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WEDNESDAY 29 OCTOBER 2025
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Wednesday 29 October 2025
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: THE SHOW OF SPOOKY SCIENCE - 2pm - For this time of year, what could be better than a science show filled with seasonal spookiness. Pumpkins and potions, sparks and spectres, of demonstrations and of the dark. The information and demonstrations Ian B Dunne presents are entertaining, engaging, amusing and inspiring. Ian's well known shows include “Science Magic...Magic Science” and “Science...The Best Bits” which appear at schools and festivals. However, only here, in the theatre, can he include the parts that other venues cannot reach. Demonstrations to make you gasp, Pictures to transport the mind. Specimens to catch the imagination. Rare and unusual Machines. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch |
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Wednesday 29 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Eddie Izzard Performs Shakespeare's Hamlet - 7.30pm - Direct from her critically acclaimed, triple-extended New York, Chicago and London solo performances of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Nominated for New York's Drama League’s Distinguished Performance Award and Outer Critic's Circle Outstanding Solo Performance Award. Akin to the original performances of Hamlet, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare stage, letting Shakespeare’s words and pure storytelling take the spotlight. Adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Wednesday 29 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: The Undercover Hippy - 8pm doors - This October, The Undercover Hippy takes to the road for a 20-date UK tour 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 30 OCTOBER 2025
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Thursday 30 October 2025
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: MOSCOW DRUG CLUB - 7.30pm - MOSCOW DRUG CLUB… named after the song Are a heady and waggish mix of Jazz French musette Latin Grooves and New Orleans Swing Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen & Eartha Kitt, Moscow Drug Club deliver an intoxicating and intimate musical experience you you won’t soon forget! Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch |
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Thursday 30 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us - 7.30pm - 20 years in stand-up for the Taskmaster cheeky texts icon, multi-award-winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently Baby Reindeer actor: Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh comedy festivals. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Thursday 30 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Matilda - 1.30pm - Year of Release: 1996 Certification: PG Runtime: 98mins Copyright: © 1996 TriStar Pictures, Inc. All Rights Reserved. See the world from a kid's-eye view with Matilda, a modern fairytale that mixes hilarious humor with the magical message of love. Mrs. Doubtfire's Mara Wilson stars as Matilda, a super-smart little girl who's woefully misunderstood by her parents (Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman), her brother, and an evil school principal. But with the help of a brave best friend and a wonderful teacher, Matilda discovers she doesn't have to get mad to get even. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Thursday 30 October 2025
Venue: Holy Trinity Church map Address: Upper Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8DG Event: WinQeilidh - 7pm - Enjoy high-energy fun with a live band! This ceilidh is gender-free, queer-, trans-, and family-friendly, and always welcoming. Ceilidh dancing is traditional social dancing for groups; you don't need a partner and we teach as we go along, so it's a perfect opportunity to try something new with friends. £10 general admission; £5 students/low income, £15 supporters, cash and card accepted on the door. For more information about WinQ please visit louisesiddons.com/WinQ.html Venue's website: holytrinitywinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069817863317 |
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Thursday 30 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Having The Track Comedy - 7.30pm doors - Having The Track Comedy is back for another fantastic night of laughs this October! Grab a ticket in advance to avoid missing out! 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 |
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Thursday 30 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Zappa Halloween! Treacherous Cretins – Frank Zappa tribute - 8pm doors - Treacherous Cretins present a show of the scariest, spine-chilling songs from Zappa’s catalogue interspersed with their interpretations of your favourite classics. 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 |
FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER 2025 - Halloween
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Friday 31 October 2025
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Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Miserere - Zeb Soanes, St Martin's Voices Directed by Andrew Earis - 7.30pm - Join Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and St Martin's Voices, from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, for an evening of words and music for remembrance and reflection, including Allegri's Miserere and Parry's Songs of Farewell. Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral |
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Friday 31 October 2025
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Venue: O'Neill's map Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone: 01962 844001 Event: Halloween at O'Neill's: 4Bar - 10pm - 4Bar's website: 4barband.wixsite.com/4bar. 4Bar on Facebook: www.facebook.com/4bar.music. Pop, rock and indie covers band 4Bar are a pop, rock and indie covers band playing in and around south Hampshire. Venue's website: oneills-winchester.designmynight.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/oneillswinch |
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Friday 31 October 2025
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Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: PLAYTIME! GEE-WHISKERS - A COOKING CATASTROPHE! - 10am & 11.30am - Come along for a fun, relaxed participatory theatre session with The Last Baguette theatre company. There’ll be silliness, play-acting, games and music... Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.Join Ratty and her friends for a fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry, theatre games, movement, and lots of imaginative play. Ratty has a lot of ideas but sometimes things don’t go according to plan....can you help her by playing along and working together? Sessions last 1 hour, and are created for ages 2-6 and their grown-ups. Younger and older siblings welcome! The Last Baguette makes entertaining, accessible and eccentric work for family audiences. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester |
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Friday 31 October 2025
- Halloween
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The Ultimate Eagles - 7.30pm - Handshake Ltd are proud to present the world's premier Eagles show, The Ultimate Eagles. Having performed to over 1,000,000 people worldwide, The Ultimate Eagles features a cast of internationally acclaimed musicians who've played alongside bands such as Queen, Paul Young, Roger Daltrey, Lulu, Van Morrison, Cliff Richard, John Legend and Thunder. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Friday 31 October 2025
- Halloween
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Rave to the Grave - 8pm-2am - Free entry - Halloween Club Night 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 |
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Friday 31 October 2025
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Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Villains Unleashed! - 1pm - Losing their magic powers as the screams of Halloween fade away, the Villains plan the perfect Halloween party. Join them as they plot and scheme to conjure up a magical event, guaranteed to make everyone celebrate the most haunting time of year. Prepare to be spellbound with this hour-long show of spine-tingling songs, chilling choreography, and devilish party dances guaranteed to get you trembling in your seats.Dress up in your favourite Halloween costume and if you dare… join the Villains themselves for a FREE meet and greet after the show. Book now, it’s going to be a scream! Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover |
SATURDAY 01 NOVEMBER 2025
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Saturday 01 November 2025
Venue: O'Neill's map Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone: 01962 844001 Event: Snake Heart - 10pm - Snake Heart on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Snakeheart.RockBand. Classic rock covers band Snake Heart are a Southampton-based covers band that play a mix of classic rock covers from the 70s right through to present day, from artists such as Thin Lizzy, Velvet Revolver, Free, Bon Jovi, Gary Moore, Muse, Stereophonics, Kings of Leon, Muse and many more. Venue's website: oneills-winchester.designmynight.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/oneillswinch |
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Saturday 01 November 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: WINCHESTER COMICS FAIR - 10.30am-4.30pm - The Winchester comics fair brings together 40 independent artists, writers , and creators to showcase the diverse and inclusive UK comic book and graphic novel scene. There is something for everyone, old and young, aficionados and novices alike. Come along and meet the makers! Comics, visual narrative, call it what you will; it is more than just super heroes and Garfield. The Winchester Comics fair brings independent comics makers, artists, and writers from all over the UK. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester |
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Saturday 01 November 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now - 7.30pm - The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes? In his brand new tour show Fair Cop Alfie has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order, fake news and the price of baked beans. He's encountered more than his fair share of egotistical dictators in his policing career and learnt when pragmatism, and more than a dash of laughter, can defuse even the most menacing showdown. Join Alfie as he's saddles up to see off those bullies on their pesky ponies. Doomsday is no laughing matter but this show certainly is. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Saturday 01 November 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Michael Jordan: Magic & Marvels - 1.30pm - Step right up and prepare to be amazed by the one-man extravaganza, Magic & Marvels, presented by the extraordinary and multi-skilled performer, Michael Jordan! Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the realm of wonder and enchantment as Michael showcases his incredible talents in magic and circus arts. Direct from the iconic Blackpool Tower Circus and the prestigious International Festival de Magie, Michael effortlessly blends mesmerising magic with awe-inspiring feats of juggling and daring stunts. With his captivating showmanship, he will leave you on the edge of your seat, gasping with disbelief, and cheering for more. Whether you're a fan of mind-boggling illusions or heart-stopping circus acts, Magic & Marvels promises to be an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. So, come one, come all, and join us for an afternoon of pure enchantment as Michael Jordan takes centre stage to ignite your imagination. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Saturday 01 November 2025
Venue: Hyde Tavern map Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: DONALD WG LINDSAY & ALASDAIR ROBERTS - DUO TOUR - 8pm (7.30pm doors) - Scottish musicians Donald WG Lindsay and Alasdair Roberts have been friends for thirty years, since their teenage days. In these three decades, their careers in music have taken them down differing yet similarly unorthodox paths, and they’ve continued to make a lot of music together, usually informally. They’ve only rarely appeared together in concert, but in autumn 2024 they will remedy this state of affairs with their first duo tour. Venue's website: hydetavern.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern |
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Saturday 01 November 2025
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Funke and the Two Tone Baby - 8pm doors - Funke and the Two Tone Baby hits the road this October and November for the Rig 8 Tour. Showcasing his latest musical explorations, before hitting the studio to record album No. 5. Over the last decade, Funke’s sound has grown and evolved alongside the musical machine he uses to create it. Unveiling the 8th iteration of his gigging rig promises yet another levelling up. The beats have got wider, the sound has got larger, and the processes are more refined. 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 |
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Saturday 01 November 2025
Venue: Unit 12 map Address: Winnall Valley Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LD Event: Loud & Clear Music Night - 7pm-11pm - Free entry - Winchester's monthly underground dance music night! THIS SATURDAY NIGHT 4TH OCTOBER. Resident and guest DJs playing house, breakbeat, drum and bass and jungle with host and MC Fize. Soundsystem, visuals, dancefloor, alcohol-free bar and up vibes! Just like your regular club night but no booze, no drugs, no hangover. The energy is high so come and get your buzz for free at Unit 12 Winchester from 7pm - 11pm. Free entry! No ticket needed for this sober rave. See ya there ravers! www.loudandclearparty.co.uk Instagram - The Facebook page for the event is: www.facebook.com/loudandclearparty Email address - chrisgodfrey79@outlook.com Venue's website: unit-12.org Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/unit12cic |
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Saturday 01 November 2025
Venue: Clatford Arms map Address: Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN Telephone: 01264 392138 Event: Ohms Law - 8pm - Ohms Law on Facebook: www.facebook.com/OhmsLawAndover. Covers band Award winning covers band based in Andover. They play all your favourite tunes from the 60s to today. From T-Rex to The Weeknd, there's something for everyone! Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558230023718 |
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Saturday 01 November 2025
Venue: St Mary Bourne Village Centre and Recreation Ground map Address: Bourne Meadow, St Mary Bourne, Hampshire, SP11 6BE Event: Tractor's Monster Mash - 8.15pm - Expect a frightfully fun night! Live music from Tractor and support. Tickets £9. Tractor bring their tremendous tracks and enigmatic energy to St Mary Bourne Village Hall for a Halloween night! Dress-up encouraged but not mandatory. Tractor on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TractorLiveCoversBand. Covers band Tractor are a Hampshire based band playing an eclectic mix of covers for all ages |
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Saturday 01 November 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The Take That Experience 2025 - 7.30pm - As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK's number one boy band, The Take That Experiencemark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised tribute act. With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover |
SUNDAY 02 NOVEMBER 2025
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Sunday 02 November 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: DUO DESTINO PLAY FLAMENCO FUSION - 7.30pm - Back at The Nutshell for their 4th annual Concert, DUO DESTINO (previously just known as duo ) are ready to bring heat and passion to a cold November evening. Your favourite virtuoso acoustic guitarists will deliver another feel-good evening of dynamic playing with a range of emotions, percussive rhythms, dazzling technique, speed and their unique 'fat' sound. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester |
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Sunday 02 November 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Naomi House & Jacksplace Comedy Night - 7.45pm - Winchester's very own comedy legend Paul McCaffrey is back supporting Naomi House & Jacksplace for the third year. He will be joined on stage by friends for an evening of side-splitting stand-up comedy. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Sunday 02 November 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Nick Cope: I've Lost My Bobble Hat! - 11am & 2pm - I’VE LOST MY BOBBLE HAT! A new Nick Cope family show for 2025! Help Nick find his beloved bobble hat in this fun filled musical hour with all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, he performs with his guitar and stunning animations to sell-out crowds all over the country. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
MONDAY 03 NOVEMBER 2025
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Monday 03 November 2025
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Open Mic Night - 7.30pm - Winchester's longest running open mic night. Free entry every Monday. Signups from 7.30pm, music from 8.00pm. 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 |
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Monday 03 November 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Russell Howard Work in Progress - 8pm - As we reel from one global crisis to the next, join Russell, ‘the uplifting Comedy King’, as he puts the world to rights in his own uniquely hilarious way. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover |
TUESDAY 04 NOVEMBER 2025
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Tuesday 04 November 2025
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm - A Lunchtime Concert Series will take place at the Cathedral, in the Lady Chapel, from 1.15pm – 1.50pm most Tuesdays. Entry included with a valid annual pass. Seats for the lunchtime concerts are limited and are allocated on a first come first serve basis. 4th November – Catherine Lawlor violin John Kane viola Nicola Heinrich cello & Nick Salwey piano Schumann Piano Quartet in E flat op. 47 Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral |
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Tuesday 04 November 2025
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. 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 |
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Tuesday 04 November 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers - 8pm - Namaste Motherf*ckers is the new show from Cally Beaton (QI, Live at the Apollo) - a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife. Combining Cally’s comedic and storytelling prowess with extracts from her provocative, stereotype-busting book of the same name, the show has at its heart her own story of radical reinvention – taking her from meetings in boardrooms to treading the boards, thanks to a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers. A funny show about a deadly serious subject, Namaste Motherf*ckers is a celebration of and for the female of the species. Invisible no more. The show has just celebrated and Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 sell-out, and it will include a Q&A and meet-and-greet with Cally (who knows, Jeff the wonder dog may even be there too). Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover |
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TODAY, Wednesday 29 October 2025
Eddie Izzard Performs Shakespeare's Hamlet
Venue: Theatre Royal
7.30pm
Direct from her critically acclaimed, triple-extended New York, Chicago and London solo performances of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Nominated for New York's Drama League’s Distinguished Performance Award and Outer Critic's Circle Outstanding Solo Performance Award. Akin to the original performances of Hamlet, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare stage, letting Shakespeare’s words and pure storytelling take the spotlight. Adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell