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Not Britain’s Got Talent

May 3, 2016 By chippy minton 3 Comments

You may have noticed that Britain’s Got Talent is back on our screens.

I’ll admit to having an ambivalent attitude to the programme. It’s not something I go out of my way to watch but when I do I find it generally entertaining.

Although it is somewhat predictable and carefully managed you do see a wide variety of entertainment – some of which is very, very good. And from time to time something that is totally different (but I think we’ve seen enough performing dogs now).

Not Britain's Got Talent featureBut let’s look wider than the TV schedules. In a similar way that the 2012 Olympics encouraged us to take up sport, could Britain’s Got Talent encourage us to look for live entertainment closer to home?

Last weekend, my alternative to BGT was an excellent Simon and Garfunkel tribute act at The Plaza in Romsey. The week before it was The Spitfires band.

What are my options for the next few weeks?

Saturday 7th May: The Pirates of Penzance at The Point

Eastleigh Operatic and Musical Society is performing The Pirates of Penzance at The Point. This is described as “A marvellously nostalgic show, still as charming and witty today as it was when it first premiered in New York”. I’ve been told that this production has a novel twist on the traditional operetta – but not what that twist is.

Pirates of Penzance: Eastleigh Operatic & Musical Society. The Point theatre.
Pirates of Penzance: Eastleigh Operatic & Musical Society. The Point theatre.

EOMS production of The Pirates of Penzance, The Point: Tuesday 3rd – Saturday 7th May

Saturday 14 May: One Man, Two Guvnors at Thornden Hall

Thornden School presents One Man, Two Guvnors at Thornden Hall – “One Man; Two guvnors. That’s one man, two jobs, and one thing on his mind! Food!”

One Man, Two Guvnors, at Thornden Hall. 13th - 14th May 2016
One Man, Two Guvnors, at Thornden Hall. 13th – 14th May 2016

Thornden School production of One Man, Two Guvnors, Thornden Hall, Friday 13th and Saturday 14 May.

Meanwhile, at The Hilt (Hiltingbury Community Centre), Miss Madonna is performing a tribute to Madonna.

21 May: CODA – a Tribute to Led Zeppelin at The Point

Another tribute act – this time to Led Zeppelin is performing at The Point. Coda are billed as “UK’s most authentic-sounding tribute to the mighty Led Zeppelin”.

CODA, The Point, Saturday 21st May

CODA – a Tribute to Led Zeppelin, at The Point.
CODA – a Tribute to Led Zeppelin, at The Point.

God of Carnage: 17th – 21st May at Plaza Theatre Romsey

If this is a bit loud for you, how about a trip to Romsey’s Plaza Theatre to see Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s production of God of Carnage, a “Rumble in the Living Room” – sounds interesting!

God of Carnage at Romsey Plaza Theatre
God of Carnage at Romsey Plaza Theatre

RAODS production of God of Carnage, The Plaza Theatre, Tuesday 17th – Saturday 21st May

Entertainment in and around Chandler’s Ford

This is just a small selection of what you could do on a Saturday night rather than stay glued to the box.

I’ve looked at only a few local venues for the next three Saturday nights. But if this list has whetted your appetite, have a look around to see what else is available.

You don’t have to travel far, or pay a fortune, for top quality live entertainment.

Related posts:

Review: Thornden School: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Thornden Hall: Alive with the Sound of Music

Review: Les Misérables by Barton Peveril College

Review: The 14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band St. George’s Day Concert 2016

Theatre Review: Thornden School: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾

The 14th Eastleigh Scout And Guide Band

Review: The Spitfires in Concert – the 14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band

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About chippy minton

I've lived in Chandler's Ford and Eastleigh for most of my working life, having been brought up in the south Midlands, and schooled in the Home Counties.

I work in IT, and my hobbies include bell ringing, walking, cycling and running.

I enjoy live theatre and music, and try to watch many of the shows that are performed in the Eastleigh area.

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  1. Janet Williams says

    May 3, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    Chippy,

    Inspired by you, I phoned The Point this morning to book the tickets too. I asked, “Could I sit next to Chippy please?” Well, I was very lucky.

    It’s also a good surprise to find that 3 people I’ve worked with are cast members in The Pirates of Penzance.

    I haven’t been to The Point yet since its refurbishment. I look forward to a treat this weekend.

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    • Chippy says

      May 3, 2016 at 9:49 pm

      We’ll see you there!

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      • Janet Williams says

        May 3, 2016 at 10:01 pm

        This afternoon I also bought some tickets to see Thornden’s show (One Man, Two Guvnors) too, on the Saturday.

        Now here is a dilemma. Eurovision is also on May 14. I normally watch it with lots of junk food at home.

        What am I going to do now?

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