Category Archives: Spoken word & theatre
NEW GIG!! Richard Strange – An Accent Waiting To Happen // Fri 20.10.2023 7.30PM
Richard Strange will be performing his solo show, “An Accent Waiting To Happen,” at The Art House on Friday, 20th October 2023 at 7:30 PM. This show will feature new tales of his adventures, including songs, film clips, stories, readings, and gossip from his 40+ years in the arts and entertainment world. Richard Strange is a unique and captivating figure in the world of arts and entertainment, known for his work as a musician, actor, and writer. He is the founder of the proto-punk rock band The Doctors of Madness and has collaborated with various artists throughout his career. His life is a testament to the power of creativity and continues to inspire artists everywhere. Tickets for the show can be purchased through the provided link. Continue reading
A Southampton Summer Night – tonight!
Join us tonight for a Southampton Summer Night at Turner Sims, University of Southampton Highfield Campus. With Spitdust, Babsie Brown and the Miniature Orchestra, Pip Summers and the Wandering Waterbears and DJ Hubert Carpet & introducing Albert de Lyon. The … Continue reading
Moving Voices special guest announcement: Ri Baroche
We’re thrilled to welcome Ri Baroche back to our stage as our special guest for Moving Voices on 30 June 2023 following their splendid Drag ‘n’ Drop show here earlier this year. Friday 30 June from 7pm – book here … Continue reading
SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: Edinburgh Fringe previews
Can’t make it to Edinburgh Fringe this year? The Art House has a long and proud history of hosting scratch shows and previews, giving you a chance to experience some of the shows headed for the Scottish Capital, without having … Continue reading
Moving Voices special guest announcement: Haribo
Moving Voices veteran Haribo is at The Art House on Friday 16 June 2023 for a special edition of our regular open mic for poets, storytellers and musicians. Friday 16 June from 7pm – book here About Moving Voices: Moving … Continue reading
Event announcement: The Travelling Talesman presents “Off with their Heads!”
The Travelling Talesman returns in person to The Art House with tales of Kings, Queens, how they lost,found,kept or gave away their kingdoms. Mark Coronation week with a slightly irreverent collection folktales from around the world, told by a master … Continue reading
What’s on – March 2023
You have a packed month of events to choose from this March! Come and enjoy local music, touring performers, poetry, storytelling and cabaret. It’s also time for Southampton Seed Swap Thursday 2 MarchDrag n Drop, written & performed by Ri … Continue reading
GIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Lexi Wolfe: It’s Haunted, They Said – Part 2 (online only)
Lexi returns to our online stage to read from her ghost stories ‘It’s Haunted, They Said’. This event will be streamed on Zoom with the ability to interact and chat in the breaks. If you missed Part 1, don’t worry … Continue reading
ONLINE GIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The Travelling Talesman presents ‘Birds, Beasts and Bad Magic’ Sat 4 March 8pm
The Travelling Talesman returns to our online stage with a live streaming set of tales of things feathery, furry and magical. The Travelling Talesman is a spoken word narrative performer of myths, legends, folktales and the occasional poem, a storyteller! … Continue reading
Gig Announcement – Andrew O’Neill returns to The Art House!
Andrew O’Neill – We Are Not In The Least Afraid Of Ruins; We Carry A New World In Our Hearts Thursday 27 April, 8pm – tickets from £14.70 early release (low waged subsidised tickets £6) Andrew O’Neill is hopeful, and … Continue reading
