Simon is a talented local singer-songwriter with deep roots in the folk tradition. His music is steeped in the history and landscape of our beautiful Langstone Harbour area, bringing local stories and places vividly to life through song.  Alongside his own work, Simon breathes new life into traditional folk songs – some passed down through generations in Hampshire, others gathered from across the British Isles. Never one to stand still, he also re-imagines more contemporary pieces, sometimes setting well-known lyrics to his own fresh and original tunes.  Described as “a smorgasbord of folk with a dash of humour”, Simon’s performances are warm, witty,…

Tickets: £15, £10 under 25s Comedian James Acaster unleashes his infectious energy as he explores his love/hate relationship with stand-up – while welcoming a heckle or two. Filmed in Truro, Dublin and Northampton, we see how this experiment where heckling was actively encouraged panned out in front of three very different audiences. Age Recommendation: 15+ Duration: 120min (No interval) Watch the trailer:

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 Lucy Crowe…

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: £15, £10 Under 25s Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” The Telegraph. Running time: 245min (approx. including two intervals)

£15, £10 under 25s Running time approx 130 mins Recommended 15+ Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge).   One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions?   Filmed…

Please note this show has been cancelled – if you have booked tickets for this show, get in touch with our Box Office team. £15 A fantasy based upon a fiction, finds Arthur Conan Doyle tiring of ‘his’ intolerably arrogant Sherlock Holmes, and inventing the arch villain, Moriarty, to dispose of him. But Doyle’s dangerous strategy, combined with his passion for raising the spirits of the dead, has rather more surreal and dramatic consequences than he bargains for! A light-hearted and intriguing investigation of the consequences, when fictional characters take on lives and ambitions of their own, quite against the wishes…

£18 Featuring the exceptional performance of Cheryl Hadley, Rogue Minogue is a top-tier tribute to the iconic Princess of Pop, delivering an unparalleled level of detail and authenticity. This tribute show takes audiences on a nostalgic journey, starting from Kylie’s early days when she first captivated the world with her debut hits, all the way to her latest chart-toppers. It’s a celebration of her career that promises to be the ultimate pop party experience. At the heart of Cheryl’s performance is a commitment to perfection, with vocals that capture Kylie’s distinctive sound with remarkable precision and a stage presence that truly embodies the pop…

In the café culture environment for which he is best known, David’s latest session at The Spring will see him singing and playing more of those classic favourites from the Great American Songbook, plus a selection of latter-day material in the same vibe. David’s relaxed vocal style and warm guitar work guarantees a chilled-out mood that’s both joyous and upbeat! 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 Bites are performed from 12:30pm – 2pm. If you or…

£20 Flamenco is an art as universal as the blues, opera, and ballet combined. For thirty years, Flamenco Express has existed to uphold its traditions by choosing the best artists and allowing them total freedom of expression. An indisputable assertion of Human values in an age of intimidation and fear, and therefore more liberating than ever. Flamenco Express presents the hypnotic power of Kuky Santiago,  hot from the hottest Madrid stages. Plus ‘sizzling soloist’ La Joaquina, guitar virtuoso Chris Clavo, and the massive vocal presence of Antonio El Pola. Always a night to remember. Book early! Running time – 95 minutes including an interval.

Tickets: £15, £10 Under 25s The Audience by Peter Morgan directed, by Stephen Daldry Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. From Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron, the Queen advised her prime ministers on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the…

£7 Chronicle of a Death Foretold is a gripping story exploring injustice and mob hysteria by the Nobel Laureate Gabriel García Márquez, author of One Hundred Years of Solitude. Santiago Nasar is brutally murdered in a small town by two brothers. All the townspeople knew it was going to happen – including the victim. But nobody did anything to prevent the killing. Twenty seven years later, a man arrives in town to try and piece together the truth from the contradictory testimonies of the townsfolk to at last understand what happened to Santiago, and why. . . ‘A masterpiece’ – Evening Standard. Valerie Bird will lead the…

Tickets: £21 Budapest Café Orchestra are a gypsy & folk-flavoured boutique band of four virtuoso musicians. They present music from all corners of the world in their own unique, fresh and surprising way. From Balkan and Russian traditional music to their artful distillations of Romantic masterworks to soaring Gaelic folk anthems, BCO is an infectious musical experience that will enter your bloodstream and stay there forever. With sixteen albums to their name Budapest Café Orchestra was established by British composer and violinist Christian Garrick in 2009. BCO combines violin, guitar, accordion, double bass, saz, balalaika, domra and percussion to dazzling…

£15 Brooks Williams is one of those select few ‘’how on earth does he do it?” artists. He can sing. He can write. And, man oh man, can he play guitar. Cambridge UK-based, Statesboro, Georgia US-born, admired by both listeners and fellow musicians, Brooks Williams has been a leading light on the acoustic music scene for three decades. FATEA says his performances show “the greatest level of true expertise.” Williams’ music effortlessly slides between country, blues and folk. He has been playing American along before it was given that name. With thirty-four recordings in thirty-five years, Brooks Williams is listed…

Tickets: £16 Your new favourite musical is out for delivery…Have you ever found yourself watching your favourite movie, wishing it had more songs and more women? Well, you’re in luck. This all-fem dream-team are bringing you just what you ordered. Package may contain: a sparkling new improvised musical comedy, from the cast of the critically acclaimed and award-winning Notflix. “Really impressive” ★★★★★ Broadway World “Roaringly funny and incredibly talented” ★★★★★ Broadway Baby Running time: 60min (no interval)

£7 The Iron Age saw the emergence of competing territories and peoples and, with this, ongoing regional conflict. We shall explore how this played out in our area, and the dramatic consequences, while walking around the hill fort on the Trundle. We will meet at 10.30am in the Trundle Car Park (marked on the picture above, just to the west of the fort). The walk is short – less than a mile – but does involve some moderate inclines.

Tickets: £15, £10 Under 25’s Who was Frida Kahlo? Everyone knows her, but who was the woman behind the bright colours, the big brows, and the floral crowns? Take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the truth behind her often turbulent life. Making use of the latest technology to deliver previously unimaginable quality, we take an in-depth look at key works throughout her career. Using letters Kahlo wrote to guide us, this definitive film reveals her deepest emotions and unlocks the secrets and symbolism contained within her art. Exhibition on Screen’s trademark…

£5 Wonder Gigs – music for you, play for them. Wonder Gigs is a family friendly, live event for music-loving grown-ups and little ones aged 0-5. Each of our themed sessions includes toe-tapping, acoustic covers of well-known pop, rock and folk tunes from a live, professional musician. At the same time, one of our experienced play facilitators will ensure that your little one is well catered for with props, puppets and opportunities for gentle child-led play. Aimed at 0 to 5 year-olds, these sessions offer you a chance to unwind and play with your little one in a welcoming and relaxed space. Dancing, moving and singing along is fully encouraged. Themes: May…

£16 An expert at chilling the spine and curdling the blood, Edith Nesbit relates three of her best Gothic tales while recalling her own childhood terrors. In The Shadow, a repressed housekeeper encounters an abominable entity, while in The Pavilion the shade of a long-dead necromancer envelops a social gathering. Finally, a deranged young woman harbours a deadly secret in a rediscovered story called A Strange Experience. Following the success of The Masks of Aphra Behn, Claire Louise Amias returns with this gripping insight into the darker side of Edith Nesbit, author of The Railway Children. Renowned horror expert Jonathan…

Tickets: £17.50 The Dunwells are a successful Leeds based Indie-folk / Americana band with strong vocals, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Their debut album “Blind Sighted Faith” was released in 2012 following which they have released a further 6 albums/EP’s. The Dunwells have found favour with audiences across the world having toured extensively in USA, Europe and the UK as well as having supported artists including Mumford and Sons, Tom Jones, Scouting for Girls, Brian Adams and Elbow on UK tours. They have played some of the most iconic music venues delighting their loyal and global audiences with live shows.…

£15 What do you get if you cross Jane Austen’s most famous novel with a bunch of buffoons? Pride and Prejudice…. but funny! A ridiculous romp through all the Bennets, Bingleys, bachelors and balls (not that kind), and not forgetting the De Bourghs and Darcys. Featuring at least one soaking wet shirt and some excellent boiled potatoes, this hilarious retelling of Austen’s most loved story is not to be missed!

Round the Edges. Three gentlemen who draw on a wide range of musical interests to inform   their repertoire. A repertoire that is acoustic and folk in its origins. As players they seek to   explore the melodies and textures of the tunes and instruments they play. They are; John   Burchett; mandola, mandolin, banjo, fiddle and vocals. Basil Lodge; guitar and banjo. Steven   Bullen; guitar, ukulele and vocals.     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 Bites are performed from 12:30pm – 2pm. If you or someone you…

Tickets: £18 Daniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia Roberts. He didn’t. Join him as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and light. Described by Rolling Stone as ‘utterly hilarious and effortlessly charismatic’, award-winning stand-up Daniel is best known for his viral comedy videos, which are enjoyed by millions of women and gays online. His critically-acclaimed debut show Villain toured internationally, including a sell-out run at New York’s SoHo Playhouse and London’s legendary Clapham Grand. He co-hosts the podcast…

Tickets: £15, £10 under 25s Shakespeare’s OTHELLO rages to life like never before in a ‘compelling’ (★★★★ Telegraph) new production starring David Harewood OBE (Homeland, Best of Enemies), Toby Jones OBE (Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Detectorists), Caitlin FitzGerald (Succession, Masters of Sex), Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point) and Luke Treadaway (A Street Cat Named Bob). Directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris OBE (War Horse, Dr Semmelweis, The Grinning Man) with music by PJ Harvey, this epic story of manipulation, jealousy and toxic masculinity explores the darker side of power, rage and desire. Filmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket…

£7.50, 10% discount for groups of 4+ Get ready to dance, play and glow! Our brand-new Family Rave transforms The Spring into a joyful, high energy mini-club created for adults who love a daytime dance party; with a safe, welcoming space for their little ones to come along too. Designed for the postrave generation, this event brings big beats, vibrant lights and nostalgic party energy, all in an environment where children can move, explore and enjoy at their own pace. This is a relaxed, accessible event where families can flow freely between upbeat dancefloor moments and calmer creative or sensory spaces. Whether you want to throw shapes, chill…

£15, or £10 for under 25s The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge, directed by Caitríona McLaughlin Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene… Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona…

Tickets: £18, £10 Under 25s Your imagination and sense of wonder will flower at rising Malaysian pianist Julian Chan’s ‘Visions Virtuosic’ International Interview Concert: Beethoven’s F# Sonata ‘For Thérèse’, legendary Alkan’s ‘Aesop’s Feast’ variations, Chopin’s tale-bearing Ballade No 2, Schubert’s defiant C minor Sonata, and Godowsky’s multi-coloured Java Suite, which Julian has recorded. These pieces describe, paint and portray, but demand pianistic prowess you won’t believe you’re actually hearing and watching. At The Spring, everyone will be able to see the keyboard and listen to Julian’s inspiring conversations about himself and the music. You also can Ask A Question, guess…

Tickets: £24 Experience THE Sixties show that’s wowing audiences around the world, selling out and headlining venues from the Palladium to Old Trafford – with the spectacular Sounds of the 60s, THE ZOOTS are here to make your whole family bop to the ’60s beats that everybody loves – with legendary music  by The Beatles, The Stones, The Monkees, The Beach Boys, The Kinks, The Searchers, The Small Faces, The Who, The Drifters, The Isley Brothers, The Four Seasons, Neil Diamond, Elvis and 60 something songs from your favourite 60s artists. Feel the groove that’s thrilling audiences of stage and screen, in more than 30 countries! Discover…

£16 Mark Thomas celebrates 40 years at the mic. In that time he has changed laws on tax, jailed arms dealers, kick started a comedy circuit in Palestine, given evidence before three Parliamentary select committees and has taken the police to court three times and won. The world’s moving far too fast to predict what the content will be but it is the normal stuff of government and personal mayhem, expect jokes, rants, politics, swearing, staring into apocalypse and possible nudity as he emerges from large cake singing happy birthday Mr President.* *Cake correct at time of publication. Join Mark as he tries…

Tickets £15, £10 Under 25s From the World’s Most Spectacular Opera series, experience the love, laughter and loss of La Bohème at the magnificent Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. Puccini’s beloved classic – the original bohemian love story – has long captivated audiences around the world. His music swells with love, soars in ecstasy, crackles with jealousy and cries with heartache. With lavish sets and costumes transforming the harbour-top stage into a romantic Paris winter, Opera Australia’s glittering production will be an unforgettable delight. Running time: 135min, including 15min interval (approx.)  

£22.50 The ALL THINGS MUST PASS ORCHESTRA, a ten-piece band devoted to the music of George Harrison, has been filling theatres with sell-out performances since 2013. For over a decade, the Brighton-based ensemble – led by singer and multi-instrumentalist Alex Eberhard – has lovingly recreated Harrison’s kaleidoscopic sound world, from the ground-breaking All Things Must Pass album to treasured classics like Something, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Here Comes The Sun, and My Sweet Lord.  The next run of shows will be especially poignant: In 2026, the ALL THINGS MUST PASS ORCHESTRA will embark on their final tour. After years…

£21 The sell-out cabaret returns. The West End Ensemble presents an epic evening of the iconic songs direct from the finest West End and Broadway musicals. Featuring a stellar cast of West End performers this cabaret promises to celebrate the favourite timeless anthems from shows such as Carousel, Les Miserables, Wicked, Six and may more! Will have you singing all the way home.  Favourites Carolyn Maitland and Jordan Paul Clarke return with other West End names to be announced.

Tickets: £15 Ten years ago, my best friend Tom was diagnosed with heart cancer and given three months to live. His last wish was to have a full Viking burial. So I gave him one. Team Viking tells the remarkable, hilarious and heart-lifting story of how I actually managed to give my best mate the send-off he wanted. Blending storytelling, music, comedy and even a genuine Viking helmet, it’s a comic ode to death, friendship and the beautiful absurdity of life. The show premiered in a tiny meeting room at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe and became a breakthrough hit: critically…

Tickets: £15, £10 Under 25s 1 85-year-old Man, 5 Countries, 16 Cities, 23 shows, 6 weeks. Will he make it home … or is this the end of the road? One of the most recognisable figures in British comedy, John Cleese’s career spans six decades – from his early days with the Cambridge Footlights to co-founding Monty Python, co-creating Fawlty Towers, and writing and starring in the Oscar-nominated “A Fish Called Wanda”. His unique brand of black humour has made him a global icon and intergalactic treasure. At the age of eighty five, John Cleese sets off on what might…

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+

£7 Death of an Ordinary Man by Sarah Perry won the Nero Award for Non Fiction2025. Her father in law, David, who died in the autumn of 2022, only nine days after a cancer diagnosis, was in some ways a very ordinary man. Yet as Sarah and her husband Robert nursed him through his final days, they realised how extraordinary he really was. This loving, clear-eyed and unforgettable book shows how death may be met and understood as a part of life – a universal experience that is terrible and beautiful, intimate and real, sometimes all at once. ‘… profound and completely…

£15 By Robert Louis Stevenson Adapted and performed by Mark Stratford  ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ – a mystery tale about the timeless conflict between good and evil – caused a sensation when it was published in 1886. In this highly acclaimed, gripping solo play, Mark Stratford offers a compelling and faithful adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic classic. In fog-bound Victorian London, Gabriel Utterson works as a respectable lawyer. Concerned by a strange clause in his friend Henry Jekyll’s will, Utterson investigates the sinister Edward Hyde – Jekyll’s unlikely protégé. Convinced that Jekyll and Hyde’s relationship is founded on blackmail, Utterson…

£28, £40 VIP (VIP includes post show meet and greet and close up magic) Dare to believe in magic as the UK’s #1 magic show returns with a completely new and uplifting production for 2025. You’re invited to a night of wonder, as secrets unravel and the impossible becomes possible. ‘Barely skips a beat. One to watch in the world of magic’ (The List) Following an unprecedented 5 years of sold-out shows around the world – this five star magic show guarantees to leave you aching with laughter & dizzy in disbelief. Presented by world-renowned award winning magician James Phelan, the first magician in history to…

£7 The game of football now generates nearly three times the revenue raised by UK shipbuilding. We take time out from the FIFA World Cup to explore how this simple game developed to become a major British export and the part it plays in our local community. This circular walk of around 3 miles, will start at The Spring at 10.30am.

£23 standing, £25 seated It’s time to zig-a-zig-ah your way into the weekend! The ultimate 90s night out is here! That’s So 90s – The 90’s Nostalgia Party. Fire up your Nokia, lace up those platforms, and dig out that bubblegum lip gloss! The 90s called, and you’re invited to the fiercest party of the year! From the ultimate pop girlies, The Spice Girls and Britney , to boyband royalty , Take That and the Backstreet Boys. That’s So 90s is a full-on time machine to the wildest decade ever. This is your chance to dress up, dance, and scream…

£7 British seaside resorts originated as fashionable locations for the cure of ill-health amongst the wealthy but, over time, became places where working class people visited to escape the consequences of urban life. We explore how this affected Hayling Island while taking in the sea air ourselves. This 2 mile walk will involve some shingle beach. We will meet at 10.30am at Eastoke Beach car park (Southwood Road-Creek Road junction – PO11 9FD)

Tickets: £16, £10 Under 25s HumDrum return to The Spring this June with Kate Summerscale’s unconventional lockeddoor mystery The Suspicions of Mr Whicher.One of Portsmouth’s leading local theatre companies, HumDrum bring their own style to this true Victorian case. A seemingly-impossible crime tears through the quiet respectability of a rural household. What begins as a shocking act soon becomes a national obsession, drawing investigators, neighbours, journalists, and the family themselves into a tightening circle of scrutiny. As those entangled in the aftermath struggle to make sense of what happened, the story follows their search for truth, the burden of guilt—both imagined…

£15 Come with us to the Grim Fortress of the Tower of London in the bad old days of Tudor England! This is the setting for Gilbert and Sullivan’s dramatic opera, THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD. It tells of treachery and intrigue in Tudor England, where a war hero and gentleman is under sentence of death on a charge of Sorcery – an accusation laid against him by a greedy relative, influential at the King’s Court, who wishes to take possession of his estates. Colonel Fairfax holds his lands on the condition that he is married, and at present he is a single gentleman.…

Tickets: £15, £10 Under 25s “I envy the Japanese” Van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo. In the exhibition on which this film is based – VAN GOGH & JAPAN at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam – one can see why. Though Vincent van Gogh never visited Japan it is the country that had the most profound influence on him and his art. One cannot understand Van Gogh without understanding how Japanese art arrived in Paris in the middle of the 19th century and the profound impact it had on artists like Monet, Degas and, above all, Van Gogh.…

Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton, based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, directed by Marianne Elliott. BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, whereamong the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Filmed live on stage at the National…

£15, £10 under 25s An original adaptation of the H. G. Wells classic, The First Men in the Moon. A high spirited and rollicking scientific romance that sees our two protagonists go boldly where no Victorians have gone before. To the moon! Though the surface of the strange celestial body is challenging enough, what untold horrors may lurk beneath? Jonathan Goodwin both writes and performs this one-man show.

£24, £10 under 25s THE BEST OF BRITISH SOUL With an ensemble made up of former members from Cliff Bennett’s band from the previous 30+ years, The Rebel Rousers consists of seven star musicians performing a set consisting of Soul and RnB classics. Performing Cliff Bennett’s hits from the 60s and 70s, including “One Way Love” and “Got to Get You Into My Life.”  This is the closest audiences will get to see the original line-up of the iconic British soul band! With Geoff Nichollson Drums (original Rebel Rouser and from BBC’s Rock School);Pete Pritchard on Bass (resident bassist in…

Tickets: £20 As seen on BBC The One Show! The Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Simon and Garfunkel. Lose yourself to nostalgia with such classics as Mrs Robinson, The Boxer, The Sounds of Silence and Bridge Over Troubled Water as well as all the others that have established Paul Simon as one of the most successful songwriters of all time. Paul and Art are played to perfection, bringing in elements of their famously fractious relationship, as well as replicating the beautiful harmonies flawlessly. This is a wonderful show filled with excellent music, nostalgia, and…

£7 Audition by Katie Kitamura is an exhilarating novel that asks whether we ever really know the people we love. Two people meet for lunch in a Manhattan restaurant. She’s an accomplished actress in rehearsals for an upcoming premiere. He’s attractive, troubling, young – young enough to be her son. Who is he to her and she to him? Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2025. ‘. . . Audition is a lightning bolt of a novel’– Financial Times. Caroline Hammond will lead the discussion.

£14, £13 concessions Bench Theatre presents The 39 Steps, adapted for the stage by Patrick Barlow as a playful parody of the classic Hitchcock film. The 39 Steps is a breathless, brilliantly bonkers theatrical romp where espionage, mistaken identity and high-speed adventure collide. One innocent man. A shadowy organisation. A mystery that hurtles from a London music hall to the Scottish Highlands at breakneck pace. Add a small number of fearless actors, a dizzying array of characters, lightning-fast costume changes and gloriously inventive staging, and you have a thriller that refuses to take itself seriously. Part Hitchcock homage, part juicy…

Tickets: £15, £10 Under 25s A sparkling tale of magic and mischief, Coppélia has everything a good story ballet should: a touch of enchantment, a dash of romance and masses of sumptuous costumes. Swanilda and Franz are in love until the appearance of Dr Coppelius and his mysterious daughter Coppélia upset the celebrations. However, Dr Coppelius’ haughty daughter is not what she seems, and Swanilda must rescue Franz from the magician’s sinister doll-filled lair – with the help of some fancy footwork! Swanilda and her merry boyfriend Franz live in a village with Dr Coppelius, a sinister magician and inventor…

Tickets: £16, £10 Under 25s Kate Griffin (UK banjo player) and Matchume Zango (Mozambique multi-instrumentalist) are forging a new cross-cultural collaboration celebrating the universal power of traditional music. They both bring echoes of their respective traditions to a vibrant new sound full of world rhythms, contemporary song-writing and joy. Kate and Matchume met during Making Tracks online residency amidst the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, where despite the barriers of virtual collaboration they resonated deeply with each other’s creative practice and music. Two years later they met in Maputo (Mozambique) to feel the magic in person and record an EP and…

£22, £10 under 25s Track Dogs are an international band formed in 2006 in Madrid with a name deriving from the dark subterranean world of the New York subway system. They are an eclectic line up of acoustic guitar, electric base, trumpet, cajon and stunning four-part vocal harmonies. Their sound is best described as “sunshine-y songs thriving on dark themes behind irresistible rhythms”. Those familiar with the band will know that Track Dogs have always dabbled in different styles from Americana and blue grass to folk and even blues. With over 11 albums, and performances from Glastonbury to the Royal…

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: £15, £10 Under 25s John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era.  What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how they were presented to the audience. Through interviews with curators, contemporary fashionistas and style influencers, Exhibition on Screen’s film will examine how Sargent’s unique practice has influenced modern art, culture and fashion. Filmed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Tate Britain, London, the exhibition reveals Sargent’s power to express distinctive personalities, power dynamics and gender identities during this fascinating period of cultural reinvention.…

£17, £10 under 25s Hattie will be joined by her 7 piece band to perform an exquisite mix of original soul, americana and jazz. Hattie is an exciting emerging UK singer-songwriter who burst onto the music scene last year with the launch of her debut EP, Watercolour. Inspired by artists such as Stevie Nicks, Barbra Streisand, and Linda Ronstadt, she has toured extensively in the UK and abroad as Stevie Nicks in the nation’s most successful Fleetwood Mac tribute band, even appearing as Stevie on ITV’s Starstruck in 2023. She is now embarking on a career as a solo artist. Hattie…

£18, £10 under 25s Hollie Rogers is a singer-songwriter from Cornwall whose expressive voice, sharp lyrical instincts and percussive, guitar-led sound have earned her a dedicated and ever-growing following. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Joni Mitchell, Joan Armatrading and Blondie, she crafts songs that blend emotional depth with an unmistakably playful charm. Her live performances are widely praised for their honesty, warmth and wit, and she has become known for shows that move effortlessly between heartfelt storytelling and moments of disarming humour.  A seasoned performer, Hollie is no stranger to major festival stages including Glastonbury, and she has opened…

Tickets: £23 Step into a world of electrifying rhythm and soulful melodies with Oye Santana, the UK’s premier tribute to Carlos Santana. Oye Santana isn’t just a gig. It’s a fiesta for the senses and faithful recreations of Santana’s iconic hits, delivered with passion, perfection and power. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering Santana for the first time, Oye Santana is guaranteed to transport you to the heart of Woodstock and beyond. Running time: 130min, including 20min interval Age guidance: Suitable for all ages

Tickets: £18, £10 Under 25s A high-vibe live experience blending disco, funk, and soul with storytelling, sharp wit, and a touch of sparkle. Psychedelic Soul Cabaret weaves powerful stories and lived truths through music, words, and bold artistry, inviting audiences into a space that’s playful, reflective, and unapologetically alive.  Featuring Gloria Miller and Her Groovy Band!  Originally from Chicago and now based in England, Gloria has worked with world-renowned artists including Philip Bailey (Earth, Wind & Fire), Lou Rawls, Mavis Staples, and B.B. King. In the UK, she has supported Craig Charles (BBC Radio 6) and The Real Thing, appeared on BBC Radio Solent…

£10 Running time 65 minutes Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses various different gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays. Prepare to be amazed as Ray creates a volcano bubble, a soap bubble carousel, a bubble ghost, and even a tornado inside a bubble! The show was inspired by Ray’s work with SEND schools, adult neurodivergent groups, and science centres across Europe. The performance is suitable for…

£7 Seascraper by Benjamin Wood, winner of the Nero Book Awards 2025, tells the story of Thomas who lives a physically demanding life with his mother in Longferry, working his grandfather’s trade as a shanker. At heart, he is a folk musician, but that remains a private dream until a striking visitor arrives, bringing the promise of Hollywood glamour, Thomas begins to see a different future but how much of what the American claims is true? This novel tells of a young man hemmed in by his circumstances, striving to achieve fulfilment far beyond the world he knows. ‘One of the finest British novelists of…

£18, £10 under 25s Mario Bakuna and Roberto Manzin invite the audience to celebrate two of the most important artists of all time: the American saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian guitarist João Gilberto in a tribute to the iconic album Getz/Gilberto.  Getz/Gilberto was recorded in 1963 and is considered the album that popularised bossa nova worldwide and is one of the best-selling jazz records of all time, selling over one million copies. It was widely acclaimed by music critics, received the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, and also became the first non-American album to win Album of the…

Tickets: £23 A Celebration Of The Music Of Coldplay; capturing the energy and sound of one of the biggest bands in the world. This immersive and fun driven show features Xylobands, lasers, back projection, confetti, and all of the biggest hits from Yellow, Hymn For The Weekend, to Viva La Vida and Paradise. Don’t miss this unique show for all fans of Coldplay. What other participants have said:  “Brilliant band ! I can’t wait to have the opportunity to see them again!” – Alison O’Kane “Absolutely brilliant. Saw them in Norwich. Please come back.” – Jackie Hall “We were there.…

Tickets: £25 seated, £24 standing, £10 under 25s Ultimate Madnezz are the UK’s most authentic tribute to the Nutty Boys, delivering a fully live, high-energy celebration of Madness and their iconic ska-pop sound. Bringing the spirit, swagger, and unmistakable style of the originals to the stage, this powerhouse tribute captures everything fans love about one of Britain’s most beloved bands. With over 100 minutes of non-stop classics, Ultimate Madnezz take audiences on a joyful ride through Madness’s biggest hits and fan favourites. Expect sharp suits, infectious energy, tight musicianship, and a whole lot of bouncing about. Every detail is crafted…

Tickets: £19.50 Through unheard stories alongside candid photos from his new bestselling book ‘No One You Know’, Dave Rowntree shares the tales behind Blur’s formative years. From their early friendships in Colchester, to world tours, and famously going head-to-head with Oasis, he offers rare insight into the moments that shaped one of the major defining bands of 1990s Britpop, Blur. Running time: 2 sets of 45min plus an interval 

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…

Tickets: £36 Join two-time Grammy nominated Hall of Fame Songwriter and recording artist Beth Nielsen Chapman as she celebrates the 30th Anniversary of her landmark album “Sand and Water”, the album that chronicled her journey through the grief of losing her husband Ernest to cancer. It happened to be released in 1997 which marked a profound year for global loss with the passing of Princess Diana, Mother Teresa, Gianni Versace, Jacques Cousteau, Jeff Buckley, John Denver, and James Stewart, among others. This is a rare opportunity to see Beth perform solo at intimate venues across the UK and she will…

Tickets: £15, £12 concessions Everyone has a story. Your stories matter. Keith Alessi had a story. He was neither an actor nor a musician, and his journey to the stage was a highly improbable one. But this show is a reflection of the power and purpose our stories can have when we share them with the world in an authentic and honest way.  The grassroots sound of the banjo lures you in and brings you back to a simpler time in life, as Keith takes you on the journey of his unique personal story about how music was the catalyst to…