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Sunday 07 September 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Live music  •  Talk Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  A Beautiful Thread: Thomas Hardy in Words and Music - 3pm - Performed by Anton Lesser, Lucia Bonbright, and Orchestra of the Swan. Starring Anton Lesser, A Beautiful Thread weaves Hardy's life – dramatic as any of his books – with his beautiful poetry and great novels, including Far From the Madding Crowd, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, and Jude the Obscure. Hardy put more music into his work than any other writer, and Orchestra of the Swan's Artistic Director, David Le Page has devised a musical programme of shimmering beauty - a Mellstock folk band style, that combines West Gallery music with Holst, Warlock and contemporary folk. Adapted by Deirdre Shields, Hardy's extraordinary writing shines bright as ever. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Monday 08 September 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Comedy  •  Talk Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  A Particularly Nasty Case: A Murderously Funny Evening with Adam Kay - 7.30pm - Join BAFTA-winning writer and comedian Adam Kay for an evening of hilarious and horrifying anecdotes, as well as a unique insight in to the British healthcare system as he takes the audience behind the blood-splattered blue curtain. Adam will be joined in conversation by another famous face (unless they cancel at the last-minute) who will act as your guide throughout the evening as Adam launches his debut crime novel, A Particularly Nasty Case. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 09 September 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Talk Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Makings Of A Murderer 2: The Real Manhunter - 7.30pm - Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK's top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new lineup! Featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton, who caught serial killer Levi Bellfield and 'Night Stalker' Delroy Grant. Join us for a chilling, thrilling night at the theatre as Colin, who was head of a Metropolitan Police murder squad tells us the stories of how he caught some of the UK's most evil murderers. In this all-new show, Colin; who the ITV drama series 'Manhunt,' played by Martin Clunes, is based on, will talk you through his remarkable career and what it is like to chase and catch a serial killer in a unique and one-off night at the theatre - for true crime fans and theatre goers alike. The Makings of a Murderer 2 – A Crime Thriller night at the Theatre! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 24 September 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Comedy  •  Talk Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  5 Mistakes that Changed History - 7.30pm - We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history. 5 Mistakes That Changed History is a hilarious historical storytelling show performed by historian and comedian, Paul Coulter, about five people and how their mistakes (big and small!) changed the world. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 03 October 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Talk Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Doctor Richard Shepherd: Time of Death - More Unnatural Causes - 8pm - Discover the Secrets Hidden in Death with Dr Richard Shepherd – LIVE on Stage This Autumn 2025. Step into the world of the forensic investigation of sudden and suspicious death with Dr Richard Shepherd, the UK’s most distinguished forensic pathologist, as he returns to theatres with his captivating new tour: Unnatural Causes - Time of Death. Following his acclaimed 2021 and 2022 tours, Dr Shepherd brings audiences an unmissable evening exploring the mysteries of life, death, and many minutes in between. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 19 October 2025 Venue:  The Lights     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Paul Martin: My Life in Television - 2pm - Join Paul Martin (Flog It!, Make Me a Dealer, The Great Auction Showdown with Paul Martin, The Manor Reborn, Street Auction) for a Sunday matinee where Paul will talk you through his life in TV, art and antiques. As well as going behind the scenes in the most important stately homes in the country. There will be a Q&A session after the talk and a book signing in The Lights foyer following the event. Don’t miss your chance to see the much-loved television presenter and antiques expert. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Friday 24 October 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Live music  •  Talk Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  An Evening with John Illsley about the Life and Times of Dire Straits - 7.30pm - Along with Mark Knopfler, bass player John was a founder member of the legendary band Dire Straits who, during their time together, sold over 120 million albums. The evening will feature classics from the Dire Straits catalogue and include a Q & A with a/v led by Paul Cummins (ex-Dire Straits management). Paul will be asking questions, during which John will reveal the story and development of the band from its humble beginnings in a council flat in South London, where songs like Sultans of Swing and Wild West End were created, to playing all over the world to millions of fans, making albums in London, New York, Montserrat and Nassau; performing and and working with some of the world's most influential and creative musicians and producers. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

 

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