Mayflower Theatre

The art deco Mayflower Theatre is a grade II listed building and one of the biggest theatres in the country, and with 2,300 seats it's still the largest theatre on the south coast. It opened in 1928 as a theatre but by 1933 it had acquired a cinema screen, and for the next several decades it was mostly used as a cinema and, during the 60s and 70s, a live music venue, hosting concerts by the Beatles, the Stones, Led Zeppelin, Queen, the Police and Kate Bush. It reopened as a theatre in the 80s and today it hosts touring West End shows. Southampton Central station is a few minutes away on foot, and the Mayflower is served by the 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, X5 and X7 bus routes.

What's On @ Mayflower Theatre

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

29 May 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances on their Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra UK tour.

Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour

7 May 2025 - 12 Oct 2025

The greatest Elvis show in the world… just got even better! Direct from the USA, Shawn Klush & Dean Z have now been joined by fellow US Elvis Tribute Artist Cody Ray Slaughter, making this an all-American spectacular not to be missed by any Elvis fan across the globe. All three performers are previous grand champions of Elvis Presley Enterprises’ Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis Tennessee with Cody himself taking the crown in 2011. He has since taken the Elvis world by storm and we are delighted to announce that fans’ cries for him to join the Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour have finally been answered! This spectacular production also stars the electrifying Dean Z who joined the show in 2017 to rave reviews from Elvis fans all across the UK. His popularity has continued to soar year after year following his Ultimate win in 2013 and he has now become known as Mr. Excitement of the Elvis world due to his incredibly energetic and fantastic live performances. Topping off the show with the King’s spectacular Jumpsuit era is incredible Shawn Klush, who first exploded onto the scene when 6 million viewers tuned in to see him crowned ‘The World's Greatest Elvis' live on BBC One. Soon after, Shawn was crowned the first-ever Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist champion and has toured the world continuously ever since, continuing to maintain his position at the very top. Now, with the current all American line-up, this show is expected to become known as the greatest Elvis tribute artist experience of all time. All three performers are backed by an incredible live band & orchestra with huge sound & lighting production values. For Elvis fans across the globe, this is one show you do not want to miss!

Lost In Music - One Night At The Disco

9 May 2025 - 16 May 2026

Get ready to recreate the Magical '70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco! Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from Artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic. This show boasts a sensational live band, incredibly talented cast and stunning vocals and is sure to have you dancing all night long! So, come dressed to impress as we celebrate the golden age of Disco! With songs such as Never Can Say Goodbye, On The Radio, Hot Stuff, Car Wash, Boogie Wonderland and many, many more! It's the feel-good show of the year! Lose yourself with us and leave your troubles at home! This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.

The Magic of Motown

3 May 2025 - 19 Apr 2026

Magic of Motown 20th Anniversary Tour Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Come celebrate our brand-new show as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year. Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, more. Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown! This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. The promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

Cirque: The Greatest Show

13 Jul 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

Returning for 2024! Where musical theatre meets circus, It's time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular. A world that explodes into colour as everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway hits combine with breath-taking, amazing performances, incredible contortionists, and thrilling feats of agility and flair. It’s the amazing variety spectacular everyone is talking about... Welcome to Cirque: the award-winning, smash-hit sensation that is fun for all the family. Let the music lift you on a truly wondrous journey bursting with kaleidoscopic colour. A West End all-star cast performing the big, big numbers from your favourite shows are joined by mesmerising circus stars – making for an enchanting production that is charming and astonishing in equal measure.

What's Love Got To Do With It?

1 May 2025 - 3 Jun 2026

Ultimate tribute concert to Tina Turner, presented by the award-winning producers behind Whitney - Queen Of The Night.

Illegal Eagles

3 May 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

The World’s Official No. 1 Eagles tribute returns for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail, and incredible showmanship. This phenomenal group of musicians have been touring for over two decades and remain true Eagles fanatics! Their longevity and continued international acclaim are due in no small part to their extraordinary mastery of the Eagles’ distinctive sound. Featuring the very best from the Eagles’ repertoire including Hotel California, Take it to the Limit, Life in the Fast Lane, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado and plenty more!

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

1 May 2025 - 16 Jan 2027

The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.

Wicked

29 Apr 2025 - 4 Jan 2026

Acclaimed as “one of the West End’s true modern classics” (Metro), WICKED is already the 17th longest running show in London theatre history and is currently in its 11th year where the “hugely popular show” (The Times) recently welcomed its 8 millionth theatregoer. Around the world, WICKED has now been seen by over 50 million people in 15 countries, and won over 100 major awards. Based on the acclaimed, best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire that ingeniously re-imagines the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, WICKED tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

A Beautiful Noise Show: The Definitive Tribute to Neil Diamond

1 May 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Celebrating the music and tribute to Neil Diamond. From London’s West End, led by Fisher Stevens with his full live band, the internationally acclaimed production celebrates the music of Neil Diamond. The show pays homage to his incredible career, from the hits he penned during his time in the hit factory that was the Brill Building, to the amazing musical achievements that have led him to become one of the world’s most famous singer-songwriters. A cast of professional musicians will take you on a moving and powerful musical journey, celebrating all the classic hits. This musical adventure, unrivalled by any other, revisits more than five decades of sparkling musical gems including, Love On The Rocks, Sweet Caroline, Forever In Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, I am …I Said, America, Holly Holy, Red Red Wine, I’m A Believer and many more.

The Sensational 60s Experience

11 May 2025 - 20 Nov 2025

With a brand-new production for Spring 2025, join us for the musical phenomenon, The Sixties at 60, with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960s. Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years, this is the show to see. These legends of the 60s will deliver to you a night never to be forgotten. Step back in time to when pop music was at its very best.

That'll Be The Day

7 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2025

From humble beginnings, the show has grown into a “must see” attraction all over the UK, coming up with a new production from its multi-talented cast year after year. Unashamedly nostalgic, TBTD takes its audience on a rollercoaster ride through the ‘golden’ age of Rock and Roll and Pop. The show has been described as ‘Relentlessly Entertaining,’ mixing brilliant vocals and superb musicianship with impersonations and hilarious comedy routines. Guaranteed a great night out, this is truly the best ‘feel good’ show on the road. You won’t be disappointed! Please note: that whilst this is advertised as seated, due to the nature of the show people may stand and dance. Please bear this in mind when choosing your seat.

Six

29 Apr 2025 - 28 Jun 2026

Nominated for 5 Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, the sell-out London smash hit Six is the phenomenon everyone is losing their head over! From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII finally take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a 75-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. Think you know the rhyme, think again… Divorced. Beheaded. Live!

Bowie Experience

1 May 2025 - 22 Nov 2025

Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert featuring all of David Bowie’s hits - celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon. An unforgettable journey of sound and vision through David Bowie’s golden years from Space Oddity through to Let's Dance. Bowie Experience is the world’s favourite and most authentic tribute to the thin white duke and continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail. For the authentic Bowie Experience with all the hits from A to Ziggy - this show is a must-see for all Bowie fans and those absolute beginners out there.

The Night Sky Show

22 Jun 2025 - 22 Feb 2026

The Night Sky Show will take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard and across the cosmos. Comedy, astronomy and so much more. A show for anyone with a slight interest or more in the night sky. A night for those who want to laugh, learn and enjoy. The Night Sky Show will be a truly fun, entertaining and memorable evening. Helping you understand and enjoy the heavens above and universe beyond. Helpful for the next time you’re looking up at the night sky stargazing, or when you just look up and wonder. For one thing, we’ll skip the heavy going science and hard to follow explanations. The Universe and everything within will be presented in an entertaining and easily absorbed way. An amazing show for everyone! This won’t be a boring astronomy talk. The Night Sky Show is a theatrical performance anyone can enjoy! Learn about the constellations, stars, planets and the deeper cosmos. The sheer scale of the universe and the mythology and stories of the night sky. Presented by Adrian West - A passionate and experienced astronomer. Better known as VirtualAstro on twitter and Facebook. He has one of the largest independent astronomy and space accounts on social media. He’s passionate about the night sky and inspiring people to look up by being interesting, down-to-earth and fun! Adrian has written many astronomy and space related articles for various popular online science magazines. He has also written guides and articles for the BBC, Met office and National Trust to name a few. You can regularly find him pointing things out to people in the night sky. If you look up and wonder, The Night Sky Show is for you. So let's explore!

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

29 Apr 2025 - 4 May 2025

A brand-new production of this much-loved family favourite stars Adam Garcia (Wicked, Kiss Me Kate, Coyote Ugly) as Caractacus Potts, Charlie Brooks (The Ocean at the End of the Lane, EastEnders) and Elaine C. Smith (Rab C Nesbitt, Two Doors Down, Burds Eye View) as the Childcatcher, and Liam Fox (Emmerdale) as Grandpa Potts. Directed by Thom Southerland (Titanic, Parade), choreographed by Karen Bruce (BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, The Bodyguard) and designed by Morgan Large (Newsies, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat), this ravishing award-winning musical is bursting with unforgettable songs by the Sherman Brothers including Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain, Truly Scrumptious and of course the Academy Award-nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Based on Ian Fleming’s timeless story for children and later made into the famous 1968 film, in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we meet absent-minded inventor Caractacus Potts who restores a broken-down old racing car with the help of his children Jemima and Jeremy. Soon the family discover the car has magical powers, and along with the delectable Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts, they end up on a fantastical adventure to far off lands. Their heart-warming journey makes Chitty Chitty Bang Bang a fun-filled hit for all the family. Adam Garcia will be appearing from Southampton, up to and including Blackpool. Charlie Brooks will be appearing from Southampton, up to and including Norwich, excluding Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Inverness. Elaine C. Smith will be appearing in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Inverness.

Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit

14 May 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

When life gives Rhod lemons… In his last show ‘The Book of John’, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour… But Rhod’s not bitter; he’s bouncing back and feeling remarkably zesty. Hilariously dark, passionate and way too personal, this is classic Gilbert, squeezing every last drop out of life’s latest curveballs...with a little help from an old adversary.

Hamilton

28 Apr 2025 - 28 Mar 2026

The multi award-winning musical Hamilton tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies orphaned after a hurricane who becomes a hugely important figure in American history. After arriving in the US, he not only rises from poverty to power as George Washington's right-hand man in the Revolutionary War, but he also goes on to shape the country's first government - all while facing rivalries from political foes and challenges in his personal life.

& Juliet

12 May 2025 - 7 Jun 2025

& Juliet is the irreverent and fun-loving new West End musical that asks: what if Juliet’s famous ending was really just her beginning? What if she decided to choose her own fate? This is Juliet’s story now. So don’t tell her how it ends... Soaring with pop anthems including... Baby One More Time, Everybody (Backstreet's Back), Love Me Like You Do and Can’t Feel My Face, & Juliet is a riotous blast of fun and glorious music that proves when it comes to love, there’s always life after Romeo...

101 Dalmatians

18 Jul 2025 - 30 Aug 2025

When fashionista Cruella de Vil plots to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in town to create her fabulous new fur coat, there’s trouble ahead for Pongo and Perdi and their litter of adorable, tail-wagging young pups.

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

7 May 2025 - 18 Apr 2026

Comedian, presenter and panel-show superstar announces new tour Giraffe for 2025 Smashing the life out of the M25, M1, M5 and any other road that’s in my way. From Bromley to Brisbane, my new show Giraffe is going worldwide. Expectations on me: put on 3 stone from takeaways and post-show drinking. Expectations of you: leave the gig happier than when you arrived. My wife thinks it’s going to be tough for me to be away from the family, and don’t get me wrong, I do love my children/podcast content providers… but I also enjoy a lie-in and a hotel buffet breakfast. I think I’ll cope. What else is there to do? Sit next to your partner on the sofa, scrolling TikTok in silence again? You did that the last three nights. See you there! Host of Sky’s Rob Beckett’s Smart TV and Rob & Romesh Vs. He’s also the unmistakable voice of Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating and the smash-hit podcast Parenting Hell.

Go Your Own Way - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

3 May 2025 - 2 Apr 2026

Go Your Own Way is the spellbinding show featuring music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac. Their rock 'n' roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians who will take audiences on a powerful journey through their incredible song book. With hits including Dreams, Don’t Stop, Everywhere, Rhiannon, Gold Dust Woman, Little Lies, Big Love and many more. Paying tribute to their Rumours line up of Stevie, Mick, John, Christine & Lindsey, which remains their most commercially successful to date, this show perfectly recreates the live energy and passion of Fleetwood Mac.

Only Fools & Horses The Musical

28 Apr 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

Based on John Sullivan’s legendary television show, this critically acclaimed home-grown musical spectacular features cherished material from Britain’s best loved TV series. With a script and original score written by John’s son, Jim Sullivan, and comedy giant Paul Whitehouse, prepare to get reacquainted with Britain’s most lovable rogues and experience the classic comedy brought to life on stage through an ingenious script and 20 hilarious songs. Fans and critics alike praised Only Fools and Horses the Musical in their droves during its triumphant West End run: The Sun awarded five stars, hailing it “One Del of a show!”; the Daily Mirror said it was “a treat for Trotter fans" in their five-star review. The Sunday Times bestowed four stars and remarked that “Only Fools is a blast from our wide-boy past. A hearty stage adaptation of the 1980s BBC television comedy”. Evening Standard also awarded four stars, complimenting the “unashamedly British night out. A jubilant lovely jubbly!”. While the Daily Mail urged its readers to “raise a glass of Tittinger to Del Boy and Rodney as Only Fools and Horses storms the West End!” Join us as we take a trip back in time, where it’s all kicking off in Peckham. While the yuppie invasion of London is in full swing, love is in the air as Del Boy sets out on the rocky road to find his soul mate, Rodney and Cassandra prepare to say ‘I do’, and even Trigger is gearing up for a date (with a person!). Meanwhile, Boycie and Marlene give parenthood one final shot and Grandad takes stock of his life and decides the time has finally arrived to get his piles sorted. With musical contributions from the iconic Chas & Dave, the beloved theme tune as you have never heard it before, and an array of brand-new songs full of character and cockney charm, you’re guaranteed to have a right ol’ knees-up! Only Fools and Horses the Musical is a feel-good family celebration of traditional working-class London life in 1989 and the aspirations we all share. So don’t delay, get on the blower, and get a ticket for a truly cushty night out - only a 42 carat plonker would miss it!

Riverdance 30: The New Generation

12 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe. To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance 30: The New Generation will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics.

Fairytale of New York

23 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025

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An Inspector Calls

6 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

The National Theatre's Landmark Production Directed by Stephen Daldry Stephen Daldry's record breaking and multi-award winning production for the National Theatre of An Inspector Calls returns after a sell-out London season and American tour. Daldry's visionary, radical, challenging version of JB Priestley's classic thriller, hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, has been seen by more than 4 million people worldwide. When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. More relevant now than ever, this is a must-see for a whole new generation of theatregoers. Creative team: - Director Stephen Daldry - Designer Ian MacNeil - Lighting Designer Rick Fisher - Composer Stephen Warbeck - Associate Director Julian Webber - Producer PW Productions

Dear Evan Hansen

20 May 2025 - 5 Jul 2025

"The musical of its generation, for all generations" - BBC Radio 2 Today is going to be a good day. And here's why… Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in. The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn't tell the whole truth. And now must give up on a life he never dreamt he'd have. As events spiral and the truth comes out, Evan faces a reckoning with himself and everyone around him. Packed with some of the biggest musical theatre songs of the last decade, Dear Evan Hansen has a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Oscar-winning composers for The Greatest Showman), book by Steven Levenson and more awards than can be listed here. Well ok, we'll mention a few: its Tony® Award for BEST MUSICAL, Olivier Award for BEST NEW MUSICAL, Grammy® Award for BEST MUSICAL THEATER SCORE…no big deal but the list goes on! With direction by Adam Penford (Artistic Director at Nottingham Playhouse), this brand-new production marks the first time that the Broadway and West End phenomenon will tour the UK & Ireland. So wherever you are, #YouWillBeFound, with the Dear Evan Hansen tour coming to a theatre near you. "Theatrical magic. One of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history." - Washington Post "A true original. Theatrical lightning." - International New York Times Age guidance 12+

John Bishop: Back At It

21 Sept 2025 - 8 Nov 2025

After years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John is getting back to the thing he loves most; standing on stage and making people laugh. John has achieved huge success with a number of his own comedy, entertainment and documentary shows including- John Bishop’s Australia (BBC1), John Bishop’s Britain (BBC1), John Bishop’s Only Joking (Sky1), The John Bishop Show (BBC1), The John Bishop Christmas Show (BBC1) and John Bishop’s Gorilla Adventure (ITV1). More recently John Bishop’s Ireland for ITV1 and four mammoth series of the critically acclaimed John Bishop: In Conversation With… which saw him chatting, one to one with some of the World’s biggest household names.

Whitney: Queen of the Night

2 May 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston is a celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time: Whitney Houston. Experience the ultimate tribute to Whitney’s remarkable musical repertoire in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band. Prepare to be blown away by an extraordinary journey through three decades of all-time hits such as _I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, I Will Always Love You, My Love Is Your Love, So Emotional, Run To You, Saving All My Love, How Will I Know, Million Dollar Bill, The Greatest Love Of All, and many more. Join us for an unmissable evening filled with live music, captivating choreography, and powerful vocals, as we pay homage to the one and only queen of the night. Please note that this is a tribute production not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston.

Jack Dee

10 May 2025 - 1 Nov 2025

Culture wars, the environment, British foreign policy and social justice: these are just a few of the topics that Jack spectacularly fails to address (or even mention for that matter) in his brand new show. Instead, for reasons known only to him, he doubles down on his fascination with the meaningless small things of life like Zoom protocol, what’s new in the world of radiators and the worst careers advice office in the world. Join Jack as he guides you through his varied life and career with his customary charm and well known gift for talking absolute rubbish on any given subject.

Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort Of)

29 Apr 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

It’s the 1800s. It’s party time. Let the ruthless matchmaking begin. Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride & Prejudice (Sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance. This “smart, laugh out loud funny” (Daily Telegraph) show features a string of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain.

Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation

1 May 2025 - 28 Mar 2026

Dara Ó Briain is an Irish comedian and television presenter based in the United Kingdom. He is noted for performing stand-up comedy shows all over the world and for hosting topical panel shows such as Mock the Week, The Panel, and The Apprentice: You're Fired!

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

13 May 2025 - 22 Nov 2025

Direct from London, step through the wardrobe this winter into the magical kingdom of Narnia for the most mystical of adventures in a faraway land. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they wave goodbye to wartime Britain and say hello to a talking Faun, an unforgettable Lion and the coldest, cruellest White Witch. The nations favourite novel, now on the stage.

The Overtones

15 May 2025 - 15 May 2025

The multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group are back on tour-bringing back the ‘Good Times’ with their unique, show-stopping blend of original material and feel-good classics. Over the last thirteen years, the popular group has released seven studio albums, sold out multiple tours, appeared on major TV shows and headlined many prestigious venues including The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The four-piece, made up of Mark Franks, Darren Everest, Jay James and Mike Crawshaw are best known for their exquisite vocals, pitch perfect harmonies, effortless and perfectly timed dance moves, and their charming and distinctive style.

War Horse

28 Apr 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France. Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage. At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in No Man’s Land. Albert, who remained on his parents’ Devon farm, cannot forget Joey. Though still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find Joey and bring him home. This production uses strobe lighting.

Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

16 May 2025 - 9 Nov 2025

Presented by John Mackay & Sally Homer, in Association with Debi Allen / Curtis Brown In this brand new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of North America who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee's unprecedentedly critically acclaimed style of stand-up? Stewart Lee is in danger of being left behind. He's approaching sixty with debilitating health conditions, his TV profile has diminished, and his once BAFTA award-winning style of stand-up seems obsolete. But can Lee unleash his inner Man-Wulf to position himself alongside comedy legends like Dave Chappelle, Ricky Gervais and Jordan Peterson at the forefront of side-splitting stadium-stuffing shit-posting?

Ghost Stories

20 May 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

The long-running West End hit returns! When Professor Goodman, arch-sceptic out to debunk the paranormal, embarks on an investigation of three apparent hauntings – as recounted by a night-watchman, a teenage boy, and a businessman awaiting his first child – Goodman finds himself at the outer limits of rationality, and fast running out of explanations. Enter a world full of thrilling twists and epic turns, where the ultimate love-letter to horror is imagined live on stage. A fully sensory and electrifying encounter, Ghost Stories is one of London’s best reviewed plays of all time and will keep you on the edge-of-your-seat. This is a theatrical experience like no other. After exhilarating audiences across the world with record breaking, sell-out productions and a smash hit film, Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s Ghost Stories is genuine scary fun, a worldwide phenomenon more spine-tingling and fantastically terrifying than ever.

Quadrophenia - A Mod Ballet

10 Jun 2025 - 19 Jul 2025

Meet the new generation… In 1973, guitar smashing rock genius Pete Townshend wrote Quadrophenia. Recorded by The Who - it quickly became an iconic and multi-million selling album. Quadrophenia defined a generation and in 1979 inspired the cult classic feature film of the same name. Now it’s back – this time as an explosive dance production – Quadrophenia, A Mod Ballet with a large cast of exceptional dancers, introducing new audiences to troubled mod Jimmy’s story while remaining true in spirit to the much-loved original. Quadrophenia is steeped in the mythology of the 1960s - sharp suits, soul music, vespas and parkas but its themes of lost youth, rebellion, the search for belonging and hunger for social change are just as urgent today. A rich, orchestral version of the album by Rachel Fuller, first heard in concert version at The Royal Albert Hall and recorded by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is the backdrop for this adrenaline filled rollercoaster ride. Choreographer Paul Roberts and Director Rob Ashford bring together some of the UK’s finest creative talent from the worlds of music, theatre, film and dance. With original costumes by renowned British fashion house Paul Smith and Natalie Pryce, projection by Nick Hillel and lighting design by Fabiana Piccioli. Prepare to be blown away as the power of dance brings a whole new dimension to the raw energy and emotion of one of the UK’s most iconic rock albums.

Acosta Danza - Cuban Eclectico

9 May 2025 - 10 May 2025

Carlos Acosta is thrilled to be bringing his Cuban dance company Acosta Danza back to Mayflower Theatre. With Cuban Eclectico, the audience will see a group of talented, versatile Cuban dancers showcase works ranging from modern to Afro-Cuban dance: ‘It’s a sample of Cuban life.’ With dancers from both classical and modern dance backgrounds Acosta mixes these techniques with flamenco, capoeira and hip-hop. The result is Acosta’s own identity in which the rich Cuban culture clearly emerges. For Cuban Eclectico, Carlos Acosta collaborated with choreographers from around the world who created pieces inspired by Cuban culture, but with their own ‘twist’. The celebrated Swedish Pontus Lidberg choreographed Paysage, Soudain, la nuit. Lidberg shows the celebration of youth between dusk and dawn on a rumba-inspired score by Leo Brouwer. Seventeen minutes of pure, infectious energy and Latin footwork set to frenzied, traditional music. Satori by the Cuban choreographer Raúl Reinoso, merges contemporary dance with classical ballet lines. The piece illustrates an inward journey to spiritual enlightenment, to the discovery of truth, beauty and light. Spanish choreographer Maria Rovira created Impronta for Acosta Danza, the piece brings together modern and contemporary dance in an evocation of folk dances of Afro-Cuban heritage. The Flemish-Moroccan Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui is one of the most sought-after contemporary choreographers in the world. He is known for his imaginative productions that shed new light on cultures and genres of movement. In his interpretation of Faun he gives shape to the confrontation between the human and animal aspects. This duet shows the duality of masculine and feminine energies, discovering and taunting each other.

Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders

19 May 2025 - 24 May 2025

Rambert’s thrilling stage adaptation “The Redemption of Thomas Shelby” captures the Peaky story, with stunning performances from Rambert’s dancers and an iconic soundtrack from a live on-stage band. Opening in the trenches of Flanders, a personal story unfolds in post-war industrial Birmingham as the Shelby family navigate the decisions that determine their fate and Tommy is intoxicated by mysterious newcomer, Grace. While Tommy is building his empire, Grace is operating as an undercover agent for Special Branch on a mission to get close to the heart of Tommy’s gang. As the story unfolds, hearts are broken, and revenge is sought. Spectacular dramatization and breath-taking dance is heightened by a live on-stage band performing specially commissioned music by Roman GianArthur and iconic Peaky tracks from Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Radiohead, Anna Calvi, The Last Shadow Puppets, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Throughout Rambert’s packed-out UK theatre tour, long-time fans of the TV show and audiences coming to Peaky fresh, were united in their enthusiasm for this adaptation written by the series’ creator Steven Knight with direction and choreography by Rambert’s Artistic Director Benoit Swan Pouffer. ‘[Rambert’s show is] the most immersive and intoxicating way to experience Knight’s now timeless story’ NME ‘Vigorous and vibrant performances from the entire cast’ The Times ‘You can never quite tell whether you’re at a dance show or a grungy rock gig’ The Telegraph

CIRQUE

18 Jul 2025 - 19 Jul 2025

Where Musical Theatre Meets Circus It’s time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular. A world that explodes into colour as everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway hits combine with breath-taking, amazing performances, incredible contortionists, and thrilling feats of agility and flair. It’s the brand-new variety spectacular everyone is talking about… welcome to Cirque: the award-winning, smash-hit sensation that is fun for all the family. Let the music lift you on a truly wondrous journey bursting with kaleidoscopic colour. Stars of the West End combine with incredible circus performers as the biggest hits from your favourite theatre shows are brought to the stage in unique, spellbinding style. An all-star cast performing the big, big numbers from your favourite shows are joined by mesmerising circus stars – making for an enchanting production that is charming and astonishing in equal measure. Enter the extraordinary world of Cirque. Roll up, roll up and book your seats now for an unforgettable night out – truly like no other. ‘Just amazing. . . it was a sell-out. People loved it, giving it a standing ovation’ Paul Gough, BBC Radio Tees ‘You could tell just how great a spectacle Cirque was from the number of people in the audience who were visibly gobsmacked throughout’ Press and Journal, Scotland ‘Absolutely took my breath away. . . I would give Cirque: The Greatest Show a certain 10/10, and would love to experience the show all over again’ Newcastle World ‘The standing ovation comes long before the final encore’ Lancashire Life Magazine ‘Top-level singers, dancers and performers. I loved every minute of it’ Sussex World ‘The fact that the entire audience stood at the end to give the applause speaks volumes’ The British Ring of the International Brotherhood of Magicians ‘…a feel-good finale that will let you leave the theatre with a spring in your step and a buzz in your heart’ TheCircusDiaries.com

It's A Beautiful Noise

1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2025

Prepare to be swept away by the all-new orchestral rendition of It’s A Beautiful Noise the Neil Diamond Tribute commemorating a decade of stellar performances. Strap yourself in for this fully revamped stage production offering a fresh presentation of Neil Diamond’s timeless classics and mesmerising melodies backed by a sensational live orchestra. Fisher Stevens breathes new life into Diamond’s greatest hits, including Sweet Caroline, Cracklin Rosie, and many more. Since its inception, It’s A Beautiful Noise has captivated audiences worldwide with its heartfelt homage to Neil Diamond’s timeless classics. Now, as the show celebrates its 10th anniversary, fans can expect the ultimate Neil Diamond experience, elevating the performance to new heights of musical brilliance while paying homage to one of America’s most iconic superstars. It’s more than a concert, it’s a fully immersive musical experience. To summarise in the words of Neil Diamond himself… Good times never felt so good.

The Marriage Of Figaro

1 May 2025 - 3 May 2025

Love, laughter, and tangled affairs It’s supposed to be the happiest day of Figaro and Susanna’s lives but will their wedding even go ahead? Count Almaviva is determined to seduce Susanna, but will his wife find out? Will Figaro be able to outwit his master, for the honour of his bride? And where does young Cherubino fit into it all? In this captivating tale of love, loyalty and mistaken identities, the quick-witted barber navigates the twists and turns of 18th century social intricacies with charm and humour, and clever schemes which will keep you guessing until the final note. WNO’s period-set production with elegant sets and opulent costumes has all the ingredients of a classic opera. So, join us as we step into the world of The Marriage of Figaro where love and laughter converge in a whirlwind of clever schemes and Mozart’s melodic brilliance. Sung in Italian, with English surtitles.

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

13 May 2025 - 18 May 2025

The smash-hit production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns – starring Joe McElderry as Pharaoh! The multi award-winning show has been performed hundreds of thousands of times in over 80 countries worldwide, and has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals. Features much-loved pop and musical theatre classics, including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door, There’s One More Angel In Heaven and Go, Go, Go Joseph. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘A technicolor delight’ Metro ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Sensational’ Sunday Express ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘This Joseph has mojo’ The Times

Peter Grimes

30 Apr 2025 - 17 May 2025

Tides of tragedy, a sea of struggle Peter Grimes is a tale of isolation and prejudice. Haunted by rumours and suspicion, a fisherman finds himself grappling with inner demons as the local community turns against him. But what really happened to his apprentice? Uncover the mysteries of a coastal village, where the sea whispers secrets and everyone thinks they know your business, as tragedy unfolds against the ominous backdrop of powerful, melodic waves. Britten’s iconic opera, rich with dramatic choruses, enthralling solos and the famous Sea Interludes, comes to life in this new production from WNO, where the forces of nature collide with the harshness of human behaviour. Dive into a turbulent sea and a storm of emotions for a performance that lingers on way after the final note. Sung in English with English surtitles

Big Girls Don't Cry

14 Jul 2025 - 22 Nov 2025

Come and experience the iconic sound of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and a fantastic live band. The internationally acclaimed Big Girls Don’t Cry authentically revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest. It showcases Frankie’s incredible falsettos, and features solo hits that range from the exuberant – the rock’n’roll nostalgia of Grease, to the spine-tingling show-stealers. Selling an incredible 100 million records worldwide, there’s a Four Seasons song that shares a special place in everyone’s heart. The show revives classic songs including Sherry, December 1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll, Big Girls Don’t Cry, My Eyes Adored You, Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, Beggin’, I’ve Got You Under My Skin and Who Loves You – you’re never more than a song away from another classic hit.

The Drifters

1 May 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

The Drifters are the longest running singing group in pop history still performing live, having enjoyed over 50 hits world wide. Performing all the hits ‘Saturday Night At the Movies’, ’You’re More Than a Number’, ’Come on Over to My Place’, ’Up On the Roof’, ‘Under the Board Walk’, ’Kissin in the Back Row’, ’Save the Last Dance for Me’, ’Down on the Beach’, ‘Stand By Me’, ’Like Sister and Brother’ and many many more. The Legendary group have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, performed for the President of The United States and are listed among the greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. No other vocal group has achieved as much success artistically or commercially as The Drifters and they remain among the best selling acts of all time.

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

28 Apr 2025 - 4 Apr 2026

West End mega-hit Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, comes as part of its first ever UK & Ireland tour. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them, winning 12 Grammy Awards and selling more concert tickets than any other solo performer in music history. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her iconic hits, including The Best, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Private Dancer and River Deep, Mountain High, discover the heart and soul behind the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Experience her inspiring story live on stage as this exhilarating celebration reveals the untold story of a woman who dared to dream fiercely, shatter barriers and defy the bounds of age, gender and race to conquer the world against all odds. This is a tribute performance.

Kinky Boots

29 Apr 2025 - 6 Dec 2025

This joy-filled sensation, based on a true story and hit movie, features Tony and Grammy winning music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and is taken from the hilarious and life-affirming book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. After inheriting his family's failing shoe factory and with a relationship on the rocks, life is proving to be very challenging for Charlie Price. That is until he meets Lola, a drag queen whose sparkle and unsteady heels might just hold the answer to saving the struggling business...

Calamity Jane

29 Apr 2025 - 27 Sept 2025

Gosh almighty! Grab a posse because the whip crackin' musical comedy classic Calamity Jane is a rollin' on over the plains to a theatre near you. Based on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this plumb fancy new production stars the multi-award-winning West End actor and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Les Misérables). Meet the fearless, gun slingin' Calamity Jane – biggest mouth in Dakota territory and always up for a fight. She'll charm you hog-eyed though, especially when trying to win the heart of the dashing Lieutenant Gilmartin, or shooting insults at the notorious Wild Bill Hickok. But when the men of Deadwood fall hard for Chicago stage star Adelaid Adams, Calamity struggles to keep her jealousy holstered. Her heart's a thumpin'... but who for? With the sure-fire classic songs The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), The Black Hills of Dakota, Just Blew in from the Windy City, and the Oscar-winning Secret Love, The Watermill Theatre’s Production of Calamity Jane, is directed by Nikolai Foster, co directed and choreographed by Nick Winston and features musical supervision by Olivier, Grammy and Tony Award winner Catherine Jayes. What are you waiting for, you wild coyotes? Whip-crack-away and book now!

Lost in Music

17 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2025

Embark on an electrifying journey through the sensational 70s. A world class band and dazzling vocals are set to transport you straight to the heart of disco fever. Get ready to re-live timeless hits from icons like Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic. Dress to impress in your most fabulous disco attire as we pay homage to the golden age of disco. From the irresistible beats of Never Can Say Goodbye to the pulsating rhythm of Boogie Wonderland, we’ve got an unforgettable line-up that’ll keep you grooving all night long. Don’t miss out on the feel-good show of the year – join us, lose yourself in the music, and leave your worries behind! ‘Party the night away… you’ll love it’ BBC Radio Tees

Queen Rock Symphonic

20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025

Experience this one-off epic rock and symphonic spectacular celebration featuring the greatest hits of Queen! Featuring a full rock band and stars from the West End smash hit musical We Will Rock You, with the symphonic backing of the BSO Pops Orchestra, ‘stunning’ and ‘awesome’ are just two of the words which have been used to describe this concert experience. One of the most successful global bands of all time, QUEEN have sold over 300 million albums. After four decades of music, QUEEN are as popular as ever, enjoyed by audiences old and new. After the huge success in Meyrick Park in Bournemouth, the BSO is delighted to restage this spectacular concert at Mayflower Theatre. Iconic hits include Hammer To Fall, Radio Ga Ga, One Vision, Seven Seas of Rhye, I Want To Break Free, Innuendo, The Show Must Go On, Don’t Stop Me Now, Bohemian Rhapsody and many more. With singers Jenna Lee James, Emma Hatton, Jon Boydon, and Peter Eldridge.

The Two of Us: The Lennon & McCartney Songbook

9 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2025

This two-act evening takes us chronologically from Lennon and McCartney’s first meeting in 1957 to the end of The Beatles in 1970. With sold out performances in Liverpool, Gateshead, Dublin, Poole and Finland, it is a truly unforgettable experience for audiences and performers alike, one that weaves a brilliant original score by Andrew Cottee with acted sequences by the three vocalists/actors to shed light on the true story behind these globally loved compositions and their composers’ relationship. Classic songs include Penny Lane, Eleanor Rigby, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, All You Need Is Love, Yesterday, Hey Jude, Ticket to Ride and Strawberry Fields Forever. Featuring Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Mark McGann as John Lennon Joe Stilgoe as Paul McCartney with Claire Martin

Mamma Mia!

28 Apr 2025 - 28 Mar 2026

The smash hit musical based on the songs of Abba continues to storm the UK. Since premiering in London this funny comedy has been seen by over 54 million people all around the world. Featuring songs including 'Dancing Queen', 'Super Trouper' and 'Take A Chance On Me'.

Mary Poppins

21 May 2025 - 20 Sept 2025

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS returns. The magical story of the world’s favourite Nanny is triumphantly and spectacularly brought to the stage with dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs. Starring Zizi Strallen, returning to play the title role following great acclaim on the recent sell-out international tour, and Charlie Stemp as Bert, who recently gave an award-winning performance as Arthur Kipps in Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Half A Sixpence. The stage production of MARY POPPINS is brilliantly adapted from the wonderful stories by PL Travers and the original film. It is co-created by Cameron Mackintosh and has a book by Oscar-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator, Julian Fellowes. With a timeless score by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman including the classic songs; Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Super-cali-fragil-istic-expi-ali-docious and Feed the Birds with new songs and additional music and lyrics, including Practically Perfect, by the Olivier award-winning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

One Sound: Legends

25 May 2025 - 25 May 2025

On sale dates Choirs Pre-sale Tue 22 Oct at 10am General Public Tue 5 Nov at 10am After the incredible success of 6 sold-out shows, One Sound is back in 2025 with a thrilling new theme: Legends. Join Love Soul Choir, Sing Now Choir, and Sound Pop Academy as they unite to celebrate some of the biggest legends who have shaped the sound of generations. Ditch the choir gowns and hymn sheets – we’re all about contemporary pop choir singing at its best. From Tina Turner to Taylor Swift, expect electrifying solos, unforgettable harmonies, and some surprises along the way. Not only will you be treated to an incredible musical experience, but you’ll also be supporting a worthy cause. £1 from each programme sold will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Society, our charity partner for this event. We’ll also be raising awareness throughout the show. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the power of music and the magic of community. Please note, this variety show will showcase songs from a diverse range of decades and genres, not just those by ‘legendary’ artists.

The Girl On The Train

29 Apr 2025 - 26 Jul 2025

Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated.

2:22 A Ghost Story

7 Aug 2025 - 13 Jun 2026

The new stage phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm now on tour. Winner of Best New Play at the Whatsonstage Awards, this edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller is written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny & The Battersea Poltergeist, and comes fresh from record-breaking seasons at four West End theatres with a host of acclaimed star performances (including among others Lily Allen, Cheryl, Stephanie Beatriz, Tom Felton, Jake Wood and James Buckley). It’s a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear… What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth? 'There's something in our house. I hear it every night, at the same time'. Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is getting closer, so they’re going to stay up… until 2:22… and then they’ll know. This edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller stars Joe Absolom (A Confession, Doc Martin), Charlene Boyd (Mayflies, River City), Nathaniel Curtis (It’s A Sin, The Witcher) and Louisa Lytton (Eastenders, The Bill).

Steve Steinman’s Eternal Love: The Musical

2 May 2025 - 2 May 2025

Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock trilogy continues with Eternal Love, the new hilarious rock musical. Join Steve Steinman and his incredible cast as they take you on an epic journey into a fantastical, dark thrilling world filled with Vampires, where the love-struck Vampire Baron searches for eternal love and takes his new bride. This unique blend of musical theatre, including original rock anthems,from two number one albums, classic vampire tales, and the electrifying feel of a rock concert creates a truly unique experience for the audience. With laugh-out-loud humour from the hilarious Steve Steinman, this is a night you won’t want to miss. Don’t miss out on this electrifying experience —grab your tickets now for an unforgettable night of rock, laughter, and gothic romance!

Welsh Nation Opera: The Marriage of Figaro

1 May 2025 - 3 May 2025

Love, laughter, and tangled affairs. It’s supposed to be the happiest day of Figaro and Susanna’s lives but will their wedding even go ahead? Count Almaviva is determined to seduce Susanna, but will his wife find out? Will Figaro be able to outwit his master, for the honour of his bride? And where does young Cherubino fit into it all? In this captivating tale of love, loyalty and mistaken identities, the quick-witted barber navigates the twists and turns of 18th century social intricacies with charm and humour, and clever schemes which will keep you guessing until the final note. WNO’s period-set production with elegant sets and opulent costumes has all the ingredients of a classic opera. So, join us as we step into the world of The Marriage of Figaro where love and laughter converge in a whirlwind of clever schemes and Mozart’s melodic brilliance. Sung in Italian, with English surtitles.

Welsh National Opera: Play Opera LIVE

3 May 2025 - 3 May 2025

The perfect family show for the young and young at heart. Featuring magnificent music from stage and screen, this interactive and educational family show is the perfect introduction to the wonderful world of opera and classical music. Bought to life by the acclaimed WNO Orchestra, our presenter Tom Redmond will introduce you to the Orchestra and its many instruments, our talented performers, and of course, the music you’ll be hearing during the afternoon – some of which are our absolutely favourites to perform. The relaxed setting of the show will allow you to fully lose yourself in the music and the drama – we’ll have you clapping, singing, and dancing in the aisles. Delve into the backstage magic of opera during our free pre-show foyer activities, available from 1pm. Explore some of our costumes, make props and enjoy our lighting and sound stations. If that’s not enough, there’s even a treasure hunt.

Friends! The Musical Parody

23 Sept 2025 - 21 Mar 2026

Friends! The Musical Parody celebrates and pokes fun at the wacky misadventures of the group of 20-something pals we love from the hit TV show as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990’s Manhattan. Friends! The Musical Parody is an hilarious good-hearted romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV show in an uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, music-filled production. Ross, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, Joey and Rachel, haven’t gone anywhere and are singing and dancing their way back into our hearts in Friends! The Musical Parody the first UK and Irish tour of the hilarious off-Broadway and Las Vegas hit musical that lovingly lampoons the popular TV sitcom. You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll Unagi! It's a typical day at New York's only coffee shop, Central Perk, until an unexpected runaway bride enters the picture and kicks the whole gang out of second gear! With friends like these, who needs television? Pivot!

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

12 May 2025 - 17 May 2025

The smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Mayflower Theatre! The multi award-winning show has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including multiple runs in the West End and on Broadway, international tours in over 80 countries worldwide and has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals. Featuring much loved pop and musical theatre classics, including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door, There’s One More Angel In Heaven and Go, Go, Go Joseph. Book your dream ticket today!

2:22 A Ghost Story

10 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and twelve productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story returns to Southampton. Winner of Best New Play at the WhatsOnStage Awards, this edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller is written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist, and has featured a host of acclaimed star performances (including Lily Allen, Cheryl, Stacey Dooley, Tom Felton, Jake Wood and James Buckley). It’s a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear… What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth? ‘There’s something in our house. I hear it every night, at the same time’ Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is getting closer, so they’re going to stay up… until 2:22… and then they’ll know.

Here & Now

28 Oct 2025 - 24 Jan 2026

Happiness is only a heartbeat away with HERE & NOW, the hilarious and heart-warming new musical based on the songs of the multi-million-selling pop phenomenon, Steps. Don’t miss this sparkling celebration of love and friendship when it comes to Southampton after its record-breaking world premiere this year! Welcome to seaside superstore Better Best Bargains, where it’s Friday night, the vibe is right, and everyone’s dancing in the aisles. But when Caz discovers the shelves are stocked with lies and betrayal, the summer of love she and her friends dreamed of suddenly feels like a tragedy. Have they all lost their chance of a ‘happy ever after’? Or does love have other plans in store…? Directed by the award-winning Rachel Kavanaugh (Half a Sixpence, The Great British Bake Off Musical) and written by Shaun Kitchener (Hollyoaks), HERE & NOW features many of Steps’ iconic hits, including 5, 6, 7, 8, Stomp, Better Best Forgotten, and Last Thing On My Mind. This brand new musical is produced by Steps themselves, ROYO and pop legend Pete Waterman. Book your tickets now – it’d be a tragedy to miss it!

Henning Wehn: Acid Wehn

2 May 2025 - 16 Apr 2026

German comic Henning Wehn rinses and wrings sense from the nonsensical in his latest comedy tour.

Fawlty Towers

3 Mar 2026 - 4 Jul 2026

The ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back – this time on stage! Nearly 50 years since it first graced our TV screens, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. Fresh from a sold-out West End season, this laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West-End run. Join Basil, Sybil, the delightfully bumbling Major, and an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable twelve episodes. With sharp wit, chaos, and calamity at every turn, this is the comedy event of the year! Secure your tickets now and relive the madness of Fawlty Towers live on stage. It’s a staycation you’ll never forget!

The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan

13 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026

Sailing into Southampton this Christmas! Join Peter Pan as he sets sail on a brand-new voyage this Christmas in this high-flying swashbuckling adventure. Climb aboard the Jolly Roger with Captain Hook and Peter Pan as they battle on the high seas, joined by a crew of mischievous pirates and a very hungry, ever-watchful crocodile! With amazing special effects, stunning sets and beautiful costumes direct from The London Palladium, The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan will take your whole family on a magical trip to Neverland like never before! Be part of the panto magic – hook your tickets today! The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan is locally supported by Bargate Homes.

Peter Pan

13 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026

Sailing into Southampton next Christmas! Join Peter Pan and the characters you know and love next Christmas in this high-flying swashbuckling adventure. This family treat will include all your favourites from Neverland, including Tinker Bell, Wendy, John and Michael Darling. With amazing special effects, stunning sets and beautiful costumes direct from The London Palladium, Peter Pan will take your whole family on a magical trip to Neverland like never before! Be part of the panto magic and Hook your tickets today… Star casting to be announced. Peter Pan is locally supported by

By Royal Appointment

8 Jul 2025 - 9 Aug 2025

The late Queen Elizabeth II was famous for her discretion. She never said anything in public that could ruffle the lightest of feathers. But she had one way of expressing what she really thought – through her wardrobe. By Royal Appointment is a funny, poignant and celebratory new play about the kind of power that only a Queen can wield – she charms the world through coats and admonishes her family through a carefully chosen hat. But the Queen herself is uninterested in fashion, her look is managed by her Designer, her Milliner and most powerful of all, her Dresser, a working-class girl who goes from advising the Queen on the colour of her lipsticks to the real power behind the throne. But the Dresser, like all royal favourites, is living on borrowed time. By Royal Appointment is a behind the scenes peek into the world of our most popular monarch and the image she presented to the world. Starring national treasure Anne Reid CBE as The Queen and star of stage and screen Caroline Quentin as The Dresser. The new play is written by Daisy Goodwin who created the hit ITV series Victoria and directed by former Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe, Dominic Dromgoole.

Fawlty Towers

3 Mar 2026 - 7 Mar 2026

The ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back – this time on stage! Nearly 50 years since it first graced our TV screens, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. Fresh from a sold-out West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West-End run. Join Basil (Danny Bayne), the delightfully bumbling Major and Polly (Joanne Clifton), with an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable twelve episodes. With sharp wit, chaos, and calamity at every turn, this is the comedy event of the year! Secure your tickets now and relive the madness of Fawlty Towers live on stage. It’s a staycation you’ll never forget!

Grease School Edition

21 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025

Get ready to Hand Jive this summer at Mayflower Theatre! Join us for the ultimate feel-good musical, Grease, performed by an outstanding cast of over 150 talented young people from our local community. Feel the electrifying energy of Rydell High as Danny, Sandy, the Pink Ladies, and the Burger Palace Boys bring this iconic story to life with unforgettable songs and dazzling choreography. Watch in awe as the talented young cast captures the highs and lows of teenage love and heartbreak. Don’t miss this vibrant youth production – it’s the one that you’ll want!

Grease

22 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Legend - The Music Of Bob Marley

15 May 2025 - 11 Jun 2026

Legend – The Music of Bob Marley Direct from the West End - Reggae for the World When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. Legend - the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, a supremely talented cast recreate the timeless hits Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin’, Buffalo Soldier, Stir It Up, Get Up Stand Up, Exodus, Waiting in Vain, Satisfy My Soul, Iron Lion Zion, I Shot the Sheriff and many more reggae classics. This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.

Performed by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra It's A Living Thing The Music of Jeff Lynne's ELO

25 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2026

Formed in 1970 in Birmingham UK, the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) is a band that fuses pop music with classical overtones. Jeff Lynne, its creator and continuing driving force added violins, cellos, string basses, horns and woodwind to the standard rock line-up to ‘pick up where the Beatles left off…’ In the 13 years following their arrival on the music scene, they sold over 50 millions records worldwide, accumulated 27 Top 40 songs in the UK singles chart, and 15 in the US charts. In the summer of 2016, they played the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival, and in December, it was announced they had been elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2017. Jeff Lynne continues to front ELO (Jeff Lynne’s ELO). Richard Balcombe and Graham Bickley have now produced a concert celebrating the unique aura of ELO, expanding the classic sound with a treatment that utilises a full symphony orchestra and band, with 6 singers to replicate the glorious wall of vocal sound. The concert celebrates ELO’s catalogue of classic chart hits – not re-imagined, but like you’ve never heard them before! In association with GRB Concerts. Conductor: Richard Balcombe. Setlist includes Roll Over Beethoven Xanadu Telephone Line Sweet Talkin’ Woman Diary Of Horace Wimp Living Thing Rockaria Shine A Little Love Mr Blue Sky

Jonathon Church Theatre Productions Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird

24 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

★★★★★ ‘All rise for this powerfully uplifting theatrical event’ Evening Standard Aaron Sorkin’s riveting, award-winning stage adaptation of the seminal American novel about racial injustice and childhood innocence became a Broadway and West End sensation with star-studded sell-out seasons on both sides of the Atlantic. Now this thrilling courtroom drama embarks on a UK & Ireland tour for the very first time. Successful lawyer, Atticus Finch, encourages kindness and empathy in his children, but is pushed to the limits of these qualities himself when he resolves to uncover the truth in a town that seems determined to hide it. Set in 1934 Alabama, To Kill a Mockingbird was inspired by novelist Harper Lee’s own childhood and has sold more than 45 million copies worldwide. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature and was long at the top of the banned book lists. ★★★★★ ‘Mockingbird soars anew in Sorkin’s blistering adaptation. Spellbinding’ Daily Mail Oscar winning writer Aaron Sorkin’s stage adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird is paired with Bartlett Sher’s visionary direction. Aaron Sorkin has had many years of great success on stage and screen. He is perhaps best known as the creator and screenwriter of hit TV series The West Wing, and as the screenwriter for The Social Network, for which he received an Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Writer’s Guild Award. He is also the writer-creator of The Newsroom and Academy Award-winning film A Few Good Men. Bartlett Sher spent over ten years as Director of New York’s Lincoln Centre Theater, and has also headed acclaimed productions such as My Fair Lady, The King and I and South Pacific. ★★★★★ ‘Powerful. Important. Deeply moving. I wept as I rose at the end ’ Sunday Express

It's A Living Thing

25 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2026

To Kill a Mockingbird

24 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

John Williams Blockbusters

29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2026

A spectacular concert celebrating the music of the most prolific and successful film-score composer ever. John Williams has been at the forefront of film music from the 1960s and since then has been awarded 5 Oscars, 25 Grammys, 4 Golden Globes, 3 Emmys and 7 BAFTAs. Many of the most popular films of recent times owe much of their success to his amazing music. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to hear a live performance of many of his most memorable themes. Conductor: Pete Harrison. Setlist includes Harry Potter Saving Private Ryan Jaws Memoirs of a Geisha Raiders of the Lost Ark ET Flying Theme JFK Jurassic Park Star Wars

Fastlove: A Tribute to George Michael

16 May 2025 - 28 Nov 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with a global superstar, as he puts the Boom Boom into your heart in this all-new production: Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael. The show is packed with crowd pleasing anthems from Wham! classics to the chart topping success of the 80’s album Faith. All the awesome tunes of the nineties and noughties including the irresistible Flawless. You’ll be getting up (to get down) to all your favourite songs: Careless Whisper, Freedom, Faith, Father Figure, One More Try, Outside, Jesus To A Child, I Want Your Sex, Kissing A Fool, and many more. Relive the passion, the flair, and the unique sensitivity of George Michael in this incredible concert sensation. As the great man said: you gotta have faith! So book your tickets now!

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

28 May 2025 - 4 Oct 2025

When it premiered at Sadler’s Wells in 1995, Matthew Bourne’s triumphant modern re-interpretation of Swan Lake turned tradition upside down, and took the dance world by storm. Now firmly established as a modern day classic, this iconic production is perhaps best-known for replacing the traditional female corps de ballet with a menacing male ensemble. A Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist, Matthew Bourne blends dance, humour and spectacle with extravagant, award-winning designs by Lez Brotherston, to create a provocative and powerful Swan Lake for our times. Collecting over 30 international theatre awards including three Tonys, Swan Lake has been acclaimed as a landmark achievement on the international stage. It has become the longest running ballet in the West End and on Broadway and enjoyed four hugely successful tours in the UK and thrilled audiences all over the world.

Don Quixote

5 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Carlos Acosta’s explosion of Spanish sunshine, spectacular dance and vivacious comedy. Birmingham Royal Ballet returns with the first revival of Director Carlos Acosta’s joyful production of Don Quixote, inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ classic novel. Meet the famous knight himself, lovers Kitri and Basilio, and a host of supporting characters, all paired with spectacular dance and vivacious comedy. If you like Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty, you shouldn’t miss this stunning 19th century masterpiece, full of thrilling pas de deux and so much more! Treat yourself and all your family to some Spanish sunshine.

Dinosaur World Live

11 May 2025 - 20 Aug 2025

A dino-mite adventure direct form the West End! Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend.

Miriam Margolyes: From A to Z

2 Sept 2025 - 23 Oct 2025

Off the back of her sold-out 2024 tour and Edinburgh show, Miriam returns, this time spinning her A-Z wheel, diving headfirst into an eclectic alphabetised mix of life’s standout moments. Miriam will invite us deeper into her world, sharing new cherished memories and razor-sharp observations – and of course, a little bit of smut.

The Red Shoes

10 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2026

The double Olivier Award-winning smash hit returns A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion. Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound). An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

The Sleeping Beauty

26 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

For wonder and enchantment, look no further than this classic fairy tale ballet: Kenneth MacMillan’s exquisite production will leave you spellbound. Experience all that is grand, gleaming and gorgeous in this stunning version of one of the world’s favourite stories. As a baby, Princess Aurora is cursed by the wicked Carabosse: on her 16th birthday, she will prick her finger and die. Her godmother the Lilac Fairy alters the spell so Aurora will not die, but sleep for 100 years. Only a true love’s kiss can break the spell and awaken her. From Aurora’s christening in the grand hall of the palace, to her jubilant wedding celebrations, the bewitching fairy tale is brought to life before your eyes. Brimming with beautiful choreography and sumptuous sets and costumes (by legendary designers Peter Farmer and Nicholas Georgiadis), you’ll be whisked away to an enchanted land of fairy tale characters and good versus evil. This lavish spectacle is heightened by one of Tchaikovsky’s greatest ballet scores, played live by English National Ballet Philharmonic.

Elio Pace: The Billy Joel Songbook

1 Sept 2025 - 15 Mar 2026

The ultimate uptown experience returns! Hugely acclaimed singer- songwriter and pianist Elio Pace is set to thrill audiences as he tours his smash-hit award-winning show The Billy Joel Songbook! The Billy Joel Songbook pays homage to one of the most iconic musicians, singer-songwriters and composers of the 20th Century, and will once again see Elio and his incredible band celebrating the legendary US musician with a unique blend of pop, rhythm and blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll. This exciting live show will transport the audience through a catalogue of Joel’s music, performing more than 30 hits including The Longest Time, She’s Always A Woman, An Innocent Man, Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It, The River of Dreams, We Didn’t Start The Fire and Piano Man.

Miss Saigon

4 Oct 2025 - 7 Mar 2026

Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents a new production of MISS SAIGON as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn.The soaring score features original hit songs including; “The Heat is On in Saigon”, “The Movie in My Mind”, “Last Night of the World” and “The American Dream”. In the last days of the Vietnam War, 17 year-old Kim is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by a notorious character known as The Engineer. There she meets and falls in love with an American GI named Chris but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. For 3 years Kim goes on an epic journey of survival to find her way back to Chris, who has no idea he's fathered a son. Age guidance: 14+ Content Warnings: Please note, this production contains scenes of a sexual and violent nature, wartime themes, firearms, derogatory and coarse language, drug use and the simulated smoking of cigarettes. The production also contains strobe lighting, gun shots, loud sound effects, theatrical haze, and pyrotechnics. Sign up for presale access here.

Step Into Christmas

8 Nov 2025 - 22 Dec 2025

Get ready to Step into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year. After a sensational run, they're back - bigger, brighter, and more festive than ever before. This spectacular Christmas concert is the ultimate way to kickstart your festive celebrations, guaranteed to fill your heart with holiday cheer and have you singing along from start to finish. Packed with all your favourite Christmas classics, the show brings the spirit of the season to life with dazzling performances, stunning festive visuals, and a sensational live band. From heart-warming ballads to upbeat festive anthems, it’s the perfect playlist for your Christmas celebrations. Whether you're starting a new festive tradition or keeping the magic alive, Step into Christmas is the ultimate feel-good Christmas concert spectacular.

Cirque Eloize: iD Reloaded

23 Sept 2025 - 18 Oct 2025

Dance Consortium presents Cirque Eloize: iD Reloaded Directed and curated by Jeannot Painchaud Mixing urban dance daring stunts and dazzling acrobatics. iD Reloaded inspired by iD, Cirque Eloize's ground-breaking and breath-taking West End and international hit, is an intoxicating blend of circus arts and urban dance music; b-boying/b-girling, breakdance, hip hop and more. The scene is set in the heart of a city, in a public space where people seek refuge and a chance to shed their anonymity: a place where identity is forged and individuality is expressed. The stage fizzes and thrills with infectious energy and phenomenal physical feat, as the 12 talented cast members from Canada’s famed contemporary circus crew Cirque Éloize perform against a kaleidoscope of eye-popping video projections. Set to a pulsating and stimulating soundtrack by Jean-Phi Concalves (Beast) and Alex McMahon, directed and created by Jeannot Painchaud, iD Reloaded is a thrilling piece of work, full of attitude, energy and invention. "Mixes circus and urban dance to cracking effect. The skill and excitement levels and are sky high." - The Guardian "This truly thrilling modern circus show from the Canadian based troupe was as nail biting as it was beautiful." - The Telegraph

Tosca

3 Oct 2025 - 3 Oct 2025

Where passion burns, power destroys In a city gripped by tyranny, three lives are bound by passion, power and deceit. Floria Tosca is a celebrated prima donna caught in a web of lies. Her lover, Mario Cavaradossi, a rebellious artist with a conscience, hides a political fugitive wanted by the city’s ruthless Chief of Police Scarpia – who has his sights on two things: the fugitive – and Tosca herself. As tensions rise, Tosca must navigate a labyrinth of blackmail and betrayal, making an impossible decision between love and survival. Tosca is a fast-paced operatic thriller and Puccini’s unforgettable score heightens every moment of drama, from the spine-tingling aria Te deum to the raw beauty of Vissi d’arte. This is opera at its most gripping and as the final notes fade, you’ll be left on the edge of your seat wondering just how far you would go for love.

The Bodyguard

20 Sept 2025 - 4 Jul 2026

The international, award-winning smash-hit musical The Bodyguard is back! Starring Pussycat Doll, and multi-platinum Grammy nominated Melody Thornton as Rachel Marron. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love.

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

9 Jul 2025 - 20 Jun 2026

UK tour of the stage adaptation of the 1994 movie by the same name. Starring Strictly Come Dancing winner Joe McFadden, Priscilla is the hilarious adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus bound for the Outback to put on the show of a lifetime. Their epic journey is a heart-warming story of self-discovery, sassiness and acceptance. With more glitter than ever before, this smash-hit show features a dazzling array of stunning costumes, fabulous feathers and a non-stop parade of dance-floor classics including It's Raining Men, Hot Stuff, I Will Survive, I Love the Night Life, Finally and many more!

Welsh National Opera - A Night at the Opera

1 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2025

Step into a world of passion, drama, and unforgettable melodies with WNO Chorus and Orchestra for A Night at the Opera. This charming concert brings together a stunning collection of opera’s most loved and famous works from the world’s greatest composers, including the stirring Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana, the heartbreakingly beautiful Un bel di (One Fine Day) from Madam Butterfly, and the spellbinding Witches’ Chorus from Macbeth. From soaring arias to dramatic ensembles, each piece will transport you into the heart of opera’s rich, emotional world. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering opera for the first time, A Night at the Opera promises a spectacular evening of music that will leave you breathless. Don’t miss your chance to experience these beloved pieces live.

English National Ballet - Sleeping Beauty

23 Oct 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Experience all that is grand, gleaming and gorgeous with English National Ballet in this stunning version of one of the world’s favourite stories. As a baby, Princess Aurora is cursed by the wicked Carabosse: on her 16th birthday, she will prick her finger and die. Her godmother the Lilac Fairy alters the spell so Aurora will not die, but sleep for 100 years. Only a true love’s kiss can break the spell and awaken her. From Aurora’s christening in the grand hall of the palace, to her jubilant wedding celebrations, the bewitching fairy tale is brought to life before your eyes. Brimming with beautiful choreography and sumptuous sets and costumes (by legendary designers Nicholas Georgiadis and Peter Farmer), you’ll be whisked away to an enchanted land of fairy tale characters and good versus evil. This lavish spectacle is heightened by one of Tchaikovsky’s greatest ballet scores, played live by English National Ballet Philharmonic.

Dear England

28 Apr 2025 - 7 Mar 2026

It’s time to change the game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. The England men’s team has the worst track record for penalties in the world, and manager Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt to take team and country back to the promised land. From multi award-winning writer James Graham (Sherwood, BBC) and director Rupert Goold (Patriots, Cold War), this five-star ‘new stage epic’ (Telegraph) tells the uplifting, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring story of Gareth Southgate’s revolutionary tenure as England manager, in a 'gripping' (The Times) examination of nation and game. A co-production with JAS Theatricals. Casting to be announced.

Matilda The Musical

2 Dec 2025 - 14 Nov 2026

In celebration of 15 years on stage since opening at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, and following performances in 100 cities across 17 countries worldwide, Matilda now returns for a UK tour. With book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and directed by Matthew Warchus, Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Matilda The Musical features flashing lights, lasers and loud sound effects. Latex balloons are popped onstage and stage haze (smoke) is used. Throughout the performance actors interact in audience spaces. This production is not suitable for children under 6 years of age. Children under 4 years of age (including babes in arms) will not be admitted into the auditorium. Children need to occupy their own seats at all times throughout the performance. To help us make sure everyone enjoys the show, your little ones need to be able to sit in their own seat without any assistance.

Welsh National Opera Candide

2 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2025

The Best of all Possible Worlds Leonard Bernstein’s Candide is a supercharged wild ride in which 18th-century France crashes into 20th-century post-war America. Take a seat and strap in tight for a mind-boggling journey as we hurtle through a fantastical world of chaos – from castles in the Alps, earthquakes in Lisbon to the Amazonian jungles beyond the Andes. From Bernstein’s compositional brilliance to the razor wit of Dorothy Parker, Candide is an energetic romp that pulls together the best of Broadway, the champagne froth of operetta and the timeless satire of Voltaire’s original novella. WNO’s critically acclaimed production is staged by an award-winning team, who brings this zany, imaginative world to life and up to date with music, animation, dance and political bite. ★★★★ ‘An ingeniously witty, all out absurd Candide from WNO’ The Stage

Welsh National Opera Tosca

3 Oct 2025 - 18 Oct 2025

Matilda the Musical

28 Apr 2026 - 16 May 2026

Following the sell-out success of its first tour in 2018/19, Matilda The Musical, the multi award-winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is heading back out on tour across the UK and Ireland. In celebration of 15 years on stage since opening at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, and following performances in 100 cities across 17 countries worldwide, Matilda now returns to Southampton. With book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and directed by Matthew Warchus, Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Winner of over 100 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical, the ‘unique and unforgettable’ (Rolling Stone) global phenomenon, Matilda has now delighted over 12 million audience members worldwide. ‘Simply unmissable. There’s never been a better time to see Matilda’ (Huffington Post).

Blue Apple Youth Theatre

11 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025

Drama, dance and singing groups for young people with learning disabilities run by professionals at Blue Apple Theatre and Mayflower Participation. We are excited to launch our new youth theatre group for young people aged 15-21 years old with learning disabilities, for example, Down’s Syndrome, Williams Syndrome and Autism. There is a helpful explanation of what is meant by learning disability here. You will get to perform in front of people, showing off what we’ve learned. It’s a great way to express your creativity, make friends, and gain confidence. So, come and join us for fun-filled sessions that include acting, singing and dancing. When? 5pm – 6:30pm on Fridays at Mayflower Studios and Mayflower Theatre To join in your first free session, click the red “Book Online” button to sign up.

Mayflower Creative Writers

8 Jul 2025 - 8 Jul 2025

Learn what it takes to create characters, settings and storylines as we explore scriptwriting, creating monologues, duologues and performances through workshops and masterclasses, developing a portfolio of writing skills and techniques designed to transform ideas into words, words into actions, and actions into the magic of performance! These sessions are free but we are looking for commitment. All workshops are suitable for beginners and advanced writers. Participants are welcome to try a session before committing to the group with a free taster session. Please ring the box office to book your taster: 02380 711811. There will be opportunities to watch performances at Mayflower Studios or Mayflower Theatre as part of this programme. Opportunities are likely to be once per term, depending on show availability, and tickets may be free or available at a small fee.

Mayflower Junior Youth Theatre

12 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Spring term for Mayflower Youth Theatre has returned! Join us as we run weekly Youth Theatre sessions in drama and musical theatre for young people. Our Junior Youth Theatre groups enable young people to learn new skills, meet new people, and work with experienced theatre practitioners in a fun, supportive and inclusive environment. Mayflower Junior Youth Theatre members are given the opportunity to perform in an end of year showcase in front of parents/guardians and invited guests. Participants will also receive exclusive offers through email for taking part in the group. Term fee includes: Weekly sessions during term time Performance opportunities Show trips to productions at our venues Youth Theatre T-shirt Participants are welcome to join us for a free taster session on the first session of term and the first session after half term. Please ring the box office to book your taster: 02380 711811. Mayflower Junior Youth Theatre is for all young people and we offer a bursary scheme to enable everyone to take part. Our bursaries cover half the cost of the standard fee, and support those who would otherwise be unable to attend. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us.

Anything for Love - The Meatloaf Story

26 Sept 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

Steve Steinman made his public debut when appearing on the UK's popular impersonation competition Stars In Their Eyes in 1993, going on to become the show's most successful contestant. Appearing as Meat Loaf and wowing audiences both in the studio and at home, it kickstarted a career that would see Steinman build a rock and roll legacy rivalling that of his hero. With an incredible stage set, ten-piece live band combined with Steve's well known sense of humour and stage presence, the show can only be described as awesome. The show will have you up on your feet dancing and singing out loud to some of Meat Loaf’s greatest hits including 'Anything for Love', 'Bat Out of Hell, 'Paradise by the Dashboard Light', 'Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth', 'Two Out of Three Ain't Bad', 'Dead Ringer for Love', 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and many, many more.

Uncanny - Fear of the Dark

20 Sept 2025 - 22 Mar 2026

Danny Robins and his team of experts are back with a brand-new show, with thrillingly new and terrifying real-life stories and witness accounts that will have you utterly gripped. This is not an ordinary podcast show. This is story-telling and paranormal investigation at its peak. Using a unique backdrop of sound, video projection and theatrical magic, Danny will bring to life accounts of hauntings, apparitions, poltergeists, UFOs and events that seem to defy logical explanation, examining them with the help of experts Ciarán O’Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow and input from you, the audience, as you get the chance to share your theories and your own experiences. As always, whether you are Team Sceptic, Team Believer or somewhere in between, everyone is welcome. So… do you have a fear of the dark? Or are you brave enough to try to solve these chilling, intriguing mysteries?

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

22 Sept 2025 - 23 May 2026

This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Forget feel good, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story is feel great! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including 'That’ll Be The Day', 'Oh Boy', 'Rave On', 'La Bamba', 'Chantilly Lace', 'Johnny B. Goode', 'Raining In My Heart', 'Everyday', 'Shout' and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

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