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Theatres in Southampton

At the heart of Southampton's performing arts tradition is the majestic Mayflower Theatre, the largest theatre in southern England. This opened in 1928 and has recently undergone extensive refurbishment. Here you can see musicals, ballet, traditional pantomime, operatic productions as well as comedy acts and evenings with celebrities.

Situated on the University campus in the Highfield region of the city is the Nuffield Theatre . It hosts all kinds of drama, from Shakespeare to contemporary, and regularly features international premieres.

There are regular concerts at the Turner Sims Concert Hall, the city's premier chamber, classical, jazz and world music venue, whilst the superb Southampton Guildhall offers a multipurpose venue.

Films and Festivals
If film is what you are after, then the thirteen-screen Odeon at Leisureworld or the multi-screen Cineworld Cinema at Ocean Village will satisfy with a wide choice of new films.

There is also the stunning art house cinema, The Harbour Lights Picture House overlooking the Ocean Village Marina, which shows independent and European films. Relax at the café bar before your show or go on a Sunday and hear live jazz.

Southampton Jazz Club meets regularly on Tuesdays at the University.

Live Music
Many pubs and bars offer live music sessions.