Featured Events in Southampton in January, 2025 (July Updated)

L. Frank Baum’s beloved story of a young girl’s adventure in a magical land has been entertaining audiences for over a century. MGM’s blockbuster 1939 film adaptation, featuring the timeless songs of Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, along with the brilliant instrumental music of Herbert Stothart, elevated the popular novel to even greater heights. This stage adaptation, featuring the characters and celebrated songs from the film, brings the wondrous Land of Oz to life in a jubilant theatrical experience. Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness. For any special seating requests or accessibility needs, please email boxoffice@sas.edu.sg for support. Information Source: Singapore American School Performing Arts | eventbrite

L. Frank Baum’s beloved story of a young girl’s adventure in a magical land has been entertaining audiences for over a century. MGM’s blockbuster 1939 film adaptation, featuring the timeless songs of Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, along with the brilliant instrumental music of Herbert Stothart, elevated the popular novel to even greater heights. This stage adaptation, featuring the characters and celebrated songs from the film, brings the wondrous Land of Oz to life in a jubilant theatrical experience. Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness. For any special seating requests or accessibility needs, please email boxoffice@sas.edu.sg for support. Information Source: Singapore American School Performing Arts | eventbrite

NYE Party - 80's Disco - Bartley Dunnes X Fernandos HideawayCome join us for a fabulous NYE bash at Bartley Dunnes! Get ready to boogie down to your favorite 80's disco hits at this epic disco party across 2 floors with Fernandos Hideaway right on 54th St. The dance floor will be lit, the drinks will be flowing, and the vibes will be vibin. Don't miss out on the best way to ring in the New Year right beside Times Square. Lets dance! Ticket Includes: Open Bar from 9pm - 1am (Beer, Wine, Well Liquor Mixed Drinks), Passed Food Platters, DJ, Toast @ Midnight Information Source: eventbrite

Southampton best and worst Comedy Open Mic Night Our Open Mic Comedy nights are the generally the first Thursday of every other month, with a headline comedian! We are the perfect venue with an inviting and fun atmosphere for new stand-up comedians wanting to test out their material. We are proud to be the only open mic for comedians in Southampton, giving opportunities to those in the arts locally and nationally. The Attic' Comedy Open Mic night with headliner TBCPlease contact doublegopenmic@gmail.com if you would like a stand-up slot at the Southampton comedy open mic night. Tickets £6 in advance online or £10 on the door if they are still available. Doors 7pm for a 7.30 pm start.The Attic at River Studios 32 Winsor Road Totton Southampton SO40 9HQN/B: Lineups may be subject to change, and refunds are not available.If the event doesn't go ahead, you will receive a full refund. Information Source: The Attic Southampton | eventbrite

Southampton's Comedy Improv Night at The Attic Wednesday 8th JanuaryComedy improv night brought to you by Brian Armstrong and friends.A show made up entirely on the spot based on your suggestions. This comedy improv show brings together games and scenes to create comedic theatre inspired by you, the audience!Also check out regular comedy Open Mic nights first Thursday of the month.Tickets £8 in advance online or £12 on the door if still available. Doors 7 pm with an 7:30pm start. Southampton Comedy Club, The Attic, can be found @ River Studios, 32 Winsor Road, Totton, Southampton. SO40 9HQ If the event doesn't go ahead, you will receive a full refund. Seating Unreserved. Information Source: The Attic Southampton | eventbrite

Garrett Millerick: One Trick Pony Stand up Comedy WIP - at The Attic 2 in Southampton Friday 10th JanuaryEarly Bird Tickets: £12 in advance rising to £15. Creator and star of BBC R4’s hit new comedy ‘Do Gooders’ brings his ‘Big Hitting Stand-Up’ (Guardian) to The Attic for a special one off performance. Garrett Millerick: One Trick Pony Stand up Comedy WIPCollecting together his best routines from the last decade alongside some blistering new routines, One Trick Pony will be an evening of the no holds barred iconoclastic stand up that has made Garrett one of the stand out live acts of his generation. “A masterclass ★★★★ The Telegraph “Has the room erupting with laughter. Cathartic. Clever. Funny.” ★★★★ The Scotsman “Smart, wide-ranging, playful and devastatingly funny” ★★★★★ Chortle “Just wants to entertain you and does it superbly” ★★★★ The Mirror “Wonderfully funny” ★★★★ The Times Critics Choice: The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph, The Sunday Times, The Independent, Chortle and Time Out. Early bird advance Tickets are just £12 only.Bar opens at 6.30pm for 7pm doors for a show starting at 7.30pm The Attic 2 Southampton Comedy Club, can be found @ River Studios, 32 Winsor Road, Totton, Southampton. SO40 9HQ The Attic 2 is an intimate room with a capacity of 40 on the ground floor. In the unlikely event that we cancel the event, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.Seating is unreserved. Information Source: The Attic Southampton | eventbrite

Southampton Stand-Up Comedy an unbelievable evening at The Attic with not 1 but 3 headline comediansTickets: £15 in advance online or £20 on the door if still available. Kate presents Southampton Stand-Up Comedy at it's best with not 1 but 3 of the UK'scomedy giants; Laura Lexx, Ian Smith & David ArnoldLaura Lexx stand up comedian near me in SouthamptonFollowing her debut on Live at The Apollo, Laura has firmly established as one of the most sought after headliners on the UK and international comedy circuits.. Renowned for her biting wit and off the cuff audience interaction. Her infamous heckler takedown clips have made international news headlines and racking up millions of hits online. With several critically acclaimed solo stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Fes)val under her belt; Laura’s solo shows: ‘Trying’ and follow up show ‘Knee Jerk’ had sellout runs. Both shows receiving multiple five star reviews and being shortlisted as ‘Top 30 Best Reviewed Comedy Shows’ at the Edinburgh Fringe. An established author, Laura’s debut novel Pivot (2020) received rave reviews from cri)cs and audiences alike. Laura’s second book Klopp Actually (2022) came off the back of Laura’s hilarious twiQer thread about imagining life married to Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp. As seen on: As seen on: Mock The Week, Live at The Apollo (BBC), HypotheGcal (DAVE) Pointless CelebriGes (BBC) Roast BaXle (Comedy Central) The Comedy Club (BBC Radio 4 Extra) Have I Got News For You. Have I Got News For You (BBC). Laura’s wri)ng credits extending to working on the likes of: Have I Got News For You (BBC) The Now Show (BBC Radio 4) as well as The News Quiz (BBC Radio 4) Podcast. WINNER: Best MC (Comics Comic Award) Comedians Choice Awards (2018 & 2019) & Best Compere (Chortle awards) Best Show (Amused Moose Awards) ★★★★ THE GUARDIAN★★★★ THE TELEGRAPH★★★★★ BROADWAY BABY Ian Smithat Southampton's Stand-Up Comedy Club near meIan Smith is a multi-award-winning comedian, actor, and writer as seen on Comedy Central Live - and heard on BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz, The Now Show, and his own comedy-documentary Girl Stuck in Basketball Hoop. He co-hosts the Guardian-recommended Northern News podcast with Amy Gledhill. Ian's six Edinburgh Fringe shows have received critical acclaim, an Amused Moose Comedy Award, ThreeWeeks Editors' Award, and transfers at Soho Theatre and international festivals. In 2015, he was also part of the hugely successful, multi-award-winning Richard Gadd - Waiting for Gaddot. He has performed at the New Zealand Comedy Festival twice, including a set at the prestigious New Zealand Comedy Gala (TVNZ). This year, Ian was selected as part of Best of the Edinburgh Fest at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Besides being a talented comedian, Ian is also a skilled actor. He started as a lead in the BBC2 sitcom Popatron and has since starred alongside Katherine Parkinson in the Sky comedy Officially Special and had a leading role in the BBC1 drama, The Ark. Additionally, he played supporting roles in The Emily Atack Show, Siblings, Pls Like, and the BBC drama The Syndicate. Ian was a regular writer on The News Quiz, The Now Show, and Newsjack (BBC Radio 4) and has also written for various other comedians, including Mock the Week. In 2022, he directed Amy Gledhill's Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer-nominated show, The Girl Before The Girl You Marry. He has also written two of his web series - Hope You Come Up Here and the Chortle Award-nominated 100 Reasons to Hate... “Fantastically funny” The Times “Proper star quality” The Guardian “A very funny man indeed” TimeOut “Catch him now before his inevitable jump to the big time” The Telegraph David Arnold at Southampton's premier Stand-Up Comedy ClubIn over a decade on the circuit, David Arnold has shared the stage with some of the biggest names, performed at world-renowned festivals and has had critical acclaim in competitions such as So You Think You’re Funny and the British Comedian of the Year. Expect tall tales, big laughs, and the occasional groan from one of the best-kept secrets on the UK comedy scene. With his smiley, overly excitable delivery David has become a firm favourite of audience goers in the UK and beyond, in recent years he has performed everywhere from one of the world’s biggest cruise ships to an actual telephone box! A comedy machine - Plymouth Comedy Club A standout rising star -Stitches Comedy Kate Penfield – Comedy MCTotton’s very own Kate Penfield brings her charm and quick witted humour to present at the Attic. Having performed all over the country for Haven Holidays and on local radio, she’s a regular on the comedy circuit and has appeared alongside Jack Skipper, Marcus Brigstocke, Laura Lexx, Paul McCaffrey, Dave Benson-Philips, Andrew Bird, Sean Collins, Julian Deane and Sikisa. Tickets: Early bird is £15 in advance online or £20 on the door if still available. Bar opens at 6.30pm for 7pm doors for a show starting at 8pm for our Southampton Comedy Club. Southampton Comedy Club, The Attic, can be found @ River Studios, 32 Winsor Road, Totton, Southampton. SO40 9HQ In the unlikely event that we cancel the event, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.Seating is unreserved Information Source: The Attic Southampton | eventbrite

Welcome to the Comedy Rodeo at The Attic!Get ready for a night of unbridled hilarity and unpredictable fun, where anything can happen! Every third Wednesday, The Attic transforms into a rip-roaring Comedy Rodeo; a high-energy, laugh-packed evening that brings together the wildest variety of comedy acts under one roof. What’s in store? Comedy Rodeo at The Attic! - Wednesday 15th JanuaryComedy Improv: Watch quick-witted performers create comedy gold on the spot. Work in Progress: Be the first to hear fresh, cutting-edge material from comedians fine-tuning their craft. Comedy Open Mic: Cheer on brave new voices and seasoned pros alike as they take to the stage. Gong Show Madness: Fast-paced, unpredictable, and hilariously ruthless — who will survive the gong and win the crowd? Expect the unexpected at the Comedy Rodeo, where the acts are as bold and diverse as the Wild West itself. Please contact doublegopenmic@gmail.com if you would like a stand-up slot at the Southampton comedy open mic night. Tickets £6 in advance online or £10 on the door if they are still available. Doors 7pm for a 7.30 pm start.Southampton Comedy Club, The Attic, can be found @ River Studios, 32 Winsor Road, Totton, Southampton. SO40 9HQ In the unlikely event that we cancel the event, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.Seating is unreserved. Information Source: The Attic Southampton | eventbrite

Phil Green stand up comedy tour at The Attic in Southampton Thursday 16th JanuaryAfter seeking forgiveness for a silly childhood game that accidentally put his sister in hospital 30yrs ago, Phil wants to forgive us all for some of our biggest regrets. But being just a comedian, can he really do that? Phil Green stand up comedy tour Guilt SouthamptonFollowing back-to-back sold out Edinburgh Fringe runs in 2022 and 2023, an Amused Moose Best Show Comedy Award nomination, winning the Durham Comedy Festival Golden Knocker Award and selling out London's Soho Theatre, Phil brings us a highly personal new work-in-progress show. As heard on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds, Phil has also amassed millions of views on his TikTok videos. Advance Tickets are £10 in advance only. Bar opens at 6.30pm with 7pm we open the doors for our Southampton Comedy Club ready for the show starting at 8pm. Southampton Comedy Club, The Attic, can be found @ River Studios, 32 Winsor Road, Totton, Southampton. SO40 9HQ In the unlikely event that we cancel the event, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason. Seating unreserved. Information Source: The Attic Southampton | eventbrite

String Ensemble presents Euphony: No Strings Attached, an exhilarating musical exploration that transcends boundaries and genres. With the title reflecting the freedom to explore music without limitations, this performance takes the audience on a vibrant journey through a diverse range of styles—from the raw energy of rock classics to the soulful melodies of folk, the smooth grooves of jazz, and the captivating charm of musical scores. The performance celebrates the beauty of musical diversity, offering a rich and dynamic emotional landscape that both performers and listeners can experience together. Euphony: No Strings Attached is a celebration of music’s universal ability to connect, offering a harmonious blend of melodies. Information Source: The Republic Cultural Centre | eventbrite

Stand up Comedy Double G Comedy Special - Saturday 18th January at the Attic Southampton!Tickets available for just £12. Join Double G at The Attic Southampton for an unforgettable night of stand-up comedy, hosted by the hilarious Geordie Geoff! With Steve Bugeja headlining and Pat Smith kicking things off, the night is already a winner. Throw in Shannon Sumfing and Dan Harding lighting up the middle section, and you’ve got the perfect comedy storm. Join Geordie Geoff and an incredible lineup - grab your tickets now and let us handle the laughs! Headliner Steve BugejaSteve Bugeja is one of comedy’s most exciting talents, blending sharp writing with standout performances. In 2024, Steve hits the road with his 25-date tour Self Doubt (I Think), supports Iain Stirling on tour, and joins the writing team for Love Island US’s sixth series. Co-creator, co-writer, and star of ITV2’s sitcom Buffering, Steve has also hosted BBC Radio 4’s Economics with Subtitles and appeared on The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One), Love Island: Aftersun (ITV2), and Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central). As head writer for Iain Stirling’s CelebAbility (ITV2) and a key contributor to The Russell Howard Hour, Steve’s credits also include Mock the Week (BBC2) and 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4). Internationally, he’s twice performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, appearing on Comedy Allstars Supershow and Comedy Up Late (ABC1). A true all-rounder, Steve is a comedian, writer, and performer in high demand. Pat SmithEssex-born ex-soldier turned comedian Pat Smith has swapped barracks for the stage, armed with a sharp wit and a cheeky grin. A man clearly drawn to careers where avoiding bombs is key, Pat has made waves in comedy since stepping up to the mic. He’s racked up wins at top competitions like Leicester Comedy Festival’s Laughter Craft Gong and Up The Creek’s The Blackout, and claimed victory on Ustreme TV’s Laughter Class. His success led to Pat Smith: LIVE, a 30-minute stand-up special commissioned by Ustreme TV, and a spot supporting Jim Davidson on tour. Pat’s online sketches have gone viral, amassing millions of views and earning a feature on BBC Essex’s Upload. His rise has also grabbed headlines in outlets like Chortle and The Sunday Express. Now touring the UK, Pat proves Essex isn’t all about TOWIE—it’s about being “stupid in other ways” too. With raw charm and hilarious tales about family, friends, and life, Pat will have you laughing from the get-go. Dan HardingWinner of the 2023 Hastings Comedy Festival Newcomer Award, Dan Harding is a rising star in the comedy scene, hailed by judges as “pricelessly funny” and “bound for stardom.” With Irish roots, a childhood in Spain, and life now on the UK’s south coast, Dan brings a fresh, unique perspective to the stage, blending sharp gags with effortless charm. A regular at top comedy clubs nationwide, his debut work-in-progress shows at Brighton Fringe sold out to glowing reviews. Shannon SumfingShannon is a razor-sharp comedian with relatable humor and a magnetic stage presence. A two-time Beat the Frog World Series finalist and King Gong winner, she mixes smart observations with hilarious personal stories, keeping audiences hooked and howling for more. Tickets available for just £12. Bar opens at 6.30pm for 7pm doors for a show starting at 8pm. Southampton Comedy Club, The Attic, can be found @ River Studios, 32 Winsor Road, Totton, Southampton. SO40 9HQ In the unlikely event that we cancel the event, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.Seating is unreserved. Information Source: The Attic Southampton | eventbrite

GGG04 - New Resolutions New year, new insights, new ideas, new faces and new speakers - it's GGG04! An informal evening of showing and telling, we've resolved to bring you some presentations from a selection of speakers (TBA!) who are all glyph geniuses. Keep your eyes peeled on our Instagram for who'll be sharing their wisdom and stories. We are on a mission to cultivate a space for you to meet fellow lettering afficiandos from all creative disciplines and walks of life to help connect, inspire and educate each other. Whether you be a sign painter, illustrator, print maker, animator, graphic designer or anyone else who uses or simply has an interest in words, you are invited. Feel free to bring prints, books or other cool stuff to share and show off, be it your own work or someone elses, to share in the breaks between talks. Event is pay what you can, with all profits going to Medical Aid for Palastinians (MAP). Information Source: Glasgow Glyph Gang | eventbrite