Theatre – Arts at University of Southampton Blog

Introducing Fiona Sunderland, Student Insights Coordinator with the Arts team

Fiona has enjoyed finding ways to keep busy during lockdown!

What is your role at Arts at University of Southampton?

I’ll be working as “Arts, Culture and Student Insights Coordinator” which is a fancy title I came up with to look cool on LinkedIn. In reality, it means I’ll be working closely with Louise Coysh and Jen Harris in the University’s Arts and Culture team, alongside our venues John Hansard Gallery and Turner Sims, to look at how we can develop the student experience around the University’s arts and culture offer. This involves supporting the student voice in the Heart of Campus project and city-wide cultural development. I’ll be particularly focused on making sure we have extensive student consultation and input!

A brilliant night out on your doorstep: Princess & the Hustler

Arts Ambassador Molly Ellis shares her experience attending Princess and the Hustler, a performance at the Nuffield Southampton Theatres (NST City).

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SS Mendi Dancing the Death Drill

Arts Ambassador Louise Johnson reflects on SS Mendi, a powerful new production at Nuffield Southampton Theatres as part of the WW1 centenary art commissions 14-18 NOW. Image © The Other Richard, 2018
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Falling in love with ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ at NST City

The following week sees the return of A Streetcar Named Desire to its place of conception- NST City. Having toured the past couple of months the play has returned to its place of premiere. Arts Ambassador Gabi was lucky enough to see the show when it first hit the stage at the Southampton press night. Image: The Other Richard

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Stage Society: Meeting the President

Arts Ambassador and BA MEng Aerospace Engineer Ben McQuigg sat down with Joseph Lynch, president of StageSoc for 2017/18 to talk about his favourite productions during his time at university and to find out more about the Stage Technician’s Society. Image Credit: American Idiot Charlie House Media.

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