The Atkinson
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DBSouthport
Upcoming Shows
Review: ABIGAIL'S PARTY, Starring Tamzin Outhwaite, Harold Pinter Theatre
Nadia Fall is now firmly ensconced in her role as Artistic Director of the Young Vic, but her final show at Stratford East back in 2024 was a brilliantly realised revival of Mike Leigh's seminal work, Abigail's Party. Now having a much-deserved West End transfer, it lands on the Harold Pinter stag…
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: KAT HIGGINS IN MEMORY OF ME, Hoots @ Nicolson Square
Kat Higgins is a self-confessed prick, she's a middle child that’s grown up with three brothers and three male cousins; it’s no wonder she craves attention and has put together an Edfringe show to make sure she's remembered.…
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: TOM CASHMAN: NPC (Nearly Proficient Comedian), Monkey Barrel Comedy
'I do more jokes than any other comedian; I am that fast.' You better listen quickly, because Tom Cashman is not lying.…
Review: JEEVES TAKES CHARGE, Charing Cross Theatre
First seen 45 years ago, the Olivier Award-winning Jeeves Takes Charge returns to London for a short season at the Charing Cross Theatre. This one-man show sees the affable and endlessly adaptable Sam Harrison take on all 22 roles in a highly energetic and adept performance.…
Review: PEAKY BLINDERS UNDERWORLD, Arches London Bridge
It’s engaging, well-designed, fully immersive, and thoroughly considered. It distinguishes itself among a list of “immersive” cash-grabs, actually providing a unique experience to its patrons. So, grab your newsboy cap, the Arches are under new management… by order of the Peaky Blinders.…
Review: BBC PROMS: SWEDISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA - BEETHOVEN AND BAROQUE, Royal Albert Hall
“Do you believe in a life after birth?” Sunday morning was no ordinary Prom, as Martin Fröst and the Swedish Chamber Orchestra delved into the idea of exploring the DNA of Beethoven via new interpretations of works by the likes of Handel and Rambeau, as well as the world première BBC co-commis…
Review: BBC PROMS: PAPPANO CONDUCTS BERLIOZ’S ‘REQUIEM’, Royal Albert Hall
First performed at Les Invalides in Paris in 1837, Hector Berlioz’s Requiem (“Grande messe des morts”) is music and spectacle on a grand scale. Originally written for 450 performers, this Prom saw roughly 400 musicians and singers gather across the Royal Albert Hall stage and Choir Stalls sect…
Review: BBC PROMS: MARVIN GAYE - PRINCE OF SOUL, Royal Albert Hall
At 7pm on Friday, wildfire alerts pinged on phones across the UK - but for those of us in the Royal Albert Hall it served as an early warning system for the heat that would be generated by the BBC Proms tribute to Marvin Gaye. Backed by the BBC Concert Orchestra and the LJ Singers, assembled artists…
Review: BBC PROMS: ELGAR'S CELLO CONCERTO, Royal Albert Hall
With a trio of 20th century classics, this Prom is competent and enjoyable, but lacking that touch of something special.…
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: SHOWSTOPPER! THE KIDS SHOW, Pleasance Courtyard
Six extraordinary musical theatre performers take to the stage with one seemingly impossible task: create a brand new musical from scratch, based entirely on suggestions from the children in the audience. The result is Showstopper! The Kids Show, a wildly inventive hour of music, comedy, storytellin…
Past Shows
The Shoop Shoop Show
Rachael Hawnt, the winner of ITV’s Starstruck, is leading a brand-new theatre show celebrating the incredible music of Cher. The international extravaganza is coming to The Atkinson, Southport on 25th March 2026. Showcasing every decade of Cher’s remarkable career, fans will...
