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Stage show to celebrate life of late comedian Kenneth Williams
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (296+ words) A stage show will celebrate the late comedian Kenneth Williams, known for his roles in the Carry On films. Actor and comedian David Benson will perform My Life With Kenneth Williams at the Theatre Royal Winchester on Wednesday, January 28. Benson,…...
Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess at the Theatre Royal Winchester
1+ week, 2+ day ago (225+ words) A new comedy show is coming to Winchester featuring adult topics. Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess comes to the Theatre Royal Winchester offering an evening of laughs on Wednesday, January 21. The new show features Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson, who will…...
Theatre Royal Winchester announces 2026 spring season
2+ week, 6+ day ago (427+ words) Theatre Royal Winchester is preparing to open its spring season with a diverse programme of music, comedy, talks, theatre and dance. The new year, 2026, will bring an array of performances to suit all tastes, with the season kicking off on…...
'Various incarnations of Dickens classic are all a pleasure' - theatre review
2+ mon, 9+ hour ago (476+ words) When I'm asked to review a new show, I deliberately do very little research beforehand. This is simply because I don't want to go with any preconceptions which might affect my opinion. However, for a performance of A Christmas Carol,…...
Stars of Puss in Boots pantomime meet at Theatre Royal Winchester
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (280+ words) Theatre Royal Winchester will host this year's family pantomime, Puss in Boots. The cast, including Julian Eardley as Dame Dolly Duster, Bekah Selina as Puss, and Emma Fenney as Fluella Frostbite, met at the theatre last week. This year marks…...
Former University of Winchester student to launch comedy podcast
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (415+ words) A former University of Winchester student will launch a comedy podcast about monster hunters. Brendan Way, 33, who studied creative writing and drama studies, is part of the team behind new spooky serial Welcome to Hole which will launch on Wednesday,…...
Award-winning comedian coming to The Arc in her latest UK tour
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (227+ words) Award-winning comedian Ria Lina is bringing her latest UK tour to Winchester. She will perform at The Arc on Friday, November 28, as part of her nationwide Riabellion tour, which runs from September 2025 to February 2026. Ms Lina is described as "fearless,…...
Two Jane Austen-inspired dramas coming to Winchester
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (139+ words) Two dramas inspired by Jane Austen's works are coming to Winchester. Pies and Prejudice and Mr Darcy's Sister will be performed at the Theatre Royal Winchester, two dramatic explorations of the food and characters in Austen's works. Pies and Prejudice…...
Show for sceptics to be held at Winchester Theatre Royal
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (201+ words) A magician is set to entertain sceptics with a show for non-believers. Kevin Quantum's 'Unbelievable Magic For Non-Believers' will be at the Theatre Royal Winchester on Thursday, September 11. Quantum, a former physics PhD student, dares sceptics to witness the impossible…...
Festive shows and panto revealed in Theatre Royal Winchester line-up
5+ mon, 15+ hour ago (451+ words) A packed line-up of festive theatre and music is coming to the stage. Theatre Royal Winchester has unveiled a full programme of seasonal shows and events running from mid-November through to late December. The line-up begins with The Wassail with…...