOS Presents

A scene from Guys and Dolls by SOS Presents

Clubs and societies

Southampton's oldest musical society start centenary celebrations in style

Bluey's Big Play is at Mayflower Theatre this summer

Bluey's Big Play is at Mayflower Theatre this summer

From Zog to Bluey: Five great family shows set for Southampton this summer

London Touring Players are returning to Furzey Gardens, having previously staged Twelfth Night at the same venue

London Touring Players are returning to Furzey Gardens, having previously staged Twelfth Night at the same venue

Stars of Corrie and The Crown are heading to Hampshire - here's why

John Partridge will be coming to Southampton

John Partridge will be coming to Southampton

Acclaimed actor John Partridge embarks on solo UK tour

The Rocky Horror Show will be at Fareham between 1-5 October

The Rocky Horror Show will be at Fareham between 1-5 October

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Rocky Horror Show set to come to Hampshire as tour extended

A scene from Disney's Aladdin

A scene from Disney's Aladdin

Mayflower Theatre

Disney's Aladdin is flying in to Southampton

Southampton’s very own Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington dazzled on the Mayflower Theatre stage with Nadiya Bychkova.

Southampton’s very own Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington dazzled on the Mayflower Theatre stage with Nadiya Bychkova.

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Southampton Strictly star dazzles at homecoming show

Nadiya & Kai are at Mayflower Theatre this weekend

Nadiya & Kai are at Mayflower Theatre this weekend

City's own Strictly star Kai Widdrington kicks off spectacular season of dance

Matt Rixon, Jacqueline Hughes and Lauren Hampton will appear in Jack and the Beanstalk

Matt Rixon, Jacqueline Hughes and Lauren Hampton will appear in Jack and the Beanstalk

Three more West End names added to star-studded panto line-up

Rising star Paris Fitzpatrick will perform the iconic lead role of Jimmy in Quadrophenia - A Mod Ballet

Rising star Paris Fitzpatrick will perform the iconic lead role of Jimmy in Quadrophenia - A Mod Ballet

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World premiere tour of mod ballet version of Quadrophenia to come to Southampton

Georgia Lennon and Luke Baker in An Officer and a Gentleman at Mayflower Theatre

Georgia Lennon and Luke Baker in An Officer and a Gentleman at Mayflower Theatre

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An Officer and a Gentleman receives a standing ovation

A scene from Madagascar the Musical

A scene from Madagascar the Musical

Mayflower Theatre

Move It to Mayflower Theatre for Madagascar the Musical this summer

Craig Revel Horwood will open his door in Chandler's Ford

Craig Revel Horwood will open his door in Chandler's Ford

Craig Revel Horwood to kick off first UK tour at intimate venue near Southampton

A scene from the tour of Pretty Woman The Musical

A scene from the tour of Pretty Woman The Musical

Pretty Woman, starring Amber Davies and Ore Oduba, in Mayflower date next month

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Performance of Wicked at Mayflower Theatre stopped mid-show

The Bon Jovi Experience in action

The Bon Jovi Experience in action

From Bon Jovi to Johnny Cash: Eight top tribute shows coming to Southampton

Shakespeare in the Garden

Shakespeare in the Garden

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Shakespeare and the opera coming to a pub garden near you this summer

A scene from An Officer and a Gentleman

A scene from An Officer and a Gentleman

An Officer and a Gentleman set to sweep Southampton audiences off their feet

Calamity Jane will come to Mayflower Theatre in 2025, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher

Calamity Jane will come to Mayflower Theatre in 2025, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher

Cultural attractions

Grammy nominee to star in Calamity Jane in Southampton

Enjoying a previous Eastleigh Unwrapped

Enjoying a previous Eastleigh Unwrapped

Seven foot swan pedalo and giant bubble play among pop up performances this weekend

The Importance of Being Earnest will be performing from June 25 – 29 June at the Titchfield Festival Theatre

The Importance of Being Earnest will be performing from June 25 – 29 June at the Titchfield Festival Theatre

The Importance of Being Earnest arrives at Titchfield Festival Theatre

A scene from Wicked

A scene from Wicked

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Glitzy, glorious and very, very green: What we thought of Wicked

Rehearsals for Legally Blonde

Rehearsals for Legally Blonde

Students take to the stage in their version of Legally Blonde

A scene from Cluedo 2: The Next Chapter

A scene from Cluedo 2: The Next Chapter

Mayflower Theatre

Strictly champion set for stage debut at Mayflower Theatre

A scene from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

A scene from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Beloved musical returns to the stage in Southampton in 2025

The future of Titchfield Festival Theatre, in St Margaret's Lane, will be decided. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

The future of Titchfield Festival Theatre, in St Margaret's Lane, will be decided. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

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Community theatre in last-ditch attempt to stay open

Things I Know To Be True rehearsals

Things I Know To Be True rehearsals

Test Valley town to host physical theatre performance

Twelfth Night opens 28 May, until 6 June at the Titchfield Festival Theatre

Twelfth Night opens 28 May, until 6 June at the Titchfield Festival Theatre

Titchfield Festival Theatre

Titchfield Festival Theatre launches summer season with 'Twelfth Night

A scene from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

A scene from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

'Makes your heart soar': what we thought of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Fareham Live's panto stars AJ and Curtis Pritchard and Paul Burling

Fareham Live's panto stars AJ and Curtis Pritchard and Paul Burling

TV favourites in debut panto at multi-million pound new arts venue

The Cromwell Arms in Romsey

The Cromwell Arms in Romsey

Hampshire country pub

Opera in the Garden to bring Carmen to Hampshire pubs

Director Thom Sutherland in the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang rehearsal room

Director Thom Sutherland in the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang rehearsal room

Brand new Chitty Chitty Bang Bang show opens its tour in Southampton next week

Strictly Come Dancing pro Kai Widdrington talks Saints FC, dancing, and his Southampton roots

Strictly Come Dancing pro Kai Widdrington talks Saints FC, dancing, and his Southampton roots

Kai Widdrington

Strictly star from Southampton thrilled to perform at his 'theatre of dreams'

Kym Marsh will play Cruella De Vil in 101 Dalmatians

Kym Marsh will play Cruella De Vil in 101 Dalmatians

Mayflower Theatre

Corrie favourite to star as Cruella De Vil in 101 Dalmatians in Southampton

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Thousands of tickets sold for multi-million pound festival in just six weeks

Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe will star in Kinky Boots at Mayflower Theatre

Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe will star in Kinky Boots at Mayflower Theatre

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Strictly Come Dancing star to appear in Kinky Boots at Mayflower Theatre

Stephen Mulhern and Jonathan Wilkes

Stephen Mulhern and Jonathan Wilkes

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Saturday Night Takeaway star Stephen Mulhern creates show for P&O Cruise

A scene from Chicago

A scene from Chicago

Mayflower Theatre

A crime to miss it: what to expect when Chicago returns to city stage

The cast of Come From Away

The cast of Come From Away

Mayflower Theatre

Audiences encouraged to 'pay it forward' with Mayflower food bank drive

A LEGO event is taking place at Sea City Museum this weekend

A LEGO event is taking place at Sea City Museum this weekend

Five Things To Do

Cultural attractions

Brick building, shows, Saints and more - five fun family events this weekend

A scene from Wicked

A scene from Wicked

Mayflower Theatre

Spellbinding musical Wicked returns to Southampton stage

Huw Miles of Paris Smith and Mayflower Theatre's Michael Ockwell celebrate the renewed partnership

Huw Miles of Paris Smith and Mayflower Theatre's Michael Ockwell celebrate the renewed partnership

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Theatre sponsorship sees city institutions continue decades long partnership

Matt Cardle - credit Sela Shilon

Matt Cardle - credit Sela Shilon

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Southampton-born X Factor star returns to his roots at Mayflower Theatre

A scene from Life of Pi

A scene from Life of Pi

Expect world-class puppetry as award-winning Life of Pi arrives on stage

Michael McIntyre is coming to Mayflower Theatre

Michael McIntyre is coming to Mayflower Theatre

Michael McIntyre's sell out Southampton show rearranged for later this month

The Gregg School Sister Act

The Gregg School Sister Act

Theatre Royal Winchester

School wows audiences with Sister Act performance in Winchester

A scene from Jesus Christ Superstar

A scene from Jesus Christ Superstar

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Incredibly intense: what we thought of Jesus Christ Superstar

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) will debut on Queen Anne’s British Isles Festival Voyage

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) will debut on Queen Anne’s British Isles Festival Voyage

Cunard's Queen Anne

Olivier-winning 'Pride and Prejudice' adaptation set for cruise ship premiere

A scene from Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

A scene from Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

A journey of the imagination: what we thought of Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

Paul Whitehouse will play Grandad in Only Fools and Horses on tour

Paul Whitehouse will play Grandad in Only Fools and Horses on tour

Comedy legend to appear on stage in Only Fools and Horses the musical tour

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