Rebecca Golding: Up, Up and Away – Howard Brenton’s The Shadow Factory is a Soaring Success

Earlier this semester University of Southampton English students taking an introductory module on the history of theatre and film had an opportunity to review Howard Brenton’s hugely popular play, The Shadow Factory, at Nuffield Southampton Theatres. Rebecca Golding reviews the show, praising both the professional and community company.

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Rebecca Davies: The Shadow Factory – a celebration of local history

Earlier this semester University of Southampton English students taking an introductory module on the history of theatre and film had an opportunity to review Howard Brenton’s hugely popular play, The Shadow Factory, at Nuffield Southampton Theatres. Rebecca Davies writes about how the lighting and projection was used to enhance the story to great effect.

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A Rymden Rollercoaster – Annette’s experience of Rymden at Turner Sims

Arts Ambassador Annette takes a trip to Turner Sims to see the incredible supergroup Rymden. Read on to see her unique perspective as a newcomer.

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BA English students review ‘Time After Time’ at John Hansard Gallery

In September 2018, a group of BA English students from the University of Southampton attended the Time After Time exhibition at the John Hansard Gallery. Find out what students Dominic WiltonFaye WilliamsonGrace BryantLouis Cox-King and Georgina Lago thought of the exhibition below.

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Hannah and Molly At Their First Jazz Concert: Buck and Billie

On Friday 19 October, Arts Ambassadors Molly and Hannah attended Turner Sims’ concert of Buck & Billie, a tribute to the collaboration between Billie Holiday and Buck Clayton. As relative newcomers to jazz they share their experiences.

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