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Monday 01 September 2025 Venue:  The Arc     map   Books  •  Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  JANE AUSTEN: FROM PAGE TO STAGE AND SCREEN - A TALK WITH DR. ALEX WALKER - 7.30pm - Have you ever wondered how a costume designer uses historical fashion to inspire how they dress Jane Austen’s characters in stage, film, and television adaptations? Join Dr Alex Walker from Hampshire Wardrobe, for an insightful look into the role of a costume designer, how costume creates character, and how Jane Austen’s characters have been brought to life from the page. Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Thursday 04 September 2025 Venue:  The Arc     map   Books  •  For Adults Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  BOOK LAUNCH EVENT: ULTIMATE OBSESSION BY DAI HENLEY - 7pm - You are cordially invited to celebrate the launch of Dai Henley’s latest novel, ULTIMATE OBSESSION on Thursday 4th September at 7pm. Dai will be in conversation with award-winning author, Johanna Barnard, discussing his new thriller and his writing process, including his writing routine, how he gets his ideas and his route to publication. The talk will be followed by an audience Q&A. There will be a book signing hosted by P&G Wells Booksellers, plus an opportunity to purchase the novel, after the talk finishes. Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Monday 20 October 2025 Venue:  The Arc     map   Books Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  THE YELLOW DRESS – REGENCY FASHION AS SEEN FROM THE LADY’S MAID’S POINT OF VIEW - A talk with Dr. Alex Walker - 7.30pm - We often assume that people in the past wore dull colours, devoid of pattern, trimmings, and flourishes. Nothing could be further from the truth. Focusing on a bright yellow dress on display in the Beyond the Bonnets exhibition, Dr Alex Walker, from Hampshire Wardrobe, will explain how Regency England loved colour and how they created the bright yellow dyes which were so popular at the time. Alex will also explore the relationship between the yellow dress and the lady’s maid who would be responsible for caring for the garment, ensuring it was ready to be worn by her mistress. This is an opportunity to see Regency clothing in a different way. Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Saturday 25 October 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Books  •  Family  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Gruffalo's Child - 1.30pm & 4pm - Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's award-winning picture book. Follow the Gruffalo's Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories' enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo's Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist… does he? Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 26 October 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Books  •  Family  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Gruffalo's Child - 11am & 1.30pm - Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's award-winning picture book. Follow the Gruffalo's Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories' enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo's Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist… does he? Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

 

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