It was good to see the arts in Southampton celebrated on a national platform earlier this month, when the Nuffield Theatre received the accolade of ‘Regional Theatre of the Year’ at the Stage Awards 2015. We know we’ve got some great theatres in Southampton…but it’s very nice when other people say it too! Many congratulations to the team at Nuffield.
It was also good to welcome Arts Minister, Ed Vaizey, to see how the arts complex is developing, and to share with him our exciting plans for the future.
We look forward to keeping you in touch with events as they unfold in the coming months.
John Denham
Chair, CultureSouthampton
Left to right: Arts Minister Ed Vaizey with Simon Armstrong, Grosvenor Developments.
News
Apprentices to Build Sustainable Boat
Ben Ainslie Racing have announced a new project with City College Southampton to build two specialised docking ribs. The boats will be built by apprentices trained by the college. Read more.
Uriel Orlow: Unmade Film at John Hansard
An ambitious body of work by Uriel Orlow shown for the first time in its entirety in the UK. The work takes the form of an impossible film, fragmented into its constituent parts. Read more.
Hampshire Youth Theatre auditions at Nuffield
Nuffield is once again running Hampshire Youth Theatre this August. Auditions are ongoing until 25 March for young people aged 14-21. Read more.
The Sound Waves Project at Turner Sims
Local schools along with members of the local community, a community choir, and Southampton University musicians have taken our proximity to the sea as a stimulus to devise a modern symphony and exhibition around science and music. Read more.
Mayflower presents To Kill a Mockingbird
This enchanting and enthralling production from London's award-winning Regent’s Park Theatre captures the warmth and poignancy of Harper Lee's best-loved classic. Read more.
Spotlight On... Southampton Decorative & Fine Arts Society
Southampton DFAS is part of the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies. They meet regularly for lectures on a wide range of topics connected with fine and decorative arts, working with the City’s Arts and Heritage team.
At currently 200 members, new members are always welcome. You can attend the lectures as a guest and enjoy the arts with like-minded people.
The next lecture, on 9 March, is Beyond Borders: Fortified and Painted Churches in Romania.
