Winchester Gig Guide
The Nutshell
15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF - under ½ mile - mapWebsite: www.thenutshellwinchester.com
Contact: 01962 808533
The Nutshell Events:
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Thursday 03 April 2025
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Family
• For Children
• Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: WHIPPED UP! - 10.30am, midday, 2pm - Whipped Up! follows Dottie, an eager-to-please 50’s-style diner server on their first day on the job – where the baby is the customer, and caregivers are along for the ride. As the server waits on their “demanding” clientele (imagine babies doing what babies do best – creating adorable chaos!) the server grows increasingly frazzled – and more and more entertaining! Stimulating for tiny audience members with sensory play served up throughout the show, and hilarious for parents/adults watching their loved ones take on roles in an unfolding comedy. Run-time: 50 minutes (including 20 minutes of playtime on set). No interval. Age suitability: 2 months to 2 years. Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester 
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Saturday 05 April 2025
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Comedy
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE NUTSHELL COMEDY CLUB: Tom Ward - 8pm - join host Paul McCaffrey, grab a drink at the bar, pre-order some grub and settle in for a night of BIG laughs with some of the UK's best comedians. Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Thursday 10 April 2025
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Theatre
• Family
• For Children
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: FOUR SEASONS - 11am & 2pm - A Little Bulb Production Four Seasons is a theatrical love letter to nature for children and their families. Join our intrepid team of magical gardeners as they tend to the marvellous menagerie of flora and fauna at every stage of nature’s miraculous journey. Four Seasons is a celebration of the wonder and weirdness of nature and our place within it, all set to an exciting score of seasonally inspired tracks including, of course, Vivaldi’s iconic piece. Expect enchanting and innovative theatre featuring puppetry, physical theatre and clowning fun – everything we’ve come to expect from Olivier Award-winning Little Bulb (Hibernation, CBEEBIES’ The Nutcracker). Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Thursday 17 April 2025
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Live music
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: BAG OF BONES - 8pm - London-Based Quartet ‘Bag of Bones’ Delivers Compelling Ensemble Music with their Debut Album ‘No One Gets Saved’, Traversing the Entire Spectrum of Sound Colors, Rhythms, and Moods with Vibrant Energy The London-based quartet has honed its chemistry through many hours playing together, exploring all of the history of jazz and settling on loose compositions as vehicles to explore free improvising. Stone-Lonergan, Simpson, Hayhurst and Glaser all contribute compositions, which are all designed to experiment with the freedom of music within the structure of a loose container. Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Thursday 17 April 2025
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Live music
• Family
• For Children
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: JAZZBOPS: BAG OF BONES - 11.30am-12.30pm - Join us for our monthly Jazz Club for grown-ups and their little ones in partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival. Grab a coffee and a slice of cake, park up your buggies or scooters and get ready for a mid-week lunchtime concert featuring some of the UK's best Jazz musicians. Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Friday 18 April 2025
- Good Friday
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Live music
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: WinQueilidh - 7pm - This ceilidh is gender-free, queer- and trans- friendly and always welcoming. Ceilidh dancing is traditional social dancing for groups; you don't need a partner and you're taught as it goes along. £10 general admission; £5 students/low income. Cash and card accepted. The Nutshell has a bar that sells a variety of drinks. Water is provided free-of-charge. For more information visit louisesiddons.com/WinQ.html Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester 
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Saturday 19 April 2025
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Live DJs
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: Loud & Clear 5 Sober Rave - 7pm-11pm - We're returning for our 6th alcohol-free drug-free clubnight at The Nutshell, Winchester for another night of sober raving with our amazing sound system, visuals and local DJs. With a heavy focus on D&B, Jungle & Oldskool rave at this one, we'll be playing the hottest new tracks alongside classic anthems from back in the day. In the main room we have a large sound system with club lighting and reactive visuals. In the chillout area you'll find comfortable seating, refreshments and exciting alcohol-free drink options. Limited numbers of Early Bird tickets available! Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Wednesday 23 April 2025
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Comedy
• Family
• For Children
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: BRING YOUR OWN BABY COMEDY - 12.30pm-1.45pm - Join us for an afternoon of hilarious comedy, where you can relax and have a good laugh at the best comedians in the UK, without needing childcare! There's buggy parking, baby changing and more at all our venues, so that you can take some time for yourself and just be entertained. The bar is fully stocked, whether you fancy a cuppa or even something a bit stronger (G&T anyone?). If you need to whip out a bum (the baby’s please!), a boob or a bottle, then please feel free… and our comics won’t mind being heckled by our younger guests!* Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Thursday 24 April 2025
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Open mic
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: SCRATCH Night - 7.30pm - An evening dedicated to the development of brand-new work and a chance for artists to put initial creative thoughts and ideas in front of a live, supportive audience to see what works. Come and try out something untested that may one day turn into fully formed piece of work! Are you ready to take the leap knowing there are people there to catch you if you fall? Our informal nights bring new live work to the public and create a supportive platform for artists to experiment, take risks, test something bold and innovative on stage, and share both their work and the experience with peers and a wider audience. Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Friday 25 April 2025
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Comedy
• Burlesque
• Cabaret
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: LEGS ELEVEN: BURLESQUE BINGO SHOW - 8pm - Get ready for the tease of your life as burlesque meets bingo in an evening of glamour, giggles and guaranteed, gorgeous surprises. Expect liberation, laughter and a little bit of luck as we fling off more than just our inhibitions. With some very titillating prizes to be won and more Saturday Night party than you can shake a very sexy stick at, you’d be a fool to miss out on this chance to become a part of the tantalising world of burlesque bingo. Hold on to your hats and the edge of your seats! Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Sunday 04 May 2025
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Live music
• Music festival
• Family
• For Children
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2025 - Family Concert: Animals! - 11.30am-12.30pm - Robert Plane presenter with Festival musicians Grab your tickets for a fun-packed concert featuring music inspired by animals, with audience participation. Book early as we’re expecting another sell-out! Tickets: £5 (Free for Under 3s) Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Sunday 04 May 2025
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Live music
• Music festival
• Talk
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2025 - Masterclass - 1.45pm-2.45pm - Violinist Lucy Gould shares her expertise with the Zenith Quartet from the Royal Academy of Music. Tickets: £5 (Unreserved seating) Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Spotlight
TODAY, Thursday 03 April 2025
WHIPPED UP!
Venue: The Nutshell
10.30am, midday, 2pm
Whipped Up! follows Dottie, an eager-to-please 50’s-style diner server on their first day on the job – where the baby is the customer, and caregivers are along for the ride. As the server waits on their “demanding” clientele (imagine babies doing what babies do best – creating adorable chaos!) the server grows increasingly frazzled – and more and more entertaining! Stimulating for tiny audience members with sensory play served up throughout the show, and hilarious for parents/adults watching their loved ones take on roles in an unfolding comedy. Run-time: 50 minutes (including 20 minutes of playtime on set). No interval. Age suitability: 2 months to 2 years.