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FRIDAY 20 MARCH 2026
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Friday 20 March 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map 
Talk
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Jane Austen Among Women Writers: Dr Gillian Dow - 7.30pm - A TALK BY AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral 
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Friday 20 March 2026
Venue: The Arc map
Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: BARNSTORMERS COMEDY - MARCH 2026 - 8pm - Regular comedy night at The Arc, Barnstormers Comedy presents a line-up of three top acts from the London comedy circuit and beyond: many of them Comedy Store regulars. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Friday 20 March 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: OTHELLO - 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Friday 20 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Family
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Playmakers Youth Takeover - 7pm - Get ready for an evening full of energy, imagination, and heart as Playmakers Youth Theatre step into the spotlight. Playmakers Year 10+ group will perform Cloud Busting by Helen Blakeman — their National Theatre Connections piece, packed with emotion, humour and honesty. Meanwhile, Playmakers talented Drama Clubs and School Years 7–9 and 3–6 groups will share their own devised performances, inspired by the theme of Generations. Expect laughter, memories, and a few surprises as they explore what connects us across the years. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Friday 20 March 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Patience Please - doors 8pm - Patience Please are a three-piece powerhouse trio based in West London, crafting bold, crunching guitar music with a sharp pop sensibility, soaring vocals, emotional immediacy and arena-sized ambition. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Friday 20 March 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: From Gold to Rio - 7.30pm - Two of the UK's most iconic bands will be brought to life in one power packed show! With over 20 top 10 hits the show will feature 2 hours of non-stop classics including Gold, Rio, True, The Reflex, to name a few, guaranteed to leave the audience shouting for more! So, if you’re a Duranie, a Spandie, a Wild Boy or a Soul Boy, then this is something you don’t want to miss! Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SATURDAY 21 MARCH 2026
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Saturday 21 March 2026
Venue: The Arc map
Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: CHRIS WOOD - 7.30pm - Reflections on minor league football, empty nest syndrome, learning to swim, Cook-in Sauce and of course, the Gecko as a metaphor for contemporary society! Tom Robinson and Chris Difford are fans while Stick In The Wheel and The Unthanks look to him as an influence. In a world of soundbites and distractions Chris Wood is a truth seeker. His writing is permeated with love and wry intelligence, uplifting and challenging as he celebrates the sheer one-thing-after-anotherness of life. Winner of 6 BBC Folk Awards, he's played with The Royal Shakespeare Company and was a key member of The Imagined Village along with Billy Bragg, Martin and Eliza Carthy. A wise and soulful craftsman, his concerts are a cliche free zone. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Saturday 21 March 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: OTHELLO - 3pm & 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Saturday 21 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Winchester Comedy Festival: Spring Gala 2026 - 7.30pm - An evening of stand-up comedy with Jo Caulfield, Steve Bugeja, Sunil Patel and Tom Deacon (MC). Line up subject to change. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Saturday 21 March 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Dogshow + Continental Liaison - POSTPONED - 8pm doors - Dogshow are an unmistakable band formed by 2 brothers traversing the astral planes of dance music – whilst dressed as poodles. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Saturday 21 March 2026
Venue: Kings Somborne Village Hall map
Live music
Address: Kings Somborne, Hampshire, SO20 6PP Event: Somborne Sessions: Lucy May Walker - Doors 7.30pm - Somborne Sessions's website: www.sombornesessions.co.uk. Somborne Sessions on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SomborneSessions. Live music events at Kings Somborne Village Hall. Lucy May Walker is a Folkestone based Singer/Songwriter originally from Worcestershire. In 2018 Lucy May was discovered busking by Jeremy Vine and went on to perform live on both his BBC Radio 2 show and his Channel 5 TV talk show. In 2022 Lucy was invited back on Radio 2 to talk about her single ’The Hardest Goodbye’ from her debut album Nothing Ever Stays The Same which reached no. 1 in the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart. She has supported the likes of Texas, Wet Wet Wet, Tony Hadley & Nerina Pallot as well as selling out numerous headline shows of her own. With a beautiful voice, and songs full of emotion, wit and personality, Lucy is building a strong reputation as an accomplished live performer. Venue's website: kingssombornevillagehall.co.uk 
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Saturday 21 March 2026
Venue: Horse & Groom map
Live music
Address: 2 Broad Street, Alresford, Winchester, SO24 9AQ Telephone: 01962 734809 Event: North Drive - 6.30pm - Bluegrass & folk Venue's website: horse-and-groom-alresford.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/Horseandgroomalresford |
SUNDAY 22 MARCH 2026
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MONDAY 23 MARCH 2026
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Monday 23 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Quiz
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The BIG ROYAL General Knowledge Quiz - 7pm - Think you know your Anne Boleyn from your Anne Robinson? Or your T-Rex from your T-Birds? Money raised goes to supporting Play to the Crowd's artist development event programme. Maximum 6 people per team Please book all team members in one order. If you wish to add additional team members after your initial booking, please call the Box Office on 01962 840 440. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Monday 23 March 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
• Open mic
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Open Mic Night - 7.30pm - Winchester's longest running open mic night. Free entry every Monday. Signups from 7.30pm, music from 8.00pm. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Monday 23 March 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Comedy
• Special interest
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Lieven Scheire - Artificial Intelligence - 8pm - Laugh, Learn, and Be Amazed with Lieven Scheire! Join Belgium’s top science-comedian, Lieven Scheire—hailed as the “secret love child of Stephen Fry and Dara Ó Briain”—for a night where sharp wit meets mind-blowing science. From Artificial Intelligence to the cosmos, Lieven makes complex ideas hilarious and accessible. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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TUESDAY 24 MARCH 2026
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Tuesday 24 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Dance
• Film
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Cathy Waller Company You & Us - 7.30pm - Through film and live dance, You & Us offers a powerful reflection on humanity - revealing stories that are usually kept out of sight and placing them centre stage. You & Us asks why we hide parts of ourselves to fit in, and what it might mean to be fully seen. A double bill of award-winning film and emotionally charged live dance performance channels extraordinary physical power against original pulsing soundtracks created by MOBO award winning Lewis Wright. The result is poetic and exhilarating, holding up a mirror to how we move through the world. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Tuesday 24 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Dance
• Workshop(s)
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Cathy Waller Company: Professional Company Class - 2pm - Join Cathy Waller Company for a professional class on stage at Theatre Royal Winchester. Open to pro dancers and those in vocational or pre vocational training (16 and over). This is a rare opportunity to dance alongside the company on the main stage ahead of the premiere of You & Us. Led by Cathy, expect a dynamic, rhythm focused, and fast paced class full of expansive movement and sweeping floor work. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Tuesday 24 March 2026
Venue: The Lights map
For Children
• Spoken word
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Fred the Cat Storytelling Club 2026 - 10am - Fred the Cat's Magical Monthly Story Club is an exciting club for the under-fives at The Lights Theatre in Andover with lots of new stories coming up. Once a month Amanda from Merry-go-Round Storytelling will bring to life a favourite story or classic tale with music, movement, early years drama, and lots of imaginative fun. These interactive storytelling sessions are perfect for inquisitive minds and anyone who just loves stories. Sessions will include sensory props and a chance for all children to pretend to be the characters from their favourite stories. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH 2026
John Kearns: Tilting At Windmills
Venue: Theatre Royal
7.30pm
Tilting at Windmills is the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, John Kearns. A fragmented, digressing portrayal of a 38-year-old man’s life, alluding to books he hasn't read, touching on the modern condition. Plus VAT! More allusive and bleak as ever, it is unreal the comedian you become. And for who? Decent craic with the right crowd. A show for those who have read about but not committed to the Guinness Nitrosurge.