War Horse- An Unbelievable Show

Arts Ambassador and MA Fashion Marketing and Branding student, Doria Wang, continues her exploration of British Theatre with a review of War Horse at Mayflower Theatre.

Image: War Horse (2018) Photo by Brinkhoff/Mögenburg

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Exploring the Mayflower – An Interview with CEO Michael Ockwell

With a shared passion for theatre Arts Ambassadors Ben McQuigg and Doria Wang sat down together with Michael Ockwell, Chief Executive (CEO) of Mayflower Theatre, Southampton to find out more about the industry in the UK. Continue reading Exploring the Mayflower – An Interview with CEO Michael Ockwell

Discovering Silent Film at Turner Sims: 1918, At Home, At War

Arts Ambassador and final year BA Geography student Nicole Wong reflects on Silent Film Fortnight’s final event and her first time at Turner Sims. Image: The Guns of Loos.  Continue reading Discovering Silent Film at Turner Sims: 1918, At Home, At War

Southampton Celebrates – 16-24 February 2018: Full Programme

As part of Southampton Celebrates, John Hansard Gallery and City Eye will be presenting Sampler from Friday 16 February – Saturday 24 February, giving everyone a flavour of what’s to come when the Gallery formally reopens later this year.

Nuffield Southampton Theatres will also be hosting a full day of activities for all ages in their new venue, NST City, on Saturday 17 February.

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Arts Ambassadors scheme launches

Interested in music, art, design, theatre, film or anything in-between? Would you like an opportunity to learn new skills and develop yourself outside of your degree?

Arts at University of Southampton is excited to be launching Arts Ambassadors, a pilot voluntary scheme that is now open for applications!

As an Arts Ambassador, you’ll be part of a small, enthusiastic group of students representing us at public-facing events, creating written and visual content for our social media channels, and encouraging other students to get involved across Southampton and Winchester. You will have the opportunity to work with the University’s renowned professional arts venues, get a behind-the-scenes look at how the arts work and enhance career prospects.

This voluntary opportunity is open to students from all disciplines and courses; all we ask is that you are enthusiastic and curious about the arts.

Find out more – download the opportunity description here.

To apply, please send a personal statement (maximum 500 words) describing your interest in the role to arts@southampton.ac.uk Please include your name, a contact telephone number and the name of your course.

Deadline for applications is 17:00 on Thursday 16 November 2017