Southampton Social and Activity

Let's go to New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth for a talk by some of the Antiques Roadshow experts

"Three of the country’s favourite television personalities from the world of antiques entertain you with tales from the saleroom, television and beyond. The enormous variety of their experiences range from selling chickens and cattle to priceless Chinese artefacts and to multi-million-pound cars.
Hear how Philip Serrell started out on his auctioneering career and how Charlie Ross ended up flying across the world to sell ‘old bangers’. The two of them will (we hope) be kept in check by the delightful and effervescent Christina Trevanion."

Tickets are £30 each https://newtheatreroyal.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173658593

I have booked seat K1 in the stalls if you'd like to sit nearby or in the same row. Please put your seat number in the comments section.

New Theatre Royal is near the Portsmouth Guildhall (O2) and also walking distance from Portsmouth & Southsea railway station. There is plenty of parking nearby (paying) . The theatre is a lovely authentic old style venue.

Let's meet up for a cheeky Nando's bite to eat on Friday 10th October 2025 at 5.15pm.

If you haven't been before, here is the menu
https://www.nandos.co.uk/food/menu/
As well as chicken, they also have a good range of veggie options and also plant-based food. And you can have as much - or as little - peri peri sauce with any meal you choose.

We can meet at 5.15pm just outside the Nando's in West Quay - this is the one in the Watermark building where most of the restaurants are as well as Cinema de luxe.

There is plenty of parking in the podium of West Quay and it's (suprisingly) quite cheap after 5pm. The restaurant is also very close to the new Southampton bus station - and also walkable from the train station.

Just for info, a few of us will be going on to the Stage Door theatre for the Avenue Q show afterwards.

# AVENUE Q show

MUSIC AND LYRICS By ROBERT LOPEZ and JEFF MARX
BOOK By JEFF WHITTY
BASED ON AN ORIGINAL CONCEPT By ROBERT LOPEZ and JEFF MARX
Get ready to laugh, gasp, and sing along as the outrageous and hilarious AVENUE Q comes to The Stage Door, Southampton this October!
This Tony Award-winning musical comedy is a cheeky, feel-good show that’s part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. Featuring a cast of colorful puppets (and humans), Avenue Q tackles life after university, bad dates, and the search for purpose — all with infectious songs and a whole lot of sass.
Don't miss your chance to see this cult classic in an intimate venue — it’s Sesame Street meets South Park, and it’s absolutely hilarious!

Tickets here https://thestagedoor.org.uk/event.php?xSec=25&xProd=997&xRunningID=1270&xClassID=0&xAdults=1&xChildren=0&xFwd=product.php%253FxProd%253D997
Tickets cost £23.65 with the booking fee.

Please note: AVENUE Q is recommended for ages 14+ due to adult humour, strong language, and mature themes.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk
Doors 7pm for 8pm shows .Running length is approximately 2 hrs 35 mins including the interval.

Rufus Stone band are scheduled to play at Harmony House on Sat 11th Oct 2025 from 8.30pm according to their Facebook page.

The band has a reputation for playing all of our favourite soul classics . You may have seen them at various local venues, including The Brook in the past.
I haven't seen any gigs advertised by them for a couple of years at least & they have had some line-up changes. However, they have just announced that they will be at Harmony House on Saturday 11th Oct 2025 from 8.30pm

"The acclaimed 8 piece soul band Rufus Stone have been performing for 40 years. Now lead by Susie Maycock featuring a 3 piece horn section bringing you Soul through the years."
"WE. ARE. BACK
For the first time in a few years, we are going to be performing a gig to you, the public!! Get yourself over to Harmony House on 11th October to see us in action!!"

I've asked for a table for 8 of us - and am awaiting confirmation from Harmony House at the moment.
There doesn't seem to be a snack menu any more at Harmony House - so please eat before you come along.
Please only pencil this in your diaries at the moment - and I will come back with more details when our table and the band is confirmed.
Free entry.
There is a paying car park just off Ordnance Road as well as a few parking meter space in Ordnancy Road and local bus routes pass nearby.