SOS Presents

Spamalot
2024-01-24 19:30 - 2024-01-27 22:00 (Europe/London) | Mayflower Studios, 142 - 144 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DU, United Kingdom
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Spamalot is a rollicking musical adventure inspired by the iconic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, with book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle. The show debuted on Broadway in 2005 and soon became a global sensation, winning numerous awards (including the Tony award for Best Musical) and captivating audiences with its irreverent humour and infectious songs. In other words, Spamalot is a show with an impeccable history in entertainment. This makes it the perfect choice for SOS Presents, Southampton’s oldest musical society, which celebrates its centenary in 2024, marking one hundred years of providing top quality entertainment to local audiences.
So start the new year on a high as you join award-winning SOS in the fantastical realm of Camelot, where King Arthur and his eccentric knights are on a mission to find the Holy Grail. But, of course, with Monty Python’s signature twist, the journey is anything but ordinary.
This amateur production of “SPAMALOT” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), www.theatricalrights.co.uk.
Monty Python’s “SPAMALOT”. Book and lyrics by Eric Idle, music by John Du Prez & Eric Idle. A new musical lovingly ripped off from the film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”. From the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin. Original Broadway Production produced by Boyett Ostar Productions, The Shubert Organization, Arielle Tepper Madover, Stephanie McClelland/Lawrence Horowitz, Elan V McAllister/Allan S. Gordon, Independent Producers Network, Roy Furman, GRS Associates, Jam Theatricals, TGA Entertainment, and Clear Channel Entertainment. GOD video presented by arrangement with Ambassador Theatre Group

Guys and Dolls
2024-07-10 19:30 - 2024-07-13 22:00
Luck, love and laughter collide in the glamorous world of Guys and Dolls this summer! With its colourful characters, dazzling dances and standout songs (including Luck Be A Lady and Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat) it’s no wonder Guys and Dolls is one of the most loved shows from the golden age of Broadway musicals.
2024 marks the centenary year for SOS Presents. The company’s audience numbers have grown over successive productions at MAST Mayflower Studios, with Seussical (June 2023) and Monty Python’s Spamalot (January 2024) breaking records for SOS audience numbers in their new theatrical home. Given the broad popularity of Guys and Dolls, early booking is strongly advised!
A Musical Fable of Broadway Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon
Music and Lyrics by FRANK LOESSER
Book by JO SWERLING and ABE BURROWS
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.co.uk

Made in Dagenham
2025-01-15 19:30 - 2025-01-18 22:00
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Made in Dagenham is a sensational musical that will have you laughing, crying and cheering – all in one unforgettable night! Based on the true story of the 1968 Ford sewing machinists’ strike, Made in Dagenham is an emotional roller-coaster of a show that celebrates courage, unity and justice.
SOS Presents has performed at the Guildhall, the Mayflower and the Nuffield theatres over the last 100 years, in keeping with its longstanding mission to produce excellent entertainment in the heart of Southampton. The Society adopted MAST Mayflower Studios as its new theatrical home in 2022 and has been winning awards ever since, with NODA Accolades of Excellence for Legally Blonde (2022) and Seussical the Musical (2023) and a sell-out run of Spamalot in January 2024. Made in Dagenham is exactly the kind of show that SOS excels at, with its character driven plot, exciting score (from catchy anthems to heartfelt ballads) and big ensemble pieces requiring an energetic blend of harmony and choreography.
MADE IN DAGENHAM The Musical, book by Richard Bean, music by David Arnold and lyrics by Richard Thomas. Based on the Woolley/Karlsen/Number 9 Motion Picture. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.co.uk

Children of Eden
2025-07-09 19:30 - 2025-07-12 22:00
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Children of Eden is a spectacular musical that explores the stories of Adam and Eve, their children Cain and Abel and other characters from the Book of Genesis through the personal lens of the families involved. Spanning the origins of life, the temptation of Eve, the trials of Cain and Abel and humanity’s great escape on Noah’s Ark, this epic musical family drama captivates audiences with its universal themes.
Featuring an unforgettable score by Stephen Schwartz – the award-winning composer of Wicked – Children of Eden delivers a powerhouse of emotionally resonant and iconic songs, including “The Spark of Creation”, “In Whatever Time We Have” and “The Hardest Part of Love”.
In July 2025, SOS Presents will be taking this rarely performed masterpiece to new creative heights. With innovative staging, bold choreography and a stellar cast of talented performers, this production promises to be an unmissable theatrical experience.
Book by John Caird, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby, with Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin and Martin Erskine. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International and all authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI (www.mtishows.co.uk).

Sweeney Todd
2026-01-21 19:30 - 2026-01-24 22:00
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Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd this January as award-winning SOS Presents brings Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical thriller to life.
In the shadowy streets of Victorian London, a vengeful Sweeney Todd has returned to discover what became of his wife and daughter – and to take brutal revenge on the corrupt judge who destroyed his life. Working with the devious Mrs Lovett, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street hatches a chilling plan that will have audiences thinking twice before their next haircut.
With Sondheim’s unforgettable score packed with spine-tingling numbers, this bold and bloody production promises an evening of high drama, haunting harmonies and theatrical brilliance. So join us on an unforgettable journey into madness, murder and monstrous meat pies.
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler, from an adaptation by Christopher Bond. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.co.uk
Reviews

Opening night reviews agree – Sweeney is a success!

Southern Arts Reviews
“Lust, vengeance, murder and cannibalism were never so entertaining.”
https://www.southernartsreviews.co.uk/review-sweeney-todd/

Scene One Plus
“The sold-out run is a testament to the quality of the production and the dedication of everyone involved, and the company should be rightly proud of their accomplishment.”
https://sceneoneplus.com/sweeney-todd-4/

P Nicholson Photography
“The standard of the work is simply superb. From the music and performers to the costumes and lighting, it is a success from every angle.”
https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/25788254.simply-superb—sweeney-todd-review/

Oklahoma!
2026-07-08 19:30 - 2026-07-11 22:00
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Award-winning SOS Presents returns in July with a spellbinding Amateur production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s legendary Oklahoma! – the show that redefined musical theatre.
Blending music, dialogue and dance into a seamless storytelling experience, Oklahoma! set the standard for every musical that has followed, while remaining just as popular as when it first opened on Broadway in 1943.
Set against the wide-open skies of the American frontier, this joyful show celebrates the pioneering spirit of a hardworking community carving out a life on the land. At its heart lies the rivalry between confident cowboy Curly and brooding farmhand Jud as they compete for the attentions of the headstrong Laurey.
Featuring timeless classics such as The Surrey with the Fringe on Top and People Will Say We’re in Love, Oklahoma! bursts with humour, passion, adventure and the hopeful promise in each brand-new morning.
Don’t miss this beloved American musical at Mayflower Studios this summer!
The imagery used in promotions of this production of Oklahoma! is from an original pastel painting titled ‘Take Me Home in a Surrey’ created for the event by Southampton based artist Daisy Wilkins @Dazoo Art. The original painting is being offered as a prize in a free draw. For a chance to win the painting, see Oklahoma! Competition – SOS Presents.
Music by Richard Rodgers, book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, based on the play “Green Grow the Lilacs” by Lynn Riggs, original choreography by Agnes de Mille. This Amateur production of Oklahoma! is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk.
