Preview: The Dolly Show, Theatre Royal Winchester

A West End star and Dolly Parton impersonator takes to the stage in The Dolly Show at Theatre Royal Winchester on Wednesday 10 July. Kelly O’Brien appears as country music singer Dolly Parton – and the only Parton impersonator to be endorsed by the Parton family itself – capturing...

Winchester Comedy Festival’s Summer Gala is back

Comedy audiences are invited to an evening of stand-up with Winchester Comedy Festival’s Summer Gala at Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 28 June. This is a brilliant evening of top comedy from a host of award-winning comedians who have appeared on and written for national TV and radio, including...

Hat Fair celebrates 50th birthday!

Photos: Adrienne Photography Hat Fair, the UK’s longest running festival of Outdoor Arts, is back for another summer – this year from Friday 5 – Sunday 7 July. There will be bold street theatre, circus, music, dance and more taking over Winchester city centre for all ages to enjoy...

Audition to be part of the Mother Goose panto support cast

Play to the Crowd – the arts and education charity that runs Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers – is looking for support cast members for this year’s traditional family pantomime, Mother Goose, which will run from Saturday 30 November 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025. The charity,...

Local businesses enjoy Backstage Breakfast

Play to the Crowd, the arts and education charity that runs Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers, welcomed businesses from across Winchester to a Backstage Breakfast to mark the launch of this year’s Hat Fair – the UK’s longest running festival of Outdoor Arts, which this summer will...

Preview: The Magic of Terry Pratchett, Theatre Royal Winchester

Devoted readers of Sir Terry Pratchett’s fantastical novels are invited to a celebratory evening exploring his life and work when The Magic of Terry Pratchett comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Saturday 15 June. Terry Pratchett was the author of over fifty bestselling books including The Colour of Magic...

A summer of family theatre at Theatre Royal Winchester

Photo credit: Rotten Royals by Mark Douet Families looking for entertaining days and nights out during the British summertime – when the sunshine cannot be relied upon – can find something for everyone to enjoy at Theatre Royal Winchester this season – from music to comedy, magic and brilliant...

Preview: Fleetwood Unchained, Theatre Royal Winchester

Fans of Fleetwood Mac can enjoy the ultimate tribute to the iconic rock band when Fleetwood Unchained come to Theatre Royal Winchester on Saturday 8 June. Fleetwood Unchained bring to life the British-American band’s timeless hits from the early blues-infused classics to the pop-rock anthems that made the band...