Solent University Showcase
13 – 23 May 2026
Event details
Southampton Solent University welcomes you to seven performances from third year students studying BA (hons) Acting & Performance and BA (hons) Musical Theatre.
Venue
Studio 2 — Mayflower Studios
Price
Week Three shows: £10.00
Running Time
Please see individual event listings
Warnings
Please see individual event listings
Week One
Thu 7 – Sat 9 May 2026
Rehearsals
Week Two
Wed 13 May 2026
3.00pm Eye Contact – Recommended age 16+ | Approx. 1 hour without an interval
Warnings: Contains strong language and themes of stalking, harassment, sexual assault and rape.
7.00pm Incendium – Recommended age 16+ | Approx. 1 hour 30 mins without an interval
Warnings: Contains themes of mental health, explicit language, heavy suicide references, death, mentions of alcohol abuse, violence, parental loss and flashing lights.
Thu 14 May 2026
3.00pm 82 Ash Street – Recommended age 15+ | Approx. 1 hour without an interval
Warnings: Contains depictions of drug and alcohol abuse, addiction, homophobia, death, explicit language, references to abortion and domestic violence.
7.00pm Garden of Eden – Recommended age 16+ | Approx. 1 hour without an interval
Warnings: Contains depictions of drug and alcohol use, strong language, suicide, jokes regarding church culture and traditions, homophobia and slur usage.
Fri 15 May 2026
12.00pm A Sketch of Man – Recommended age 16+ | Approx. 1 hour without an interval
Warnings: Contains themes of depression, panic attacks, mental health, strong language, grief, death, mild nudity, loud noises and substance abuse.
3.00pm Incendium – Recommended age 16+ | Approx. 1 hour 30 mins without an interval
Warnings: Contains themes of mental health, explicit language, heavy suicide references, death, mentions of alcohol abuse, violence, parental loss and flashing lights.
7.00pm Garden of Eden – Recommended age 16+ | Approx. 1 hour without an interval
Warnings: Contains depictions of drug and alcohol use, strong language, suicide, jokes regarding church culture and traditions, homophobia and slur usage.
Sat 16 May 2026
12.00pm A Sketch of Man – Recommended age 16+ | Approx. 1 hour without an interval
Warnings: Contains depictions of depression, panic attacks, mental health, strong language, grief, death, mild nudity, loud noises and substance abuse.
3.00pm 82 Ash Street – Recommended age 15+ | Approx. 1 hour without an interval
Warnings: Contains depictions of drug and alcohol abuse, addiction, homophobia, death, explicit language, references to abortion and domestic violence.
7.00pm Eye Contact – Recommended age 16+ | Approx. 1 hour without an interval
Warnings: Contains strong language, themes of stalking, harassment, sexual assault and rape.
Week Three
Thu 21 May 2026
1.00pm Little Women the Musical – Recommended age 10+ | Approx. 2 hours 30 mins including an interval
Warnings: Contains strobe lighting, loud sound effects and the use of replica weapons.
7.00pm A Dinner Lady’s Guide to Musical Theatre – Recommended for all ages | Approx. 50 mins without an interval
Warnings: Contains strong language.
Fri 22 May 2026
1.00pm A Dinner Lady’s Guide to Musical Theatre – Recommended for all ages | Approx. 50 mins without an interval
Warnings: Contains strong language.
7.00pm Little Women the Musical – Recommended age 10+ | Approx. 2 hours 30 mins including an interval
Warnings: Contains strobe lighting, loud sound effects and the use of replica weapons.
Sat 23 May 2026
1.00pm Little Women the Musical – Recommended age 10+ | Approx. 2 hours 30 mins including an interval
Warnings: Contains strobe lighting, loud sound effects and the use of replica weapons.
7.00pm Little Women the Musical – Recommended age 10+ | Approx. 2 hours 30 mins including an interval
Warnings: Contains strobe lighting, loud sound effects and the use of replica weapons.
Further information
Discounts
Groups 10+ £2 off
