Winchester Gig Guide

Theatre Royal

Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB - under ½ mile - map

Website: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

Theatre Royal

Contact: Box office: 01962 840440

▶ Gig History

Theatre Royal Events:

Thursday 22 January 2026
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Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess - 7.30pm - Helen and Ellie are back with a brand new comedy show that will have you laughing till you wee. From menopause to mansplaining, teenagers to Tinder, no subject is safe. Featuring brand new songs, sketches, stand-up, and of course, sparkly new catsuits… Bring your mates, bring your mum, bring your partner if they're feeling brave enough… It's a big Scummy party!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 23 January 2026
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Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Totally Blondie - 7.30pm - Expect a blistering performance from one of the highest regarded professional tribute bands currently working in the UK. Totally Blondie are a group of fantastic musicians fronted by a stunning and charismatic Debbie Harry lookalike. Between them, they've worked with some of the biggest names in the business – artists like Katrina (And The Waves), Craig David, John Legend, Beverley Knight, Ronan Keating, Chris De Burgh, The Feeling, and D-Ream, to name but a few.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 27 January 2026
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Talk
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Psychology of Serial Killers with Jennifer Rees - 7.30pm - Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees to explore one of Forensic Psychology's most troubling topics. During this talk, you will discover how serial killers are classified. What are the differences between lust killers like the BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill) Killer and visionary killers such as David Berkowitz (Son of Sam)? Jennifer will explore the different categories, using case studies to illustrate. She will also debunk common Serial Killer Myths – you may be surprised by what you learn!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 28 January 2026
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Talk
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: My Life with Kenneth Williams - 7.30pm - David Benson burst onto the theatre scene in 1996, taking the Edinburgh Fringe by storm with Think No Evil Of Us: My Life with Kenneth Williams. Critics, audiences and close friends of Williams were unanimous in their praise. Thirty years on, and in celebration of Kenneth Williams’ 100th Birthday, David Benson revisits his classic portrait of the much-missed Carry On star in a new version of the show exploring the astonishing connection that intertwined his life with that of Williams when Benson was still a schoolboy.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 29 January 2026
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Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Mike Wozniak: The Bench - 7.30pm - New stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak in which a story about a bench will be prominent. Previous experience of or strong opinions about benches not required. Let Mike worry about that. As seen on Taskmaster, Man Down and Junior Taskmaster. As heard on Three Bean Salad podcast.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 30 January 2026
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Comedy • Family • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Parody of the Rings - 7.30pm - A Hilarious and Epic Adventure! What happens when a cinema's Lord of the Rings marathon goes terribly wrong? At the local cinema, all hell breaks loose when the ushers misplace the DVDs of The Lord of the Rings trilogy – every single copy! With only the soundtracks left in hand, the team of hapless ushers must somehow improvise an entire three-film saga in front of a live audience. Get ready for an uproarious evening of comedy, chaos, and utter nonsense, as they attempt to recreate the epic tale of hobbits, elves, and orcs – without any visuals, any planning, or any clue what they're doing. Will Frodo ever make it to Mordor? Will Aragorn get crowned king? Will Gollum stop stealing the show? Will anyone even remember who’s supposed to be who?! It's a show that’s more fun than a barrel of hobbits, and definitely more chaotic than a Gandalf speech. If you've ever wanted to see Gollum fight a battle with sound effects, or Gandalf desperately trying to remember what happens next, then you're in for a hilarious treat!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 31 January 2026
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Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Searchers and The Hollies Experience - 7.30pm - The Searchers and Hollies Experience… The Best Of Both Worlds brings to the stage the magical hits of these two legendary harmony bands, with memories of the most high-energy decade in pop music history. Let the haunting melodies transport you to that exciting era when millions of records were sold.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 01 February 2026
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Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Americana Revue - 7.30pm - The Americana Revue is a unique, exciting, Country Rock live music stage show celebrating many of the world's best loved U.S. artists and some of the most inspiring songs of a generation. Two hours of timeless, multi-million selling, number 1 chart hits!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Monday 02 February 2026
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Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Shanty Night - 8pm - Join Odds and Sodds in clapping your hands, stomping your feet, and singing songs of the sea! A night of shanties, songs and swashbuckling you're not likely to forget in a hurry. This team of piratical wannabes will lead you through sea songs both old and new. Fell free to join in with the songs you know and maybe learn a few new ones along the way. Dressing up like a pirate is encouraged!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 04 February 2026
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Live music • Opera • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Così fan tutte - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - Mozart's Così fan tutte – A Comedy of Love, Lies and Lessons of Life Playful deception meets its match in Mozart's sparkling comic opera Così fan tutte, reminding us that love is rarely as simple — or as certain — as we'd like to believe. Two young officers make a reckless wager. Can their fiancées remain faithful when temptation comes knocking? With a mischievous plot hatched by a worldly friend, disguises, mistaken identities, and romantic entanglements spiral into a deliciously absurd tangle. Set to some of Mozart's most radiant and intricate music and sung in English to a translation by Amanda Holden, Così fan tutte blends razor-sharp wit with moments of truth and reflection in this vibrant production that proves Mozart knew the human heart all too well. English translation by Amanda Holden with additional material by the company.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 05 February 2026
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Film • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: National Theatre Live: Hamlet - 7pm - Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky's Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 05 February 2026
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Film
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Cinema Screening: Rear Window - 2pm - When professional photographer J.B 'Jeff' Jeffries is confined to a wheelchair with a broken leg, he becomes obsessed with watching the private dramas of his neighbours play out across the courtyard. When he suspects a salesman may have murdered his nagging wife, Jeff enlists the help of his glamorous socialite girlfriend to investigate the highly suspicious chain of events…
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 06 February 2026
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Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Ultimate Girl Band with Michelle Heaton from Liberty X - 7.30pm - Get ready to lose your breath, go jumpin’, jumpin’, and shout “I’m a survivor!” We’re turning up the girl power with an electrifying celebration of the biggest female anthems of all time — featuring a full live band, sensational West End Singers, and spectacular production.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 07 February 2026
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Family
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Amazing Animals - 11.30am & 2.30pm - If you love animals, then you are going to love this show. A show dedicated to and celebrating all creatures great and small. The only show around that you get to see your favourite animals bursting out onto the stage right before your very eyes. The original animal show with NO LIVE ANIMALS.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 07 February 2026
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Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Suzi Ruffell: The Juggle - 8pm - It's hard to be good all the time. A good mother, a good daughter, a good partner, a good friend, a good person. To be ambitious but not ruthless; a success but not a sell-out. A gentle parent but not a pushover. To be smashing life and make it look easy. The juggle. Suzi is exhausted and she hasn't even started. This is a stand-up show and a support group!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Monday 09 February 2026
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Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Romeo and Juliet - 7pm - In the heat of Verona, two young lovers are torn between loyalty and desire, family and fate. As the deadly feud between the Montagues and Capulets rages on, Romeo and Juliet risk everything for a love that defies their world. But as passions ignite and tempers explode, their story hurtles toward its tragic and unforgettable end.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 10 February 2026
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Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Romeo and Juliet - 1.30pm & 7pm - In the heat of Verona, two young lovers are torn between loyalty and desire, family and fate. As the deadly feud between the Montagues and Capulets rages on, Romeo and Juliet risk everything for a love that defies their world. But as passions ignite and tempers explode, their story hurtles toward its tragic and unforgettable end.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 11 February 2026
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Thursday 12 February 2026
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Dance
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: mapdance 2026 - 7pm - mapdance 2026 offers an enticingly varied set of exciting new works by renowned and upcoming contemporary choreographers, plus the revival of For Seasons by Yukiko Masui from 2023-24. The gratifying roster of new artists this year includes Cathy Waller, Luca SIlverstrini and Amy Morvel. mapdance, the University of Chichester's MA touring company is an established group of dynamic young dancers recruited nationally and internationally. Their diverse repertoire offers audiences a refreshing mixture of gritty dance-theatre, athletic and fast-paced choreography.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 13 February 2026
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Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Wickedly Ariana - 6pm - A spectacular theatre production starring and produced by Hariana, the UK's leading Ariana Grande tribute. Expect a high energy show with stunning choreography, incredible costumes, our live band and dancers plus added surprises along the way! Audience participation, singing, dancing and dressing-up all encouraged.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 14 February 2026
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Family • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Tiger Who Came to Tea - 2pm - A musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOOD Based on the book by JUDITH KERR Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 15 February 2026
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Family • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Tiger Who Came to Tea - 11am & 2pm - A musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOOD Based on the book by JUDITH KERR Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 15 February 2026
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Dance • Film • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Woolf Works - 7.30pm - Cinema Screening Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her heightened, startling and poignant reality. Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor leads a luminous artistic team to evoke Woolf's signature stream of consciousness writing style in this immense work that rejects traditional narrative structures. Woolf Works is a collage of themes from Mrs Dalloway, Orlando, The Waves and Woolf's other writings. Created in 2015 for The Royal Ballet, this Olivier-award winning ballet triptych captures the heart of Woolf's uniquely artistic spirit.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Monday 16 February 2026
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Family • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Tiger Who Came to Tea - 10.30am & 1pm - A musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOOD Based on the book by JUDITH KERR Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Monday 16 February 2026
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Quiz
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The BIG ROYAL General Knowledge Quiz - 7pm - Think you know your Anne Boleyn from your Anne Robinson? Or your T-Rex from your T-Birds? Money raised goes to supporting Play to the Crowd's artist development event programme. Maximum 6 people per team Please book all team members in one order. If you wish to add additional team members after your initial booking, please call the Box Office on 01962 840 440.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 19 February 2026
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Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Curtains - 7.30pm - ENCORE Youth Theatre proudly present the musical murder mystery with a killer score from the creators of Cabaret and Chicago
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 20 February 2026
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Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Curtains - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - ENCORE Youth Theatre proudly present the musical murder mystery with a killer score from the creators of Cabaret and Chicago
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 21 February 2026
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Sunday 22 February 2026
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Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress - 7.30pm - As seen on Mock the Week, BT Sport and ITV, "Master of one-liners" Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest to Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 26 February 2026
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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
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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
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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

Sunday 01 March 2026
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Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Getting Triggy With It: Matt Parker does the maths - 7.30pm - Matt Parker talks a lot of maths. He's a NYT best-selling author and sold-out stand-up performer. But now it's time he does the maths. Really gets in there and gives the maths a good doing. It's time he programmes his own Christmas tree lights and then 11,184,024 people watch his downfall (and counting). It's time he shares his hand-crafted maths code online only for viewers to improve it by 40,832,277,770%. It's time he shaped-up and crawled out from under the square named after him. Come watch Matt Parker do the maths. (Every audience member will get some free maths.)
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Monday 02 March 2026
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Dance
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Vincent Simone: Tango Passions - 7.30pm - Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the Winchester stage with Tango Passions. Accompanied by world-class Argentine Tango and Latin specialists, let the original Italian stallion take you on a journey to Buenos Aires and tell the tale of love, passion and lust set at the turn of the 20th century. Featuring classic and modern Argentine Tango music from the likes of Astor Piazzolla and Gotan Project. A sexy, steamy, passionate night not to be missed!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 05 March 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Sunday 08 March 2026
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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
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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
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Thursday 12 March 2026
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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

Friday 13 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Big Pants Party - 7.30pm - The Big Pants Party is the ultimate ladies night out, celebrating the iconic soundtrack of a lifetime of fun, love and friendship. An evening of fabulous live music and amazing vocalists as we embark on an extraordinary celebration of sisterhood with some of the greatest hits of all time.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 14 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Flowers and Friendship Bracelets - 6pm - Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! Let's Shake it Off to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to Flowers with Miley Cyrus; dust off all our best dance moves and HOT TO GO! with Chappell Roan, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as Espresso. Watch the girls delight the audience in this incredible concert with a huge pop party to finish the show.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 15 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Thank You For The Music: The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA - 7.30pm - This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA's number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, now in its 21st year, with a brand-new show for 2025 combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by our all-star cast.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

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: Theatre Royal map

Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Winchester Comedy Festival: Spring Gala 2026 - 7.30pm - An evening of stand-up comedy with Jo Caulfield, Steve Bugeja, Sunil Patel and Tom Deacon (MC). Line up subject to change.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Monday 23 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Tuesday 24 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Dance • Workshop(s)
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Cathy Waller Company: Professional Company Class - 2pm - Join Cathy Waller Company for a professional class on stage at Theatre Royal Winchester. Open to pro dancers and those in vocational or pre vocational training (16 and over). This is a rare opportunity to dance alongside the company on the main stage ahead of the premiere of You & Us. Led by Cathy, expect a dynamic, rhythm focused, and fast paced class full of expansive movement and sweeping floor work.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 24 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Dance • Film
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Cathy Waller Company You & Us - 7.30pm - Through film and live dance, You & Us offers a powerful reflection on humanity - revealing stories that are usually kept out of sight and placing them centre stage. You & Us asks why we hide parts of ourselves to fit in, and what it might mean to be fully seen. A double bill of award-winning film and emotionally charged live dance performance channels extraordinary physical power against original pulsing soundtracks created by MOBO award winning Lewis Wright. The result is poetic and exhilarating, holding up a mirror to how we move through the world.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 25 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: John Kearns: Tilting At Windmills - 7.30pm - Tilting at Windmills is the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, John Kearns. A fragmented, digressing portrayal of a 38-year-old man’s life, alluding to books he hasn't read, touching on the modern condition. Plus VAT! More allusive and bleak as ever, it is unreal the comedian you become. And for who? Decent craic with the right crowd. A show for those who have read about but not committed to the Guinness Nitrosurge.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 26 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Cara Dillon: Coming Home - 7.30pm - Following the official release of the album and the publication of her book of the same name in March 2024, Cara will be bringing her acclaimed "Coming Home" show to life once again. The Autumn of 2023 and Spring of 2024 marked a significant milestone in Cara's career as she unveiled "Coming Home" to rapt audiences, a show featuring her first new material in over six years. The response was nothing short of overwhelming, including sell-out appearances at the Grand Opera House, Belfast - Kings Place, London and The Guildhall in Derry, among many others.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 27 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Dance
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Lewis Major Projects: Triptych - 7.30pm - A stunning fusion of movement, light and design. A unique performance from the rising star of Australian dance, choreographer-director Lewis Major. An evening of mixed repertoire pieces investigates various poetic possibilities, universal rhythms and cycles performed by Major's world-class dancers. This is a captivating evening of dance, of connection between internal and external worlds - of non-duality - all set within a whirling maelstrom of movement, sound and light.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

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

Sunday 29 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Someone Like You: The Adele Songbook - 7pm - Ten years after its debut tour, Someone Like You (The Adele Songbook) is back in theatres with a re-imagined live concert performance for 2026. Led by the stunning vocals of Katie Markham, alongside an incredible live band, the show brings Adele's repertoire to life - inspired by her residency in Las Vegas. Expect fan favourites Make You Feel My Love, Someone Like You, Rolling in the Deep and Skyfall along with recent hits such as Easy on Me.
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

Wednesday 01 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2 – There's No Bloke Without Fire - 8pm - Basic Bloke 2 – is Geoff's first tour under a Labour government, so he's got plenty to get off his chest! Geoff's also taking advantage of the rediscovered tolerance towards jokes being jokes to tell you what he really thinks. How much he judges people. Bad parents, people who eat too much, anyone who wears a dressing gown beyond 9am… it's fair to say the gloves are off.
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

Thursday 02 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Comedy • Magic
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Pete Firman: Tricks & Giggles - 7.30pm - With over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under his belt, Pete Firman is the UK's top comic magician. Join him for an evening of Tricks & Giggles, as Pete brings his trademark blend of magic and comedy from the small screen to stages around the UK with this brand-new show.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Monday 13 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Tuesday 14 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Monday 18 May 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

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TODAY, Thursday 22 January 2026

Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess

Venue: Theatre Royal
7.30pm
Helen and Ellie are back with a brand new comedy show that will have you laughing till you wee. From menopause to mansplaining, teenagers to Tinder, no subject is safe. Featuring brand new songs, sketches, stand-up, and of course, sparkly new catsuits… Bring your mates, bring your mum, bring your partner if they're feeling brave enough… It's a big Scummy party!