Preview: Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock, Theatre Royal Winchester

Comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean returns with her new show, Peacock, at Theatre Royal Winchester on Saturday 19 October. The multi-award-winning comedian, satirist and writer’s show explores becoming a foster parent; and lifts a lid on social workers, first aid training, and what not to do when a vicar searches for...

Preview: The Gruffalo, Theatre Royal Winchester

Fans of The Gruffalo can celebrate 25 years of the popular children’s book with a live stage adaptation at Theatre Royal Winchester from Saturday 19 to Monday 21 October 2024. The Gruffalo tells the story of Mouse who goes searching for hazelnuts in the deep dark woods and meets...

Preview: Ivo Graham: Grand Designs, Theatre Royal Winchester

Image: Matt Stronge Comedy audiences are in for a treat when the stand-up Ivo Graham comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 18 October with his new show, Grand Designs. Grand Designs features updates on a relentlessly chaotic life, including navigating the challenges of modern parenthood, running late for...

Preview: Romeo a Juliet, Theatre Royal Winchester

Ballet audiences are invited to take their seats for an award-winning adaptation when Romeo a Juliet comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Thursday 17 October. An extraordinary retelling of the Shakespeare classic about two feuding families and pair of star-crossed lovers, Romeo a Juliet features dramatic choreography, exquisite costumes...

Preview: Pleading Stupidity, Theatre Royal Winchester

Comedy theatre fans get the chance to enjoy an Edinburgh Fringe success when Pleading Stupidity comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Tuesday 15 October. It tells the story of Chad and Brad who robbed a bank while they were bored on their gap year – but who were wearing...

Play to the Crowd awarded title of Theatre of Sanctuary

Play to the Crowd, the arts and education charity that runs Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers, has been awarded the title of Theatre of Sanctuary. The award comes in recognition of its work with people seeking sanctuary by City of Sanctuary UK – a nationally coordinated network...

Preview: The Pirates of Penzance, Theatre Royal Winchester

Theatre fans will be pleased to learn that Sasha Regan’s all-male cast returns to the city with her award-winning rendition of The Pirates of Penzance, which will be performed at Theatre Royal Winchester from Tuesday 8 October. The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan is a classic operetta...