http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/ en-gb Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:11:48 +0000 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/rss/ Buffalo Mozzarella hello@theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk hello@theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/horrible_science/ Thu 11 Mar to Tomorrow - Times vary - What are millions of animals doing in your kettle? Why don't penguins get spots? Could picking your nose be dangerous? Why doesn't the moon wander off? Could a 10 million volt battery float over your head? And how long would it take for your heart to pump enough blood to fill the theatre? Billy Miller has no idea what's in store when he enters the crazy,... Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/horrible_science/#189 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/mamas_out_tonight/ Tomorrow - 8pm - 1am - Mamas Out Tonight... A special night where over 35's are not just welcome, but encouraged. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/mamas_out_tonight/#216 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/the_hairy_bikers_big_night_out___sold_out/ Wed 17 Mar - 7.30pm - Join The Hairy Bikers for an evening of cooking, chatting and laughs. These stars of BBC2's The Hairy Bikers Cookbook, The Hairy Bikers Ride Again and The Hairy Bikers Come Home and The Hairy Bakers have been watched by more than 4 million viewers. This successful year was rounded off with a one hour Christmas Special, and Dave even won BBC's Celebrity Mastermind, while Si took an adm... Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/the_hairy_bikers_big_night_out___sold_out/#190 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/andy_mckee/ Thu 18 Mar - 8pm - Andy McKee is one of the world's finest acoustic soloists. After receiving over 50 million views collectively for his Youtube videos which were posted by the independent record label Candyrat, Andy's success is a testament to the changing nature of the music industry as well as people's desire for something new and interesting to listen to. While there are countless amazing guitar... Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/andy_mckee/#197 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/the_blues_band_30th_anniversary_tour/ Sat 20 Mar - 8pm - The Blues Band is celebrating its 30th anniversary! Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Rob Townsend, Gary Fletcher and Tom McGuinness make up The Blues Band - simply the best purveyors of the Blues in the UK today. Their fabulous musicianship is augmented by their close and personal understanding of the genre and their heartfelt pleasure in performing it. After 30 years of performing together, the integr... Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/the_blues_band_30th_anniversary_tour/#191 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/bjorn_again__here_we_go_again/ Thu 25 Mar - 7.30pm - Bjorn Again was created and founded in 1988 in Melbourne, Australia by director and musician Rod Stephen. His show, not labelled a copy or tribute band, but seen as a satirical parody of Abba and a brand in its own right, rapidly achieved worldwide cult status. One Aussie bloke presents four pretendy Swedes and a trip to the theatre you'll never forget! Join in all the fun with Bjorn Aga... Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/bjorn_again__here_we_go_again/#192 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/the_gruffalo/ Sat 27 Mar to Sun 28 Mar - Times vary - Following its sell-out success in the West End last Christmas, The Gruffalo is back on UK tour and coming to town! Since its premiere in 2006, this smash hit production has delighted thousands of youngsters worldwide, touring across England, Scotland and Wales - to as far as Poland, North America and beyond! Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood in this magical, music... Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/the_gruffalo/#194 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/lucy_porter__fools_gold/ Sat 27 Mar - 8pm - Lucy Porter's latest solo show is a witty romp through the history of gold. In these times of recession, gold is prized more highly than ever, as other forms of currency grow worthless. What's so special about gold, and why is it that human beings have long been obsessed with the yellow, shiny stuff? The show will feature live alchemy, a tribute to Mr T. and a very valuable, big gold... Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/lucy_porter__fools_gold/#193 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/clare_teal_sings_the_great_british_songbook/ Sun 28 Mar - 8pm - Never one to disappoint, like a true perennial flower, Clare Teal returns in the spring with a brand new tour and a new show featuring material just recorded, plus selections from her impressive back catalogue - a glorious mix of standards, classics and originals from the albums spanning her highly successful career! The multi-award winning singer-songwriter, Radio 2 presenter and columnist bri... Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/clare_teal_sings_the_great_british_songbook/#195 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/journeys_end/ Tue 30 Mar to Wed 31 Mar - 7:30pm and matinee (Wed) 1:30pm - Produced by The Original Theatre Company, Icarus Theatre Collective, Anvil Arts and in association with South Hill Park Arts Centre. 1918. The rat infested trenches of the Somme. A group of officers prepares for an imminent German attack in a classic story of war and humanity. The young, talented and war-weary Captain Stanhope is confronted with the fresh face of his past as an old school... Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/journeys_end/#198 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/up_among_the_stars/ Fri 2 Apr to Sat 3 Apr - 2:30pm & 7:30pm - A stellar collection of songs from stage and screen. Following the huge success of The Broadway Collection in 2009, Southampton Musical Society brings to the Theatre Royal Winchester their new concert, Up Among The Stars. With highlights from old favourites such as Guys & Dolls, Les Miserables and Grease as well as new classics like We Will Rock You, Wicked and Moulin Rouge, this show has somet... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/up_among_the_stars/#209 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/pygmalion/ Wed 7 Apr to Sat 10 Apr - 2:30pm & 7:30pm - Winchester's own Chesil Theatre is making its biennial visit to the Theatre Royal with Pygmalion by Bernard Shaw. This classic and delightful play combines social comment, rich comic characterisation and shrewd understanding of human nature. Can the renowned Professor Higgins, author of Higgins's Universal Alphabet, turn a young Cockney flower girl into a lady simply by teaching her to ... Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/pygmalion/#210 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/42nd_street/ Tue 13 Apr to Sat 17 Apr - 7:30pm & 2:30pm Matinee - Will stage-door newcomer Peggy get into the chorus? Will one-time star Dorothy survive her extra-marital affair and make it to opening night? What will director Julian do when his leading lady breaks her ankle? Does being in the right place at the right time really work? 42nd Street is a celebration of Broadway and the people involved in shows. Musical toe-tapping hits inclu... Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/42nd_street/#211 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/peppa_pigs_party/ Wed 21 Apr to Thu 22 Apr - Wed 1pm and 4pm, Thurs 10am and 1pm - Oink oink - it's Peppa Pig! Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her absolute favourite activity - jumping up and down in muddy puddles! This BAFTA award-winning children's TV show is recreated live on stage featuring beautifully true-to-life puppets. ... Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/peppa_pigs_party/#165 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/rory_bremners_election_battlebus_tour_2010/ Fri 23 Apr - 8pm - As Britain gets ready to vote in the biggest election in a generation, the country's top satirical impressionist takes to the road again for his first stand-up tour in five years. In the run-up to polling day, Rory Bremner will give his own unique take on the characters and events dominating the news, with impressions ranging from Gordon Brown to Louis Walsh and back again. Warning: may no... Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/rory_bremners_election_battlebus_tour_2010/#225 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/the_tiger_lillies/ Sat 24 Apr - 8pm - The Tiger Lillies are the Godfathers of alternative cabaret. Direct from a sell-out London West-End run and the Edinburgh Festival, they take their show celebrating 20 years of dark and deviant theatrics on tour. For the first time in years, they will perform songs from the Olivier award-winning smash Shockheaded Peter, their Grammy nominated album The Gorey End and other deranged favourites.... Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/the_tiger_lillies/#196 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/the_ministry_of_fear/ Tue 27 Apr to Fri 30 Apr - 2:30pm & 7:30pm - When Arthur Rowe bumbles into a garden fete during the Blitz he's haunted by his past and innocent of his future. But from the moment he enters Mrs Bellairs' fortune-teller's tent he trips into a hell of corruption and betrayal where he's way out of his depth. With a powerful whiff of Hitchcock and echoes of film noir classic The Third Man, The Ministry of Fear is both taut esp... Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/the_ministry_of_fear/#219 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/the_ministry_of_fear/ Sat 1 May - 2:30pm & 7:70pm - When Arthur Rowe bumbles into a garden fete during the Blitz he's haunted by his past and innocent of his future. But from the moment he enters Mrs Bellairs' fortune-teller's tent he trips into a hell of corruption and betrayal where he's way out of his depth. With a powerful whiff of Hitchcock and echoes of film noir classic The Third Man, The Ministry of Fear is both taut esp... Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/the_ministry_of_fear/#220 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/al_murray__the_pub_landlord/ Thu 13 May - 8pm - Don't miss your chance to catch Al Murray The Pub Landlord as he tries out material for up-and-coming projects. This is a rare opportunity to catch one of Britain's finest comedians in intimate surroundings. Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/al_murray__the_pub_landlord/#226 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/reginald_d_hunter/ Sat 26 Jun - 8pm - Back due to popular demand, Reginald D Hunter makes a date with Theatre Royal Winchester on a 55 date UK tour. Reginald D Hunter?s uniquely non-secular approach to comedy continues. 'His ability to make a room hang on his every word is pretty much unrivalled,' The Telegraph. Reginald's career has continued on its upward trajectory since his last appearance at TRW and he is a regu... Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/reginald_d_hunter/#224