The So SO Show

In this episode of Southampton's Podcast - The So So Show, Zoe Hanson and Tom Stroud explore the vibrant entertainment scene in Southampton, featuring the upcoming pantomime 'Jack and the Beanstalk', a new horror film 'The Tormented', and the Southampton Musical Society's community theatre efforts.

They also discuss the innovative digital darts experience at O'Neill's, the launch of Diversity's dance academy, and the future of fitness with Astrabody. The episode highlights the importance of community engagement and local talent in shaping Southampton's cultural landscape.

Chapters

00:00Introduction to Southampton's Entertainment Scene

03:17Jack and the Beanstalk: A Pantomime Experience

06:36Diversity's Academy: A New Venture in Southampton

08:24The Tormented: A Local Horror Film

14:37Southampton Musical Society: Community Theatre at Its Best

21:39Digital Darts: A New Trend in Socializing

28:08Community Legends: Celebrating Local Heroes

29:06Astrabody: The Future of Fitness

A very special episode of The So So Show cos we're 200!!! This a Love the Old Town special too, highlighting the attractions and events in Southampton's historic district with Visit Southampton.

We visit God's House Tower, an arts and heritage venue, and discuss the Love the Old Town campaign. We also find out a bit more about the upcoming Music in the City festival and highlight other live music events in the area.

The Duke of Wellington, a 12th-century building, is a fabulous quirky venue, we find out more about it and which spooky things you might see there.

And of course there's the "What's On's" with mentions of Paultons Park, the Berry Theatre, and the Utilita Bowl fireworks.

00:00Exploring Southampton's Old Town

16:29God's House Tower: An Arts and Heritage Venue

27:58Music in the City: A Celebration of Live Music

34:38The Duke of Wellington: Entertainment and History

42:23Paultons Park: Gardens and Behind-the-Scenes Tour

43:48Comedy and Entertainment at the Berry Theatre

44:17Utilita Bowl Fireworks: A Spectacular Night

In this episode of Southampton’s Podcast - The So So Show, Zoe and Tom discuss various topics related to Southampton's nightlife and events.

They talk about Southampton Cocktail Week, the 1865 music venue, upcoming gigs and shows in the city, and the Disney musical Aladdin coming to Mayflower Theatre.

Zoe also shares her experience of going on a cruise from Southampton.

And of course a run down of what’s happening across the city with our What’s on’s.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Cruise from Southampton

Southampton Cocktail Week

16:14

The Vibrant Music Scene at the 1865

19:26

Upcoming Gigs and Shows in Southampton

23:04

Experience the Magic of Disney's Aladdin

29:03

Other Exciting Events in Southampton

This episode of The So So Show focuses on the upcoming events at West Quay, such as the Olympics fanzone and live sports screenings. We feature interviews with Westquay, find out that Levi's has way more to offer than just jeans, talk to L'Osteria about their amazing pizzas and get beautified in Space NK.

Chapters

00:00Exploring Southampton's History and Hidden Gems

06:10Summer Events at West Quay

11:25Discovering Fashion at Levi's

18:50Authentic Italian Dining at L'Osteria

25:02Beauty and Skincare at Space NK

In this episode of Southampton’s Podcast, The So So Show, Zoe and Tom cover off all the Southampton Happenings. They talk to GO! Southampton about the new Light the South trail for the summer! Find out what Room 2 Hometel has to offer, Rita's Bar and Kitchen on Oxford Street celebrate an anniversary.

Find out all about the upcoming Mela festival, and where you can find the most relaxing place in the city, Limitless Float. 

Chapters

00:00

Lighthouses and Maritime Heritage

14:04

The Unique Home-Hotel Experience at Room 2

21:25

Celebrating Three Years of Rita's Bar and Kitchen

35:06

The Vibrant and Diverse Mela Festival in Southampton

39:30

Relaxation and Rejuvenation at Limitless Float

41:10

A Guide to Southampton's Events and Festivals

In this episode of The So So Show, Zoe and Tom discuss various topics including premium luxury fragrances, the LifeLab teaching laboratory, live music events in Southampton, an artisan parfumery, and the Natural Image Hair Studio Salon. They also share stories about volunteering at Parkrun, the experience of wearing wigs for cancer patients, and what's on in Southampton. And cover off the crazy amount of music going on around the City at the mo.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Premium Luxury Fragrances

06:57

Learning Science Behind Health Messages at LifeLab

13:09

Live Music Events in Southampton

14:03

Artisan Parfumery in Southampton

35:37

Upcoming Events in Southampton

We're everything Southampton! This episode features a very funny chat with comedian Daniel Foxx before his show Unfortunate - The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch, hits the stage at the Mayflower Theatre this summer - it's not for kids!

And we find out lots more about the fascinating things that go on at University Hospital Southampton Research from Professor Chris Kipps, Clinical Director of Research & Development.

Word of mouth is the lifeblood of this podcast, so we'd be so so grateful if you'd leave us a review and pass it on to a friend. So so many thanks

Zoe & Tom x

Jam packed with Southampton Goodness! This episode is a Westquay Special, featuring Typo, Boom Battle Bar and the Multi Stories event.

AND we talk to the cast of hit show Wicked and find out more from the people bringing Tom Jones, Nile Rogers and Kaiser Chiefs to Southampton for the TK Maxx Summer Sessions.

Word of mouth is the lifeblood of this podcast, so we'd be so grateful if you'd leave us a review and pass it on to a friend. So so many thanks

Zoe & Tom x

In this episode of Southampton's podcast we talk to Visit Southampton about the new initatives around town, catch up with Fay Draper, Cruise manager for ABP, about the amazing ships that visit the City and Speak to the newest and oldest established places on Oxford Street, The Grapes and House of Hien.

Word of mouth is the lifeblood of this podcast, so we'd be so grateful if you'd leave us a review and pass it on to a friend. So so many thanks

Zoe & Tom x

In this episode of Southamptons podcast we talk to the organisers of the most wonderful event with Davina McCall, the scientists that are doing incredible work in the city and and find out more about the new rides at Paultons Park.

Word of mouth is the lifeblood of this podcast, so we'd be so grateful if you'd leave us a review and pass it on to a friend. So so many thanks

Zoe & Tom x