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Thursday 26 February 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Spitfire Girls - 1.30pm & 7.30pm - Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub. As we hear their story, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies. Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. Funny and heart-warming, this is an untold story of strength, courage and loss. But above all else, hope. Spitfire Girls was developed with the support of the National Theatre's Generate programme. This production contains themes of war. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 27 February 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Spitfire Girls - 7.30pm - Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub. As we hear their story, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies. Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. Funny and heart-warming, this is an untold story of strength, courage and loss. But above all else, hope. Spitfire Girls was developed with the support of the National Theatre's Generate programme. This production contains themes of war. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 28 February 2026 Venue:  The Arc     map   Live music  •  Family  •  For Children  •  Orchestra  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  PETER & THE WOLF - WINCHESTER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA - 11am & 1pm - Enjoy Prokofiev’s much-loved musical tale for all the family, brought vividly to life by the Winchester Chamber Orchestra. Conducted by Kevin Withell and narrated by acclaimed storyteller James McConnachie, this concert is the perfect introduction to orchestral music for young listeners. Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Saturday 28 February 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Spitfire Girls - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub. As we hear their story, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies. Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. Funny and heart-warming, this is an untold story of strength, courage and loss. But above all else, hope. Spitfire Girls was developed with the support of the National Theatre's Generate programme. This production contains themes of war. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 05 March 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Macbeth - 7pm - In this classic tale of greed and guilt, Flabbergast's Macbeth fuses a rigorous and respectful approach to text and storytelling to bring a magical, lucid interpretation of Shakespeare's blood-soaked tragedy to life. They present the bard’s original text accompanied by and supported with exhilarating live music creating a powerful live soundscape creating an atmosphere that both compliments and juxtaposes the action. A tightknit ensemble of actors performs a dark and visceral manifestation of the work’s essence and underlaying themes. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 06 March 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Macbeth - 1.30pm & 7pm - In this classic tale of greed and guilt, Flabbergast's Macbeth fuses a rigorous and respectful approach to text and storytelling to bring a magical, lucid interpretation of Shakespeare's blood-soaked tragedy to life. They present the bard’s original text accompanied by and supported with exhilarating live music creating a powerful live soundscape creating an atmosphere that both compliments and juxtaposes the action. A tightknit ensemble of actors performs a dark and visceral manifestation of the work’s essence and underlaying themes. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 07 March 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Macbeth - 2.30pm & 7pm - In this classic tale of greed and guilt, Flabbergast's Macbeth fuses a rigorous and respectful approach to text and storytelling to bring a magical, lucid interpretation of Shakespeare's blood-soaked tragedy to life. They present the bard’s original text accompanied by and supported with exhilarating live music creating a powerful live soundscape creating an atmosphere that both compliments and juxtaposes the action. A tightknit ensemble of actors performs a dark and visceral manifestation of the work’s essence and underlaying themes. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 08 March 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  International Women's Day Local Talent Showcase - 2pm - Join us for a special afternoon celebrating creativity, community, and the voices of women today. We are collaborating with University of Winchester students, alongside young people from our Playmakers Youth Theatre, to create powerful spoken word pieces inspired by strong women of our time. In the lead-up to the event, participants will take part in a workshop with a local Spoken Word artist, sparking ideas and shaping original performances. These new works will be shared at the showcase alongside other local spoken word artists, accompanied by live, improvised soundscapes provided by University of Winchester Music Students. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 08 March 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Dance  •  Film  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Giselle - 7pm - Cinema Screening. The peasant girl Giselle has fallen in love with Albrecht. When she discovers that he is actually a nobleman promised to another, she kills herself in despair. Her spirit joins the Wilis: the vengeful ghosts of women hell-bent on killing any man who crosses their path in a dance to the death. Wracked with guilt, Albrecht visits Giselle's grave, where he must face the Wilis – and Giselle's ghost. Peter Wright's 1985 production of this quintessential Romantic ballet is a classic of The Royal Ballet repertory. Set to Adolphe Adam's evocative score and with atmospheric designs by John Macfarlane, Giselle conjures up the earthly and otherworldly realms in a tale of love, betrayal and redemption. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 10 March 2026 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Theatre Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  OTHELLO - 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Tuesday 10 March 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Musical Theatre  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Gregg School Musical - 7pm - A rocking evening of entertainment as The Gregg School proudly present their next whole-school musical! Following the success of Grease and Sister Act, The Gregg School invite you to experience a spectacular night of theatre, celebrating the energy, talent, and passion of their students. With outstanding performances, live music, and dazzling dance numbers, this is a show you won't want to miss! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 11 March 2026 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Theatre Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  OTHELLO - 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Wednesday 11 March 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Musical Theatre  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Gregg School Musical - 7pm - A rocking evening of entertainment as The Gregg School proudly present their next whole-school musical! Following the success of Grease and Sister Act, The Gregg School invite you to experience a spectacular night of theatre, celebrating the energy, talent, and passion of their students. With outstanding performances, live music, and dazzling dance numbers, this is a show you won't want to miss! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 12 March 2026 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Theatre Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  OTHELLO - 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Thursday 12 March 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Comedy  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  General Medical Emergency Ward 10 - 7.30pm - The award-winning Dyad Productions and Company Gavin Robertson are joining forces! Every hospital, medical-based, Doctors-and-Nurses cliche-ridden drama onstage in a comedy mash-up spoof! It's Dr Ann Fleming's first day at St David's, where her unfortunately-named mentor Dr Death, is determined to show her who's boss. As medical emergencies overload the hapless staff, Dr Fleming has to juggle a complicated budding love affair, with a kidney, and a nosey Hospital boss. Not literally. Yes – Holby City, Casualty, E.R and Doctors - not to mention movies galore, are re-imagined and invigorated by Rebecca Vaughan, Andrew Margerison and Gavin Robertson in a pacy, cliché-ridden comic homage to the intrigues and dramas of every hospital plotline on the big and small screen! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 12 March 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family  •  Musical Theatre Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Annie from RARE Productions - 7.30pm - With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. This all-time classic musical is a must for all the family, with a great sound track and fabulous acting parts. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Friday 13 March 2026 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Theatre Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  OTHELLO - 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Friday 13 March 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family  •  Musical Theatre Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Annie from RARE Productions - 7.30pm - With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. This all-time classic musical is a must for all the family, with a great sound track and fabulous acting parts. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Saturday 14 March 2026 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Theatre Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  OTHELLO - 3pm & 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Saturday 14 March 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family  •  Musical Theatre Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Annie from RARE Productions - 2pm & 6.30pm - With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. This all-time classic musical is a must for all the family, with a great sound track and fabulous acting parts. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Monday 16 March 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family  •  Musical Theatre Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Shrek Junior from Rookwood School - 7pm - Rookwood School are delighted to present Shrek Junior. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Tuesday 17 March 2026 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Theatre Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  OTHELLO - 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Tuesday 17 March 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family  •  Musical Theatre Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Shrek Junior from Rookwood School - 7pm - Rookwood School are delighted to present Shrek Junior. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Wednesday 18 March 2026 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Theatre Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  OTHELLO - 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Thursday 19 March 2026 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Theatre Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  OTHELLO - 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Thursday 19 March 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Theatre Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Rewind: Short Plays Inspired By Songs - 7.30pm doors - Presented and performed by students of The University of Winchester, these short plays are well worth seeing on this one night only show! Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Thursday 19 March 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Theatre Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Shakespeare Schools Festival 2026 - 7pm - Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at the Lights Theatre. Join us this March for a thrilling theatrical event, featuring a series of abridged Shakespeare plays, performed by local schools. See Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to life, and support young people from your community as they take to the stage in a unique evening of live theatre. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Friday 20 March 2026 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Theatre Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  OTHELLO - 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Friday 20 March 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Playmakers Youth Takeover - 7pm - Get ready for an evening full of energy, imagination, and heart as Playmakers Youth Theatre step into the spotlight. Playmakers Year 10+ group will perform Cloud Busting by Helen Blakeman — their National Theatre Connections piece, packed with emotion, humour and honesty. Meanwhile, Playmakers talented Drama Clubs and School Years 7–9 and 3–6 groups will share their own devised performances, inspired by the theme of Generations. Expect laughter, memories, and a few surprises as they explore what connects us across the years. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 21 March 2026 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Theatre Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  OTHELLO - 3pm & 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Wednesday 25 March 2026 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Comedy  •  Theatre Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  I SAW SATAN AT THE 7-ELEVEN - 8pm - Come see Christopher Brett Bailey (This Is How We Die) perform I Saw Satan at the 7-Eleven. Fear and Loathing meets South Park in a screwball monologue that's part romance, part buddy comedy, part body horror. Two miles north of Hell, a nameless deadbeat narrator spots Satan buying soy milk at the 7-Eleven. Satan's a washed-up has-been, who’s totally lost his edge. That is until he falls in love with our narrator and the two embark on a debauched misadventure, by turns slapstick, violent, whimsical, dreamlike and tender. Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Saturday 28 March 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Moments - 7.30pm - Celebrating over 15 years of working together, the critically acclaimed team behind the making of the international hit The Nature of Forgetting opens up their notebooks and share how their magic works. Weaving personal stories with theatrical imagination, Moments deals with the key midlife experience of losing a parent, while also becoming and being a parent to the next generation. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Monday 30 March 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Theatre  •  Workshop(s) Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Play in 3 Days: Grimm Tales (ages 13 – 18) - 10am-4pm - Enter the world of Grimm Tales, retold by Philip Pullman and adapted for the stage by Philip Wilson. Over three exciting days, you'll work with theatre practitioners to stage, rehearse, and perform your version of these dark and enchanting scripts. Working with one of the following: Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, The Three Snake Leaves, Hans-my-Hedgehog and Juniper Tree. This fast-paced, immersive experience will give you the chance to step into creating characters, develop new performance skills, and collaborate with other young creatives. The project will culminate in a showcase performance for family and friends. No prior acting experience is needed — just enthusiasm, imagination, and a willingness to dive into the extraordinary world of the Brothers Grimm. Places are strictly limited, so book early to secure your spot! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 31 March 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Theatre  •  Workshop(s) Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Play in 3 Days: Grimm Tales (ages 13 – 18) - 10am-4pm - Enter the world of Grimm Tales, retold by Philip Pullman and adapted for the stage by Philip Wilson. Over three exciting days, you'll work with theatre practitioners to stage, rehearse, and perform your version of these dark and enchanting scripts. Working with one of the following: Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, The Three Snake Leaves, Hans-my-Hedgehog and Juniper Tree. This fast-paced, immersive experience will give you the chance to step into creating characters, develop new performance skills, and collaborate with other young creatives. The project will culminate in a showcase performance for family and friends. No prior acting experience is needed — just enthusiasm, imagination, and a willingness to dive into the extraordinary world of the Brothers Grimm. Places are strictly limited, so book early to secure your spot! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 01 April 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Theatre  •  Workshop(s) Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Play in 3 Days: Grimm Tales (ages 13 – 18) - 10am-4pm - performance 4pm - Enter the world of Grimm Tales, retold by Philip Pullman and adapted for the stage by Philip Wilson. Over three exciting days, you'll work with theatre practitioners to stage, rehearse, and perform your version of these dark and enchanting scripts. Working with one of the following: Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, The Three Snake Leaves, Hans-my-Hedgehog and Juniper Tree. This fast-paced, immersive experience will give you the chance to step into creating characters, develop new performance skills, and collaborate with other young creatives. The project will culminate in a showcase performance for family and friends. No prior acting experience is needed — just enthusiasm, imagination, and a willingness to dive into the extraordinary world of the Brothers Grimm. Places are strictly limited, so book early to secure your spot! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 07 April 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Cat in the Hat - 2pm & 4.30pm - From the producers of Spot’s Birthday Party. Experience the mischief with the acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. The Cat in the Hat  is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children aged 3+. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 08 April 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Cat in the Hat - 11am & 2pm - From the producers of Spot’s Birthday Party. Experience the mischief with the acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. The Cat in the Hat  is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children aged 3+. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 09 April 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Fun for Little Ones Live: A Tribute to Ms Rachel - midday - Get ready for singing, dancing, giggles and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms Rachel comes to life on stage in an interactive, high-energy live tribute performance made just just for little ones and their grownups! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 10 April 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Dinosaurs Live! - 1.30pm & 4.30pm - For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London’s Natural History Museum, is going on tour! Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the world- renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions to take you on a dinosaur adventure like no other. We'll go on a pre-historic journey together to the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and watch the life-like dinosaurs come alive right on stage! Not only that, but we’ll also find out more about fossils, time scales and how our planet has changed over hundreds of millions of years. So get ready for a roaring experience like no other as Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live comes to a town near you. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Monday 20 April 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Opera  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Hurn Court Opera: La traviata - 7pm - A tragic opera which follows the story of Violetta, a high-class courtesan in Paris, and her passionate love affair with Alfredo, a young nobleman. The opera deals with human emotions such as love, envy, jealousy, loyalty, and hatred. Violetta sacrifices everything for love. This tragic tale continues to resonate with audiences, showcasing the timeless conflict between personal desire and societal expectations. An exceptional cast of emerging opera stars and the Hurn Court Opera orchestra brings this tragedy enthrallingly to life. Orchestra conducted by Lynton Atkinson, Directed by Joy Robinson. Fully staged and sung in Italian with English surtitles. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 21 April 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Comedy  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  A Midsummer Night's Dream - 7pm - A whimsical tale of love, mischief, and magic! Enter a world where love is unpredictable, fairies rule the night, and chaos reigns supreme. Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is a spellbinding comedy that whisks audiences into an enchanted forest where mistaken identities, mischievous magic, and outrageous humour collide. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 22 April 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Comedy  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  A Midsummer Night's Dream - 1pm & 7pm - A whimsical tale of love, mischief, and magic! Enter a world where love is unpredictable, fairies rule the night, and chaos reigns supreme. Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is a spellbinding comedy that whisks audiences into an enchanted forest where mistaken identities, mischievous magic, and outrageous humour collide. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 26 April 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  Magic  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Remarkable Ben Hart - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - Following sold-out shows around the world, Ben Hart returns with a brand-new show – his most astonishing and impossible yet. An entirely unique voice in magic, Ben Hart brings together enthralling storytelling, sharp wit and indisputable charm, to create magic shows that are unforgettable, funny, dark and profoundly baffling. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 28 April 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Film  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  National Theatre Live: The Audience - 7pm - Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 17 May 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Film  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  National Theatre Live: All My Sons - 7pm - Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge). Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 30 May 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family  •  Musical Theatre Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  The Three Little Pigs - 11.30am - Once upon a time, in a muddy field by the farm, there lived THREE LITTLE PIGS. Following the huge success of ‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’, Lost The Plot Theatrical hit the road with another family classic. It's time to get blown away in this brand-new musical adventure of The Three Little Pigs! Join Poppy, & Pat as they excitedly leave the family sty in search of new adventures! Will they make a pig’s ear out of it, or will they raise the roof? It’ll take brains, bravery and curly-tails to build bridges and forge friendships with each other and those they meet along the way. Get those trotters tapping and those snouts a-squealin’ with new catchy songs, dancing and plenty of audience participation for piglets of all ages. There’s snout left to do but book your tickets for this OINK-TASTIC musical! Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Tuesday 02 June 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Film  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World - 7pm - Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge's riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty's life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene… Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 05 June 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Comedy  •  Theatre Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of The Baskervilles from The Pantaloons - 7.30pm - How can one show possibly contain so much action and adventure? Elementary, my dear! The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present a brand-new riff on the fiendishly famous case. Will detective duo Holmes and Watson discover the deadly secret of the Baskerville family curse before it strikes again? Or are they barking up the wrong tree? Find out in this delightfully inventive show that will have you yelping with excitement and howling with laugher. Features live music, audience interaction and more mystery than you can shake a magnifying glass at. Stick that in your pipe and smoke it! Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Saturday 13 June 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Gruffalo - 1.30pm & 4pm - A Tall Stories production The Gruffalo A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood… Tall Stories' much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating the show's 25th anniversary. On a daring adventure in search of hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the scary Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there's no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there? Songs, laughs and mischievous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, from Tall Stories, creators of imaginative storytelling theatre, where everything is possible. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 14 June 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Gruffalo - 11am & 1.30pm - A Tall Stories production The Gruffalo A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood… Tall Stories' much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating the show's 25th anniversary. On a daring adventure in search of hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the scary Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there's no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there? Songs, laughs and mischievous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, from Tall Stories, creators of imaginative storytelling theatre, where everything is possible. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester