A night for established and emerging performance artists to workshop their works in progress. A a sharing platform for you to test new/in progress work to a live and supportive audience.
Welcome to Loud & Clear! Join us for sober raving at The Nutshell, Winchester with our amazing sound system, immersive lighting, reactive visuals and local DJs playing a range of underground dance music. This in-person event is all about having a blast without the need for alcohol or drugs.
Having run four of these events over the past year we now have an awesome community of people that love the safe and sober environment. Whether you're a seasoned raver or just looking for a different fun night out, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this unique experience - grab your tickets now.
Limited numbers of Early Bird tickets available!
Starts at 7:00PM
Ages 18+
From £14
We regret no lift access and no refunds.
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!
Join bestselling author Donna Laine, creator of The Remembering Technique, for an unforgettable evening of self-discovery and empowerment.
CDG Events invite you to join bestselling author Donna Laine, creator of The Remembering Technique, for an unforgettable evening of self-discovery and empowerment. This transformative event will guide you on a journey to reshape your future and create the life you've always dreamed of.
Unlock the keys to health, wealth, romance, and business success with Donna's powerful insights and practical tools.
DATE: Thursday, 30th January 2025
TIME: 7:30pm (Doors open at 7pm)
VENUE: The Nutshell Theatre, Winchester
Don't miss out on this opportunity to be inspired and learn from Donna Laine herself. Secure your space and take the first step towards your transformation!
N.B. no life access to performance studio.
Step into the intriguing world of cabaret as you join Mercury and friends for a night of decadence and debauchery.
An extraordinary journey through a busy forest. Experience a story told from the perspective of an acorn; the hectic forest floor, thrumming underworlds, and dazzling heights of icy branches.
F.W. Murnau’s classic silent film Nosferatu continues to haunt and terrify audiences. This first-ever screen adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula captures the deeply-rooted elements of a waking nightmare. Its eerie, Gothic feel - and chilling performance from Max Shrek as the vampire - set the template for horror films that followed.
Awarded Best children’s show of Brighton Festival 2006 Shoe Baby is a magical puppet show! A fantastical sing-a-long adventure with a baby who takes to the sea, the air, the zoo all in a shoe!
A monthly Jazz club for grown-ups and their little ones in partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival.
In a 20 year career James Allsopp has been a featured performer and recording artist for an incredibly diverse range of musicians. James has played in concert and on albums by legendary artists such as The Last Poets, David Axelrod, Dr John and Mulatu Astake, for European jazz luminaries such as Django Bates, Nostalgia 77, Kit Downes and Polar Bear, on more commercial albums by Jamie Cullum and Jorja Smith and as featured soloist in a wide range of compositions by composer Brian Irvine.
James’s debut album was nominated for BBC Jazz Award for Best Album 2007 and he won the BBC Jazz Award for Innovation 2008
Sponsored by Christopher Jones Wealth Management.
Join us on the third Thursday of every month for an evening of Jazz, delicious food in the courtyard and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.
In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on the third Thursday of every month. Pizza served by Proven Slice - pre-order below.
Thu, 20 February 2025
8pm (doors at 7pm)
Tickets £22 (includes all fees and levies)
FOOD VENDOR: TBC
Play-along theatre adventures for 2-6 year olds and their grown-ups.
Step into the intriguing world of cabaret as you join Mercury and friends for a night of decadence and debauchery.
Join host Paul McCaffrey, grab a drink at the bar,order some grub and settle in for a night of BIG laughs as we feature some of the UK's best comedians.
Come & enjoy an uplifting 45 minutes with your little one as you listen to live musicians playing beautiful acoustic versions of well-known pop songs, all arranged to be enjoyable for both big & small ears alike.
Adapted By Noël Jones & Douglas Revolta
Original Music by William Pickering
“I am on the brink of a discovery so great, so shocking that the very course of humanity may be altered by it – the moment that I, Victor Frankenstein, create life and destroy death forever.”
Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece is brought to life in a haunting new adaptation that explores the blurred lines between creator and creation, humanity and monstrosity and challenges the audience to question: who is the real monster?
Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist, becomes obsessed with creating life. Driven by ambition, he assembles a creature from body parts and brings it to life, only to be horrified by its monstrous appearance. Rejected by society and its creator, the creature seeks revenge, leading to a heartbreaking series of devastating events.
Discarded Nut Theatre Co. is a vibrant creative springboard for emerging actors, writers, musicians, performers and makers, offering a springboard to collaborate and grow alongside industry professionals. This groundbreaking company is dedicated to producing dynamic, high-quality theatre with captivating performances that leave a lasting impression. Our work is staged in The Nutshell, an intimate and welcoming space that offers audiences alternative, high-quality artistic experiences in one of Winchester's most loved and historic buildings.
“Last night made my heart stand still!”
“A rich and moving production by a vibrant and exciting company.”
Thu, 6 Mar | 7pm | £15
Fri, 7 Mar | 7pm | £15
The Nutshell warmly invites you to join us for our Meet the Makers Market; a market for makers, independents and creatives to sell their wares and showcase their making and design process during ‘Meet the Maker’ month.
This hand-curated market will feature some of the areas most talented independent crafters, who will be on hand to discuss their creative process, tools and techniques. The Nutshell Makers Market’s offer an authentic shopping experience, where visitors can buy unique handmade products, meet local creatives and support creative talent.
Sun, 9 March
10am-4pm
FREE ENTRY
Cafe and Bar will be open ☕️
Adapted By Noël Jones & Douglas Revolta
Original Music by William Pickering
“I am on the brink of a discovery so great, so shocking that the very course of humanity may be altered by it – the moment that I, Victor Frankenstein, create life and destroy death forever.”
Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece is brought to life in a haunting new adaptation that explores the blurred lines between creator and creation, humanity and monstrosity and challenges the audience to question: who is the real monster?
Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist, becomes obsessed with creating life. Driven by ambition, he assembles a creature from body parts and brings it to life, only to be horrified by its monstrous appearance. Rejected by society and its creator, the creature seeks revenge, leading to a heartbreaking series of devastating events.
Discarded Nut Theatre Co. is a vibrant creative springboard for emerging actors, writers, musicians, performers and makers, offering a springboard to collaborate and grow alongside industry professionals. This groundbreaking company is dedicated to producing dynamic, high-quality theatre with captivating performances that leave a lasting impression. Our work is staged in The Nutshell, an intimate and welcoming space that offers audiences alternative, high-quality artistic experiences in one of Winchester's most loved and historic buildings.
“Last night made my heart stand still!”
“A rich and moving production by a vibrant and exciting company.”
Wed, 19 Mar | 3pm & 7:30pm
Thu, 20 Mar | 3pm & 7:30pm
Fri, 21 Mar | 3pm & 7:30pm
Sat, 22 Mar | 3pm & 7:30pm
Wed, 12 Mar | 3pm & 7:30pm
Thu, 13 Mar | 3pm & 7:30pm
Fri 14, Mar | 3pm & 7:30pm
Sat, 15 Mar | 3pm & 7:30pm
TICKETS: £22, £19, Pay What You Can
Blending ancient folk traditions with a bold contemporary flair, Wise Woman arrives with a heady collision of lush vocal harmonies, cinematic strings and 90s girl power.
A monthly Jazz club for grown-ups and their little ones in partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival.
“His tone big and resonant, his time keeping immaculate and his solos highly dexterous and consistently engaging”
With a technical fluidity on his instrument, and strong connection to various forms of improvised music, James has built a reputation as one of the most in demand bassists in the country, drawing on his many influences to develop a sound that is stylish, virtuosic and captivating. His extensive performance CV shows collaborations with notable artists such as Paul Dunmall, Jay Phelps, Mark Lockett, Neil Yates, Roger Manins, Xhosa Cole, Alex Clarke, Greg Abate, and many more.
Sponsored by Christopher Jones Wealth Management.
Join us on the third Thursday of every month for an evening of Jazz, delicious food in the courtyard and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.
In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on the third Thursday of every month. Pizza served by Proven Slice - pre-order below.
Thu, 20 March 2025
8pm (doors at 7pm)
Tickets £22 (includes all fees and levies)
FOOD VENDOR: TBC
Step into the intriguing world of cabaret as you join Mercury and friends for a night of decadence and debauchery.
Don Murphy is a proud Irish man, a hopeless ketamine addict and one of his generation’s greatest actors. He also happens to be a chicken.
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.
Join host Paul McCaffrey, grab a drink at the bar,order some grub and settle in for a night of BIG laughs as we feature some of the UK's best comedians.
Four Seasons is a theatrical love letter to nature for children and their families.
A monthly Jazz club for grown-ups and their little ones in partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival.
“His tone big and resonant, his time keeping immaculate and his solos highly dexterous and consistently engaging”
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.
Riley Stone-Lonergan - Saxophone
Rick Simpson - Piano
Oli Hayhurst - Bass
Will Glaser - Drums
Sponsored by Christopher Jones Wealth Management.
Join us on the third Thursday of every month for an evening of Jazz, delicious food in the courtyard and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.
In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on the third Thursday of every month. Pizza served by Proven Slice - pre-order below.
Thu, 17 April 2025
8pm (doors at 7pm)
Tickets £22 (includes all fees and levies)
FOOD VENDOR: TBC
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!
Get ready for the tease of your life as burlesque meets bingo in an evening of glamour, giggles and guaranteed, gorgeous surprises.
Led by American drummer Ted Carrasco, The Carrasco Ensemble is something of a composers collective and will perform a concert of original music by members of the group plus new and exciting arrangements of established tunes. The aim is to break free from the conventional delivery of material and take you on a journey of scripted orchestration and thoughtful improvisation.
Ted Carrasco- Drums/Percussion
Andy Daniels- Piano
Alam Nathoo- Saxophone
Paul Jordanous- Trumpet
Joe Evans- Trombone
Max Luthert- Double Bass
Sponsored by Christopher Jones Wealth Management.
Join us on the third Thursday of every month for an evening of Jazz, delicious food in the courtyard and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.
In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on the third Thursday of every month. Pizza served by Proven Slice - pre-order below.
Thu, 16 January 2025
8pm (doors at 7pm)
Tickets £22 (includes all fees and levies)
FOOD VENDOR: TBC
A monthly Jazz club for grown-ups and their little ones in partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival.
Join host Paul McCaffrey, grab a drink at the bar,order some grub and settle in for a night of BIG laughs as we feature some of the UK's best comedians.
Come & enjoy an uplifting 45 minutes with your little one as you listen to live musicians playing beautiful acoustic versions of well-known pop songs, all arranged to be enjoyable for both big & small ears alike.
What can unite the grumpy town of Thawmor this winter?
Legends tell of soft white snow that blankets the ground, and inventor Eira is determined to bring it back. So grab your goggles and join her madcap adventure as she battles a fearsome whale, explores an abandoned mine, and meets herds of goats whilst finding unlikely friends in the strangest of places.
Get lost in a world of breathtaking puppetry, live songs and folk music, all led by captivating storytellers. Discover this original winter tale that will enthral the whole family, and answer the question: will it snow this winter?
“A tale of determination with plenty of magic.”
Saturday 28th December 1pm + 4pm
Sunday 29th December 11am + 2pm
Monday 30th December 11am + 2pm
Tuesday 31st December 11am + 2pm
Adult £12
Child £10
Family of 4 £40
Pay What You Can available - for those who need it most.
Recommended ages 4+ - aimed at the whole family.
Running time: 60 minutes
We regret no lift access to performance studio. Ticket price includes all fees and levies. No refunds on tickets purchased.
“Alex Western-King reaches deep into the core of jazz.”
Our Christmas House Band Jazz Club tickets flew off the shelf and so for one night only we’re bringing in the big guns - THE LATE SHOW.
Join our Christmas house band for a straight through set (11pm-midnight) bringing your favourite Christmas tunes to life with our fantastic house band. A fantastic late night evening - New Orleans style Christmas music led by Alex Western-King.
Sponsored by Christopher Jones Wealth Management.
Join us on the third Thursday of every month for an evening of Jazz, delicious food and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.
In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on the third Thursday of every month. Pizza served by Proven Slice - pre-order below.
Thursday 19th December
10:45pm (doors at 10:30pm)
Tickets £18 (includes all fees and levies)
The Late Show: One set, straight through. 11pm-midnight.
“Alex Western-King reaches deep into the core of jazz.”
Join us for our Christmas Special, bringing your favourite Chrismas tunes to life with our fantastic houseband. New Orleans style Christmas music led by Alex Western-King.
Sponsored by Christopher Jones Wealth Management.
Join us on the third Thursday of every month for an evening of Jazz, delicious food and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.
In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on the third Thursday of every month. Pizza served by Proven Slice - pre-order below.
Thursday 19th December
8pm (doors from 7pm)
Tickets £22 (includes all fees and levies)
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR OUR LATE SHOW.
A monthly Jazz club for grown-ups and their little ones in partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival.
Get ready for the Christmas adventure of a lifetime at The Nutshell.
Join host Paul McCaffrey, grab a drink at the bar, pre-order some grub and settle in for a night of BIG laughs as we feature some of the UK's best comedians.
6TH + 7TH DECEMBER | 5-10PM (FRI) + 10AM-4PM (SAT) | FREE ENTRY | BAR (card only)
The Nutshell warmly invites you to join us for our Alternative Christmas Makers Market; a celebration of independent designers and makers from Winchester and the surrounding areas.
This hand-curated market will feature some of the areas most talented independent crafters, who will be on hand to discuss their creative process, tools and techniques as well as selling their finest products. This Makers Market offers an authentic shopping experience, where visitors can buy unique handmade products, meet local creatives and support Winchester-based talent.
This two-day event will run on Friday 6th December from 5-10pm and Saturday 7th December from 10am-4pm.
Friday 6th December 5-10pm
Saturday 7th December 10am-4pm
FREE ENTRY
Cafe and Bar will be open
A Winter’s Tail is a fun, relaxed play-along theatre adventure. Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.
Get ready for the tease of your life as burlesque meets bingo in an evening of glamour, giggles and guaranteed, gorgeous surprises.
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!
“The range of moods and soundscapes created is striking. De Souza’s playing is always absorbing and engaging, making this an easy album to recommend.”
Guitarist Mike De Souza leads his quintet Rick Simpson (piano/synth), Tom Barford (tenor sax), Huw V Williams (bass), and Jay Davis (drums), on a tour celebrating his latest album Chrysalis (Fresh Sound New Talent). Written post-lockdown, the title alludes to the emergence from a state of isolation, having changed in a positive way, just as a butterfly emerges transformed from its chrysalis state.
Fierce moments of high energy and introspective periods of calm and impressionistic beauty blend with multiple melodic layers and juxtaposition between acoustic and electronic sound to create an uplifting set that at times evokes a mood reminiscent of alternative-rock bands such as Radiohead, or indie-folk bands such as Big Thief, yet retains the risk-taking, exploration, and language of jazz.
Sponsored by Christopher Jones Wealth Management.
Join us on the third Thursday of every month for an evening of Jazz and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.
In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on the third Thursday of every month. Pizza served by Proven Slice - pre-order below.
Thursday 21st November
8pm (doors from 7pm)
Tickets £22 (includes all fees and levies)
A monthly Jazz club for grown-ups and their little ones in partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival.
Winchester Print Fair is back for a Christmas edition. This is THE place to find unique gifts and cards, or a present for yourself!
Join host Paul McCaffrey, grab a drink at the bar, pre-order some grub and settle in for a night of BIG laughs as we feature some of the UK's best comedians.
Come & enjoy an uplifting 45 minutes with your little one as you listen to live musicians playing beautiful acoustic versions of well-known pop songs, all arranged to be enjoyable for both big & small ears alike.
Duo
Flamenco, pop and classical.
Back by popular demand for the third time at The Nutshell with their exhilarating and unique Flamenco Fusion style of music.
DUO's dazzling finger-work and percussive play will make your brain think you are hearing more than just two virtuoso acoustic guitarists! They've been entertaining audiences across England, France and Spain since they met at the Royal Academy of Music in London 14 years ago and they gained nationwide publicity from playing 70 free Gigs in NHS workers' gardens during the pandemic.
They will play a mixture of their own flamencoey compositions and their own flamencoey arrangements of well-known tunes from the last 40 years ~ from the Rolling Stones to Ed Sheeran via The Gypsy Kings and Daft Punk!
Once seen, never forgotten.
Doors Open at 7:00PM
Starts at 7:30PM
Ticket price: £16.50 (includes all booking fees and levies)
We regret no lift access and no refunds.
Welcome to an evening with Carianne Robins, The British Mystic at The Nutshell! Join us on Sat Nov 02 2024 at 7.30pm for a mystical experience like no other. Carianne will be sharing her insights, spiritual connections and wisdom in an intimate setting, allowing you to get in touch with your spiritual side and gain a deeper understanding of Mediumship.
Star of the TV series Echoes from The Past, The Ghost Whisperers, come and see why after 20 years of practicing, Carianne is one of the best in her field. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from a truely gifted mystic.
Doors open at 7pm and there is a well stocked bar. so bring a friend or two and enjoy this very special event.
Welcome to The Museum of Marvellous Things, where the impossible can happen!
Discover stars in jars, catch moons like balloons, dance with Doo-Dahs in cages, sing with Noo-Nahs on stages. Because this is a museum like no other – it’s made from the magic of YOUR imagination – and you get to bring it alive.
With giant puppets, magical effects, interactive storytelling, LIVE original music and a chance to make your own special puppet, this is a fun-filled family show based on the picture book by Kristina Stephenson (creator of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks).
Meet sensible, serious Norbert Norris and wild, wonderful Tilly T. Pott, as they give you a sneak peek inside their amazing museum and ask YOU to fill it with MAGIC!
So…come on in, let the MAGIC BEGIN!
“It was funny, hilarious, marvellous and so good I almost exploded.”
11:30am + 2:30pm
TICKETS: £12 and Pay What You Can available (for those who need it most)
Ages: A family show for children ages 3-8 years.
Duration: 1 hour
A visual guide is available on request.
Ticket price includes all fees and levies. We regret no lift access to performance space.
With a heady collision of lush vocal harmonies, cinematic cello and 90s girl power, Wise Woman weave songs of hidden, forgotten and fabulous women.
Play-along theatre adventures for 2-6 year olds and their grown-ups.
Come along for a fun, relaxed participatory theatre session with The Last Baguette theatre company. There’ll be silliness, play-acting, games and music...
Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.Join Ratty and her friends for a fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry, theatre games, movement, and lots of imaginative play. Ratty has a lot of ideas but sometimes things don’t go according to plan....can you help her by playing along and working together?
Sessions last 1 hour, and are created for ages 2-6 and their grown-ups. Younger and older siblings welcome! The Last Baguette makes entertaining, accessible and eccentric work for family audiences.
OCTOBER THEME: Gee-Whiskers! – a cooking catastrophe.
28 OCTOBER
10AM + 11:30AM
TICKETS: £15
Ticket admits one grown-up and one little one and includes free hot drink and cake. Ticket includes all fees and levies. Additional adult / children tickets can be purchased via the link below.
Step into the intriguing world of cabaret as you join Mercury and friends for a night of decadence and debauchery.
A live hide and seek story for tiny people to share with their grown-ups. We're looking for Mrs Ladybird and you can come too, as all our insect friends play peek-a-boo with you.
Moon On A Stick bring their signature style to this popular title, combining puppetry with mesmerising music in an interactive adventure. Created with families in mind, this is a perfect first theatre experience for babies & toddlers.
Based on ‘Where’s Mrs Ladybird?’
Illustrations copyright © Ingela P Arrhenius 2015,
Text copyright © Nosy Crow Limited, 2015. Licensed by Nosy Crow Limited
TICKETS: £15 (admits 2)
10.30am Toddler show
12pm Baby show
2pm Baby show
3.30pm Toddler show
Baby Show Suitability:
For ages approx. 0-18 months. A gentle version of the production suitable for those not on the move and/or wanting a calmer experience. 20mins performance with optional 20mins stay & play.
Toddler Show Suitability:
For ages approx. 18 months-3 years. An energetic version of the production suitable for those on the move and/or wanting a livelier experience. 20mins performance with optional 20mins stay & play.
This one-day event will bring together readers and creators from the local area to celebrate the medium of comics, and to introduce the world of self-published and small-press independent comics to a new audience in Winchester.
“Davies has created something
a little bit perfect ★★★★★”
Award winning saxophonist & composer Josephine Davies brings her dynamic ensemble Satori to the Nutshell Jazz Club to celebrate the launch of their new album ‘Weatherwards’. The music is inspired by Josephine’s Nordic roots in the Shetland Islands, and beautifully weaves together the band’s contemporary jazz background with a hauntingly evocative folk influence.
Sponsored by Christopher Jones Wealth Management.
Join us on the third Thursday of every month for an evening of Jazz, delicious food and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.
In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on the third Thursday of every month. Pizza served by Proven Slice - pre-order below.
Thursday 17th October
8pm (doors from 7pm)
Tickets £22 (includes all fees and levies)
Proven Slice blends the local and seasonal with the best of imported authentic Italian produce. Our sourdough Neapolitan style pizzas are woodfired with beech, oak and ash logs sustainably sourced from the forests of Hampshire.
Proven Slice will be serving pizza from 7pm from their van in the courtyard.
Pre-order essential.
A monthly Jazz club for grown-ups and their little ones in partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival.
Join host Paul McCaffrey, grab a drink at the bar, pre-order some grub and settle in for a night of BIG laughs as we feature some of the UK's best comedians.
