Charity prize draw due to end – don’t miss out!

A local charity’s summer prize draw is coming to an end – but there’s still time to enter! Play to the Crowd’s summer 2025 giveaway, which includes the top prize of a luxury holiday to Malta, plus, a cosy countryside retreat, a delicious banquet meal, and more, will end...

Local businesses back incredible charity giveaway

Play to the Crowd is pleased to announce that more local businesses have come forward to support the charity’s incredible summer 2025 giveaway. Kyoto Kitchen and Bangkok Bistro, both in the centre of Winchester, are the latest businesses to offer special experiences in the latest prize draw launched by...

Create a play in just a few days

Playmakers – the creative learning and community engagement work of the arts and education charity, Play to the Crowd – wants young people aged 7 – 18 to join in with their play-making days at Theatre Royal Winchester in August. Play in 2 Days and Play in 3 Days...

Play to the Crowd announces 2025 charity prize draw

Play to the Crowd – the arts and education charity that runs Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers – has announced a new summer prize draw – with the chance to win a luxury break on the island of Malta. The exclusive prize holiday includes five nights bed...

Play to the Crowd awarded title of Theatre of Sanctuary

Play to the Crowd, the arts and education charity that runs Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers, has been awarded the title of Theatre of Sanctuary. The award comes in recognition of its work with people seeking sanctuary by City of Sanctuary UK – a nationally coordinated network...

Play to the Crowd invites teachers and lecturers to learn more

Play to the Crowd – the arts and education charity that runs Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers – is inviting teachers and lecturers to two early evening events for them to learn more about the opportunities the charity can offer schools and colleges. The events will include...