Last Kinki of the term

Hey guys!What did you all think of the final Kinki of the term last night??

It sure was worth the £2 ticket purchased earlier in the day!! With the atmosphere electrified by the realisation we will be away from uni for 4 weeks over Easter, you would have been hard pushed to find a better night out around the whole of town! With drinks including Vodka and Carling from as little as £1.50, the night was always going to be a great success, with hundreds of students in the same room with the same plan ... to let their hair down at the end of term!The night really did have something for everyone, with music as wide ranged from pop, chart and R&B on the dancefloor to trance and dance at the bars, it was impossible to find even 1 person without a smile on their face and dancing the night away to the latest tunes!

I'm sure the many hundreds of pictures taken that night by the students tell the tale of an amazing night ... along with the many pictures taken by SUSU, displayed on their website for all to see!! Kinki really is one of the best student nights around - cant wait for the fun to begin all over again after Easter!! GO SUCO AND SEE!! ...

Frost/Nixon at Union Films

When I saw the Frost/Nixon was showing in Southampton University Union Films I was ecstatic. I had heard great reviews about this film and was keen to see it for myself! The film follows the story of former President Nixon and British talk-show host David Frost and I am told that it is an accurate representation of what really happened. But don’t be fooled into think this film is just a history lesson, there is high tension and real passion on screen. You become obsessed with Frosts plight and your anger and sympathy towards Nixon leads to a confusing array of emotions. This is not a film to watch when you fancy a quite night in with an easy to follow story and a chocolate bar, it is intense, powerful and stimulating. Be warned, this film may lead you into heated debates with whoever you watch it with. It was brilliant. Go SUCO and see!

Andromaque

The rolling waves of Jean Racine's mighty alexandrines have not crashed upon our shores for many years, and not least among the serious pleasures of Cheek by Jowl's Andromaque – co-produced with Peter Brook's Bouffes du Nord in Paris – is the chance to stand on the beach and wallow.

Hermione's predicament at the start of the fifth act, so simply and rhythmically expressed, is a good example of Racine's noble style in his first big success.The language gathered force and complexity in his last great masterpiece, Phèdre, but in Andromaque it's pure and simple, utterly direct.

In the chaotic aftermath of the Trojan War, Andromaque, Hector's widow and Pyrrhus's captive, must take part a false marriage to save her son, while Hermione, Helen's daughter, is as smitten by Pyrrhus, the king of Epirus, as Orestes, son of Agamemnon, dotes on her.The participants dance an impassioned gavotte of the emotions in a geometric design completely honoured in Declan Donnellan's production, which is sustained with tremulous dedication by actors in a black void dotted with unadorned chairs.It must have looked grander, starker, in the pock-marked dilapidation of the Bouffes in Paris, but the performances of Camille Japy as Hermione, Xavier Boiffier as Orestes and Christophe Gregoire as the king create an atmosphere of suffocating tension.More than two decades ago, in the early days of Cheek by Jowl, Donnellan and his designer Nick Ormerod produced the English language premiere of Andromaque as a chamber piece for five unrequited lovers somewhere in the Mediterranean in the 1940s.

Orestes was like a young Prince Philip, the ladies chic and pleated like the Andrews Sisters.Despite the distraction of English surtitles – not remotely matching the French in meaning or metre – the play now throbs with its full unmediated power and majesty, the actors pinioned in the tragic void like insects under glass, moving from corridor to antechamber in pools of light and gasps of passion.There's no hiding place for misery and despair: Racine's the real thing, watch out.

Quiz and Curry

For a fun and alternative evening for students, I would definitely recommend the quiz and curry held at The Bridge. With a group of 10 of us, we split into 2 teams ... girls and boys, and rivalry between us made the night all the more exciting, with us all striving to win and be the best! However, we were not just each others competition, the popularity of this night was shown by at least 8 other teams entering - with some being seasoned proffessionals at the quiz and others (inculding us!) going for a good night out!

The rounds included a picture round, identifying the different olympic cities who have hosted the big event, an anagram round trying to work out jumbled sport stars names and the usual rounds such as music and general knowledge.At the half way point, the quiz was stopped and the scores collated so far whilst the teams indulged in freshly made curries! Whether you wanted a mild korma or be riskier with a dish with a bit more spice, it was the perfect food to feed the brain and get everyone rared up for the next few rounds of the quiz!The night was a real success, with much fun (and occassional cheating!) had by all the teams ... and I'm pleased to say that the girls did infact beat the boys by a whole 3 points!! We are currently preparing ourselves for a rematch after Easter ... GO SUCO AND SEE!! ...

DON'T MISS OUT: This week's PAU shows...

Hi guys!! I just thought I'd keep you updated on some of the events currently going on in the PAU... Don't forget to check out Lopsoc's performance of Iolanthe- it's running all this week until Saturday, starting at 7.30pm in Arts H (The Annex- Southampton University Campus). There is also a matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm... same place!! Make sure you don't miss out!!

LopSoc's Iolanthe

I went to see LopSoc's performance of Iolanthe a couple of night's ago and was pleaseantly surprised... light opera is not normally "my thing" however LopSoc were funny, charming and engaging throughout.The Gilbert and Sullivan show was a great choice for the society, enabling them to show off their hugely talented cast whilst keeping the audience in stiches of laughter.

Below I have provided a brief outline of the plot for anyone interested...

Iolanthe (a fairy) is banished from fairyland for marrying a mortal man and having his son.But what will happen when her son, Strephon, wishes to marry Phyllis, the Lord Chancellor's beautiful ward?Will the Lord Chancellor allow the marriage?Will the Queen of the Fairies pardon Iolanthe?Will Phyllis be able to decide which Peer to marry?Will there be a convenient twist to the story to give us a happy ending?The show is running until the end of this week.

For more information please check out our events page... and make sure you go and see it before it's all over!!Also... if you have any thought's on any of this or on the show itself please get in touch!!Zoe

Sliding Doors at Union Films

I recently attended Southampton Union Films screening of “Sliding Doors”, an adaptation of the beautiful book by Peter Howitt. As a huge fan of the book I was keen to see whether the director would succeed in bringing it to life. I was not let down! The characters were developed, interesting and believable and I was pleasantly surprised by the chemistry Paltrow was able to create with both leading men.

The hook of the film is an stimulating idea and one that I am sure most people have considered… “What would happen if I have done this differently today?”. Paltrows character is seen in two different scenarios, in one she catches a bus and makes it home to find her partner in bed with another women. In another she misses the bus and is none the wiser. Paltrows talents are obvious in this film, she is able the make the character she acts feel like the same person, even though the person is living two very different lives. The plot line sounds confusing but it is filmed in such a way that it is easy for the audience to understand.

This film is well worth watching and extremely enjoyable, another bonus was that the whole evening only cost £2! Go SUCO and See…

SUJO at the Cube

Hey guys... I went to see SUJO (Southampton University Jazz Orchestra) at the Cube last night and was blown away!! The orchestra were full of energy and had a great range of guest singers to complement their music. The set-up also looked absolutely fantastic, the only problem was audience numbers. There must have been at least 50-60 people there but they could have done with a few more audience members...make sure you keep your eyes peeled for their next gig... they are definitely worth checking out.

If you missed SUJO this time check them out at the Juke Joint next Monday (16th March) at the Bridge on Campus (check our events page for more details).

Get down where the Jazz is funky!! Zoe.

SUJO at the Cube

Hey guys... I went to see SUJO (Southampton University Jazz Orchestra) at the Cube last night and was blown away!! The orchestra were full of energy and had a great range of guest singers to complement their music. The set-up also looked absolutely fantastic, the only problem was audience numbers. There must have been at least 50-60 people there but they could have done with a few more audience members...make sure you keep your eyes peeled for their next gig... they are definitely worth checking out.

If you missed SUJO this time check them out at the Juke Joint next Monday (16th March) at the Bridge on Campus (check our events page for more details).

Get down where the Jazz is funky!! Zoe.

SalsaSoc see Atlantico

Hi guys, what did u all think of ATLANTICO! I have joined the SalsaSoc Social to see Atlantico and just enjoyed the whole night of latin music!!!

Atlantico are a Colombian band who plays a mix of salsa and cumbia music! Atlantico plays frequently in Southampton and you're guaranteed to have plenty of people on the dance floor!I had an amazing night last night, honestly! I’m just curious what everyone else thought and decided to join the SalsaSoc Social to see Atlantico. The Latin music was absolutely fabulous, and what really excites me is I did not for one minute believe I would like the music. It’s a real experience, even if you go for just one night, I’ll promise you, it’ll be a night you won’t forget.I looked around me and there was SO MUCH energy and excitement and at first I was extremely nervous to dance, but there were many people on the dance floor.

Oh and what was really pleasing was the discount we received for going to the Mitre beforehand. Entry to Atlantico was only £3. As the night went on, I was indulged by the music and I would personally recommend this to anyone and everyone.In fact, I would recommend on checking them out on MySpace:(http://www.myspace.com/atlanticomusic).

Jazzmanix Summer Concert

Hi guys... Zoe here. I have just returned from the Jazzmanix Summer Concert and absolutely loved, loved loved it!! So much energy and excitement in one room... you wouldn't believe!!

It was held at the Church of Immaculate Conception and was energy packed the whole way through. The first half was made up of small vocal groups and the second half was taken on by the full choir and their amazing band... there must have been at least 80 singers on stage! The choir sang a range of songs from Gospel classics (including "Glorious" and "Rachel") to pop hits including Take That's "Never Forget". It really was a night to remember!!

For more information on Jazzmanix check out their website... www.jazzmanix.org where you can hear a sample of their new cd, view photos of the choir and find out about upcoming concerts and events.

SUSU Events

Hey everyone! I'm Kim and I will be keeping you up to date on all the latest SUSU events taking place in The Stags, The Bridge and The Cube on the Southampton University campus.

So whether you want to get your dancing shoes on, try and compete with the popstars in karaoke or just have a chilled out evening listening to live music ... this is the place for you, listing all the latest events and giving you the chance to give your feedback on the different events!

GO SUCO AND SEE!!...

Edward Gants Amazing Feats of Lonliness

Hi there, I'm Rachel your insight into Southampton's theatre, comedy and more provided by the Nuffield Theatre.

Edward Gants Amazing Feats of Loneliness has just left me impressed, as I was unprepared for its content due to its dull looking web promotion not showing the modern comic fast paced play in the light of its shocking and entertaining manner. It’s received good reviews from the Telegraph, Guardian, Times... claiming it to be a bold, intelligent and potentially cult of a show. However, is only in Southampton till Saturday and so can be easily missed if you go by the conventional advertising to shape your judgements.
The whole show was a curious amalgamation of absurd storytelling executed with twists and close to the wind jokes (possible the pick of the bunch “there is no place for child molestation in the catholic church; so they are building one.”) making the audience laugh out loud at the amalgamation of short stories that were more of a modern adult pantomime with references to drinking games, death, puss, sexual innuendo and more alternative additives that made the show more hilarious. The set, outfits and acting were very fitting with a look of a conventional Victorian circus show which turned out to be a modern take with spectacles and gore forming the basis of the show. The audience applauded in unison and therefore collectively spurred me to take such a passionate stance and promote this hidden but impressive production.
GO SUCO AND SEE!!...

Hi

I’m Emily and I will keep you updated on screenings in Southampton University Union Films. For those of you who have never visited the on campus cinema I highly recommend a trip, with prices at only £2 per screening why waste your money going anywhere else? I’ll keep you posted on the listings so give it a try, I’m sure you will enjoy the great films and delight at the value for money as much as I do!

GO SUCO AND SEE!!...

Ballroom and Latin Dance Society

Hi guys,
I'm Ada (as already mentioned, I am teamed up with Zoe). I am here to provide all the updates on the dance societies of the PAU. To start things off...Are you interested in Ballroom and Latin dance? If so there are classes happening on campus in Glen Eyre dining room. Beginners starts at 7:45pm on Mondays and for the intermediates it starts on wednesdays.

There is an upcoming event called the "Playzone" social, which starts on Tuesday 10th March 2009 at 7:30pm-9:00pm in Portsmouth. For more information - check out this link: www.theplayzone.co.uk

There are many upcoming events for Ballroom and Latin dance. To find out more - Check out their website: www.sublds.co.uk/calender.

GO SUCO AND SEE!!...

Southampton University PAU

Hello again... (Zoe here)... I thought I'd take this opportunity to introduce you to Southampton University's Performing Arts Union (PAU)!! The SU PAU is made up of over twenty different societies, including...

Ballet Society, Ballroom and Latin Dance Society, Bel Canto, Brass Band, Breakdance Society, Circus Society, Comedy Club, Concert Band, Jazz Dance Society, Jazzmanix, Live Music Society, LOpSoc, Medics Revue, Salsa Society, Showstoppers, Sinfonietta, Southampton University Wind Orchestra, StageSoc, Streetdance Society, SU Singers, SUJO, SUSO, Tap Dance Society and Theatre Group.

Ada and I will be filling you in on all PAU activity both on campus and off campus... so watch this blogspot!! We will provide you with comprehensive and up-to-date listings, reviews and topics for discussion that we would really like you to get involved with. So... if you want to comment on anything we write, disagree with anything we say or even add an event we might have missed please do- we are waiting for your feedback!!

GO SUCO AND SEE!!...

Sanju Sahai at the Turner Sims

Hi, this is Zoe. I will normally be keeping you updated on Performing Arts Union (PAU) events (with Ada), however I saw a great gig in the Turner Sims Concert Hall today and felt compelled to write a quick review!!!

Sanju Sahai, an internationally renowned tabla player performed today at the Turner Sims as part of the free Monday lunchtime concert series. Sanju Sahai is an artist not to be missed, today he performed alongside three other phenomenal Indian music specialists including Arun Ghosh on clarinet, Kadialy Kouyate on African kora and Tarun Jasani on sarod. It was a truly great performance, that completely lifted my mood and sent me into a spiritual realm of relaxation and fascination. The musicians maintained great communication with each other throughout the performance and improvised the majority of the pieces, without a slip in their technique. It really was a great gig... check out this youtube link to see a previous performance at the Turner Sims...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V1XPS7XWsA

Go on...GO SUCO AND SEE!!...

Haydathon

Hi again!

To Kick it all off in aid of comic relief Turner Sims Concert Hall is hosting Haydathon, from 13th-15th March 2009 7 orchastras aim to play 104 symphonies! Its going to be a great group of events including a free lunchtime concert on the 13th March for people who want to see what the Turner Sims has to offer! If you would like to find out more about this event follow the link below:

http://www.haydathon.com/

Please do try and get down to one of the events as it will be amazing and also raises alot of money for comic relief!

GO SUCO AND SEE!!...

Turner Sims Concert Hall

Hi

I'm Megan and I will keep u blogged for the Turner Sims Concert Hall! For those of you are new to the University the Turner Sims Concert Hall is one of the best loved music venues in the region presenting a cutting edge selection of music. I will keep you posted on the happenings and hopefully you will get a chance to see some of the musical marvels this Concert Hall hosts.

GO SUCO AND SEE!!...

Venues and the PAU

We will be covering events by Southampton University's Performing Arts Union (PAU) and at the following venues. To make it easier for you guys we've colour coded these areas of interest...

THE NUFFIELD (THEATRE)

TURNER SIMS CONCERT HALL (MUSIC)

SOUTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION EVENTS (COMEDY/NIGHTLIFE/LIVE MUSIC)

SOUTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS UNION (DANCE/DRAMA/MUSIC/THEATRE/PERFORMANCE)

UNION FILMS (MOVIES)

GO SUCO AND SEE!!...

Welcome to SUCO...

Welcome to Southampton University Campus Outings (SUCO). We provide an online student resource to inspire you to get out and about on campus. Whether you’re interested in film, music, theatre, comedy, dance or simply chilling out… this is the site for you.

This network has been created for students by students and offers a range of reviews, listings and discussions for your information and participation. We have an online presence on all the major social networking sites including Facebook, Ning, Twitter, Youtube, The Student Room and Student Blogs… so wherever you are, we are too.

JUST GO SUCO AND SEE!!!