The 30 Best Theater in Southampton

“Very pleased with the staff and overwhelmed by their helpfulness at Audio T , Chandlers Ford. I had purchased a set of secondhand Monitor Audio Silver speakers from a lady on Ebay and met her at Audio T to collect. Despite (possibly!) being nothing to do with the store, they were happy to demo them for me before completing the transaction. Just great service for a relatively inexpensive set of floorstanders by comparison to may of the top.tier brands they stock. I still have the speakers five years later and they still sound good to me. Thanks Audio T”

“Such a great experience with lots of food and drink options. You get given a number on your windscreen and a menu then you text what you want for them to bring it over and pay. There are toilets on site and you hear the movie via tuning into the frequency via the car radio.”

“Quality, trust and care, every time. There is no point shopping for home tech anywhere else. This is what high street retail should be like. The team at RS always know what they’re talking about, never take you for granted and respect your time and interests whether you’re spending £100 or £10,000. That’s why I’ve been coming to RS across the country for 20 years, even though it’s 5 years at least between trips. Paul (who handled the majority of my detailed requests and testing of my record player) Mark, Thom - thank you (see you in 2030!)”

“Went to see wicked for good today at around 1:45pm with my mum who is disabled and uses walking sticks a lovely member of staff called Alex who was around 6ft tall and had brown hair was very kind and saw us struggling carrying our popcorn and our drinks so Alex kindly jumped to lend us a helping hand and carried our drinks for us walked at my mums pace offered to scan our tickets for us and walked us to our seats and put our drinks in our cupholders for us. Alex is an absolute credit to your cinema such a wonderful kind man Also loved the recliner seats super comfy and spacious”

“Kelly-Anne has a lovely warm way about her that the children instantly take to. My daughter thoroughly enjoys her acting/drama classes. Highly recommend!”

“This place was my home and I mean that so genuinely. The friends I made there were my family, and not just in a metaphorical way, as I finished TT 6 years ago and now live with my best friend who I met there! Karina and all the other teachers are who gave me the skills, confidence, and experience to move to London and study performing arts full time. I now get to dance and sing my way around the world as my job and still regularly think back on all the fond memories- and there are LOTS. There is no better way to spend your time than here (but be warned - you will never want to leave!)”

“My daughter loves this. The teachers are great and they put on fantastic performances. It's great for the kids confidence. Thank you Stagecoach!”

“My daughter loves Big Mouth! It’s helped her grow in confidence and make friends. Every performance she has been in has been so impressive. Thank you to the Big Mouth team!”

“Amazing service! They used to clean my apartment when I lived in central Southampton, and Julia was wonderful. The work she/they do is of such a consistently high standard that we now use their services in our new home. 10/10 and would recommend for end-of-tenancy, deep cleans, and weekly cleaning services.”

“Tuesday is our daughters favourite day of the week by far. Sound pop in her words "is the best club anyone could join". She has abundance of confidence and made such wonderful friends since joining. #welovesoundpop!!”

“Hired the Regal Cinema for a private showing of Chitty chitty bang bang for my husband's birthday as it's his favourite film. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. My husband was blown away by the experience. The included popcorn was a nice touch. The lovely little art deco cinema was beautiful kept by volunteer staff. An amazing place. Thank you.”

“My son started his Big Mouth journey in Sept 2023 and has not looked back. He has always loved performing and drama, but Big Mouth encourages the children to write their own script and lead their plays. The children don't have to 'audition' for a part so no child feels left out, it really develops their confidence and self esteem. Alongside this Big Mouth offers fun get togethers and celebrations outside of the regular setting. I would absolutely recommend Big Mouth!”

“My first visit, was gifted a ticket. Hilarious play, lots of set changes, comfortable seat in a small auditorium. As an amateur set up, there a lots of enthusiastic helpers. Just loved the whole atmosphere & camaraderie. Will definitely attend again.”

“Been a part of this company for almost 6 years and have loved every minute of it.”

“Amazing Studios, easy access to lifts, toilets, refreshments lounge and very friendly staff to meet and greet you. Wheelchair access. Parking in city centre expensive possible long walk from parked car to venue ( recommend to leave car at home and if possible travel to venue by bus ).”

“Both my daughters are at WTA now aged 15 and 17 and have been with the group sine they were 5. My eldest is just about to perform for the final time in the Christmas concert, which we are excited to see. They both love WTA and have made some life long friendships (I’m sure) from their time there. My eldest daughter has really improved in her confidence and ability, especially in singing and is really sad that this is her final year. WTA productions never cease to amaze me in their creativity and professionalism. It is a testament to WTA that they are still members of the group after all this time and the enjoyment that they get from it. I would highly recommend WTA to any dudding performer!”

“All 3 of my children have attended Starcast over the last 6 or so years. They are all very different with different strengths and passions and there has been a fit for all 3 (including my teenage son). I now have just one left at Starcast and she is loving being part of Drama company and being given so many fabulous opportunities to perform.”

“LG did a theatre tour and the watched a production. Amazing. We have also been to many other productions too. All fab. I have to park further away than the nearest car park as the closest one has a height restriction of 186cm so my car doesn't quite fit. Just something to bear in mind.”

“Fantastic place. The atmosphere is really calm. The food is absolutely delicious. I like how convenient the ordering process is and how helpful the staff is. They are so friendly and make you feel very comfortable. Each time I have gone, i have had a great experience. I would definitely recommend this place for some good food, atmosphere and comfort. Will be going back again and again!”

“Great venue, excellent staff. Saw the Bon Jovi Cover band - 'Wrong Jovi' at Hangar farm. It was a great night.”

“If you're looking for an enjoyable evening out, look no further. Don't be put off by the word 'amateur' as it does have negative connotations, however the actors and crew are extremely talented and all love what they do. Fantastic choice of shows put on throughout the year.”

“Very nice cinema with a lovely downstairs area servicing drinks and coffee. Highly recommend. The staff are great too.”

“Blithe Spirit ! What a great play. The set & costume designs were superb.Quality acting from the cast. Brilliant delivery We thoroughly enjoyed it !”

“LOVE IT! I’ve been to Everyman Cinema three times in three weeks, and it’s been such a delightful experience! The comfy seating makes you feel relaxed right away, and the delicious food adds a nice touch to the whole outing. What I really appreciate is the friendly Manager and staff; they go out of their way to make you feel welcome. The atmosphere is fantastic, with a chill vibe and good music playing in the background. If you’re looking for a unique movie night, Everyman Cinema is definitely worth a visit!”

“A beautiful picturehouse, with oldskool charm, you don't find many like it outside of London these days. On top it's run by such a kind and lovely team. It's the perfect spot to catch a film locally.”

“Just seen the Pantomime there (Peter Pan) and it was definitely the funniest we’ve been to. Very well performed and the set was excellent. The actors were brilliant and the ventriloquist was genuinely funny. Well done.”

“I love going to Opera. We went here for a 2025 performance of Rameau’s Les Indes Gallentes. Utterly superb ! I will definitely be back next year-and probably have dinner in the main house as it looks really lovely. There is a mini bus from the local train station-which is an easy ride from London. Really lovely and well organised-and the performance was superb too”

“U3A meeting at the Lights foyer with a group of friends. It was just a get together for coffee and a chat. The had a free choral concert at the same time.”

“In a wheelchair but the position was perfect to see Fleetwood unchained. This is a band worth seeing. Great disabled facilities. Nice bar with tea and coffee. I would recommend.”