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A first look at Stuff Nonsense's adaptation of Pinocchio
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A first look at Stuff Nonsense's adaptation of Pinocchio
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National Theatre's War Horse returns to Southampton for 2 weeks only
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National Theatre's War Horse returns to Southampton for 2 weeks only
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Strictly Come Dancing champion Ellie Leach to star in Cluedo 2
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Strictly Come Dancing champion Ellie Leach to star in Cluedo 2
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Dame Darcey Bussell DBE shares her experiences on Sleeping Beauty
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Dame Darcey Bussell DBE shares her experiences on Sleeping Beauty
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The Freshest Of Casting Announcements For The School For Scandal
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The Freshest Of Casting Announcements For The School For Scandal
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First look at Oh What A Lovely War production shots
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First look at Oh What A Lovely War production shots
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We interviewed Pete Waterman ready for I Should Be So Lucky arriving in Southampton this month
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We interviewed Pete Waterman ready for I Should Be So Lucky arriving in Southampton this month
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2024 Cameron Mackintosh resident musical theatre composer placements announced
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2024 Cameron Mackintosh resident musical theatre composer placements announced
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Full casting announced for Everybody's Talking About Jamie
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Full casting announced for Everybody's Talking About Jamie
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Mayflower Theatre launches 'An Inspiring Place' and Mayflower Tours Open Day
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Mayflower Theatre launches 'An Inspiring Place' and Mayflower Tours Open Day
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Record-Breaking 80,000 Attend Mayflower Shows Over Festive Period
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Record-Breaking 80,000 Attend Mayflower Shows Over Festive Period
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Q&A with David Lewington, Composer and Sound Designer for Counting Down to Christmas
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Q&A with David Lewington, Composer and Sound Designer for Counting Down to Christmas
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Mayflower Theatre & MAST Mayflower Studios announce a new public awareness campaign focusing on audience behaviour
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Mayflower Theatre & MAST Mayflower Studios announce a new public awareness campaign focusing on audience behaviour
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Hampshire FA Secures Joint Partnership with Mayflower Theatre & MAST Mayflower Studios
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Hampshire FA Secures Joint Partnership with Mayflower Theatre & MAST Mayflower Studios
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Q&A with Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out! Writer and Adaptor, Richard Lewis
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Q&A with Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out! Writer and Adaptor, Richard Lewis
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Q&A with Birmingham Stage Company Actor / Manager Neal Foster, who has co-written and directs Terrible Tudors
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Q&A with Birmingham Stage Company Actor / Manager Neal Foster, who has co-written and directs Terrible Tudors
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A Christmas Carol star is turning on the Southampton Christmas Lights with Panto star Christopher Biggins
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A Christmas Carol star is turning on the Southampton Christmas Lights with Panto star Christopher Biggins
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