2+ hour, 32+ min ago  (325+ words) John Cleese's Fawlty Towers The Play arrived in Southampton's Mayflower this week. Bringing nostalgia, and the inevitable farce-driven chaos that always follows the legendary Basil as he deals with the seemingly endless trials and tribulations of his life as a…...

2+ day, 44+ min ago  (423+ words) Big laughs are on their way to Winchester. Theatre Royal Winchester has announced a packed programme of comedy shows for the spring season and beyond, with appearances from well-known comedians and comic theatre performances. The Winchester Comedy Festival: Spring Gala…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (600+ words) Book sales, comedy, Scouts and more in Bishop's Waltham, Wickham, and Meon Valley'hampshirechronicle.co.uk Bishop's Waltham, Wickham, and Meon Valley community news BISHOP'S Waltham Town Team are looking for a new social media coordinator to help keep people informed…...

1+ mon, 2+ week 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,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week 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…...

2+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

3+ mon, 2+ week 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,…...

4+ mon, 17+ hour 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…...

4+ mon, 1+ 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,…...

4+ mon, 3+ 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,…...