Author: Sophie Jones


  • “It’s just great to be performing and enjoying and doing the thing” – An interview with Miguel Mantovani of The Cuban Brothers

    Common People’s ‘Disco Day’ made possible the strangest interview ever, featuring The Cuban Brothers’ frontman and Sophie Jones.

  • Preview: Camp Bestival

    Bestival’s “little sister” hosts a wide range of acts including Rick Astley and Dick and Dom in the coastal grounds of Lulworth Castle.

  • Stage versus Screen: The Death of Theatre?

    Haven’t been to the theatre in a while? General Executive Sophie Jones is here to tell you why you should.

  • Review: Theatre Group’s Hamlet

    Sophie reviews Theatre Group’s Hamlet, directed by Josh Harris, Thomas Cope, and Samena Brunning.

  • Turner Prize shortlist honours art activists

    Four artists, mainly working in film, have been recognised by Tate Britain for their politically engaging works, which will be exhibited in September.

  • Nuffield Southampton Theatres announce £10 ticket scheme

    NST will be launching £10 tickets available on the day of performance for all upcoming performances at both their City and Campus theatres.

  • Hamilton got the job done at Olivier Awards 2018

    The American musical was joined by the likes of The Ferryman and Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston in the room where it happened last night at the Royal Albert Hall.

  • Line of Duty leads Bafta TV nominations

    The full list of Bafta nominees has been announced today, and BBC One’s police series leads with a total of four nominations, including for Best Drama series.

  • Review: dodie at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London

    Sophie Jones reviews dodie’s biggest headline show to date at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on Easter Sunday (01/04/2018).

  • Tobias Menzies cast in The Crown’s third season

    Star of Outlander and Game of Thrones to replace Matt Smith as Prince Philip for the next two seasons of Netflix’s royal drama.

  • Preview: dodie at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

    Sophie Jones previews dodie’s first London date in her 2018 UK and Ireland tour, at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on 1st April.

  • “Music is directly for celebration and good things” – An interview with Rae Morris

    Sophie Jones sat down with Rae Morris to discuss her new album, ‘Someone Out There’, and what she hopes to do with the album that may follow.

  • Review: Rae Morris at The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

    Sophie Jones reviews Rae Morris’ performance at The Wedgewood Rooms in Portsmouth in support of her latest album, ‘Someone Out There’ (19/03/2018).

  • Watch: First trailer released for Fantastic Beasts 2

    The first full-length trailer sees the return of some familiar characters, as well as the introduction of some new faces, amidst the controversy of the new film’s casting and plot decisions.