Category: Comedy

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Monday 29 July 2024 Venue:  The Lights     map Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Frank Skinner: 30 Years of Dirt - Following a sell-out UK and Ireland Spring tour, and after announcing a third run in London’s West End at The Gielgud Theatre, comic legend Frank Skinner adds extra tour dates in Autumn 2024 for his critically acclaimed new stand-up show, 30 Years of Dirt. The Lights website:  thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover   Comedy

Tuesday 27 August 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Ben Elton: Authentic Stupidity Warm Up Gig - 7.30pm - Following the huge success of Ben Elton's critically acclaimed sold-out UK tour in 2019, which marked his return to live comedy after a fifteen year hiatus, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road with his new show – Authentic Stupidity. Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy

Saturday 31 August 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical - 7.30pm - This comedic musical revue reveals everything you could want to know about musical theatre, and the people who love it – on both sides of the curtain! Covering the journey from wide-eyed drama student to brattish diva or past-it chorus member, or bitter has-been (or never-was), this show lifts the lid on awful auditions, debilitating dance routines, mid-performance mishaps, backstage backstabbing, superfans and harsh critics – plus those magical moments that make it all worthwhile. Following four Edinburgh Fringe seasons and two London runs, this sell-out show comes on national tour having garnered an astonishing 50 five-star reviews, a West End Wilma award, and three award nominations. Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Live music  •  Comedy  •  Musical theatre

Thursday 05 September 2024 Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Having The Track Comedy: Tom Deacon + Leslie Gold + Andy James + Alex Bertulis-Fernandez - 7.30pm - enjoy some fantastic comics in The Railway's intimate upstairs venue Platform 2! 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. The Railway website:  railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester   Comedy

Monday 09 September 2024 Venue:  The Lights     map Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Rob Beckett: Work in Progress - Join Rob as he road-tests material ahead of his brand new tour! The Lights website:  thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover   Comedy

Tuesday 10 September 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Vittorio Angelone: Who Do You Think You Are? I Am! - 7.30pm - Following the success of his ginormous 68 date run with 67 sold out shows (thanks Middlesbrough) viral sensation and all round great guy Vittorio Angelone is extending his tour into the Autumn! Having started comedy in 2018, Vittorio has already cultivated a huge online following from stand-up clips and podcasts, regularly amassing millions of views on various platforms. As well as co-hosting Mike & Vittorio’s Guide to Parenting alongside fellow comedian Mike Rice and co-creating the cult-hit YouTube show Fin vs The Internet he released his first comedy special Translations in September 2023 which has already amassed over 100 thousand views. Wow! Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy

Thursday 12 September 2024 Venue:  The Arc     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  ROBIN MORGAN: THE SPARK - 7.30pm - As featured on BBC Two’s Mock The Week and BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, Robin Morgan is back on the road with a hilarious brand new show, The Spark - his biggest tour to date. The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch   Comedy

Thursday 19 September 2024 Venue:  The Lights     map Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Carl Hutchinson: Today Years Old - 7.30pm - In what has quickly became an annual tradition, Carl is back for a third consecutive back-to-back tour. His storytelling skills and ability to hold an audience is second to none. Rich in observations and exaggerated physical comedy, a night out with this Geordie is guaranteed to have you belly laughing from start to finish. The Lights website:  thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover   Comedy

Friday 20 September 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Su Pollard: Still Fully Charged - 7.30pm - Oh eck! It’s been 50 years… Meet Su and her accompanist live on stage to celebrate her 50 years in show business with a night of hilarious laughter, fabulous songs and wonderful stories! For 50 years the legendary Su Pollard has delighted audiences, starring in the nation's best-known TV shows and on stages around the globe in some of the world's most-loved musicals. Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Live music  •  Comedy

Friday 20 September 2024 Venue:  The Lights     map Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  The Merry Wives of Windsor from The Pantaloons - 7.30pm - Sir John Falstaff, everyone's favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his finances he plans to seduce the wives of two wealthy merchants. But, wise to his wily ways, the ladies take the opportunity to punish Falstaff by playing a series of hilarious tricks on the nincompoop knight. Expect silly slapstick, abundant anachronisms and memorable music nestled amongst Shakespeare’s poignant poetry as the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons put their own innovative and interactive spin on this classic comedy. The Lights website:  thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover   Comedy  •  Theatre

Saturday 21 September 2024 Venue:  The Arc     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  MITCH BENN: THE POINT - 7.30pm - Like all those who spread mirth for a living, MITCH BENN ("the country's leading musical satirist" - The Times) has been wondering if he's really making a difference, and if there is - yes - a POINT to what he - or anybody - is doing. Well the good news is he's had a long hard think about it and he's figured it out, and he's coming back to tell us all what the POINT of comedy - and much else besides - might be… The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch   Live music  •  Comedy

Wednesday 25 September 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Winchester Comedy Festival - Biscuit Barrel: The 69 Sketch Show - 7.30pm - In this extended edition of the sell-out Edinburgh Fringe show, prepare for 85 sketches performed in one evening! Featuring slapstick, absurd characters, and wordplay at break-neck speed. This is the speed of TikTok put on a stage. Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy  •  Comedy festival

Thursday 26 September 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Comedy - Fern Brady: I Gave You Milk To Drink - 7.30pm - Scotland's queen of comedy Fern Brady (Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, Roast Battle, Russell Howard, The Last Leg) is back on tour with a brand new show. What happens when you get everything you want and it's not enough? This is a great show to come and see if you are a fan of the Scottish comedian Fern Brady. Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy

Friday 27 September 2024 Venue:  The Arc     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  HARRIET KEMSLEY EVERYTHING ALWAYS WORKS OUT FOR ME - 7.30pm - Ridiculous things always happen to Harriet, but this year it's out of control. She's got to rebuild her whole life but she cannot work out which way the building blocks go. The muti award-winning Harriet Kemsley is back with a new show about break-ups, sloths and trying to think positively while everything descends into absolute chaos. The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch   Comedy

Friday 27 September 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Winchester Comedy Festival: Autumn Gala 2024 - 7.30pm - Shazia Mirza, Sean McLoughlin, Andrew White and Tom Deacon (MC). Line up subject to change. Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy  •  Comedy festival

Saturday 28 September 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Comedy - Henning Wehn: Acid Wehn - 7.30pm - Award-deserving German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn takes an unbiased look at climate change, a topic sure to delight audiences and no surprise. After all, everyone loves talking about the weather. Rain or shine, all will be fine. Or maybe it won’t. Who knows?! Come along. Or else. Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy

Sunday 29 September 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster - 7.30pm - Solo again, Britain's most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights returns with his brand new hilarious one-man stand up show. Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy

Thursday 03 October 2024 Venue:  The Arc     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  Comedy - SARAH KEYWORTH - 8pm - Sarah Keyworth is back with a brand new, joyous show about family, acceptance and a pair of big (well, not super big) losses. The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch   Comedy

Friday 04 October 2024 Venue:  The Lights     map Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Giggles and Garters (A Burlesque and Cabaret Show) - 8pm - Get ready for a night of Burlesque, Cabaret, Music and comedy! A true variety show with something for everyone! Your compere Dave Allon will be introducing amazing acts: Goldie Luxe, Fae Wildfyre, El Duo Bongo, Miss Anticipation, Akasha Wilde, Frisky Whispers, King Crimson, Lena Lenman, Chi Chi Revolver and Miss Sugar Rush. The Lights website:  thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover   Live music  •  Comedy  •  Burlesque  •  Cabaret

Friday 11 October 2024 Venue:  The Arc     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  COLIN HOULT: COLIN - 7.30pm - The 2022 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee heads back out on tour. This time as himself, Colin. As seen in Netflix’s Afterlife, BBC’s Ghosts, and BBC’s This Time With Alan Partridge, Colin Hoult heads across the UK with a not-to-be-missed stand-up show! Following a huge national tour of ‘The Death of Anna Mann’ in 2022/2023 that saw Colin sell out shows across the country, including additional performances in London’s West End, the critically acclaimed comedian is back with a stand-up show about family, fatherhood, and a formative childhood experience with a ouija board and a gorilla. The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch   Comedy

Friday 11 October 2024 Venue:  The Lights     map Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Graffiti Classics 2024 - 7.30pm - 16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices with one aim: to make classical music wickedly funny and fantastically exhilarating for everyone, young and old. Graffiti Classics bursts the elitist boundaries of the traditional String Quartet with its hilarious all-singing, all-dancing musical comedy show. It’s a classical concert, a gypsy-folk romp, an opera, a stand-up comedy set and a brilliant dance show - all rolled into one! Graffiti Classics never fails to get audiences laughing, clapping, and singing along. It’s an uplifting and virtuosic variety of musical styles, all tied together with cheeky audience interaction. Graffiti Classics grew from graduates from London’s top musical conservatoires whilst street-performing in London’s Covent Garden. They decided that classical music should be made fun and inclusive for everyone, creating a unique virtuosic comedy show. The Lights website:  thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover   Live music  •  Comedy

Saturday 12 October 2024 Venue:  Sportsman's Club     map Address:  34 Cromwell Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4AG Telephone:  01962 864980 Event:  Comedy night - 7pm - MC Geordie Geoff brings 5 up-and-coming comedians guaranteed to have us all laughing! ❗️Children are welcome but discretion is advised! 💰Guests welcome £3 entry Venue notes: The Sportsman's Club is a members only venue and guests are only allowed if visiting with members. If you are interested in becoming a member, contact the club for more information. Sportsman's Club on Facebook:   facebook.com/SportsmansWinchester   Comedy

Tuesday 15 October 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Pleading Stupidity - 7.30pm - Chad and Brad robbed a bank. They were on their gap year, and they were bored. We've all been there. Turns out, Chad and Brad suck at robbing banks. They were wearing their name tags from work, took selfies with the stolen cash, and their getaway plan was… flawed. Did we mention this is a true story? In court, their only defence was Pleading Stupidity. Now, they're out of prison, and we've brought them* to Winchester with the bank tellers they robbed that day**. They're here to bring you the true story*** of two ripper Australian legends and their crazy adventures in Colorado. They just have to agree on how to tell it… After a hugely successful run at The Pleasance at 2023's Edinburgh Fringe, Maybe You Like It are bringing Pleading Stupidity to Theatre Royal Winchester for one night only. Featuring high-energy, physical comedy, frenetic action, and verbatim speech. *not really them **not really the bank tellers they robbed that day ***It really is a true story. Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy  •  Theatre

Thursday 17 October 2024 Venue:  The Arc     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  IS OPERA BORING? - 7.30pm - Ever wondered what being an opera singer is like? Probably not, but come along anyway! Join boogie-woogie pianist Mark Hoare and opera singer and comedy writer Lucy Mellors for their unique blend of magical opera and hilarious anecdotes about life in the arts... perhaps opera isn't quite as glamorous as it seems! Expect big-belly laughs, some opera hits and some touching moments as Lucy and Mark take you through the music that means the most to them. The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch   Live music  •  Comedy  •  Theatre

Friday 18 October 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Ivo Graham: Grand Design - 7.30pm - Fumbling a flute on Would I Lie To You, combusting over a Cork accent on BBC Radio 5 Live, scaring Diane from the Traitors with a T-shirt of her face. What (yoghurt and) banana skins await Ivo next? No ball games, no blind alleys, no backstage printers this year: just one of the best stand-ups of his generation back to prove he's not just Taskmaster's yardstick for failure but "on this form, as funny as anyone in town." (The Times). Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy

Friday 18 October 2024 Venue:  Winchester Club     map Address:  Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB Telephone:  01962 853496 Event:  Comedy: Sarah Stenton - 7.30pm - Calling all middle aged women of Winchester! Are you totally fed up with getting older and just need a really good belly laugh about it with like minded people? The delightful Sarah Stenton of Middle Age Madness fame is planning a one night only visit to Winchester on her UK Menotour. Winchester Club website:  thewinchesterclub.org.uk Winchester Club on Facebook:   facebook.com/thewinchesterclub2019   Comedy

Friday 18 October 2024 Venue:  The Lights     map Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Russell Hicks: Happy To Be Here - 8pm - Russell Hicks heads out on his first tour, but not his first rodeo (Warning: This is a stand up show. NOT a rodeo). Russell Hicks is here to stay and he really is happy to be here. So, why don’t British People believe him? Hot off the back of a starring role in an Amazon Prime show that nobody watched, and was cancelled immediately, American Stand Up comedian Russell Hicks, lives in the UK where he allegedly performs stand-up comedy. Naturally, his parents still think he makes his money through some kind of illegal activity, so buy some tickets and help prove his legitimacy! The Lights website:  thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover   Comedy

Saturday 19 October 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Comedy - Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock - 7.30pm - Star of Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and QI, Kiri Pritchard-McLean is back with a brand new tour, her funniest and most personal to date. Prepare for a joyous and uplifting show from a comedian known for making "powerhouse stand-up from the thorniest of subjects" (The Guardian). Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy

Sunday 20 October 2024 Venue:  The Lights     map Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Omid Djalili: Namaste - 8pm - The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet. No government gets a green card. No tyrant avoids a take down. No audience member leaves the theatre with an ounce of laughter left in them. You have been warned. Age recommendation 16+ The Lights website:  thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover   Comedy

Monday 21 October 2024 Venue:  The Lights     map Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Omid Djalili: Namaste - 8pm - The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet. No government gets a green card. No tyrant avoids a take down. No audience member leaves the theatre with an ounce of laughter left in them. You have been warned. Age recommendation 16+ The Lights website:  thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover   Comedy

Thursday 24 October 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Comedy - Ruby Wax: I’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was - 7.30pm - After a complete sell-out first run in 2023, Ruby Wax's rawest, darkest, funniest and most compelling stage show yet announces brand new dates for 2024, thanks to enormous demand. Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy

Saturday 26 October 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Comedy - Milton Jones: Ha!Milton - 7.30pm - This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn't make a song and dance about it. He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes… and there's a bit about tomatoes. You might know him from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo or Radio 4. Or that time he stood for the Scottish National Party, fought a hard campaign, but in the end had to respect the wishes of the people of Cardiff. A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense. WARNING *contains jokes from the start Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy

Tuesday 29 October 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  R.O.G.E.R Radio Attempts Frankenstein - 7pm - The charming R.O.G.E.R. Radio Company they will perform a live radio play of the spine-tingling classic Frankenstein! What could possibly go wrong? Just about everything in this hilarious homage to the glory days of radio. Battling through the loss of their foley artist, the misbehaving props and the actors' rivalry the talented R.O.G.E.R. Radio Company bring this vintage story to life in a whole new way. Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy  •  Theatre

Thursday 31 October 2024 - Halloween Venue:  The Lights     map Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock - 8pm - Star of Have I Got News For You and QI Kiri Pritchard-McLean has had a busy few years. As well as hosting Live at the Apollo, fronting Radio 4’s Best Medicine and starting a comedy school, she’s become a foster parent. Didn’t know that about her? Well, until now she hasn’t been able to talk about it on stage, she hasn’t even told the kids in her care that she’s a comedian. Oh, and she uses a different name - she’s the Bruce Wayne of comedy but without the mansions. So, come and join “Louise” as she lifts the lid on social workers, first aid training and what not to do when a vicar searches for you on YouTube. The Lights website:  thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover   Comedy

Tuesday 12 November 2024 Venue:  The Lights     map Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Rich Hall: Shot From Cannons - 8pm - Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoirs, Nailing It, Montana’s transatlantic messenger returns with new rants, knife-edge observations, thrilling musical interludes and an ever-formidable knack for laughs on the fly. You’ll pay for the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge of it. The Lights website:  thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover   Comedy

Thursday 14 November 2024 Venue:  The Lights     map Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Daniel O'Reilly: Out of Character - 8pm - Daniel O’Reilly is still boasting one of the largest, strongest, most loyal and fastest growing social media followings in the UK that his fans has grown up with him through the years! The Lights website:  thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover   Comedy

Saturday 16 November 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Andy Zaltzman: The Zaltgeist - 7.30pm - With the 3rd millennium almost 2.5% complete, Andy Zaltzman, one of the UK's leading satirical comedians, assesses the state of Planet Earth and its most famous and controversial species – the human race. In the biggest stand-up tour of his career, Andy will attempt to concoct vaguely plausible answers to perennial questions such as What?, Who?, Where?, and above all Why? As chair of The News Quiz since 2020, Andy has brought his inventive brand of satirical comedy to BBC Radio 4's long-running flagship topical comedy show, earning the show multiple awards, critical acclaim and a growing listenership. Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy

Friday 22 November 2024 Venue:  The Arc     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  SHAPARAK KHORSANDI: SCATTERBRAIN - 7.30pm - Having reassessed her life through the prism of an ADHD diagnosis in last year's funny and moving memoir, one of Britain's most beloved and most scatterbrained stand-ups lets you back into her mind (warning: it's cluttered in there). Among other things, this show will be a love-letter to letter-writing, a trip back through her early years as a comic and woman-about-town, and a whirlwind tour of a chaotic, hilarious brain. The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch   Comedy

Saturday 30 November 2024 Venue:  The Arc     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  HUNDRED WATT CLUB - 7.30pm - Jam packed full of festive, glittering showgirls, bawdy comedy, classic vaudeville and awe inspiring circus acts. Always seductive, always sublime and always that little bit ridiculous – enjoy an evening of vintage inspired, Christmas themed entertainment. Perfect for a staff night out with a difference, festive party with friends or for helping get that love interest under the mistletoe! THE LOWDOWN! Hundred Watt Club employ and embrace adult themes, strong language and partial nudity – not for the faint hearted or easily offended! There’s no dress code: Hundred Watt Club love it when their audiences dress in their vintage finery and red-carpet glamour, but if you’re more comfy in jeans and sneakers – wear them! Over 18s Only – no refunds if it’s ‘Not to your taste’! The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch   Comedy  •  Theatre  •  Burlesque  •  Cabaret

Wednesday 04 December 2024 Venue:  The Lights     map Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Andy Parsons: Bafflingly Optimistic - 8pm - ‘For those who worry that we are going to hell in a handcart, Parsons will at least make you enjoy the ride’ - The i. The Lights website:  thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover   Comedy

Tuesday 10 December 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Scummy Mummies Christmas Show - 7.30pm - Ho, Ho, Ho… it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Show! Due to popular demand, comedians Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson are bringing their special Christmas themed comedy show back to Winchester. Expect scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories! Book your tickets now, before it sells out! Guaranteed to make you feel normal about your parenting skills, or very smug about being child-free. Bring your mates, pop a panty liner in, and let's party! Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy

Wednesday 11 December 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Scummy Mummies Christmas Show - 7.30pm - Ho, Ho, Ho… it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Show! Due to popular demand, comedians Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson are bringing their special Christmas themed comedy show back to Winchester. Expect scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories! Book your tickets now, before it sells out! Guaranteed to make you feel normal about your parenting skills, or very smug about being child-free. Bring your mates, pop a panty liner in, and let's party! Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy

Thursday 06 February 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Comedy - Jenny Eclair: Jokes Jokes Jokes Live! - 7.30pm - In celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir of the same name, comedian, novelist, and professional show-off Jenny Eclair comes to venues nationwide with a brand-new autobiographical show. Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy

Wednesday 12 February 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  RAISE THE OOF with John Shuttleworth - 7.30pm - Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and 'the 42nd best reason to love Britain' (The Telegraph) John Shuttleworth, is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ (with built-in auto accompaniment!). In RAISE THE OOF John celebrates 40 years in showbiz. Yes, it was 1985 when he met TV's Clarinet Man - next door neighbour Ken Worthington who came last on New Faces in 73 (Tony Hatch crucified him!). Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Live music  •  Comedy

Thursday 20 February 2025 Venue:  The Lights     map Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Larry Dean: Dodger - 8pm - Larry’s been spending a lot of time with his granny lately. He wants to tell you about it. Join the thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated, two-time star of Live At The Apollo for a hilarious new show about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty. The Lights website:  thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover   Comedy

Friday 28 February 2025 Venue:  The Arc     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  Comedy - ESHAAN AKBAR - 7.30pm - Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour! Eshaan’s previous tour, the Pretender, was described by The Times as “pretty sick” (not an actual quote) so this one is likely to be mad good. Eshaan has supported some of the biggest acts in the UK, including Micky Flanagan, Jason Manford and Kae Kurd, be sure to buy tickets for this much-anticipated debut tour. The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch   Comedy

Sunday 13 April 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Comedy - Lou Sanders: No Kissing in the Bingo Hall - 7.30pm - A show about being human-can you relate??? Just like Tom Cruise does all his own stunts, I'm going to do all my own jokes! A deep, dumb show for the masses. Star of Dancing On Ice (ITV), champion of Taskmaster (Channel 4), co-host of Mel Giedroyc's Unforgivable (Dave), regular on QI (BBC) and as seen on The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS) and Would I Lie To You? (BBC). Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy

Tuesday 22 April 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Harry Hill: New Bits & Greatest Hits - 7.30pm - The Badger Parade is back on! Join me on my Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as I celebrate 60 Glorious Years of fun, laughter and low level disruption! Marvel! As I offer new insights into the hot topics of the day such as the demise of the SCART lead, The Culture Wars, the differences between crab sticks and rhubarb and the origins of Tirimisu! Guffaw with delight! As I delve into my back catalogue using my patented 'Old Bit Randomiser' for old favourites like 'Interspecies Tennis', 'The time I went up in the Space Shuttle' and 'When Nan got her hair caught in the knitting'! Cough Awkwardly! As Gary ,(my son from my first marriage) attempts to take over the business again. Tap your Feet! As Stouffer The Cat spits a little Steflon Don! Watch in Wonder! at the return of The Badger Parade with guest appearances from The Knitted Character and Abu Hamster. Plus one lucky audience member will get to join me in a double act! SO GET ON BOARD THE LAUGHTER TRAIN! Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy

Sunday 25 May 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Alex Mitchell: Tics towards Puffection - 7.30pm - Britain’s Got Talent 2024 finalist, Alex Mitchell is an autistic comic with functional neurological disorder (FND). He uses self-deprecating humour - laughing at himself, his neurodivergence, disability and sexuality - to reflect on some of the most difficult subjects within his own life and wider society. Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy

 

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