with Havant Light Opera Tickets: £14, £7 for under 18s Havant Light Opera presents "Humbug!" - Based on words from the original text and set to music from the Gilbert and Sullivan operas, and giving everybody a chance to join in singing traditional carols, this show has received rapturous reviews from the critics. Charlton’s witty and sophisticated lyrics fit with Sullivan’s music so well that it is really hard to believe that this music was not written expressly with “Humbug” in mind. Review from Adelaide Theatre Guide (Australia) Running time: 120 minutes (including an interval)

Bookable: Free, for members only Join Associate Programmer - Andy Edmeads, Marketing & Audiences Manager - Emily Harlow, and Creative Director - Laura Woodward, for the Spring 2026 season launch! A change to get a closer look and some insights from the Spring team on our packed Spring Season, get your cultural diary in order and say hello to the rest of The Spring Membership community. Simply book your free ticket and come and join us. There will be a complimentary tea or coffee on arrival, and we’ll share a presentation of highlights of our upcoming performance programme.

Tuesday 2nd December 2025, 2pm & 7pm, £15 Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Stepsisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.  This Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience…

Wednesday 3rd December 2025, 1.30pm & 7.30pm, £10 Kinky Boots, The Musical, filmed live at the Adelphi Theatre in the heart of London’s West End, is strutting onto the big screen!   With songs from Grammy and Tony award winning pop icon Cindy Lauper, book by legendary Broadway playwright Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), and direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray), the musical is based on the film written by Geoff Deane and Tim firth.  Inspired by true events, this huge-hearted hit tells the story of two people with nothing in common - or so they think.…

Tickets: £18 After a sold-out, rave-reviewed tour last year, Esther is back—this time embracing the sheer joy of having absolutely no dignity. She’s tried elegance. She’s aimed for sophistication. But somehow, chaos always wins. Because really — how do you keep your poise when you’re juggling kids, aging parents, and the crushing weight of unmet expectations? Following the success of her last show, Hell Hath No Fury, Esther is done pretending. Labeled an “angry woman”? Fine. She’ll own it. Now, she’s leaning in even further — into the mess, the mayhem, and the gloriously undignified truth of it all. From…

Tickets: £20 "A celebration of classic Swing !" (Telegraph) As featured at London’s Leicester Square Theatre and BBC “Children in Need”. Enjoy all your favourite Christmas songs with the dynamic Big Band treatment from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Cole - jazzing up those Jingle Bells! "Superb - they swing like crazy!” says Sheila Tracy, BBC.  As seen at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Ball & Blackpool Tower Ballroom. “Swing and Song of the highest order” – Telegraph. Featuring Simone Smith from the Ivy Benson Orchestra, and Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band, Herb…

Saturday 6th December 2025, 2pm & 7.30pm, £16 Marley has been dead for seven years, but on Christmas Eve his ghost will offer Ebeneezer Scrooge once last chance to change his ways and avoid his own terrible fate. Can the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future redeem the miserable Scrooge in just one night?  This new adaptation of Dickens’ own performance script will chill your blood and warm your heart. It’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit – past, present and future.  Vincent Franklin (The Thick Of It, Happy Valley, Cucumber) brings to life the world’s…

£5 per ticket.   Once a year the young people from Music Fusion put on a Showcase Event at the Spring Arts & Heritage Centre in Havant. The Rockschool Showcase is always great fun and a wonderful celebration of achievements throughout the year. we're looking forward to some fantastic originals and cool twists on some classic covers!      “The Rockschool Showcase is the one event I never miss. It’s so powerful to see the young people get up and sing their hearts out.”     “Music  Fusion are changing lives, and the Rockschool Showcase is where I get to be part of it.”      “It’s…

Tuesday 9th December 2025, 1.30pm & 7.30pm, £15 Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Finn den…

Wednesday 10th December, 1.30pm & 7.30pm, £15 Step into the world of Caravaggio — a master of light, drama, and mystery. This stunning new film uncovers the life of one of art’s most brilliant and controversial figures.  Through his iconic masterpieces and hidden self-portraits, we explore the passion, beauty, and intrigue behind the brush. Co-directed by award-winning filmmakers David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky, this cinematic journey sheds new light on Caravaggio’s genius — and the enigma of his final days.  Running time: 100 minutes (TBC)

Tickets: £7 Our Man in Havana is one of Graham Greene’s best-known novels. Set in Cuba it mocks intelligence services especially the British MI6 and their willingness to believe their local informants. Wormold is a vacuum cleaner salesman in a city of power cuts.  His daughter spends his money with a skill that amazes him, so when a mysterious Englishman offers him an extra income he's tempted. In return all he must do is carry out a little espionage and file a few reports. But when his fake reports start coming true, things suddenly get more complicated and Havana becomes…

Tickets: £21 A West End Christmas!  After five sell out cabarets at The Spring, The West End Ensemble return to present a festive evening of songs direct from the West End! Featuring a line up of electric voices this cabaret will celebrate the favourite songs from all ages of musicals, whilst also featuring some festive favourites! The stellar line-up for this show includes: Andrew York - a London-based actor and singer whose musical theatre credits include Les Miserables (Gielgud and Queen's). Charlotte Kennedy - a British actor, singer and musical theatre performer. Her musical credits to date include Les Miserables.…

Tickets: £15 Full Price / £10 Under 25's This holiday season, the magic begins on the big screen. Join André Rieu for his 2025 Christmas Concert – “Merry Christmas” and experience joyful carols, beautiful waltzes, and plenty of surprises – it’s the ultimate Christmas cinema event! With his fabulous Johann Strauss Orchestra, and special guests including the sensational Emma Kok and over 400 brass players bringing the majestic sound of Christmas, André’s concert is bursting with warmth, laughter, and holiday cheer. Christmas is André’s favourite time of year - and he can’t wait to share this spectacular concert with you,…

Enjoy an afternoon of musical delight at Music Bites, featuring The Igloo Choir! Audiences can savour the sweet sounds of their original compositions as the choir serenades with soulful harmonies. This is a chance to indulge in enchanting melodies and uplifting vibes with The Igloo Choir. With members from Hayling Island, Portchester, Roland's Castle, Fareham and Havant, the group promises to leave listeners feeling as good as they do. Music Bites Music Bites are free gigs that take place in our gallery on selected Saturdays - no booking required. Enjoy the music over a drink or a delicious lunch. Music…

Tickets: £24 Bye Bye Baby are a jaw dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’ and the timeless, iconic music of ‘Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons’. Incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto complete with energetic and stylish choreography ensures that Bye Bye Baby is a show that will make it a night remember! Includes 31 of Valli’s greatest hits including Sherry, December ’63 (Oh What A Night), Grease, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin’ and Working My Way Back To You. Their Christmas Show includes all the famous Frankie Valli Hits along with a sprinkling of…

Tickets: £15 Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets.   Peter Wright’s much-loved production for The Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, keeps true to the spirit of this festive ballet classic, combining the thrill of the fairy tale with spectacular dancing.  Running time: 165 minutes including one interval

Tickets: £14 Join award-winning comedian James Alderson and his comedy pals for another evening of hilarity on your doorstep. Over the years some household names have appeared on the line ups, but whether it’s someone off the telly or a rising star, you’ll always leave with aching sides and laughers-jaw - and that’s a promise!  Here are the guests who will be joining James: Duncan Adam - rising star and semi finalist in south coast comedian of the year James Ellis - star of the BBC Comedy Awards and tour support for Angela Barnes Paul McCaffrey - star of live…

Tickets: £20 Five leading lights of the UK folk scene come together as A Winter Union – a festive folk band bursting with charm, soaring harmonies, and exquisite musicianship.  Expect fresh takes on traditional carols, seasonal favourites, and original songs, all delivered with infectious energy. Featuring members of The Willows, Gilmore & Roberts, and Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage, this heart-warming show is the perfect pre-Christmas celebration for folk and roots fans. Don’t miss this seasonal musical treat at The Spring!  “Wonderful and hugely talented! They played a stunning festive set, mixing traditional Christmas songs with an added blue grass lilt!” Folking.com…

Tickets: £25 They’re back for their traditional Christmas Soul & Funk Party at The Spring and this year it’s extra special – a REUNION GIG bringing the full South Coast Soul Revue family back together for one night only. Expect high-energy soul, sweet funk grooves, and a dancefloor full of festive joy!  Whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering them for the first time, this is the ultimate way to kick off your Christmas celebrations in style. So, grab your friends, bring your dancing shoes, and let South Coast Soul Revue fill your soul with Christmas joy. This show always sells out, so grab your tickets early and…

Tuesday 23rd & Wednesday 24th December 2025, 11am & 1.30pm Tickets: £8 for children (under 13s), £6 for adults All aboard for a magical Christmas adventure! This festive season, The Spring invites you to step into the enchanting world of “The Polar Express”. Join us for a heart-warming screening of this much-loved Christmas classic – a story of wonder, friendship and the true spirit of the season. Arrive early to soak up the festive atmosphere, meet some of the film’s favourite characters and enjoy a little Christmas magic before the film begins. Every child’s ticket includes a delicious hot chocolate…

£7 The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller, shortlisted for The Booker Prize 2025, is set in the West Country in December 1962, the harshest winter in living memory. In the darkness of an old asylum, a young man unscrews the lid from a bottle of sleeping pills and in the nearby village, a local doctor, contemplating secrets, sets out on his rounds, while his pregnant wife sleeps on. Across the field, troubled Rita, is also asleep, her head full of images of a past life her husband prefers to ignore.  ‘Delicate and devastating’ - The Independent. Gladys West will lead the discussion.

Tickets: £15 At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisan courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont. The two fall madly in love, and though hesitant to leave behind her life of luxury and freedom, Violetta follows her heart. But the young couple’s happiness is short-lived, as the harsh realities of life soon come knocking.  As intimate as it is sumptuous, La traviata features some of opera’s most famous melodies, and is a star vehicle for its leading soprano role sung by Ermonela Jaho. In director Richard Eyre’s world of seductive grandeur, the tender and devastating beauty at the centre…

Tickets: £15 / £10 Under 25's Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost? Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.   Running time:…

Tickets: £26 The internationally acclaimed vocalist Jacqui Dankworth presents her own very special celebration of the incredible musical legacy of Stephen Sondheim.  Jacqui is joined by American pianist, Charlie Wood, for this intimate concert, which explores a sparkling collection of Sondheim’s most celebrated music, inspired by Jacqui’s own collaborations with the great man.  Sondheim's brilliance in combining lyrics and music broke new ground in Musical Theatre, and his work would go on to cover an incredible spectrum of work - from ‘West Side Story’ and ‘Gypsy’, through to ‘Into The Woods’, ‘Sweeny Todd’, ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to…

Tickets: £18 Due to demand, we're thrilled to add a matinee performance for this show! A Musical Homage to the Carpenters – Told from the Heart Step into the golden glow of the 1970s as Rainy Days, Mondays & Good Old Dreams brings the poignant music and captivating story of Karen and Richard Carpenter to life — not as a tribute act, but as a heartfelt homage performed with depth, care, and a deep personal connection. Singer and storyteller Kerry Le Bern lovingly recreates the soulful sound of Karen Carpenter, interpreting her unique vocal style with warmth and authenticity. Backed…

Tickets: £17 As North-Somerset based, Two-Person Comedy Theatre Companies go, Living Spit are widely known as being one of the most physically attractive to ever grace the British stage. However, in this tale as old as time, one of them will be forced to portray a hideous, foul-tempered beast. But which one will it be? From the creators of the Offie award-nominated Six Wives of Henry VIII, the 2024 show of the year (StageTalk) There’s Something About Typhoid Mary and the “beguiling rib-tickler” (The Times) Living Spit’s Frankenstein The Musical comes a re-worked, monstrously-musical, Disney-defying version of this classic French tale about what…

Tickets: £15 Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining. Running time: 180 minutes TBC

Tickets: £25 As seen on BBC’s TV’s The Joy of the Guitar Riff (alongside Brian May, Tony Iommi & Dave Grohl) Purple Zeppelin deliver the raw power, magic, and energy of the two greatest rock bands ever. A full-throttle, two-and-a-half-hour show packed with wall to wall classics, costumes, theatrics and electrifying performances – all killer, no filler!  With nearly 20 years on tour, over 6 million fans worldwide, and voted Best UK Tribute Band three times, this is more than a gig—it’s a rock spectacle! Expect: Ritchie Blackmore’s legendary antics  Jimmy Page’s twin-neck guitar  The iconic violin bow solo  An…

£10 Running time: 50 minutes Molly knows everything about space. All the planets and their moons; even the number of Saturn’s rings. EVERYTHING! Molly is definitely, absolutely going to be an astronaut when she grows up. But when, one wintry night, Molly meets a visitor from outer space she realises she still has a lot to learn about looking after our very own planet, Earth. ‘Zoom!’ is a play for children aged 3-8 years with music, songs and puppetry. A gentle introduction for young children into ways they can help to protect their environment

Tickets: £19 ʞɔǝɥ ←flippin' heck! Witness a pun Goliath in person, as Darren Walsh brings his 8ft frame and award winning act on the road. From appearing on Comic Relief to his ‘Jokes on the street’ series on social media, he’s been racking up millions of views, but live is where he thrives. Combining sound effects, videos, one-liners and improvised jokes based off audience suggestions, prepare for a comedy show like no other, bar pun.  Book now, li is two short.  "Punbelievable" ★★★★★ - The Mirror Running time: 110 minutes including an interval

Tickets: £10 Love Never Dies continues the story of The Phantom of the Opera. Featuring one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s finest musical scores performed by a 21 piece orchestra, a stunning cast of 36 including Ben Lewis and Anna O'Byrne, over 300 incredible costumes and a magnificent set illuminated by over 5000 dazzling light bulbs. The year is 1907. It is 10 years after his disappearance from the Paris Opera House and the Phantom has escaped to a new life in New York where he lives amongst the screaming joy rides and freak-shows of Coney Island. In this new electrically-charged…

Tickets: £25 Multi-award winning singer Claire Martin OBE and bass legend Laurence Cottle have joined forces for an extraordinary new collaboration, merging their deep love for the Great American Songbook with their own original compositions.  This dynamic duo, aptly named Bass to Face, is set to captivate audiences with an exceptional and unique approach to a duo setting – the only instrumentation being Claire's soulful vocals and Laurence's electric bass. Laurence is revered worldwide for his extraordinary bass playing skill, will also treat audiences by adding his trombone to the mix, showcasing yet another of his musical talents. Friends for over 30 years,…

Tickets: £18 Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun Simon Evans is Back!  Waaaay back… With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer Simulation – and a pretty glitchy, off-brand simulation at that – and the approaching watershed of the AI Singularity looming like a weirdly pixelated cumulo-nimbus on the horizon, BBC Radio 4 stalwart and veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy Simon Evans is squinting at an uncertain future, and revisiting the blue remembered hills of his youth.  The analogue world of hitch-hiking, pub bets and hedge porn. Of being able to get…

Tickets: £25 Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the early songs of the influential progressive rock band Genesis with leading UK tribute band The Book of Genesis, who faithfully recreate the 1970s era complete with period musical instruments, fabulous costumes, an animated slideshow, and excellent lighting in a packed nearly 3-hour show. Duration: 160min including interval.

Tickets: £12, £8 Under 25s Amber is alone. She’s not turned up for the first day of her final year of sixth form. She’s terrified of the climate crisis, and everyone knows it. Enter Yerna - a three thousand year old “giant” she accidentally summons, who turns her stuffy flat into a forest oasis. But can their intentions be trusted? What can an ancient story teach a girl that she doesn’t already know? Bringing The Outside In is a soul-stirring exploration of fear, hope, and the importance of community in a changing world. Running time: 75 minutes Age guidance: 11 years+ (mild trigger warning of climate anxiety,…

Tickets: £12, £8 Under 25s Amber is alone. She’s not turned up for the first day of her final year of sixth form. She’s terrified of the climate crisis, and everyone knows it. Enter Yerna - a three thousand year old “giant” she accidentally summons, who turns her stuffy flat into a forest oasis. But can their intentions be trusted? What can an ancient story teach a girl that she doesn’t already know? Bringing The Outside In is a soul-stirring exploration of fear, hope, and the importance of community in a changing world. Running time: 75 minutes Age guidance: 11 years+ (mild trigger warning of climate anxiety,…

Tickets: £20 Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote comes to Havant with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “A Fashionable Way to Die”. Jessica Fletcher visits a designer friend in Paris, but soon there’s a murder that only she (or you!) can solve!  Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote is a unique and hilarious night featuring games, prizes and audience participation, with special permission from NBC Universal Television. See the show Time Out rated one of 2021 & 2019’s 50 Great Nights Out in London that has played to sell-out audiences across the UK, Ireland, the USA and Australia. Duration: 120min including interval Age recommendation: 18+ some strong language and adult themes

Tickets: £19 Back by popular demand, Megson are one of the most exciting duos on the British folk scene – and firm favourites here at The Spring, having wowed our audiences in 2024, 2019 and 2015. With four BBC Folk Award nominations, two Spiral Earth Awards, and praise from The Guardian as “the most original duo on the British folk scene,” Debs and Stu Hanna have earned a reputation for their heavenly harmonies, infectious energy and northern humour. Now touring their brand-new album What Are We Trying to Say, Megson are ready to bring another unforgettable night of music to…

£14, £12 concessions, £10 under 25s Approximate running time: 2 hours Buy one ticket, get one half price for the opening night! Kate likes her men tall, dark and smouldering. She has a fatal attraction to bad men. Then she meets Steve… Steve is a feminist. Can Kate overcome her love of lipstick, cupcakes and Heathcliff? Can Steve forgo the ethical confetti and learn to be a little more ravishing in bed? Can the two of them reinvent romance for the 21st century? How to Date a Feminist is a hilarious new spin on the Hollywood rom-com, brought to you by the director of…

£7 The Safekeep by Yael Van Der Wouden is a psychological thriller set in rural Netherlands. This award-winning debut novel revolves around the escalating tension between controlling Isabel and her brother's graceless new girlfriend. Fifteen years after the Second World War, Isabel’s solitary life is one of discipline and strict routine in her late mother's country. In the sweltering heat of summer, what happens between the two women leads to a revelation which threatens to unravel all she has ever known. Winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2025.  ‘It’s an incredible novel, delicate yet tough …’  - Maggie O’Farrell. Caroline Hammond will lead the discussion.

Tickets: £10 Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music to bring audiences a unique big screen experience. This reimagining of the iconic Nosferatu (1922) features Radiohead’s Kid A (2000) and Amnesiac (2001) albums. An unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Nosferatu (1922) is the quintessential silent vampire film, crafted by legendary German director F. W. Murnau. Rather than depicting Dracula as a shape-shifting monster or debonair gentleman, Murnau’s Graf Orlok (as portrayed by Max Schreck) is a nightmarish, spidery creature of bulbous head and taloned claws — perhaps the most genuinely disturbing incarnation of vampirism yet envisioned.…

Tickets: £16 A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and why line judges are OUT! Expect smashing stories, ace anecdotes and a 40-love letter to the game. And there’s nobody to say ‘quiet please’. She cannot be serious...can she? “Laughs aplenty...juicy locker room secrets...naughty line judge-anarchy...motivational joy...Nice.” 5***** North West End. "What makes the hour land is the marriage of insider authority and properly honed comic timing. It’s not just a love letter to a game; it’s a blueprint for turning an obsession into a…

Tickets: £18 The Temple Brothers return with their awesome Everly Brothers Tribute Show - The Everly Brothers & Friend - voted UK's No. 1 at the 2017 National Tribute Awards.  Featuring Ivan Marvin as Hank Marvin, Buddy Walker as Buddy Holly and Peter Gill as Jerry Lee Lewis. A must see show for all lovers of 50’s music. Duration: 140 minutes including interval.

Tickets: £22 This is a seated and standing event.  Capturing the authentic sound and spirit of The Greatest Rock n Roll Band InThe World, Not The Rolling Stones have played festivals, theatres and private gigs throughout Europe, the middle east and the UK.  Featuring the best Mick Jagger look alike you will ever see, the band will take you back to the Golden Age of The Stones- from Satisfaction to Sympathy for the Devil... You won't believe it's not Jagger!  Running time: 140 minutes TBC Age guidance: No age restriction

£5 Running time: 60 minutes Come and enjoy an uplifting and relaxing hour with your little one as you listen to a live musician playing beautiful acoustic versions of well-known, pop songs. Wonder Gigs are a series of accessible, enjoyable music sessions suitable for both big and small ears alike, alongside sensory visuals and interactive fun from Filskit Theatre. Each gig will explore a new theme from Colour to Shape and Nature. No pressure and no judgement; just gentle, interactive playful time for you and your children with some great tunes!

Tickets: £24 Shows: 5pm & 8pm Festival favourite Lucy returns with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go - in every sense. Whether that means embracing your wrinkles and love handles whilst living in a slanket, or having a couple of babychams and dancing like nobody’s watching (and if you’re a middle aged woman, they’re probably not). It’s also about letting go of the person you’ve always thought you are, and using your midlife crisis to pursue new goals and reinvent yourself. “Impeccably punchlined anecdotes … genuinely delightful” The Telegraph “A treat from start to finish”…

£15, £10 under 25s Running time: 1 hour 50 mins Winston Smith, insignificant cog in the Party’s vast machine, dreams of freedom, but is he the only one? Big Brother is watching and dreams can be deadly when rebellion begins with a thought. Known for their ingenuity and slick storytelling, Box Tale Soup’s unique puppetry becomes a striking metaphor for Orwell’s chilling vision of power and control. Featuring the voices of Sophie Aldred & Joanna Lumley, with Simon Russell Beale as the voice of Big Brother. ★★★★★ “..absolute excellence..” British Theatre Guide (Casting the Runes) ★★★★★ "..a wonder to see." The Skinny (Casting the Runes) ★★★★★ "..remarkable.." Three Weeks (Gulliver)

with support from Matt Deighton Tickets: £18 Kathryn Williams is a British, Mercury music prize-nominated singer-songwriter. With 17 albums under her belt in the last 27 years, her last solo album, Night Drives debuted at no.2 in the official folk album charts, while her last album,  a collaboration with Withered hand titled Willson Williams was nominated for the SAY and AMA awards. Label One Little Independent celebrated her career (thus far) with a 20-CD and 2-book box set, Anthology, strewn with her artwork. Her novel The Ormering Tide debuted to critical acclaim, and she also hosts her own popular podcast, Before the Light Goes Out, which appeared…

Tickets: £15, £10 under 25's The peasant girl Giselle has fallen in love with Albrecht. When she discovers that he is actually a nobleman promised to another, she kills herself in despair. Her spirit joins the Wilis: the vengeful ghosts of women hell-bent on killing any man who crosses their path in a dance to the death. Wracked with guilt, Albrecht visits Giselle’s grave, where he must face the Wilis – and Giselle’s ghost.  Peter Wright’s 1985 production of this quintessential Romantic ballet is a classic of The Royal Ballet repertory. Set to Adolphe Adam’s evocative score and with atmospheric designs by…

£12 (1 Adult, 1 Baby), £16 (1 Adult, 2 Babies) Additional Adults £5 Two sheep think they know everything about sleep.  They’re experts in the field. But tonight they’re wide awake. Snuggle up and join two sheep on a journey through the joys and frustrations of everything bedtime. A touching, musical adventure filled with sensory play, for 0-3 year olds and their (very tired) grown ups. Includes a 30 minute performance followed by a stay and play. ‘A gorgeous, gentle and cosy piece for Early Years audiences, which hits all the right notes, and managed to incorporate playful learning seamlessly. There’s music, play, texture, laughter and twinkly lights. The audience…

Tickets: £15 Vincent died in 1890, John died in 1980, both of gunshot wounds to the chest. But imagine what might have happened, had the two greatest artists of their time, met?  Vincent van Gogh was a nineteenth-century Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.  John Lennon was an English singer, songwriter, musician and peace activist who gained worldwide fame with The Beatles.  Around five years before their deaths both men went through profound change.  Vincent van Gogh finally renounced his religious ambitions and began to paint in earnest,…

£15 90 mins A theatre experience celebrating variety and the world of live entertainers Danny, Jojo, and Yaz are on tour, bringing their marvellous variety show to audiences across the country. In between gigs at the nation’s best holiday resorts, they’re donning their famous Brightcoats and welcoming audiences into town halls, theatres and village greens up and down the country. A dazzling mix of comedy acts, songs and games, plus some spectacular roller-skating! But behind the sequins and spotlights, something deeper is unfolding. When an unexpected character emerges, the Brightcoats must battle to keep their show on the road as hidden secrets start rising to the surface. With the Brightcoats forced…

Tickets: £18 Funny stuff, made up on the spot. No gimmicks, no tricks - just the quickest, wittiest improvisers in the UK putting on a show to make you laugh like nobody’s business. The formula is simple - 1) You suggest ANYTHING. 2) The Noise Next Door turn your suggestion into a miniature comedy masterpiece. 3) Laughter. 4) Repeat. The Noise Next Door are award-winning, twelve-time sell-out legends of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and have blown audiences away on BBC One, ITV1, Comedy Central, and in comedy clubs and theatres all over the world. Don’t miss your chance to see them live. “Hilarious……

Tickets: £15, £10 under 25's Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.  Two of Britain’s greatest painters, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable were also the greatest of rivals. Born within a year of each other, both used landscape painting to reflect the changing world around them. Tate Britain is bringing these two greats together for a groundbreaking exhibition, in London from November 2025 to April 2026, and Exhibition on Screen once again has exclusive and privileged access to bring their extraordinary art and…

Tickets: £17 The award-winning Dyad Productions and Company Gavin Robertson are joining forcesin a pacy, cliché-ridden comic homage to the intrigues and dramas of every hospital plotline on the big and small screen! Every hospital, medical-based, Doctors-and-Nurses cliche-ridden drama onstage in a comedy mash-up spoof! It’s Dr Ann Fleming’s first day at St David’s, where her unfortunately-named mentor Dr Death, is determined to show her who’s boss. As medical emergencies overload the hapless staff, Dr Fleming has to juggle a complicated budding love affair, with a kidney, and a nosey Hospital boss. Not literally. To be taken once a day.  ★★★★★‘If you haven’t seen Dyad Productions’ work…

£7 Lean, Fall, Stand by award winning novelist, Jon McGregor, grabs your attention from the start. When an Antarctic research expedition goes wrong, the consequences are far-reaching - for the men involved and for their families back home. Robert 'Doc' Wright, a veteran of Antarctic field work, holds the clues to what happened, but he is no longer able to communicate them. While Anna, his wife, has to overcome the problems of her new life as a carer, Robert is forced to learn a whole new way to be. ‘Utterly original. Jaw-dropping. The sort of book you’ll think about for ages’ - Jarvis Cocker.  The discussion will be led by Peter Hammond.

£13 Running time: 70 mins You find a mysterious door. Do you open it? Join comedian Cerys Bradley - WINNER Autistic Excellence Award, Comedy Central, UKTV, BBC1 Wales for their interactive choose-your-own-story comedy show. ★★★★★ ND Review “A great storyteller” The Guardian Outstanding Neurodiverse Performance Award Nominee Brighton Fringe 2025

Tickets: £23 Now in their 23rd year, the Alter Eagles bring their concert-length tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time back to the Spring for TWO CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS. The two hour show delivers a loving note-for-note recreation of all the Eagles' greatest hits including classics like Hotel California, Lyin' Eyes, New Kid in Town, Take it Easy and Life in the Fast Lane, complete with rocking twin guitars and sweet country harmonies. "A joy to watch." EAST ANGLIAN DAILY TIMES "One of the best tribute bands I can remember seeing." WINDSOR OBSERVER “World class” LEMONROCK GIG GUIDE…

Tickets: £15 Geraldine Butler is heading off to Dr Prentice’s private clinic for an interview for her very first job. Which, it turns out, is also her very first mistake. Being questioned about her education, her capabilities in a work-environment, her hopes for the future – yes! But being asked to take her clothes off for a physical examination..?  Naughty Dr Prentice is a slave to his sexual urges and is perfectly matched in this area by his equally naughty wife. Shame they can’t stand the sight of each other.    Mrs Prentice is, indeed, otherwise engaged with Nicholas Beckett,…

£15 Running time: 75 mins Drag mechanic Natalie Spanner would like to teach you all about holistic car care – how to look after our cars, but also ourselves – and invite you to get down and dirty under the bonnet. She’s also here to help Matt navigate childhood memories of the time just after Matt’s parents divorced, when everything seemed like an adventure. The time Matt and their dad were closest. These two worlds collide in a show which is both outrageous and touching, laugh-out-loud and heartfelt, interactive and caring. A show about family breakups, learning car maintenance and choosing the right…

Tickets: £27 Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world’s greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail that makes them the stand out Dire Straits tribute in the UK. The two-hour theatre show includes faithful renditions of classic studio tracks along with extended live versions from some of the legendary Dire Straits concerts. For over a decade, Dire Streets have performed Dire Straits’ incredible back catalogue to thousands of theatre-goers across the UK. No other Dire Straits tribute act comes as close to reproducing Mark Knopfler’s distinctive guitar and vocal…

£11 60 mins no interval OUT OF THE BOX is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next. With every opening of the box comes new trick shots, mini acts, and hilarious opportunities for participation – but don’t worry – Darryl only ever wants you to leave the stage feeling like the star of the show (there’s no ridicule here!). Delivered through, non-verbal clowning, ordinary objects become extraordinary in the hands of Darryl – and you won’t believe the reaction he gets from…

£19.50, £16.50 under 16s 90 mins + interval Alex McAleer possesses the uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audiences minds and read their thoughts at will. Having played to packed houses at the Edinburgh Fringe, award nominated sell-out shows in Australia, and extensively touring North America and the United Kingdom as the stand-out star of ʻChampions of Magic,ʼ Alex has earned his reputation as a funny, engaging, and charismatic entertainer. In this unforgettable show, Alex performs unbelievable demonstrations of his psychological skills, combining mind-blowing moments with sharp wit, making it interactive, engaging, and laugh out load funny. Don’t miss…

Tickets: £15, £10 under 25's Raised by a scheming dwarf and unaware of his true family origins, a young man embarks on an epic journey. Soon, destiny brings him face-to-face with a shattered sword, a fearsome dragon and the cursed ring it guards, and a Valkyrie forced into enchanted slumber...  Moments of transcendent beauty and heroic triumph sparkle in the third chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle, brought to life under Barrie Kosky’s inspired eye following his spectacular Das Rheingold (2023) and Die Walküre (2025). Andreas Schager, in his much-anticipated debut with The Royal Opera, stars as Siegfried’s titular hero, alongside Christopher Maltman’s towering Wanderer, Peter Hoare’s treacherous Mime…

Tickets: £20 Namaste Motherf*ckers is the new show from Cally Beaton (QI, Live at the Apollo) - a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife. Combining Cally’s comedic and storytelling prowess with extracts from her provocative, stereotype-busting book of the same name, the show has at its heart her own story of radical reinvention – taking her from meetings in boardrooms to treading the boards, thanks to a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers. A funny show about a deadly serious subject, Namaste Motherf*ckers is a celebration of and for the female of the species. Invisible no more. The…

Tickets: £23.50 standing, £25 seated Imagine stepping in a time capsule back to the dance halls of the 1980's, the sounds of Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Kate Bush and many more across the airwaves... 80s HiFi are a fully live band dedicated to faithfully recreating your favourite 1980's classics. Searing guitar sounds, reverb drenched drums, nu-romantic vocals, and wall-wobbling bass; are all presented in a high energy show featuring the greatest hits of the decade! Running time: 120 minutes including an interval

Tickets: £25 Step into a dazzling celebration of two of the greatest musical icons of our time with Forever Elton and Joel, a spectacular theatre show celebrating the timeless hits of Billy Joel and Elton John. Led by the multi award-winning composer and musical director Phil Mountford, this tribute band brings the magic of two of the greatest piano men to life with electrifying performances. From the soulful ballads of "Your Song" and "She's Always a Woman" to the high-energy anthems like "Crocodile Rock" and "Uptown Girl," Forever Elton and Joel delivers a powerhouse setlist that spans decades of chart-topping classics. With virtuosic piano…

£16 80 mins Hijinx, in association with Blind Summit, present Meet Fred A decade ago, a two-foot-tall puppet took on the world—and he’s still fighting. After touring 20+ countries and delighting thousands of audiences, Meet Fred returns to the UK for its 10th anniversary tour. This darkly hilarious, critically acclaimed production follows Fred, a cloth puppet just trying to live an ordinary life—get a job, find love, be part of society. But with his Puppetry Living Allowance under threat, Fred’s world spirals out of control. How do you hold on to independence when the system pulls the strings? With biting wit, razor-sharp political satire,…

£7 Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen’s most perennially popular novel. Impeccably crafted and trailblazing in its celebration of female wit, Austen's arguably greatest work follows the courtship of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy whose initial dislike of one another matures into mutual respect and admiration. Romance to tear your heart while social mores are debunked. ‘The wit of Jane Austen has for partner the perfection of her taste.’ - Virginia Woolf. Valerie Bird will lead the discussion.

Tickets: £16 Get ready for a night of huge riffs, soaring harmonies and full-throttle energy — True Strays are coming to town! Fresh off the release of their new album Never Ending Sunset, the Bristol alt-Americana/blues-rock duo are hitting the road with a show that’s raw, cinematic, and bursting with heart. Lifelong friends James Cameron and Joseph James have been turning heads across the UK and Europe with their soul-drenched, high-octane live performances. Expect powerful choruses, big emotions, and a sound that swings from gritty blues to modern, psychedelic-tinged rock. Twice nominated for Emerging Act of the Year at the…

Tickets: £22.50 2026 marks 10 years since the death of the late, great Victoria Wood. So be amongst friends at “The most feel-good show in town” (Daily Mail) and join Paulus The Cabaret Geek (BBC1's 'All Together Now’) with Michael Roulston (Fascinating Aïda) on piano to celebrate her life. Directed by the multi-award-winning Sarah-Louise Young (An Evening Without Kate Bush), Looking For Me Friend is filled with Victoria’s best-loved songs, including the iconic ‘Ballad of Barry & Freda’ (Let’s Do It) and the classic ‘It Would Never Have Worked’. It has been welcomed by many of Victoria’s very own school-chums,…

Tickets: £22 A heart-warming, musical homage to the great American singer-songwriters of the late 60’s and early 70’s, featuring beautiful timeless songs from James Taylor, Carole King, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Don McLean, Bread, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, America, Mamas and Papas, Carly Simon and more! Running time: 2 hours 20 mins

Tickets: £12, £10 under 25's Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as Bat Out of Hell roars onto the big screen this Halloween!  The cast of the West End production will bring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s iconic anthems to life, including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love, and, of course, Bat Out of Hell.  Bat out of Hell -The Musical promises a spectacle that will leave you breathless! This heart-pounding experience, with a powerhouse eight-piece live band on stage,…

£15 60 minutes Katie’s taken up synchronised swimming. She’s buoyant and beautiful, but it’s a lot harder than they thought. When the promise of campy fun and liberation fails to materialise, Katie feels further from her body than ever before. Join Katie and Body on their quest traversing forgiveness, beauty and whales as they ask: what does care look like for a fat body? Award-winning artist Katie Greenall and The Hale’s new show takes audiences on a joyous journey of storytelling, ebbing and flowing to explore what placing kindness and care first can look like.

£16, £12 students Running time: 1 hour 45 mins Step into the dangerous but dazzling world of CLUB MISTERO, set in 1920s New York, a thrilling murder mystery that combines glitz, glam, and suspense. In the heart of a speakeasy, surrounded by deception and secrets, a murder unravels a web of betrayal, revenge, and power. A flighty barman, outspoken diva, secretive showgirl, neglected wife and an owner with eyes on every corner all become suspects when someone, is seemingly, nowhere to be found… As tensions rise, the line between friend and foe is blurred, and everyone is a suspect. Who will survive the night?

Tickets: £19 Fresh from their adventures around the UK, Brighton-based The Croupiers return to Havant for an evening filled to the brim with Classic, Rare and Anthemic Northern Soul, performed live by a female-fronted 10 piece powerhouse! The Croupiers continue on their mission to spread the gospel of all things Northern Soul directly to you. Expect tracks you won’t have heard played by a live band before, and that you won’t hear anywhere else. Running time: 2 hours 10 mins

£26 This exceptional production promises to immerse audiences in the rich tapestry of country music, showcasing its diverse history and heritage through a carefully chosen collection of songs and tasteful projected imagery. Brought to life by a talented band of seasoned players, and singers, A Country Music Songbook promises an unforgettable evening filled with intimate moments, engaging narratives, and emotionally charged performances. This musical journey traverses the past ten decades of country music, offering a unique perspective on the genre's evolution and its enduring impact on audiences worldwide.   The show is curated and presented by Alan West who has…

Tickets: £15 / £10 for under 25's Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it.  Mozart’s fantastical opera glitters in David McVicar’s enchanting production. A star cast including Julia Bullock…

Tickets: £14, £13 concessions, £10 under 25's Bench Theatre presents Calendar Girls by Tim Firth.  When Annie’s husband John dies of leukaemia, her best friend Chris is determined to do something to honour his memory. Together, they persuade their fellow members of the local Women’s Institute to produce a charity calendar—with a daring twist. Instead of flowers and landscapes, the ladies themselves will feature, tastefully posing nude behind teapots, buns and knitting! What begins as a light-hearted idea soon takes on a life of its own, catapulting this small Yorkshire community into the national spotlight. Amidst the media frenzy, the…

Tickets: £23 Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with a brand-new show. Join Tom as he playfully dishes out more of his insightful observations. An irrepressible tour-de-force with an hour of first class, mischievous and uncompromising comedy. As seen/heard on Have a Word Pod, Ch4’s Comedy Gala, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, The John Bishop Show, Live at the Apollo (so good, he’s done it twice) and much more! “ENDLESSLY FUNNY. SLICK, INTELLIGENT, SPARKLING CHARM” Independent  Running time: 100 minutes including an interval Age restriction: 16+

Tickets: £23 Gag Reflex in association with A Rush of Laughter presents Ignacio Lopez: Nada Star of Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, QI, Richard Osman's House of Games & Comedy Central Live; Ignacio Lopez returns with perhaps his most ambitious and pretentious project yet. Nada is the captivating comedy experiment which sees Spain’s Best Export create a brand new, completely unique and blisteringly funny stand up show right in front of your eyes, from absolutely nothing! Mining his hilarious upbringing, growing up in Mallorca and South Wales, as well as suggestions from the crowd, and everything he’s learnt performing comedy since 2010, Ignacio crafts…