Bringing the essence and energy of the west end onto a local stage, BBLOC (Bournemouth & Boscombe Light Opera Company) are one of the most professional musical theatre society groups that I’ve ever seen. Each show they produce rivals the west end in their professionalism, performance and altogether showstoppers. They are a true credit to the Bournemouth arts scene and continue to impress me show after show. 

This Autumn, their offering is nothing short of spooky and fits perfectly with their Halloween weekend performance schedule; The Addams Family. 

The Color Purple is a book that has made an impact for decades.  From award winning novel, to smash hit film, it's now the task of the brilliant Made at Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome to bring this show to stage. It's a powerful story that on the surface isn't supposed to be an easy watch; the tale of Celie and her sister who face adversity, courage, and hope in the face of their own personal journeys. But it's also a story of freedom, joy, and personal awakening that brings a whole lot of light to this impactful story. 

The Color Purple is currently touring the UK and has made its way to Southampton. It's currently at the Mayflower Theatre and it's definitely blowing audiences away.