Rock of Ages | Mayflower Theatre

I will readily admit that deep inside there is 80s rock lover just dying to get out. I've always had a bit of a thing for 80s rock music, mostly due to my dad playing it a lot while I was growing up, and when I was at college I was desperate to see Rock Of Ages when it was released in cinemas. Unfortunately, I never got round to it, but when I saw the musical was coming to the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton, I knew I'd have to attend. I was very grateful to receive an invitation to the show for Southampton Bloggers*.

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Summer Scents

I love perfume, and finding different scents for the different times of the year. When the weather starts getting a bit brighter and warmer, my perfume taste changes, to a lighter, more floral scent. I've picked out three that are my favourites for this time of year, to point you in the right direction if you're looking for a new scent for summer.

Matilda The Musical | Mayflower Theatre

Matilda is one of those childhood novels that will forever hold a special place in my heart. Written by renowned author Roald Dahl, the novel tells the story of Matilda, a gifted young girl and her relationship with her family and school. When I heard that the stage show adaptation of this classic novel was coming to Southampton, I was over the moon. I was lucky enough to attend the show with the Southampton Bloggers* and couldn't wait to join the others for a night of whimsicalness.

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The Bodyguard | Mayflower Theatre

The Bodyguard, the iconic 1992 film featuring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, with some of the most incredible songs. I love the film and when I saw that the story had been adapted for stage, I knew I'd have to watch it at some point. Fast forward a few years, and it hit the stage at the Mayflower Theatre and I was invited along as part of the Southampton Bloggers to review the performance - how could I say no?

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