Category: Comedy

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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:  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

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:  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:  The Arc     map Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  BARNSTORMERS COMEDY - OCTOBER 2024 - 7.30pm - a line-up of three top acts from the London comedy circuit and beyond: many of them Comedy Store regulars. The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch   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

Saturday 19 October 2024 Venue:  The Arc     map Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  ** RESCHEDULED ** 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

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

Thursday 31 October 2024 - Halloween Venue:  The Railway     map Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Having The Track Comedy: Andrew White + Duncan Adam + Alexis Coward + Geet Chawla - 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

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

Friday 15 November 2024 Venue:  The Arc     map Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  BARNSTORMERS COMEDY NIGHT - NOVEMBER - 7.30pm - 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. As ever, MC Kevin Precious will also be on hand to oversee the proceeds. It's the perfect tonic to end the working week! The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch   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

Sunday 17 November 2024 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Naomi House & Jacksplace Comedy Night with Paul McCaffrey and Friends - 7.45pm - A hilarious comedy night After a sell-out show last year, Winchester's very own comedy legend Paul McCaffrey is back supporting Naomi House & Jacksplace in 2024. He will be joined on stage by friends for an evening of side-splitting stand-up comedy. All the performers are volunteering their time to perform at this charity event. After venue fees, 100% of the ticket price goes to support the vital work of Naomi House & Jacksplace. 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

Saturday 07 December 2024 Venue:  The Nutshell     map Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  THE NUTSHELL COMEDY CLUB - 8pm - join us and host Paul McCaffrey, grab a drink at the bar, pre-order some grub and settle in for a night of BIG laughs as we feature some of the UK's best comedians. The Nutshell website:  thenutshellwinchester.com The Nutshell on Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester   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 23 January 2025 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

Sunday 02 February 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time - 7.30pm - From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs. Edinburgh Fringe 2023 was a bumper 5-star review year for Ed. They came in thick and fast alongside outstanding critical acclaim for this exceptionally funny, ‘Best Reviewed Stand Up Show at Edinburgh 2023’ (British Comedy Guide). As seen as Hosting Live At The Apollo and regular appearances on QI and Mock The Week (BBC). 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

Sunday 16 February 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Maisie Adam: Appraisal - 7.30pm - Fresh from Live At The Apollo, A League Of Their Own and Have I Got News For You, Maisie Adam is heading back out on tour with her show Appraisal. She's five years into her job as a comedian now, so she's due an appraisal. Join her for the ultimate performance review, where you'll either see just why she was awarded Best New Act and nominated Best Newcomer… or, you'll see someone who's ready for "organisational restructure". See you at the appraisal, she looks forward to seeing you, kindest regards!!! Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   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

Saturday 01 March 2025 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! The sell out night of wonder packed with award winning comedy, circus tricksters, magical mayhem, international cabaret all stars and madness galore! All new show! New acts! New surprises! Suitable for all ages, shapes and sizes. All the excitement of Hat Fair in a unique one night cabaret extravaganza from the masters of mayhem and laughter. Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy  •  Family  •  Cabaret

Saturday 22 March 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Josh Berry: Best Man - 8pm - It's clear what toxic masculinity is, but what does positive masculinity look like in a modern context? Josh Berry intends to provide some sort of answer to this question, through his many impressions and characters, as he tells the tale of being his best friend's best man earlier this year. From routines on how to organise a 'progressive stag do', to the amusing difficulties men seem to face around positive emotional expression, the show is an opportunity for us to have a ruddy good laugh at a concept that could do with being taken a bit less seriously. There's also a routine about how much Josh hates runners and refuses to become one. N.B. Josh has since entered a half marathon. Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   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 11 May 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Gyles Brandreth: Can't Stop Talking - 3pm - He's back – and he's unstoppable. Gyles Brandreth just can't stop talking. The jumper-loving This Morning star, who keeps popping up on Pointless, QI, Would I Lie To You?, Sunday Brunch, and The One Show, has been burbling and babbling since he was a baby, and in his hilarious new one-man show the award-winning raconteur (and holder of the world record for the longest-ever after-dinner speech - 12 and a half hours!) is trying to work out why. Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy  •  Talk

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

Thursday 11 September 2025 Venue:  The Arc     map Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  TOM HOUGHTON: DEEP - 7.30pm - After a phenomenal, sold-out, international tour. Plus, a second round of supporting Milton Jones. The man who asked us, “Do you ski?” is turning everything upside down and asking, “Do you scuba?” In a world full of relentless click bate, online distractions, and brain rotting content, Tom’s racing brain finally became too much for him. Having left the Western world behind, Tom found himself in Indonesia where he plunged into a journey of self-discovery. He submerged himself as far down in the ocean as possible, while asking the most profound questions of what truly makes someone who they are. And now he’s bringing his discoveries to you. It’s time to go “Deep” The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch   Comedy

Sunday 28 September 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Winchester Comedy Festival: Babatunde Aleshe: High Expectations - 7.30pm - Join the multi-award-winning comedian as he guides us through family life, his new found fame and the joys of Costco in this hilarious new stand up show. As seen on Taskmaster (Channel 4), Live at the Apollo (BBC), Celebrity Gogglebox (Channel 4), Would I Lie to You (BBC) and The Last Leg (Channel 4). Theatre Royal website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Theatre Royal on Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester   Comedy

 

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