Preview: Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock, Theatre Royal Winchester

Comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean returns with her new show, Peacock, at Theatre Royal Winchester on Saturday 19 October. The multi-award-winning comedian, satirist and writer’s show explores becoming a foster parent; and lifts a lid on social workers, first aid training, and what not to do when a vicar searches for...

Preview: Ivo Graham: Grand Designs, Theatre Royal Winchester

Image: Matt Stronge Comedy audiences are in for a treat when the stand-up Ivo Graham comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 18 October with his new show, Grand Designs. Grand Designs features updates on a relentlessly chaotic life, including navigating the challenges of modern parenthood, running late for...

Preview: Pleading Stupidity, Theatre Royal Winchester

Comedy theatre fans get the chance to enjoy an Edinburgh Fringe success when Pleading Stupidity comes to Theatre Royal Winchester on Tuesday 15 October. It tells the story of Chad and Brad who robbed a bank while they were bored on their gap year – but who were wearing...

Winchester Comedy Festival’s Autumn Gala is here

Image: Tom Deacon Winchester Comedy Festival bring another host of well-known comedians to Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 27 September for an evening of laughter. This autumn the gala line-up includes faces from TV including Shazia Mirza, Sean McLoughlin, Andrew White and Tom Deacon as MC. The award-winning Shazia...

Preview: Su Pollard: Still Fully Charged, Theatre Royal Winchester

Actress Su Pollard celebrates 50 years in show business with her new show, Still Fully Charged, at Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 20 September. The legendary actress, known for her appearances on TV’s Opportunity Knocks, Hi-de-Hi!, and her time spent performing in the West End, Su takes to the stage...

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...

Preview: Rosie Holt: That’s Politainment, Theatre Royal Winchester

Comedian Rosie Holt explores the link between politics and entertainment in her brand-new show, That’s Politainment, at Theatre Royal Winchester on Saturday 13 April. The acclaimed comedian, actor and satirist’s show claims the worse the political career, the more lucrative the subsequent entertainment opportunities – for example, Matt Hancock...

Preview: Jon Courtenay: Bigger, Theatre Royal Winchester

TV talent show winner, Jon Courtenay, presents his very own style of musical comedy in his brand-new show, Bigger, at Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 12 April. In his biggest show yet and sat at his piano, Courtenay will perform new songs and stories including a quirky jazz number...