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Category: Comedy
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Thursday 16 July 2026
Venue: The Arc mapComedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: ANIA MAGLIANO - PEACH FUZZ - 7.30pm - Fresh from starring in the latest series of Taskmaster, Ania Magliano (Live At The Apollo, Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show Nominee) brings a brand-new show full of jokes , confessions, and occasionally unhinged observations to venues nationwide. From the quirks of her own body to the legend that is Eve(yes, from Adam and), to her newly discovered boundaries ,Peach Fuzz is Ania at her most relatable–and most funny.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
Tickets/more info: www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/ania-magliano-peach-fuzz
Saturday 18 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Winchester Comedy Festival and Play to the Crowd present Fringe Funnies: Comedy Afternoon - 3.30pm - Experience some top-notch comedy from some top-notch comedians, before they head off to Edinburgh Fringe.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Saturday 18 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Winchester Comedy Festival and Play to the Crowd present Fringe Funnies: Comedy Evening - 8pm - Experience some top-notch comedy from some top-notch comedians, before they head off to Edinburgh Fringe.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Saturday 18 July 2026
Venue: Whitchurch Sports and Social Club map
Address: Winchester Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7RB
Telephone: 01256 892493
Event: Quip Shed Comedy Night - 7pm - Quip Shed Comedy Returns to WSSC This July. Award-Winning Comedians, TV Names, and Another Huge Night of Laughs. Quip Shed Comedy returns to Whitchurch Sports & Social Club on Saturday 18th July 2026 with another fantastic night of live stand-up comedy — and this line-up is one of the biggest yet. Following previous sell-out comedy nights at the club, this latest event brings together award-winning comedians, familiar TV faces, and top acts from the UK comedy circuit for an evening packed with laughs from start to finish. Whether you enjoy quick-fire stand-up, surreal storytelling, or sharp observational comedy, this night promises something for everyone.
Venue notes: Social club - Many clubs welcome guests if you're not a member. Please check access requirements. You may need to be signed-in if you're not a member and there may also be a door charge.
Venue's website: yourwssc.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/WhitchurchSocialClub
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/971343812371245
Monday 20 July 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Bella Hull & Cecily Hitchcock - Before the Fringe 2026 - 8pm - Following on from the success of last year’s comedy festival, The Lights is excited to bring some of the best and brightest comedians to the venue for the third ever Andover Comedy Festival. With many of the acts bringing their Edinburgh Fringe WIP shows to the stage.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Tuesday 21 July 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Rob Auton & Jonny Pelham - Before the Fringe 2026 - 8pm - Following on from the success of last year’s comedy festival, The Lights is excited to bring some of the best and brightest comedians to the venue for the third ever Andover Comedy Festival. With many of the acts bringing their Edinburgh Fringe WIP shows to the stage.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Wednesday 22 July 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Garrett Millerick & Huge Davies - Before the Fringe 2026 - 8pm - Following on from the success of last year’s comedy festival, The Lights is excited to bring some of the best and brightest comedians to the venue for the third ever Andover Comedy Festival. With many of the acts bringing their Edinburgh Fringe WIP shows to the stage.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Thursday 23 July 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Sara Barron & Pierre Novellie - Before the Fringe 2026 - 8pm - Following on from the success of last year’s comedy festival, The Lights is excited to bring some of the best and brightest comedians to the venue for the third ever Andover Comedy Festival. With many of the acts bringing their Edinburgh Fringe WIP shows to the stage.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Friday 24 July 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Morgan Rees & James Trickey - Before the Fringe 2026 - 8pm - Following on from the success of last year’s comedy festival, The Lights is excited to bring some of the best and brightest comedians to the venue for the third ever Andover Comedy Festival. With many of the acts bringing their Edinburgh Fringe WIP shows to the stage.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Thursday 30 July 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: MARJOLEIN ROBERTSON: CLOUDS (WIP) - 8pm - Shetland comedian Marjolein has been mixing folklore and stand-up for years and she's not going to stop. But she’s doing a work-in-progress show this year to have a big think. Come along and join for stories, jokes and fiddle tunes. Marjolein was a finalist in Channel 4’s Sean Lock Comedy Award and BBC New Comedy Awards, and she was shortlisted for the prestigious Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Wednesday 05 August 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: An Evening with Arthur Smith & Caroline Quentin: About 'An Evening with Gary Lineker - 7.30pm - In the summer of 1990, England went to the World Cup and came home with something unexpected - a cultural moment that's never quite let go. That night in Turin, when Gazza cried and England went out on penalties, didn't just break hearts. It inspired one of the most celebrated comedies of its era - the Olivier-nominated play An Evening with Gary Lineker. Now, co-writer Arthur Smith and original cast member Caroline Quentin bring that story to the stage. In conversation, they'll revisit the making of a modern classic - the writing, the filming, the football -- with personal anecdotes, behind-the-scenes stories, and other joint capers that have sealed a friendship for years.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Saturday 15 August 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Andover Comedy Club - Dominic Holland - 8pm - Andover Comedy Club returns this August with another fantastic night of live stand-up at The Lights. Headlining the show is the brilliant Dominic Holland. A hugely respected comedian, author, and broadcaster, Dominic has been a fixture of the UK comedy scene for decades. Known for his intelligent writing and warm, observational style, he has appeared on shows such as Have I Got News For You and The Royal Variety Performance, as well as writing and performing extensively for radio, including BBC Radio 4. With his polished storytelling and perfectly crafted punchlines, Dominic remains one of the most consistently funny performers on the circuit.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Tuesday 08 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Ivo Graham: Orange Crush - 7.30pm - What is the best orange thing in the world? Aperol spritz? Sunsets? Claudia Winkleman? You probably never stopped to think about what your favourite orange thing was, but you're damn sure thinking about it now. Maybe it's marmalade, or maybe it's Garfield, or maybe it's the album 'Channel Orange' by Frank Ocean. There's just so many to consider. And no one on earth has considered more of them than Ivo Graham.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Wednesday 09 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Paul Zerdin: Shut Your Mouth - 7.30pm - Paul Zerdin, the master ventriloquist and winner of America's Got Talent, is back on the road with his brand-new stand-up comedy tour Shut Your Mouth. Expect an outrageous night of laughs as Paul battles to keep his unruly sidekicks in check – from the cheeky Sam and mischievous Baby to outrageous old Albert, straight-talking Roger the Bodyguard and the sharp-witted Urban Fox. Making a much-requested return is broadcaster character Alasdair Rimmer, who proved such a hit last time he practically begged to come back! Packed with hysterical new material, incredible puppetry and Zerdin's razor-sharp comedy, this is one show where keeping quiet is simply not an option.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Sunday 20 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Andy Hamilton's Night To Remember - 7.30pm - Writer and comedian Andy Hamilton returns with a new one-man show where he explores the wonders and the weaknesses of human memory and how laughter oils the wheels of the brain. (Note: Andy is not a qualified neurologist and the brain probably does not have wheels.) In an evening of non-stop comedy, Andy will do his best to recall the nights to remember from his own life, as a writer, performer, producer, director, failed quiz show contestant, choir boy, under-rated footballer and cartoon elephant dentist. He'll examine moments that have shaped his life and collective experiences that have impacted us all. So come and enjoy an entertaining, thoughtful, but above all very funny evening with a veteran master of comedy.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Winchester Comedy Festival: Scott Bennett: Stuff - 7.30pm - As a society we love stuff, it's a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We're now struggling to balance these worlds, to focus on the things that bring us real connections and nourish the soul. Award-winning Comedian and Award-winning Product Designer, Scott Bennett is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff, but is this even possible anymore?
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Thursday 24 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Winchester Comedy Festival: Michael Spicer: Hope all's well - 7.30pm - Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next Door, brings another hilarious and brilliantly entertaining satirical stage show packed with sketches, short films and stories about why we're witnessing such a gigantic political and global sh!tshow, featuring characters from his BBC Radio 4 show No Room as well as some old friends too.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: MAN! I FEEL LIKE BINGO WITH SHAUNIA WAYNE - 7.30pm - Award winning performer Tracey Collins (Shell Suit Cher, Elvis Lesley, Audrey Heartburn) brings her latest musical comedy character to the stage in Man! I Feel Like Bingo! with Shania Wayne: the world’s greatest Shania Twain tribute act - with a twist. He doesn’t look or sound anything like her! But that hasn’t stopped this sexy cowboy from Carlisle travelling the world on his trusty donkey, Casio keyboard on his back, performing at bingo halls across the globe.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Winchester Comedy Festival Flo & Joan: With Feeling - 7.30pm - The time has come for critically acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan to write another bio as they make their highly anticipated return to the stage with a brand-new show. "Gosh, they are almost like a real band" (Bruce Dessau, Beyond a Joke). The pair will try and take up as much of the stage and as little of your patience as possible as they use another "real band's" setlist to write their own show - ruminating on themes such as 'what is music?', 'how do you be a band?', and 'what is comedy?' in the sharp-tongued, deadpan way they have become accustomed to.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: The Three Musketeers - 7.30pm - Prepare for a hilarious and uproarious family farce brought to you by Our Star Theatre Company. This theatrical re-telling of The Three Musketeers is packed with laughter, lively audience participation and plenty of energetically silly performances. The story centres around a small troupe of performers gearing up for their highly anticipated debut performance of The Three Musketeers. However, as the curtains rise, all is not as it seems. What starts as a simple theatrical endeavour quickly unravels into a whirlwind of confusion, mayhem, and comical mishaps. From forgotten lines to chaotic set changes, the actors find themselves entangled in a series of laugh-out-loud blunders, much to the delight of the audience.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Saturday 26 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Winchester Comedy Festival: Autumn Gala 2026 - 7.30pm - An evening of stand-up comedy with Felicity Ward, Ray Badran, Esther Manito and Tom Deacon (MC).
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Sunday 27 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Barry from Watford: Shooting from the New Hip - 7.30pm - Demagogue? Iconoclast? Dilettante? Virtuoso? Ok, these words have nothing to do with the show but they do make it sound clever and that's what it's all about. Shooting from the (new) hip, still alive and kicking, the nation's favourite octogenarian and hit of Radio 2's Steve Wright in the Afternoon and Sky Atlantic's Common Ground returns with his stand-up show armed with fierce one-liners, biting satire plus some effing and that sort of thing for the teens. A rip-roaring, fast-paced hilarious show. 92 year old Barry from Watford was first brought to public consciousness when he became a cult star on Iain Lee's LBC 97.3FM phone-in show. London listeners loved Barry’s sunny outlook and joie de vie and followed him to Iain Lee's show on Absolute Radio. He was also a regular feature in the form of the "lifestyle guru" on Steve Wright in the Afternoon on BBC Radio 2. His viral hits about 'Minty Biscuits' and 'Carpetright' have amassed 100s of millions of hits whilst his Channel 4 game show with Noel Edmonds "Cheap Cheap Cheap" had literally 100s of viewers. And now he's back
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Thursday 08 October 2026
Venue: The Arc map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: OLGA KOCH: FAT TOM CRUISE - 7.30pm - Olga Koch has one good story. Only it’s not really her story. Do you wanna hear it? In Fat Tom Cruise, see the Melbourne and Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated star comb through recent history in an immersive and genre-defying new show. Directed by Jet Vevers.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
Friday 09 October 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Andover Comedy Club - Marcus Brigstocke - 8pm - Andover Comedy Club returns to The Lights this October with a fantastic night of live stand-up comedy, headlined by the brilliant Marcus Brigstocke. A major name in British comedy, Marcus Brigstocke is a regular face on television and radio, with appearances on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Have I Got News For You, QI and countless BBC Radio 4 programmes. Renowned for his razor-sharp wit, intelligent observations and effortless stage presence, Marcus has been one of the UK's most respected comedians for over two decades.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Saturday 10 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Romesh Ranganathan: Work In Progress - 7.30pm - Join Romesh as he road-tests new material ahead of his brand-new tour.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Saturday 10 October 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress - 8pm - WINNER Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024 As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Sunday 11 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Max Fulham: Memory Foam - 7.30pm - After last year's sold out Edinburgh debut, Max is back and sorting through some boxes, but what will he find? Most likely a mixture of puppet characters, sketches and stand-up for you to rummage through. There’ll be family history, charity shopping, financial advice and more!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Sunday 11 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Max Fulham: Monkey Business - 2.30pm - Join Max, his sidekick Gordon the Monkey, and a gaggle of puppet friends as they get down to the seriously silly business of making big laughs for the whole family. Expect sketches, slapstick and briefcase full of nonsense. With years of family comedy experience under his belt, come along as Max brings his family-friendly show to Winchester!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Thursday 15 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet - 7.30pm - The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, award-winning, multi-sell-out phenomenon is back. The cast will present an unconventional, no-holds-barred interpretation of Romeo and Juliet, with a tipsily tragic take on William Shakespeare's most iconic roll call of characters: from a rat-arsed Romeo to a juiced-up Juliet, a trollied Tybalt or a mashed-up Mercutios, along with enough booze to sterilise a brewery floor. This will be a tragedy like no other — the cup overfloweth.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Thursday 15 October 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Neil Delamere: Reinventing the Neil - 8pm - Our comedic adventurer returns with a brand new standup show, packed to the brim of tall tales and hilarious stories. Join the star of the Blame Game, Live at the Apollo, QI and Celebrity Chase as he ponders the eternal question, if it ain't broke should he fix it?
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Monday 19 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Masterclass: Physical Theatre Comedy & Improv Workshop (Darryl J Carrington) - 6.30pm - A practical, non-verbal session led by clown and comedian Darryl J Carrington. The focus is on using the body to communicate clearly and find comedy without relying on words. Participants will work with simple props and everyday objects, learning how small physical choices, timing, and attention can turn ordinary moments into something funny and engaging. A key part of the workshop is how to invite the audience into the play — noticing consent, responding honestly, and building connection with care rather than forcing interaction. Through straightforward exercises and improvisation, performers develop confidence, awareness, and a stronger sense of play, making work that feels open, human, and genuinely connected to the people watching.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Dom Joly - Trigger Happy TV, the 25th Anniversary Tour - 8pm - It’s been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unforgettable pranks. Now, to celebrate a quarter-century of chaos, Dom Joly is bringing his most iconic characters and sketches to the stage in the Trigger Happy TV – Live! 25th-anniversary tour. Fans will experience beloved moments from the show, including The Giant Snail, The Traffic Warden, The Morris Dancer, The Scout, A Gang of Squirrels, and THAT Big Mobile Phone. Dom will share behind-the-scenes stories and insights on how these unforgettable moments came to life. But the surprises don’t stop there – this is live theatre, and fans can expect the unexpected.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Sunday 01 November 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck - 7.30pm - Jimmy Tarbuck OBE, one of the most popular household names from the golden era of British stand up, is back with a bang. The much-loved entertainer is on tour throughout 2026 with his solo show An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck which stops off at Winchester. And he can't wait. Jimmy says: "It’s been great, and I love getting on stage, where I belong. Now I am really looking forward to visiting the towns and cities where I learned my craft and built my fanbase. The crowds are always on great form and always ready to laugh. And laughter is the only drug I’ve ever needed!"
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Thursday 05 November 2026
Venue: The Arc map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: ALASDAIR BECKETT-KING - 7.30pm - ABK is the crumbliest comedian in the game: a multi-award-winning stand-up comic and (occasionally) an internet sensation. Come vagabonds, come mountebanks, come coney-catchers and cutpurses and meet the King of Crumbs! As seen on Mock the Week and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: An Evening of Eric & Ern - 6.30pm - The Production Garden in association with Cube Room Productions presents an evening of ERIC AND ERN with Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens From the Olivier nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated critically acclaimed West End hit ERIC & LITTLE ERN. This is a show for all the family from 8 to 80! A brilliant homage crammed full of renditions of those famous comedy sketches, that hits all the right notes! Returning to the Theatre Royal Winchester, and to celebrate the Centenary year of the nations favourite comedy legends Morecambe & Wise!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Thursday 12 November 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: An Evening of Eric & Ern - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - The Production Garden in association with Cube Room Productions presents an evening of ERIC AND ERN with Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens From the Olivier nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated critically acclaimed West End hit ERIC & LITTLE ERN. This is a show for all the family from 8 to 80! A brilliant homage crammed full of renditions of those famous comedy sketches, that hits all the right notes! Returning to the Theatre Royal Winchester, and to celebrate the Centenary year of the nations favourite comedy legends Morecambe & Wise!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ off to Mars - 7.30pm - Life is hard. Come and have a laugh about it. After his nationwide critical-smash sellout 2023/24 Tour, Andy is back with a brand-new show. As seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week and his 2025 NextUp standup special.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Monday 16 November 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town - 7.30pm - Written by Spike Milligan and Ronnie Barker Adapted by John Hewer Something is rotten in Old London Town… In Victorian England, a rotten, raspberry blower is claiming the lives of the upper-classes. The dark alleyways and moonlit graveyards of London are alive with the repetitive dins of the Phantom. Inspector Corner of the Yard and his faithful sidekick, Sergeant Bowles, are fed up with these din-dins. The case is afoot. Will the Phantom be uncloaked? All will be revealed… particularly if the Phantom uncloaks himself.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Friday 27 November 2026
Venue: The Arc map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: ROSIE HOLT: THE ILLEGAL ALIENS HAVE LANDED! - 7.30pm - Rosie and her MP alter-ego are back, fighting their biggest foe yet. Labour are trying to continue the Conservatives’ work of stopping the boats while also still appearing “left wing," but they have an even bigger problem when UFOs arrive. Will the government stand strong? Or insist they are “just waiting for the facts” as aliens start to abduct and eat the British public? A sci-fi streaked satire.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
Friday 04 December 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Glitters and Garters 2026 - 8pm - Glitters and Garters! A festive mix of Burlesque, comedy, music, side show and all the things in between. Following the success of previous shows "Giggles and Garters " and the spooktacular "Ghoulies and Garters " Lady May J Events returns for the third installment "Glitters and Garters "
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Thursday 10 December 2026
Venue: The Arc map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: HUNDRED WATT CLUB, WINCHESTER, CHRISTMAS 2026 - 7.30pm - Naughty, nice… or somewhere gloriously in between? Whatever your verdict, Hundred Watt Club are back with a seasonal spectacular that’s guaranteed to warm even the chillest winter night. Expect a riotous blend of glittering showgirls, cheeky comedy, vintage vaudeville and jaw-dropping circus, all wrapped up in festive sparkle. As one of the UK’s longest-running burlesque revues, Hundred Watt Club deliver Christmas entertainment that’s seductive, sublime and just the right side of ridiculous.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
Friday 15 January 2027
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Hat Fair Cabaret - 7.30pm - It's back! A spectacular night of crazy cabaret packed full with laughs and gasps. International vaudeville artists, live music, circus tricksters, magic, madness and comedy for all ages. All the fun of Hat Fair in the winter in the warm. Escape to world of amazement and chaos and grab your tickets before they sell out.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Wednesday 10 February 2027
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Harriet Kemsley: Floozy - 8pm - Harriet's life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go right for the multi-award winning stand-up comedian? Following her eye opening appearance on Last One Laughing UK, Harriet is back on tour with a new show about dating, mushrooms and how she’s trying her absolute best to be a bit of a floozy. As seen and heard on Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You?, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and co-host of the wildly successful Single Ladies In Your Area podcast.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Saturday 13 February 2027
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Rhys James: Chop Logic - 7.30pm - Rhys has made a discovery that could fix everything. It’s been staring him in the face the whole time, in a mirror held behind his head. If he can ignore his own problems for long enough, he might just be able to solve yours. A fast, forensic show of big ideas and gag-dense overthinking from one of the nation’s sharpest stand-ups. Star of TLC’s Mock The Week and BBC Radio 4's Rhysearch, also seen furrowing his brow on QI, Live At The Apollo and his viral U&Dave lecture, 'I Stalk Strangers Online'.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Friday 26 February 2027
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Ed Byrne: No Dramas - 7.30pm - Ed just wants to live a life free of hassles or drama. He feels he's earned it, but the world has other plans for him. Come, hear the conquistador of petty gripes air his grievances with a world hell bent on irritating the bejeezus out of us all and, who knows, perhaps it will make you feel better about your own bouts of impotent rage.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Sunday 02 May 2027
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Count Arthur Strong: And It's Goodnight From Me! - 7.30pm - The second part of Count Arthur Strongs’'Farewell Tour of the World (including the north east). Count Arthur Strong continues on for one last time, as he says what just might be his final goodbye, to whoever's listening. Don't miss this potentially wonderful event. Because if you do miss it, you can't say you were there, like some people do.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Friday 28 May 2027
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Carl Hutchinson: Fine Whine - 8pm - Carl has a unique blend of storytelling and physical comedy, with a dash of down-to-earth banter. He's known for his sharp characterisations, impeccable timing, and energetic delivery, which has earned him a reputation as a "powerhouse comedian" on the UK circuit. ‘Fine Whine’ is a brand new show and is Hutchinson’s biggest and best tour yet! The show centres around Carl’s demands of being a modern-day dad & finding his place in society. He's a must-see act for anyone who loves laughter and good storytelling.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Spotlight
FRIDAY 17 JULY 2026
BEYOND THE STREETS OF LONDON
Venue: The Arc
7.30pm
From the Producer and band of the hugely popular ‘Fire and Rain & American Pie’, they now bring you a a sequel! This time featuring Folk-Pop artists of the same era from the UK. Throughout the swinging sixties and early seventies, artists such as Ralph McTell, Cat Stevens, Lindisfarne, The Seekers, Steeleye Span, Mary Hopkin, Donovan, Sandy Denny and a few quirky ‘one-hit wonders’ (!) went toe-to-toe in the pop charts with Rock/Pop giants such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. A few of the Beatles’ acoustic-folky songs will also feature in this show, as their influence and inspiration spread throughout all popular music of the time. It promises to be another fascinating, whimsical, sometimes melancholic journey (including some narrative and projection screen images) back to an extraordinary era of folk singer-songwriting.