Events Calendar

The hills are alive with the sound of Footlights Youth Theatre this summer as the prominent local youth theatre group stages a brand new production of this most timeless classic musical for all the family. One the most successful shows ever to grace both Broadway and the big screen, this timeless musical by Rogers and Hammerstein features a host of musical favourites including My Favourite Things, Edelweiss, The Lonely Goatherd and Climb Every Mountain. This award winning group, featuring fifty of the most talented young performers in Hampshire, have developed a reputation as the leading youth theatre in the area with recent critically acclaimed productions of Annie and Miss Saigon at the Nuffield during the last year.

Set4set has become an iconic event in the street dance community! This unique and exciting format sees two crews go head to head with their own choreography to the same soundtrack. Hosted by Chris of Chris & Wes, Got To Dance champions 2011 More info at www.facebook.com/Set4Set

Three desperate housewives in small town America innocently wish for the man of their dreams over a heady brew of weak martinis and peanut butter brownies. But when their longings are made flesh in the arrival of one Darryl Van Horne, all hell breaks loose. Quite literally. Barton Peveril College, in collaboration with local schools, present the musical comedy with something for everyone!

We will be holding a one-day cultural event on Saturday 13th July consisting of a series of short talks led by experts from within Politics at Southampton. This thought provoking and inspiring conference will provide you with the opportunity to learn and engage in discussion about global politics from academics of international distinction.

'Stand up so effortlessly brilliant you wonder why some comedians even get out of bed' - The Guardian Fresh from his triumph as host of Channel 4's critically acclaimed entertainment show ‘The Last Leg’, Australian funny man Adam Hills returns to the UK with his long overdue and highly anticipated new show Happyism. Happyism will see everyone's favourite Antipodean comedian take to the stage for a first-class evening of comedy with the usual anecdotes and audience participation all delivered in his refreshingly unique, laid-back style. Adam Hills has achieved international acclaim as one of the world’s best stand up comics. His combination of positive uplifting comedy and rampant spontaneity have seen him receive a swag of awards, glowing reviews and a legion of fans around the planet. ‘… a highly accomplished, likeable and very funny stand up… get ready to belly-laugh’ – Heat Adam became a household name in the UK after his part in the London Paralympics Games where he fronted the hugely succesful ‘The Last Leg with Adam Hills’ for Channel 4.  Its success led to Adam hosting Channel 4’s alternative Christmas Day message – a first for an Australian! With a critically acclaimed second series of ‘The Last Leg’ under his belt, Adam will be returning to the UK in August for an eight week series of ‘The Last Leg’, a return to the Edinburgh Festival, and a UK Tour culminating in recording a brand new DVD from the world famous Hammersmith Apollo to be released in November 2013. 'Hills is comedy sunshine and it's rather nice to bask in his glow' - The Scotsman

Star of Live at the Apollo, Argumental and Seann Walsh World returns to Edinburgh with an all-new hour to show the world that he's the Lie-in King! 'See him now, before the stadium tour' (Sunday Times). 'Slick, funny observational comedy' **** (Chortle.co.uk).

The Comedy Bar - BIG GIG has become a must see event in the Nuffield Theatre's programme. A sell out every year, the show features four of the biggest and best names on the comedy circuit on one fantastic bill. MC: JOHN ROBINS As seen on Russell Howard's Good News (BBC Three) and Celebrity Deal Or No Deal (CH4) **** - Chortle TOM DEACON As seen on The Rob Brydon Show (BBC), Dave's One Night Stand Presenter of The Tom Deacon Show (BBC Radio 1) "Slick stagecraft, bags of energy" Chortle SARA PASCOE As seen on Live At The Apollo (BBC), Stand Up For The Week (CH4), The Thick of It (BBC), Campus (CH4) and Twenty Twelve (BBC) **** - The Guardian PETE FIRMAN Pete is recognised as the UK's leading comedian / magician. He most recently starred in BBC1's prime-time Saturday night programme "The Magicians". He has also appeared on Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford (ITV), The Sarah Millican Television Programme (BBC), Comedy Cuts, Derren Brown's 3D Magic Spectacular, Dirty Tricks, Celebrity Mastermind and more.

FATHER TED star, ARDAL O'HANLON is delighted to present his latest stand-up show for 2013. The style is observational, the subject matter is Life itself, and the default expression is one of utter disbelief!  Lurking beneath ARDAL’S mild-mannered demeanour resides a sharp and probing (and fairly mild-mannered) comic brain. Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes silly, but always punchy, he has tickled audiences all over the world. In a comprehensive set, he talks about not just the things that matter but also about the things that don’t matter at all. Which covers pretty much everything. “Charm, intelligence and fabulous phrase-making” - The Guardian Click on the link below for more tour information: http://www.mickperrin.com/tours/view/187

The Nation’s favourite impressionist, Alistair McGowan, goes back to his stand-up roots for a new two-hour show. Asking the big questions like: would the world be a happier place if Ed Miliband was Prime Minister? What are we really thinking while watching Shakespeare? And is Hilary Devey Jessie J’s mum? Expect to hear everyone from Andy Murray to Colin Murray, riffs on everything from Jeff Stelling to bad spelling and at least one song about butter. Warning: May contain puns! "Wickedly funny mimicry" - Sunday Mirror

German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn is a fountain of knowledge.  There’s no shortcut to success, hard work will eventually pay off and there is no shame in paying tax. But what he knows bestest is that his comedy shows are a guaranteed success. Either he’s funny or he confirms a national stereotype. It’s a win-win situation. Wunderbar! Recent TV and radio appearances include Matt Lucas Awards (BBC1), QI (BBC2), Dave's One Night Stand (Dave, obviously), Unbelievable Truth and The Now Show (BBC Radio 4), Fighting Talk (BBC Five Live) and his own six part BBC Radio2 series Henning Knows Best. 'Side-splittingly funny' (The Times) / ‘A vulnerable man’ (Guardian)

The godfather of alternative comedy in his first full-length stand-up show in 17 years following two sold-out London seasons ... ‘Fearlessly funny… thrills and surprises at every turn.’ ★★★★ Metro ‘Splenetic and splendid’   ★★★★ Guardian ‘Modern Comedy? We owe it all to one man.’  Chortle ‘Back on the stand-up stage for the first time in 16 years, his comic control remains something rare and wonderful.’ Times ‘Still gobby and engagingly self-deprecating.’ Evening Standard ‘It’s good to have the old Liverpudlian loudmouth back.’ Telegraph ‘A true legend goes back to his roots.’ Time Out

Based on the character based comedy show which he took to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2012 "You're Probably Wondering Why I've Asked You Here..." is a three-part performance unlike anything you have seen before. Phill Jupitus plays the part of three extraordinary characters and with the help of an inquisitive audience, we find out more about them. The Late Vernon Herschel Harley is a legend of stage and screen who died at the age of 114 just last Thursday. He has worked with everybody in theatre and cinema and describes himself as "Quite lively for a dead chap." and "An annecdote Gatling gun." The Late Kurt Schiffer was the 'Korvettenkapitan' of the U42B out of Hamburg part of the German Navy's 'Wolf Packs', which were the scourge of the Atlantic shipping lanes. He died in 1944. The Late Phill Jupitus died on June 24th 2052 on the eve of his 90th birthday. Leave your preconceptions at the door but don't forget to bring your curiosity. "This show is a huge amount of fun and an impressive display of Jupitus’ skills” – The Scotsman "I left an hour later with further admiration of the man’s talents and his willingness to try something different.” “It is an experience that should not be missed” – One4Review "Jupitus is undoubtedly an excellent improviser and there is a great deal of pleasure to be had from watching his quick wit at work” – Broadway Baby

2011’s Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee Josh Widdicombe, will be touring his hotly-anticipated follow up to his critically acclaimed debut show.  Josh will be playing ‘The Further Adventures of…’ to audiences across the UK this winter. Star of Channel 4’s Stand Up For The Week, ‘Last Leg with Adam Hills’ and BBC1’s Live At The Apollo, Josh's eagerly awaited brand new show deals with his inability to embrace adventure in his life, his continued frustration with everything he comes into contact with. Unable to relax and enjoy life, Josh has instead decided it is everyone else that is at fault for his lack of enthusiasm for leaving the house. “Guardian sports reporter turned ace observationalist Josh Widdicombe has the ability to find the sparkle in the mundane that puts him in line to be the next Sean Lock.” - Guardian "This is one of the most individual, accomplished, hilarious and unforgettable hours I have had this year."  - The Scotsman “His talent for comedy is priceless.” – Evening Standard