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March 2015



SUNDAY 01 MARCH 2015

Comedy: COUNT ARTHUR STRONG - SOLD OUT Sunday 01 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Comedy: COUNT ARTHUR STRONG - SOLD OUT - 8pm - Sun 1 March 8pm. Tickets £17.50. Fresh from donkeys years on his award winning BBC Radio 4 series and the huge success of his BBC2 TV Show, Count Arthur Strong gets back to doing what he does best. This show!

Open mic night Sunday 01 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St James Tavern     map
Address:   3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE
Telephone:  01962 861288
Event:  Open mic night


MONDAY 02 MARCH 2015

Roots open mic night Monday 02 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots open mic night - 8.30pm

DETENTION Alternative night Monday 02 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Vault     map
Address:   Level 1, University Centre, King Alfred Campus, Sparkford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4NR
Telephone:  01962 827416
Event:  DETENTION Alternative night - 8pm - Detention Clubnight has been without a doubt Winchester’s biggest and best Alternative night over the last five years - Playing the best Alt Party anthems, always with a great atmosphere and chances to win Free entry / drinks / bar tabs for every event – Detention has become an institution in Winch for people that fancy something a bit different.

South Wonston Rhythm and Blues Jam Session Monday 02 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  South Wonston Social Club
Address:   62 Downs Road, South Wonston, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3EW
Telephone:  01962 880227
Event:  South Wonston Rhythm and Blues Jam Session - 8.30pm


TUESDAY 03 MARCH 2015

Comedy: Sublimely Ridiculous Tuesday 03 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Comedy: Sublimely Ridiculous - 9pm - A night of comedy with David Sayers and more!


WEDNESDAY 04 MARCH 2015

Winchester Folk Club: NINEBARROW, supported by MonkeySeeMonkeyDo and Fairfolk Wednesday 04 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Winchester Folk Club: NINEBARROW, supported by MonkeySeeMonkeyDo and Fairfolk - 8pm - As usual only £2 entry. https://www.facebook.com/WinchesterFolkClub. This month, Dorset-based folk duo NINEBARROW, will make their first appearance in Winchester after their explosion onto the national folk scene during the last 12 months. On the 4th March the duo will play their last date in a string of shows across the South before taking some time off to concentrate on writing and arranging material for their next big string of gigs which begins in April. “We’ve heard great things about Winchester Folk Club—so we’re really looking forward to playing.” said band member Jay Labouchardiere


THURSDAY 05 MARCH 2015

THE OLLIE WEST BAND w/ Crippled Rook + Empire Affair + The Small Society Thursday 05 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  THE OLLIE WEST BAND w/ Crippled Rook + Empire Affair + The Small Society - 7.30pm

Open mic Thursday 05 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  King Charles
Address:   6 Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NU
Telephone:  01962 881626
Event:  Open mic - 8pm


FRIDAY 06 MARCH 2015

ANATHEMA: Acoustic Cathedral Tour Friday 06 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  ANATHEMA: Acoustic Cathedral Tour - 7.30pm - Progressive rock pioneers Anathema come to Winchester as part of their exclusive Acoustic Cathedral Spring tour. Tickets: available online from the Cathedral Box Office or by calling 01962 857 275. @WinCathedral @anathemamusic

Heartbreak Hotel Friday 06 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Heartbreak Hotel - @RailwayLive

Miles Hunt & Erica Nockalls plus special guest Soggy Benson Friday 06 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Miles Hunt & Erica Nockalls plus special guest Soggy Benson - 7.30pm - @mileshuntTWS @Erica_Nockalls

Somethin' Else Friday 06 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Alresford Cricketers     map
Address:   Jacklyns Lane, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9LW
Telephone:  01962 671570
Event:  Somethin' Else - 9pm - Somethin' Else on Facebook: www.facebook.com/rocknsax. Somethin' Else are a rock and blues covers band with the objective to get the audience up and rocking - and judging by their schedule and repeat bookings, it works! The band's repertoire ranges from 50s to the present, Aerosmith to Wilson Pickett, Rolling Stones to Madness. The combination of a regular rock band line-up with saxophone and harmonica adds variety to the sound, while the didgeridoo offers an unique change of pace on the much requested Sun Arise. Visit their website at www.somethinelseband.co.uk.


SATURDAY 07 MARCH 2015

Contraband Saturday 07 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:   57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Contraband - 9pm - Bluegrass music at The Hyde Tavern, featuring Contraband.

TS and the Young Blades Saturday 07 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:   Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  TS and the Young Blades - 8pm - T-S & The Young Blades website: www.readytorockschool.com/t-sandtheyoungblades.html. 7th - TS and the Young Blades / Live Band T-S & The Young Blades on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/T-S-THE-YOUNG-BLADES/169869799772933. MARK THOMPSON-SMITH, man on the mike for PRAYING MANTIS, THE SWEET, BIG LIFE and legendary South Coast rock and funkmeisters FAY WRAY introduces a new bunch of young worthies, namely The Young Blades! Packed full of youthful vim and vigour The 'Blades' accompany Mark on a journey back to the glorious days of yore, by playing songs from the golden era of US based rock bands mainly from the 80s AND early 90s with new songs from the same. WINGER, WHITESNAKE, MR BIG, DEF LEPPARD, THE DARKNESS, BON JOVI, AEROSMITH...a nod to the 00s & 10s with the FOOS and the CHILIS ....and a touch of MT-S and BIG LIFE too! Hi-powered rock at it's best and a breath of fresh air for the local South Coast music scene. Visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/T-S-THE-YOUNG-BLADES/169869799772933.


SUNDAY 08 MARCH 2015

Chris Wood: 'None the Wiser' Sunday 08 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  Chris Wood: 'None the Wiser' - 7.30pm - Folk Singer of the Year at Winchester Discovery Centre. Criticised by an art school lecturer as having "a remarkable eye for trivia" Chris Wood's love of small things has made him one of England's most vivid and arresting song writers. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables. £15 @winchesterdc

Open mic comedy: The Late Train Comedy Club Sunday 08 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Open mic comedy: The Late Train Comedy Club - 7.30pm


MONDAY 09 MARCH 2015

Roots open mic night Monday 09 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots open mic night - 8.30pm


TUESDAY 10 MARCH 2015

Russell Howard: Warm Up Tuesday 10 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Russell Howard: Warm Up - 7.30pm - Top comic and star of Russell Howard’s Good News visits Winchester to warm up for his latest tour. For more information visit http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/russell-howard.

Salisbury Big Band Tuesday 10 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Concorde Club
Address:   Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9HQ
Telephone:  023 8061 3989
Event:  Salisbury Big Band - 8pm - Tonight Salisbury Big Band are at The Concorde Club, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, 8-10pm, raising money for Emmaus Homeless (Hampshire) & Eyes for East Africa. £10. Go along and listen to some great big band & swing music. Non-members welcome.


WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2015

THE WAY: A MUSICAL PRODUCTION Wednesday 11 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  THE WAY: A MUSICAL PRODUCTION - 1.15pm - Local Winchester Primary Schools join forces with Prince’s Mead School and Winchester College, with technical assistance from students of Brockenhurst College in a musical production of THE WAY. With lively music and bold, memorable characters, THE WAY tells the story of Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress, especially adapted for children with narra-tion, lyrics and music by Alison Hedger. This is the latest in a long series of Cathedrals Festivals, held over the last 15 years, organised by the Schools Music Association of Great Britain (SMA), now part of the Incorporated Society of Musicians. http://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/events/the-way-a-musical-production/

An evening with Alexei Sayle Wednesday 11 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  An evening with Alexei Sayle - 7.30pm - An evening with Alexei Sayle at Winchester Discovery Centre. LISTEN WITH ALEXEI Are you sitting comfortably? Alexei Sayle best selling author, comedian and actor will be giving a preview of the second volume of his hilarious and thought-provoking memoirs with a reading from Thatcher Stole My Trousers as well as from his first volume Stalin Ate My Homework along with some of his famous short stories. Followed by questions and answers and shouting. 1 hour + 30 mins Q&A + book sale & signing. Cost £13 or £11 concession @winchesterdc For more information, visit http://www3.hants.gov.uk/library/whatson-library/libraries-event-search/libraryevent.htm?id=256343.


THURSDAY 12 MARCH 2015

Open mic Thursday 12 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Open mic - 9pm

Open Mic Thursday 12 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Willow Tree
Address:   14 Durngate Terrace, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8QX
Telephone:  01962 877255
Event:  Open Mic - 7.30pm - Book-in at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Open Mic will return to the Willow Tree Winchester on Thursday 12th March and will run every two weeks all the way through till the end of October.

The Black Tambourines - CANCELLED Thursday 12 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  The Black Tambourines - CANCELLED

Harry Allen & Don Weller with Colin Oxley, Simon Woolf & Steve Brown Thursday 12 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Irish Centre
Address:   Council Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3DH
Telephone:  01256 353143
Event:  Harry Allen & Don Weller with Colin Oxley, Simon Woolf & Steve Brown - 8pm - Harry Allen & Don Weller with Colin Oxley, Simon Woolf & Steve Brown at the Basingstoke Irish Centre, RG21 3DH. Thursday 12th March 8pm Bookings: blackbird@waitrose.com. 07942 040779. Tickets £16.


FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2015

Hotheads Friday 13 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Hotheads - 10pm - Hotheads are a Southampton-based covers band, playing to pubs, clubs and private functions across Hampshire and Dorset. A good mix of oldies and modern classics from musicians that just enjoy gigging. Hotheads website: http://www.hotheadslive.moonfruit.com Hotheads on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hotheads/221638047933213.

Faust: Swansea City Opera Friday 13 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Faust: Swansea City Opera - 7.30pm - FAUST by Gounod Swansea City Opera – 10th Anniversary tour! Sung in English, this dark Gothic tale follows the fortunes of Faust, who weary of life, is contemplating suicide when he encounters Méphistophélès (the Devil). Faust agrees to exchange his soul for eternal youth and the fulfilment of his hedonistic wishes. For ticket details and more information visit http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/faust. @swanseaopera

Threepenny Bit Spring Ceilidh Friday 13 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  Threepenny Bit Spring Ceilidh - 7.30pm - Folk music and dancing at Winchester Discovery Centre. Threepenny Bit is a unique example of how traditional dance tunes and contemporary sounds can blend together into a totally fresh interpretation of folk music. This raucous eight-piece band combines a group of die-hard folkies with some of the finest young jazz and classical musicians in the south to create an exciting live show you won t forget! After founding and running the Southampton University folk society in 2011 they formed a busking band to take folk music to the streets for a summer holiday. Four years, three albums and a host of successful concert, ceilidh, folk club and festival performances later the band is still going strong! 2014 saw the release of their third album Pantomime Cannon to critical acclaim. @winchesterdc For tickets and more information visit http://www3.hants.gov.uk/library/whatson-library/libraries-event-search/libraryevent.htm?id=260041 @3pennybit Threepenny Bit website: www.threepennybit.com. Threepenny Bit on Facebook: www.facebook.com/threepennybit.

Big Boy Bloater and the Limits Friday 13 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Big Boy Bloater and the Limits - 8pm - @bigboybloater

Heartbreak Hotel Friday 13 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Heartbreak Hotel - 10.30pm - @RailwayLive


SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2015

FROM CONFLICT TO CHORUS - AN INTERMEZZO FOR PEACE Saturday 14 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  FROM CONFLICT TO CHORUS - AN INTERMEZZO FOR PEACE - 7pm - A remembering of the First World War, a radical musically inclusive performance featuring local community choirs, schools, Southern Sinfonia, choirs from the University of Winchester, a Singing-for-Wellbeing choir, and a school for pupils with profound and multiple learning differences, plus soloists. Featuring a world premier of a new work by Rev Prof June Boyce-Tillman. For tickets and more information, visit http://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/events/from-conflict-to-chorus-an-intermezzo-for-peace.

Comedy: RICHARD HERRING Saturday 14 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Comedy: RICHARD HERRING - 8pm - RICHARD HERRING Lord of the Dance Settee. After covering weighty issues like death, love, religion and spam javelins, “The King of Edinburgh” (List) is in a frivolous mood with this show about daftness, whether the term ‘cool comedian’ is an oxymoron, bouncing joyously on the sofa and how Herring’s whole career is a failed attempt to top a piece of visual slapstick comedy he came up with at 16. Can he revisit the joke thirty years on or will it smash his old bones? For tickets and more information visit http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/richard-herring. @Herring1967

Beer Festival + Karaoke Saturday 14 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Rising Sun
Address:   14 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0HL
Telephone:  01962 842515
Event:  Beer Festival + Karaoke - The Day will start off with sampling a huge range of real ales all brewed brewed by some of the finest local brewers in the South. You will be given a taste card to give your feed back. And if ale isn't your thing, then why not join in with the Wine Tasting. Through out the day you will also be able to indulge in some fantastic, authentic Paella cooked on an open top wok outside! Then from 7pm you will be able to sing your hearts out at the famous Karaoke!

Steeny & The Bar Room Buskers Saturday 14 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St James Tavern     map
Address:   3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE
Telephone:  01962 861288
Event:  Steeny & The Bar Room Buskers - 9pm - Steeny and the bar room buskers doing their take on Irish style folk songs in aid of st. patricks day

Darren Black (Album Launch Show) + Lennie Harvey Saturday 14 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Darren Black (Album Launch Show) + Lennie Harvey - 7.30pm

Colossus Saturday 14 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  South Wonston Social Club
Address:   62 Downs Road, South Wonston, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3EW
Telephone:  01962 880227
Event:  Colossus - 9pm - live music by Colossus - random Rock and Pop Covers. Everyone welcome! Colossus website: www.colossustheband.weebly.com. Colossus on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ColossusTheBand. Formed in 2010, Colossus are a fun, entertaining covers band. Covers that rock, groove or amuse us as long as they aren't so cheesy that they have Stilton Double Strength stamped all over them! Colossus are a collection of Hampshire musicians and mates, who have a love for great music, making their own mark on their favourite tracks and having a good laugh in the process! Random popular tunes with something for all!


SUNDAY 15 MARCH 2015

SONGS 4 LIFE Sunday 15 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  SONGS 4 LIFE - 3pm - Wessex Cancer Trust. Sun 15 March 3pm. Tickets £15 Concessions £10 Family of Four £40. Putting a spring in your step this March is a whole host of musicians whose Songs 4 Life concert is aimed at providing an uplifting and entertaining afternoon for all the family. For more information visit http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/songs-4-life.


MONDAY 16 MARCH 2015

Roots open mic night Monday 16 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots open mic night - 8.30pm - @RailwayLive

DETENTION Clubnight Monday 16 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Vault     map
Address:   Level 1, University Centre, King Alfred Campus, Sparkford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4NR
Telephone:  01962 827416
Event:  DETENTION Clubnight - 8pm - Detention Clubnight has been without a doubt Winchester’s biggest and best Alternative night over the last five years - Playing the best Alt Party anthems, always with a great atmosphere and chances to win Free entry / drinks / bar tabs for every event – Detention has become an institution in Winch for people that fancy something a bit different. Proof of age and student ID required.


TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2015

St Patricks Day: Celtic Confusion + Steve Carroll + Electric Eden + Unwritten Rule Tuesday 17 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  St Patricks Day: Celtic Confusion + Steve Carroll + Electric Eden + Unwritten Rule - 11am - Live music all day. Celtic Confusion 11am. Steve Carroll 2.30pm. Electric Eden 7pm. Unwritten Rule 10pm.

St Patrick's Day - Irish Folk Band Bushwackers Tuesday 17 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Bishop On The Bridge
Address:   1 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9JX
Telephone:  01962 855111
Event:  St Patrick's Day - Irish Folk Band Bushwackers - 8pm - Irish Folk Band. Bushwackers playing live at 8pm.

Hirax + Desolator + Seprevation + Terror Drone Tuesday 17 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Hirax + Desolator + Seprevation + Terror Drone - 7.30pm - @RailwayLive

Renegade Dogs Tuesday 17 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Halfway Inn
Address:   114 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 2GJ
Telephone:  023 8027 5596
Event:  Renegade Dogs - Celebrate St Patricks Day and have a craic with The Renegade Dogs with this Tuesday night special. The Renegade Dogs are the original folk loving criminals; Rock refugees, folking up music whenever they go. Renegade Dogs website: http://www.therenegadedogs.com Renegade Dogs on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rendogsmusic.


WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 2015

Musical: The Full Monty Wednesday 18 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Musical: The Full Monty - 7.30pm - After critical acclaim for their production of La Cage Aux Folles, SJ Theatre Productions make a welcome return to Theatre Royal Winchester with The Full Monty. This musical version of The Full Monty follows six unemployed steel workers who are short of money and have little prospect of finding employment. For ticket details and more information visit http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/the-full-monty.

Winchester Folk Club: Singaround Wednesday 18 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:   57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Winchester Folk Club: Singaround - 8pm - Winchester Folk Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WinchesterFolkClub. Winchester Folk Club website: www.winchesterfolkclub.co.uk. Winchester Folk Club opened its doors in the Attic of The Railway in May 2010, its first night playing host to none other than Martin Simpson. The club presents top national and international acts from the world of folk music. In its short history it has boasted an impressive list of guest artists, including Jim Moray, Lau, Martin Carthy and Chris Wood. The aim is to put on a varied billing of shows which hosts established names, alongside introducing exciting new and up-and-coming acts. The monthly singarounds at the Hyde Tavern are free, informal evenings where everyone gets together for a drink, and to sing a song or play a piece of music. This can be anything from unaccompanied singing to instrumental tunes, traditional or new, and is open to soloists, duos or larger groups. @ClubFolk


THURSDAY 19 MARCH 2015

Open Mic Thursday 19 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Open Mic - 9pm

Musical: The Full Monty Thursday 19 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Musical: The Full Monty - 7.30pm - After critical acclaim for their production of La Cage Aux Folles, SJ Theatre Productions make a welcome return to Theatre Royal Winchester with The Full Monty. This musical version of The Full Monty follows six unemployed steel workers who are short of money and have little prospect of finding employment. For ticket details and more information visit http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/the-full-monty.

Ancient & Modern: Theo Travis and Echo Engine Thursday 19 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Ancient & Modern: Theo Travis and Echo Engine - 8pm - Tickets: http://www.railwaylive.co.uk/events/ancient-modern-echo-engine @theotravissax

Open mic night Thursday 19 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  King Charles
Address:   6 Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NU
Telephone:  01962 881626
Event:  Open mic night - 8pm


FRIDAY 20 MARCH 2015

Barnstormers Comedy Night Friday 20 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  Barnstormers Comedy Night - 8pm - Comedy night at Winchester Discovery Centre. Over 18s only Three professionals from the London circuit return to the Discovery Centre for a night of stand-up comedy. For the latest news on which comedians are lined up visit www.barnstormerscomedy.com. For ticket details and more information visit http://www3.hants.gov.uk/library/whatson-library/libraries-event-search/libraryevent.htm?id=252944.

Musical: The Full Monty Friday 20 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Musical: The Full Monty - 7.30pm - After critical acclaim for their production of La Cage Aux Folles, SJ Theatre Productions make a welcome return to Theatre Royal Winchester with The Full Monty. This musical version of The Full Monty follows six unemployed steel workers who are short of money and have little prospect of finding employment. For ticket details and more information visit http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/the-full-monty.

Heartbreak Hotel Friday 20 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Heartbreak Hotel - 10.30pm - @RailwayLive

Scott Freeman & The Tokyo Sex Whales + Sean O'Brien + Close To The Coast + Tom Martin Friday 20 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Scott Freeman & The Tokyo Sex Whales + Sean O'Brien + Close To The Coast + Tom Martin - 7.30pm


SATURDAY 21 MARCH 2015

BACH: ST MATTHEW PASSION Saturday 21 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  BACH: ST MATTHEW PASSION - 6pm - Performed by The Waynflete Singers, the Cathedral Boy Choristers and Chamber Choir, guest soloists and The Southern Sinfonia. Conducted by Sir Roger Norrington. William Kendall - Evangelist Neal Davies - Christus Susan Gritton - Soprano Lestyn Davies - Counter-tenor Benjamin Hulett - Tenor Benjamin Appl - Bass. For ticket details and more information visit http://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/events/bach-st-matthew-passion.

Musical: The Full Monty Saturday 21 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Musical: The Full Monty - 7.30pm - After critical acclaim for their production of La Cage Aux Folles, SJ Theatre Productions make a welcome return to Theatre Royal Winchester with The Full Monty. This musical version of The Full Monty follows six unemployed steel workers who are short of money and have little prospect of finding employment. For ticket details and more information visit http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/the-full-monty.

Musical: The Full Monty Saturday 21 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Musical: The Full Monty - 2.30pm (mat) - After critical acclaim for their production of La Cage Aux Folles, SJ Theatre Productions make a welcome return to Theatre Royal Winchester with The Full Monty. This musical version of The Full Monty follows six unemployed steel workers who are short of money and have little prospect of finding employment. For ticket details and more information visit http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/the-full-monty.

Spring Dance Party Night Saturday 21 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  Spring Dance Party Night - 7.30pm - A night of dancing fun at Winchester Discovery Centre. join Silvia and Max to celebrate the joys of spring at a dance party filled with all the dancing fun you could wish for! Everyone is welcome, whether you have been dancing for years or never before, whether you come with a partner or on your own. Bar open all night with Sangria on offer! Music with DJ Max. www.salsaysol.co.uk. For ticket details and more information visit http://www3.hants.gov.uk/library/whatson-library/libraries-event-search/libraryevent.htm?id=260042.

Headsessions and Reverence: United Nations of DUB Saturday 21 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Headsessions and Reverence: United Nations of DUB - 8pm - The Headsessions and Reverence crews are back once again with another wicked night lined up for all you lovely people!

Thai Si Disco Saturday 21 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:   Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  Thai Si Disco


SUNDAY 22 MARCH 2015

Rhino's Revenge Sunday 22 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Rhino's Revenge - 7.30pm - Featuring John "Rhino" Edwards from Status Quo.


MONDAY 23 MARCH 2015

PASSION OF CHRIST Monday 23 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  PASSION OF CHRIST - 1pm - Performed by the combined choirs of Hook-with-Warsash and Brockenhurst Church of England primary schools. Admission is free. A retiring collection will be taken with the proceeds of which will go to a charity of the children’s choice.

Roots open mic night Monday 23 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots open mic night - 8.30pm - @RailwayLive


TUESDAY 24 MARCH 2015

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WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH 2015

Poetry Cafe Wednesday 25 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  Poetry Cafe - 7.30pm - Poetry Evening at Winchester Discovery Centre. A night of local poets reading their work. Vote on who you think should go home with the evening's top prize. Poets should register to participate by phoning the Liteature Officer on 01962 846018. A maximum of three poems may be read by each, one must be on the theme of Global, in honour of World Poetry Day. Pay on the door: Readers £4, Listeners £3 @winchesterdc

Winchester Uke Jam Wednesday 25 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Winchester Uke Jam


THURSDAY 26 MARCH 2015

Open Mic Thursday 26 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Open Mic - 9pm

Open Mic Thursday 26 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Willow Tree
Address:   14 Durngate Terrace, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8QX
Telephone:  01962 877255
Event:  Open Mic - 8pm


FRIDAY 27 MARCH 2015

Carrivick Sisters Friday 27 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  Carrivick Sisters - 8pm - Folk / bluegrass music at Winchester Discovery Centre. Twin sisters Laura and Charlotte Carrivick are widely known throughout the UK folk scene for their engaging live performances, multi-instrumental dexterity (fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and dobro), tight sibling harmonies and finely crafted original songs. Their unique sound incorporates their musical background of American bluegrass and old-time while being influenced by English folklore. For ticket details and more information visit http://www3.hants.gov.uk/library/whatson-library/libraries-event-search/libraryevent.htm?id=253819. @Carrivicks

Groove Room + Afterthought + Antigerone + Vintage Thieves Friday 27 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Groove Room + Afterthought + Antigerone + Vintage Thieves - 7.30pm

Heartbreak Hotel Friday 27 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Heartbreak Hotel - 10.30pm - @RailwayLive

The Subwave Network UK Friday 27 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Lapstone
Address:   Botley Road, Horton Heath, Hampshire, SO50 7AP
Telephone:  02380 695222
Event:  The Subwave Network UK - 9pm - Live music at the Lapstone! Dance Rock Trio from Bournemouth! Free entry. The Subwave Network UK on Facebook: www.facebook.com/subwaveukwaritsara.


SATURDAY 28 MARCH 2015

The Gun Show Saturday 28 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  The Gun Show - 10pm - The Gun Show are an incredibly versatile band of musicians with a lot of individual experience and skill within their own discipline bringing you the best rock and pop songs in history. Visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Gun-Show/251288314897828. The Gun Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Gun-Show/251288314897828.

ASHTON SINGERS: MUSIC FOR LENT AND HOLY WEEK Saturday 28 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  ASHTON SINGERS: MUSIC FOR LENT AND HOLY WEEK - 7.30pm - The Ashton Singers with the Rose Consort of Viols and period instruments led by Theresa Caudle perform Membra Jesu Nostri by Buxtehude and other music for Lent and Holy Week. Concert proceeds will go to the Cathedral Friends, towards the cost of restoration of the medieval windows. For ticket details and more information visit http://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/events/ashton-singers-music-for-lent-and-holy-week.

Folie A Deux Saturday 28 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  Folie A Deux - 7.30pm - Modern Opera at Winchester Discovery Centre. Mahogany Opera Group. Part staged performance, part concept album, Folie à Deux is a lyrical and intense investigation into love and loneliness within a relationship. Folie à Deux is a collaboration between British composer Emily Hall, Icelandic lyricist Sjón who regularly works with Bjork and features vocals from Swedish jazz artist Sofia Jernberg. FOLIE À DEUX. For ticket information visit http://goo.gl/4yxwMw. @MahoganyOG

Black Sheep + Waves + Insomnia Saturday 28 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Black Sheep + Waves + Insomnia - 7.30pm

Winchester Music Club presents Mozart Masterpieces: Mass in C Minor & Sinfonia Concertante Saturday 28 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  New Hall, Winchester College     map
Address:   34 College Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NF
Event:  Winchester Music Club presents Mozart Masterpieces: Mass in C Minor & Sinfonia Concertante - 7.30pm - Mozart Masterpieces: Mass in C Minor & Sinfonia Concertante. Mass in C Minor K 427. Mary Bevan – Soprano 1. Kitty Whately – Soprano 2. Daniel Auchincloss – Tenor. Božidar Smiljanić – Bass. Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola K 364. Dale Chambers – Viola. Brian Howells – Violin. Winchester Music Club Choir. Winchester Music Club Orchestra. Nicholas Wilks – conductor. Winchester Music Club is an amateur choir of approximately 120 members led by inspiring and much-liked conductor Nicholas Wilks. They perform two concerts each year and rehearse on a Friday night in Winchester College Music School. Their orchestral accompaniment is provided by Winchester Music Club Orchestra, a mixture of amateur and professional players of a very high standard. Visit www.winchestermusicclub.org.uk for more details.

New Era Saturday 28 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:   Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  New Era - 28th - New Era / Live Band


SUNDAY 29 MARCH 2015

Live Acoustics with Jude Davison Sunday 29 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Bishop On The Bridge
Address:   1 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9JX
Telephone:  01962 855111
Event:  Live Acoustics with Jude Davison - 3.30pm - Live Acoustics This Sunday 3.30pm with Jude Davison.

Sunday Acoustic Special: Mike Yates + Dan Owers + Last Child Dancing + Kinesis 4 + Tom Moody Sunday 29 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Sunday Acoustic Special: Mike Yates + Dan Owers + Last Child Dancing + Kinesis 4 + Tom Moody - 7pm


MONDAY 30 MARCH 2015

Roots open mic night Monday 30 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots open mic night - 8.30pm - @RailwayLive

Detention Clubnight Monday 30 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Vault     map
Address:   Level 1, University Centre, King Alfred Campus, Sparkford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4NR
Telephone:  01962 827416
Event:  Detention Clubnight - 8pm - Detention Clubnight has been without a doubt Winchester’s biggest and best Alternative night over the last five years - Playing the best Alt Party anthems, always with a great atmosphere and chances to win Free entry / drinks / bar tabs for every event – Detention has become an institution in Winch for people that fancy something a bit different.


TUESDAY 31 MARCH 2015

MEDITATIONS FOR HOLY WEEK Tuesday 31 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  MEDITATIONS FOR HOLY WEEK - 8pm - A sequence of music and readings on Passiontide themes with by Cathedral Chamber Choir, Directed by George Castle. Admission is free but a retiring collection will be taken to help defray costs.

Poetry Platform Tuesday 31 March 2015 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Poetry Platform - 8.30pm - A celebration of the spoken word. FREE.

 






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University of Winchester: Urinetown

University of Winchester: Urinetown

Venue: Theatre Royal
1pm & 7pm
Welcome to Urinetown: The Musical. The ‘musical’, not the place. Urinetown: The Musical is a toe tapping, finger snapping, musical comedy that premiered on Broadway in 2001, winning Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical for writers Greg Kotis and Mark Hollman.


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