Thomas Miller

17/12/2025

We were at Mayflower Theatre Press Night last night, to see the wonderful new 2025 pantomime, Peter Pan. Stellar performances all round, but we were especially smitten with Smee (Max) and Alexandra Burke as Hook, who has so much talent she actually shone on stage. We also spotted tumbling chum of our director's son, Jack O'Brien, in the magnificent slapstick acrobatic ensemble. Encore Mayflower! You smashed it. Boogie Neverland x 100! If you don't have tickets, treat yourself; the shows run until January 4th. Ticket link in comments.

02/12/2025

Southampton’s Snow Windows Trail is back, and who can resist a good wander? From now until 4 January 2026, over 20 brand new snowy scenes by artist Tom Baker have magically appeared on windows around the city
There are two brand new routes, Snowflake and Star and yes, we helped create the maps and clues. (If you still get lost, please direct all complaints to your sense of direction.) It’s free, it’s festive, and it’s the perfect excuse to drag your friends, family or mildly reluctant teenagers out for “a nice walk”. Finish at SeaCity Museum to claim your FREE prize, which is your reward for leaving the sofa.
Brought to you by Visit Southampton, all-round festive elves. Download your map or see pick-up points here: www.visitsouthampton.co.uk/christmas-trail

13/11/2025

November – the season of deadlines. Emails sprouting like mushrooms, briefs falling like autumn leaves and the kettle quietly fogging up the kitchen. But crossing things off the to-do list and making clients happy...well, that’s just like Christmas.

13/11/2025

We’ve been busy for a few months shaping up the campaign assets for Visit Southampton and S&D Leisure’s Magic of Christmas – and tonight it all comes to life at the Bargate.
Stilt walkers, fire shows, live music, lasers… basically everything except actual snow (but we never give up hope)
Head to Southampton from 4pm, go soak up the sparkle. 🎄✨

31/10/2025

30/10/2025

The campaign for Christmas and Visit Southampton is officially underway. SAVE THE DATE and experience The Magic of Christmas at Southampton’s spectacular market launch event! 🌟
The Southampton Christmas Market returns on Thursday 13th November, kicking off with a launch party at the Bargate from 4pm. The event will be hosted by DJ Flash - tour DJ for the city's own Craig David. 🎤🎶
You can expect festive street entertainers and live performances from local choirs & musicians in partnership with Music in The City. 🎸
The highlight of the evening will be the big switch-on, premiering the new magical laser show that will light up the Bargate, taking everyone on a journey to the North Pole and Santa’s Workshop.
Plus, browse even more stalls, enjoy new rides (including the incredible Starflyer), and soak up the city’s festive energy.
📆 Thursday 13th November
🕒 4pm - 8pm
📍 The Bargate
ℹ️ This event is organised by S&D Leisure, sponsored by GO! Southampton

16/09/2025

Great to see these Xelabuses out and about, bringing our designs to life for University Centre Sparsholt and Sparsholt College. After poring over every line and shadow on every image on the relatively small studio screens. It's great to see the artwork now so large. Well done to all involved. Andean Signs Ltd and Xelabus. They look amazing.

12/09/2025

Em n em
WRITING NERD ALERT! Why does copy text love the em dash so much?
We’ve noticed it creeping in everywhere—when really, an en dash should do the job.
The reason? Well two of them. 1. ChatGPT uses US English even though it can adjust to UK spelling, its basic platform is US English and boy do our American cousins love an em dash. You can train AI to remove them but you've got to keep vigilant it's in its DNA 2. Microsoft Word. It defaults to the em dash too, and there’s no easy autocorrect. Unless a writer actively inserts one (and many don’t), it never appears.
Here’s a quick refresher:
• Hyphen (-) joins words (well-known).
• En dash (–) shows ranges (2010–2020).
• Em dash (—) breaks a sentence or adds emphasis (She paused—then spoke).
💡 Tip: To type an en dash: Ctrl + Minus (numeric keypad) on Windows, or Option + Hyphen on Mac.

03/09/2025

This would be such a great thing to support if you have the time and face paints! Home-Start Wi******er is celebrating 20 years of helping local families who need them. Now they need you - if you can paint faces., they need someone to help make their day.

Could you help us with face painting? 🎨
We’re holding a celebration of 20 years of Home-Start Wi******er on Sat 13 Sept, 12:30–3pm at The Carroll Centre Somers Close Recreation Ground (SO22 4EJ).
If you’re a children’s face painter and could volunteer a little of your time and talent, we’d be so grateful. We can’t offer a fee, but we’ll make sure you’re fed and our families and those we support will appreciate it so much
If you can help please DM us. Or tag this post and share with someone who may be interested. Thank you. 🙏

29/08/2025

✨ M Magazine – Behind the Scenes with Mayflower ✨
Did you know Mayflower Theatre and Mayflower Studios have their very own magazine?
M Magazine takes you backstage with stories, interviews and features that celebrate the people, performances and personal insights that make these venues so special.
Inside you’ll find:
🎭 Interviews with stars like Alexandra Burke and behind the scenes of the globally popular musical Matilda (over 100 awards and counting...and coming to Mayflower Theatre in 2026)
🌍 Inspiring voices such as Zoe Golding, pioneering male dance and features such as Jane Austen via Mayflowers' production of Last Rose of Summer
💬 Personal stories from the team who bring Inspiring Experiences for all who visit.

Best of all — it’s completely free. Pick up a copy when you visit and dive deeper into the world of Mayflower.
👉 Designed by us!.

15/08/2025

It’s been a real Summer of Sport — from the unforgettable UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 win to grassroots rugby around the UK. We were delighted to support Run Communications with branded event materials and items. The impact of The National Lottery funding is transformational. From seeing Jill Scott playing with our footballs on the cobbles of the famous Coronation Street to a mural (made in less than 48hrs) at Alessia Russo’s grassroots club. It’s fantastic to see how funds raised by National Lottery players have transformed the lives of so many. 🏆🏉

29/07/2025

Fascinating!. During the Napoleonic Wars, French prisoners of war were held in various parts of Britain, including smaller towns like Alresford, where they were billeted or detained in inns or with families. Stories echo down the generations locally, so come and find out more and help support Home-Start Wi******er. Link to tickets in Comments or scan the QR code.