Solent University Showcase
9 – 24 May 2025
Event details
Southampton Solent University welcomes you to eight performances from third year students studying BA (hons) Acting & Performance and BA (hons) Musical Theatre.
Venue
Studio 2 — Mayflower Studios
Price
Running Time
Please see individual event listings
Warnings
Please see individual event listings
Week One
Fri 9 – Sat 10 May 2025
In His Name
By Actor’s Province
16+ | 50 minutes
In the bustle of 1969 Maine, a family’s fresh start soon crumbles as dark secrets begin to unravel beneath a façade of faith. In His Name is a gripping and emotional journey into the complexities of power, religion and survival. Accompanied by a score of 60s classics like you’ve never heard them before, this shocking musical will keep you questioning whether your version of reality is really the one of truth.
Warnings
Depictions of and references to domestic violence, child abuse, grooming, severe mental health issues, alcoholism, negative attitudes towards religion, loud music/effect and strong language
Image of Us
By Petite Playhouse
14+ | 50 minutes
Relationships can be tricky. Every season brings new challenges that can shift the focus and change the perspective for better or for worse. Mia and Liam are beginning to realise this as they navigate the next steps of their relationship.
Warnings
References to death, offensive language
Week Two
Fri 16 – Sat 17 May 2025
The Mad Ones
By Echoes Within Theatre
14+ | 1 hour 30 minutes
Mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved…
Samantha Brown sits in a hand-me-down car with the keys clutched in her hand. Caught between a yearning for the unknown and feeling bound by expectation, she telescopes back to a time before her world had fallen apart. As she relives her senior year, we meet Sam’s well-intentioned helicopter mother Bev and her high school sweetheart of a boyfriend Adam, but it’s her painfully alive best friend Kelly that haunts her. Kelly was everything Sam is not – impetuous and daring. She pushed Sam to break rules and do the unexpected.
Warnings
Reference to bereavement, possible loud noises
VIRUS
By WAIM theatre company
18+ | 50 minutes
In this gripping musical, Vie, a brilliant computer scientist, uncovers a shocking truth: her life is not what it appears. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she battles to expose the hidden forces controlling her reality. A thrilling journey of discovery, danger, and self-liberation unfolds.
Warnings
Contains swearing, terrorism, mental health issues
Week Three
Thu 22 – Sat 24 May 2025
Lost in the Lines
By Psych Out Theatre Company
15+ | 50 minutes
In the near future, the British forces have been deployed to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war. Patrick is encouraged to enlist alongside his best friend, Tia, but struggles with the thought of leaving his wife behind alone. Lost in the Lines explores how war can affect people, and what scars it leaves them with.
Warnings
Contains themes of war, use of weapons, depictions of PTSD and use of explicit language
Dark Echoes of Desire
By TomTom Studio
16+ | 20 minutes
Dark Echoes of Desire is a powerful one-man show featuring Tomas Fojtik, filmed on stage to create an intimate cinematic experience. The performance explores controversial themes of addiction, healing through psychedelics, stigma, and isolation. As Tomas navigates the haunting shadows of his past, he delves into the emotional struggles of love and loss, revealing the complexities of the human experience. Through poignant storytelling and raw emotion, the film captures his transformative journey toward redemption and self-discovery. This compelling narrative invites viewers to reflect on the challenges of healing and the search for connection in a fractured world.
Warnings
Contains mature themes inc. drugs, addiction, mental health struggles, references to personal trauma, sexual content and strong language
Seven Roses
By Grim Tales
15+ | 1 hour
Case 17; the Seven Roses file, May 1877. A gothic, Victorian, psychological horror touching on the diseases of the mind. You are invited to immerse yourself in the unravelling tales of a tortured man named Silas Burke and a headstrong woman named Dahlia Reed as they navigate their grief and mental health issues. Be careful there’s a serial killer on the loose and a doctor who doesn’t always have his patient’s best interest at heart. Oaths are broken, lives are taken and minds are fractured as these characters go head to head in an unruly world of murder and manipulation.
Warnings
Contains death, violence, self harm, severe mental health conditions, psychological abuse, grief and strong language
Between Us
By TwentySomething
13+ | 55 minutes
Best friends and flatmates, Evie and Olivia have built a life together filled with laughter, late-night talks, and unwavering loyalty. But when Evie is sexually assaulted, their world shifts in ways they never expected. Between Us is a raw, emotional journey through the complexities of trauma, healing, and how it can reshape a friendship. When survival means change, can they hold on to the bond that once defined them, or will it slip away?
Warnings
Contains references to sexual assault
Rekindle
By SOUR FACE Productions
15+ | 1 hour 15 minutes
Four friends who haven’t seen in each other in 10 years, reunite for a party they will never forget.
Matthew: a dying man looking for forgiveness
Ruby: a recently divorced flirtatious woman, from a troubled marriage.
Peter: a 100% “straight” man who has just returned from Ireland
and Clara: she ummm… is called Clara.
Watch as Matthew tries to rekindle (get it) their friendships and see the party that destroyed their gang 10 years ago. Will the four friends find a way to move forward? Is Peter gay? Who is John? Rekindle is a comedic piece with an emotional heart.
Warnings
Contains adult language, scenes of a sexual nature, themes of death, abuse, drug abuse and addiction
Further information
Discounts
All discounts only apply to Week One and Week Two shows
Student Special £5.00 off per ticket
Young Person Under 16 £5.00 off per ticket
Senior Special 60+ £5.00 off per ticket
