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WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 2026
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Wednesday 18 March 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map 
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Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: OTHELLO - 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester 
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THURSDAY 19 MARCH 2026
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Thursday 19 March 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: OTHELLO - 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Thursday 19 March 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Theatre
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Rewind: Short Plays Inspired By Songs - 7.30pm doors - Presented and performed by students of The University of Winchester, these short plays are well worth seeing on this one night only show! Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Thursday 19 March 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Theatre
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Shakespeare Schools Festival 2026 - 7pm - Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at the Lights Theatre. Join us this March for a thrilling theatrical event, featuring a series of abridged Shakespeare plays, performed by local schools. See Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to life, and support young people from your community as they take to the stage in a unique evening of live theatre. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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FRIDAY 20 MARCH 2026
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Friday 20 March 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: OTHELLO - 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Friday 20 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
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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
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SATURDAY 21 MARCH 2026
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Saturday 21 March 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: OTHELLO - 3pm & 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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SUNDAY 22 MARCH 2026
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FRIDAY 20 MARCH 2026
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Venue: Winchester Cathedral
7.30pm
A TALK BY AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON