Words and pictures by Callum Linklater. Portsmouth 9am, Sunday 5th May – Show 13 of 15 a self admittingly tired Frank Turner takes to the stage donning a shirt reading ‘Whose stupid idea was this anyway?’. “My name is Frank Turner, Welcome to my mid-life crisis. I am losing...
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Breast Walk Ever fundraising events in Hampshire this month
This month you can walk for life saving research into secondary spread breast cancer. You can choose from a Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K distance in the fundraising event for Against Breast Cancer. Follow in the footsteps of King Charles after his escape from Worcester in 1651 on “The...
Frank Turner’s record attempt brings him to Winchester, Portsmouth, Southampton and beyond
This weekend Hampshire musician Frank Turner is undertaking the first ever Music Venue Trust world record attempt for the most gigs played in 24 hours. Coinciding with two huge landmarks – his 3000th show and the release of his tenth album ‘Undefeated’ today (3 May) – Frank Turner is...
Acclaimed social historian comes to Winchester to discuss proto-feminist Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon
Image:Jane Robinson. Photo by Bruce James. Acclaimed author and public speaker, Jane Robinson, is coming to The ARC, Winchester on Thursday 23rd May to discuss Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon – the fascinating subject of her latest book ‘Trailblazer: The First Feminist To Change Our World,’ for the latest Wire...
Winchester Poetry Festival 2023 attracted participants from across the globe
Image: Isabelle Baafi – Winchester Poetry Prize 2023 winner. The first full Winchester Poetry Festival weekend since the pandemic proved that poetry still excites and delights people of all ages. Almost 1000 tickets were sold, with many events reaching capacity. This year attendees travelled to Winchester from all over...
Preview: Henry I, The Great Hall, Winchester
The remains of Winchester Castle, The Great Hall, will play host to the multi award-winning, locally-based new play, Henry I, from Wednesday 12 to Saturday 15 July. Henry I tells the story of spare royal son, Henry, who gets nothing after William the Conqueror dies. Henry’s sister remains faithful,...
Preview: The Spitfire Sisters, Theatre Royal Winchester
Celebrate the festive season with Winchester’s own vocal harmony trio, The Spitfire Sisters, at Theatre Royal Winchester on Thursday 15 December. The group return home to delight audiences with a selection of seasonal tunes, hoping to awaken the Christmas spirit in us all. The Spitfire Sisters, Anna Harding, Louisa...
Preview: Winchester Comedy Festival, Theatre Royal Winchester
Do you need a good laugh to chase away the winter blues? Then you’re in luck. Audiences can expect another top night of laughs from Winchester Comedy Festival with their Winter Gala 2022 on Thursday 8 December at Theatre Royal Winchester. This season’s event features stand-up comedy from Isy...
Preview: Festive Fairy Lights and Fizz, Bapsy Hall, Guildhall Winchester
The popular and historic Festive Fairy Lights and Fizz is set to return to Guildhall Winchester on Friday 9 December from 6 to 10pm. Presented by Vineyards of Hampshire, Fairy Lights and Fizz will be held in the Victorian grandeur of the Bapsy Hall, which will be decked with...