Culture & Arts

A CGI image of the proposed extension to the Solent Sky museum in Albert Road South, Southampton

Cultural attractions

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Museum set to open cafe on aircraft after council gives green light

Steps will have their own musical

Steps will have their own musical

Mayflower Theatre

Official Steps musical to debut in Southampton in 2026 with tickets on sale soon

Colleen Cockroft, Hilary Buttle, Karen Holloway, Jane Evans and Pat Jeskins

Colleen Cockroft, Hilary Buttle, Karen Holloway, Jane Evans and Pat Jeskins

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Art exhibition sheds light on talented Southampton amateur painters

Suicide prevention quilt to be displayed in Southampton

Suicide prevention quilt to be displayed in Southampton

Suicide prevention quilt to be displayed in Southampton

The Best in Show award was given to Mike Smithson for his painting 'Bruce', a Golden Labrador

The Best in Show award was given to Mike Smithson for his painting 'Bruce', a Golden Labrador

Art and craft show declared 'most successful yet' after 900 visits

Scott Mills will take over from Zoe Ball on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show.

Scott Mills will take over from Zoe Ball on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show.

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Eastleigh's Scott Mills announced as new host of BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show

Coronation Street actor Peter Ash picking up his National Television Award

Coronation Street actor Peter Ash picking up his National Television Award

Mayflower Theatre

Corrie favourite swaps the cobbles for the stage in Mayflower world premiere

The performances will take place at Dreadnought Theatre, HMS Sultan.

The performances will take place at Dreadnought Theatre, HMS Sultan.

Mother Goose comes to HMS Sultan for panto season

Which of these famous faces will you be rooting for on ITV's I'm a Celebrity this year?

Which of these famous faces will you be rooting for on ITV's I'm a Celebrity this year?

I'm a Celebrity

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How to watch I'm a Celebrity on TV as 2024 series begins - what time it starts

What items would you miss the most if you went on I'm a Celebrity?

What items would you miss the most if you went on I'm a Celebrity?

I'm a Celebrity

Are campmates allowed make-up on ITV's I'm a Celebrity? Banned items revealed

Have you ever wondered why I'm a Celebrity campmates wear red socks in the jungle?

Have you ever wondered why I'm a Celebrity campmates wear red socks in the jungle?

I'm a Celebrity

I’m a Celebrity’s ‘Dr Bob’ shares vile reason campmates wear red socks in jungle

Previous winners of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here have included Harry Redknapp, Scarlett Moffatt and Danny Miller.

Previous winners of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here have included Harry Redknapp, Scarlett Moffatt and Danny Miller.

I'm a Celebrity

Full list of every I'm a Celebrity winner from Gino D'Acampo to Jill Scott

I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here returns to ITV on November 19, 2023.

I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here returns to ITV on November 19, 2023.

I'm a Celebrity

Where in Australia is I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here 2023 filmed?

Sam Thompson, Joel Dommett and Kemi Roger will present I'm A Celebrity...Unpacked

Sam Thompson, Joel Dommett and Kemi Roger will present I'm A Celebrity...Unpacked

I'm a Celebrity

How to watch I'm A Celebrity spin-off show as it returns for 2024 series

I'm a Celebrity returns for a 25th season on Sunday (November 17) and will once again be hosted by BAFTA Award winning comic duo Ant and Dec.

I'm a Celebrity returns for a 25th season on Sunday (November 17) and will once again be hosted by BAFTA Award winning comic duo Ant and Dec.

I'm a Celebrity

ITV teases first I'm a Celebrity challenge before start of new 2024 series

Giant panto Jack and the Beanstalk is at Mayflower Theatre this Christmas

Giant panto Jack and the Beanstalk is at Mayflower Theatre this Christmas

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'Oh yes it is!': your guide to the area's best pantos and festive shows

The poster for There's a Monster in Your Show

The poster for There's a Monster in Your Show

There's a Monster in Your Book set to be festive fun in Hedge End

Amy Hopwood has released a new song to raise money for The Wren Project

Amy Hopwood has released a new song to raise money for The Wren Project

Songwriter releases new track to raise money for charity

A child enjoys the Timothy the Yeti experience

A child enjoys the Timothy the Yeti experience

Awards Ceremonies

Eastleigh venue in the running for national award

Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.

Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.

What's your IQ? Take this pub quiz to find out how smart you are

Sydnie Christmas will perform at Southampton's Christmas lights switch-on on Friday

Sydnie Christmas will perform at Southampton's Christmas lights switch-on on Friday

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BGT winner who used to work on Southampton cruise ships set to return to city

Spitfire Girls premieres at MAST in 2025

Spitfire Girls premieres at MAST in 2025

Play about female Spitfire pilot pioneers to premiere in Southampton

Volunteers aboard the Steamship Shieldhall, which provides pleasure trips in the Solent area every summer

Volunteers aboard the Steamship Shieldhall, which provides pleasure trips in the Solent area every summer

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Historic steamship among Hampshire stalwarts honoured by the King

Dr Mira Harrison is the author of One in Three

Dr Mira Harrison is the author of One in Three

Debut novel of doctor turned author based on experiences at Southampton hospital

Giant pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk stars Diversity

Giant pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk stars Diversity

Mayflower Theatre

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Southampton's giant panto is the biggest on the South Coast - and it opens in a month

The Clause headline The Brook earlier this year

The Clause headline The Brook earlier this year

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Hotly-tipped guitar band in biggest Southampton gig to date this month

UK Film Academy students on the red carpet at their film premiere

UK Film Academy students on the red carpet at their film premiere

Hollywood comes to Hampshire as young actors enjoy red carpet film event

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Grab your coconuts for Monty Python fun during Southampton Film Week

Paul Merson has been partnered with Karen Hauer

Paul Merson has been partnered with Karen Hauer

The Concorde Club

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Football player and pundit turned Strictly star in Concorde Club appearance

A scene from Chicago

A scene from Chicago

Mayflower Theatre

West End and TV star added to star-studded Chicago cast for one week only

A scene from Room on the Broom

A scene from Room on the Broom

Julia Donaldson favourite Room on the Broom to fly onto Southampton stage

Jason Durr and Ellie Leach in Cluedo 2 - The Next Chapter

Jason Durr and Ellie Leach in Cluedo 2 - The Next Chapter

Strictly champion and Coronation Street star on stage at £17million new theatre

It has been rumoured that filming for a new series of Line of Duty could begin next year for release in 2026.

It has been rumoured that filming for a new series of Line of Duty could begin next year for release in 2026.

Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar breaks silence about BBC show's rumoured return

Channel 4 is joining the likes of ITV and the BBC in closing all satellite SD services and making the switch to HD only.

Channel 4 is joining the likes of ITV and the BBC in closing all satellite SD services and making the switch to HD only.

Channel 4 no longer available on TV boxes from this month - see those affected

From BBC Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough to Loose Women's Jane Moore - see all the stars taking part on ITV's I'm a Celebrity in 2024.

From BBC Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough to Loose Women's Jane Moore - see all the stars taking part on ITV's I'm a Celebrity in 2024.

I'm a Celebrity

ITV reveals full lineup for I'm a Celebrity 2024 - see the stars taking part

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

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Netflix viewers £1,000 TV Licence fine warning ahead of major event this week

Musicians' Union members in the Welsh National Opera orchestra take part in industrial action

Musicians' Union members in the Welsh National Opera orchestra take part in industrial action

Mayflower Theatre show to go ahead after strike action is postponed

The production sees Oberman taking on the role of Shylock

The production sees Oberman taking on the role of Shylock

Doctor Who star Tracy-Ann Oberman to perform in Fareham

Olivia Arts, 22, is one of 50 artists nominated for the British Art Prize 2024.

Olivia Arts, 22, is one of 50 artists nominated for the British Art Prize 2024.

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Meet the teacher from Hedge End gunning for a national art prize

Audiences enjoy a previous Southampton Film Week

Audiences enjoy a previous Southampton Film Week

Festival celebrating cinema gets underway in Southampton

Eleanor McEvoy to perform at Hanger Farm Arts

Eleanor McEvoy to perform at Hanger Farm Arts

Irish singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy to perform in Southampton

Richard Neergaard and Andrea Bishop

Richard Neergaard and Andrea Bishop

Artwork installed at National Motor Museum

Peter Andre has a Concorde Club date in the diary

Peter Andre has a Concorde Club date in the diary

The Concorde Club

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Peter Andre to return to The Concorde Club for another bank holiday treat

A scene from & Juliet

A scene from & Juliet

Mayflower Theatre

'Rip-roaring': what we thought of & Juliet on stage this week in Southampton

Cheryl Baker and Mike Nolan of The Fizz performing

Cheryl Baker and Mike Nolan of The Fizz performing

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Eurovision Song Contest winners to make Concorde Club debut

Cinderella pantomime launch at Fareham Live, Fareham, Hampshire, Great Britain Press photocall 28th October 2024 Runs from 13th December 2024 to 5th January 2025. Rhiannon Bacchus as CinderellaHorse and Carriage supplied by Madgwick

Cinderella pantomime launch at Fareham Live, Fareham, Hampshire, Great Britain Press photocall 28th October 2024 Runs from 13th December 2024 to 5th January 2025. Rhiannon Bacchus as CinderellaHorse and Carriage supplied by Madgwick

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First panto launched at £17 million new theatre venue

The company of Chicago

The company of Chicago

Mayflower Theatre

Soap star and X Factor singer talk ahead of Chicago stage appearance

The event will take place at Solent University

The event will take place at Solent University

Filmmakers to discuss portrayal of gender-based violence on screen at event

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 features celebities like Chris McCausland

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 features celebities like Chris McCausland

Strictly Come Dancing

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Two Strictly stars 'refuse to speak' to each other over backstage feud

Caspar Todd on Married at First Sight UK

Caspar Todd on Married at First Sight UK

Married At First Sight

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New Forest man says he wouldn't do Married at First Sight UK again

Kevin Fraser of Titchfield Festival Theatre

Kevin Fraser of Titchfield Festival Theatre

Planning and development

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Theatre built without planning permission gets stay of execution

Seagrass seed being collected at Seaview, Isle of Wight

Seagrass seed being collected at Seaview, Isle of Wight

Documentary highlights Solent Seascape Project's benefits

Caspar Todd on Married at First Sight UK

Caspar Todd on Married at First Sight UK

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New Forest gardener’s dream of finding love ends on Married at First Sight UK

A scene from &Juliet

A scene from &Juliet

Mayflower Theatre

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Southampton born X Factor star turns greatest love story ever told on its head