Category: Theatre


  • Musicals: The Immortal Cultural Phenomenon

    Is it true that the show will always go on? Ben argues for the cultural immortality of musical theatre.

  • Review: Nell Gwynn at The Annex Theatre

    Deputy Editor Sophie Jones reviews Theatre Group’s Freshers’ production of the story of one of the first women on the English stage.

  • Review: ‘SIX’ at NST Campus

    Literature Executive Abi reviews the new musical playing at NST Campus, which sees Henry VIII’s wives reclaiming history.

  • Review: ‘Benidorm Live’ at the Mayflower Theatre

    Samantha checks into the Solana Hotel for ‘Benidorm Live’, a new theatrical adaptation of the hit TV show.

  • Review: Blithe Spirit at the Annex

    Pascal reviews the latest eerie production by the SUSU Theatre Group.

  • Review: The English National Ballet’s Manon at The Mayflower Theatre

    Laura reviews the English National Ballet’s performance of ‘Manon’ at the Mayflower Theatre.

  • Last Month in Culture: October 2018

    Culture Editor Ellis counts off the last month’s spookiest releases.

  • The Woman in Black: Stagecraft that Spooks

    Literature Executive Abi Cutler discusses the Woman in Black; proof that theatre can be just as scary as horror films.

  • Review: Private Parts Live

    Ben reviews as the hit comedy podcast Private Parts makes its way to the Nuffield Theatre.

  • Review: Wicked at the Mayflower Theatre

    The West End musical cackles its way into Southampton – but is it magical or mediocre? Laura Barr reviews.

  • Last Month In Culture: September 2018

    September is in the books. Culture Editor Ellis appraises the month’s releases.

  • Last Month in Culture: August 2018

    August has come and gone. Culture Editor Ellis breaks down this month’s notable releases.

  • Review: Gone Rogue’s ‘The Time Machine’ at the Edinburgh Fringe

    The Gone Rogue production is on this week and next, at theSpace @ Venue45.

  • Last Month in Culture: July 2018

    Culture Editor Ellis takes a look back over July’s television, video gaming and theatrical releases.