Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
21 – 23 May 2026
Event details
This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly returns to Southampton as part of its 2025/26 UK Tour.
Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22.
Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue–perb!
Book now for the most successful Rock & Roll Musical of all time!
‘It’s Buddy brilliant’ The Sun
Venue
Theatre — Mayflower Theatre
Price
From £19.50
There are no discounts available
Running Time
Approx. 2hrs and 30mins including an interval
Warnings
Contains flashing, but not strobing, lights, and haze
Further information
Discounts
Discounts do not apply to Price Zone E unless otherwise stated. All discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time
Executive Membership £6 off one ticket on top two prices
Executive Plus Membership £6 off two tickets on top two prices
Access Member £5 off (Applicable on Price Zone E). Companion half price at all performances (Applicable on Price Zone E)
Groups (10+) £5 off*
Groups (20+) £6 off and one free with every twenty paid*
Schools/Young People’s Group 10+ All tickets £19.50 on Thu performances, plus one free supervisor with every 20. Additional supervisors at full price**
*Not available online – please call 02380 711811
**Not available online – please email schools@mayflower.org.uk
Extras
VIP Experiences
Add some sparkle to your Mayflower experience and celebrate a special event in style. Get friends together or treat loved ones and upgrade your show tickets.
Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a lovely pot of tea and delicious classic treats in a calm space of our historic Grade II listed theatre. You don’t need to be seeing a show – but if you do have matinee tickets, we will get you to your seat on time!
