🎤 Tell better stories, speak with confidence and make meaningful connections

Join Breakthrough Public Speaking at Blue Jasmine for an engaging evening of live talks, practical public-speaking training, relaxed networking and dining.

As good friends of The Jasmine Lounge, Breakthrough Public Speaking shares our passion for bringing local professionals together to exchange ideas, build confidence and inspire one another.

✨ What to expect

🎓 Practical storytelling and public-speaking techniques
🎤 Inspiring talks from local business leaders
💬 Fun, optional impromptu speaking activities
🤝 Relaxed professional networking
🍽️ Grazing boards and finger food

🌟 Meet the speakers

Sarina Mann
How to Use Storytelling in Business
Learn how to make your presentations, pitches and conversations more engaging, persuasive and memorable.

Jessica Shailes
The Human Story Hiding Inside Every Buying Decision
The Managing Director of Ideal Marketing explores the human motivations behind customers’ buying decisions.

Thomas Laird
Storytelling in Action
The Managing Director of Salt of the Earth Natural Deodorant demonstrates how powerful storytelling can bring a business message to life.

👥 Who is it for?

Perfect for business owners, professionals and aspiring speakers—whether you regularly present, pitch your business or simply want to communicate with greater confidence.

There is no pressure to speak. Participation in the activities is completely optional.

📅 Event details

📆 Thursday 17 September 2026
🕔 5:00pm–8:00pm
📍 Blue Jasmine Wine & Tapasía, Ocean Village, Southampton
🍴 Grazing boards and finger food will be served.

🎟️ Ready to find your voice?

Tickets are managed directly by Breakthrough Public Speaking. Follow the link below to view prices and reserve your place.

A Taste of the East: Eastern European Whites

24 September 2026 | 7pm | £25 per person

Move over Sauvignon Blanc—there’s a whole world of white wine waiting further east.

For the next edition of Li’s Wine Tasting Series, we’re travelling through Eastern Europe, one glass at a time. Expect unfamiliar grapes, unexpected flavours and seriously delicious wines from regions that deserve far more attention.

Hosted by Yuanyi Li, this relaxed tasting is made for curious drinkers—whether you know your Chardonnay from your Chablis or usually just choose whichever label looks nicest.

Your ticket includes:

• Four carefully selected Eastern European white wines

• Stories and tasting notes from each grape and region

• Light nibbles to enjoy alongside the wines

• Plenty of tips to help you taste—and talk about—wine with confidence

No wine knowledge required. Just bring an open mind and a thirsty palate.

Spaces are limited, so book your seat and discover your new favourite white before everyone else does.

You asked, we listened — Drag Bottomless Brunch is back with a new lower-priced format.

Join us at Blue Jasmine on Saturday 7th November, 1pm–3pm, as the fabulous Sophia Stardust returns for another afternoon of outrageous drag, bottomless drinks, great food and gloriously unfiltered entertainment.

Expect high-energy performances, comedy, crowd interaction, games and plenty of Sophia’s trademark chaos.

And she comes with serious credentials: six UK tours, West End performances, plus appearances and brand work with names including Katy Perry, Garnier, NYX Cosmetics and Collection Cosmetics. Now she’s back on the Blue Jasmine stage!

With limited Early Bird tickets starting from just £45 per person, you’ll struggle to find a better setting in Southampton for a drag show of this calibre — overlooking Ocean Village Marina, with bottomless drinks and food included.

Limited Early Bird Tickets

🥂 £45 — Bottomless Prosecco
Includes one course — your choice of a main and side dish from our Drag Brunch menu — plus bottomless Prosecco.

🍸 £55 — Bottomless Cocktails & Prosecco
Includes one course — your choice of a main and side dish from our Drag Brunch menu — plus bottomless cocktails and Prosecco.

When Early Bird Tickets Are Gone

🥂 £55 — Bottomless Prosecco

🍸 £65 — Bottomless Cocktails & Prosecco

Early Bird availability is limited. Once these tickets have been booked, prices will automatically increase by £10 per person.

Same Sophia. Same outrageous afternoon. Now with limited Early Bird tickets from just £45 per person.Event Details

📅 Saturday 7th November 2026
⏰ 1pm–3pm
📍 Blue Jasmine Wine & Tapasía, Ocean Village Marina
🔞 18+ only — expect adult humour and strong language

Grab your friends, pick your bottomless package and prepare for two hours of drag, drinks and unapologetic fun.

Important Information & Terms

• Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

• The cocktail package is a £10 per person upgrade from the £45 Prosecco package.

• If upgrading to the cocktail package, the whole booking/group must take the same upgrade.

• Bottomless drinks are served for the duration of the advertised 1pm–3pm event period.

• Drinks are served one at a time per guest and must be finished before another is ordered.

• Bottomless drinks cannot be shared between guests.

• Blue Jasmine operates a responsible drinking policy and reserves the right to refuse alcohol service where appropriate.

• All guests consuming alcohol must be 18 or over, and valid photographic ID may be requested.

• Please advise us of any allergies or dietary requirements when booking.

• Last orders for bottomless drinks will be taken 15 minutes before the end of the event, at 2:45pm.