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
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!
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.
Get ready for the tease of your life as burlesque meets bingo in an evening of glamour, giggles and guaranteed, gorgeous surprises.
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!
Written and illustrated by Mr. Mark B.
Poppy is no ordinary poppy. This is her story, a tale that begins not in the soil of Earth but aboard the Hymenoptera, a sprawling hive-like space station where bees craft the seeds of life. The workers create, the pollinator’s journey between worlds, and the warriors stand guard. Together, they protect life’s delicate balance.
But danger looms from the start. Watching, waiting, is the Evil Eye - a shadowy spaceship harbouring the malevolent forces of the dark side.
When Poppy and her seven seed siblings are packaged and delivered to Earth, they’re entrusted to the care of worm midwives (Poppy’s midwife is Wendy) who ensure they’re planted deep in the soil of 13 Malum Place, Woking. Nourished by moon water from the Sea of Tranquillity, Poppy begins to grow, reaching for the light. The garden flourishes, vibrant and full of promise.
Yet evil stirs. From the underworld emerges a terrifying threat: the Spina warriors and their Secasaurus machines, sworn to destroy all life and colour in the garden. The seeds are under siege. One by one, they fall. Poppy is the last survivor, surrounded by ruin.
But just when all hope seems lost, Big T - a fearless space ranger with a spacecraft shaped like a dog bowl—lands in the garden, offering Poppy a chance at survival. The battle for the garden is far from over. This is only the beginning of Poppy’s adventure.
Saturday 10th - Saturday 17th May
Gallery open 10am-4pm (excluding Wednesday 12-4pm)
FREE ENTRY
A monthly Jazz club for grown-ups and their little ones in partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival.
Winchester’s first print fair, taking place at The Nutshell on Saturday 21st May.
"To pay Mrs Twit back for the worms in his spaghetti, Mr Twit thought up a really clever, nasty trick . . ."
Mr Twit is a foul and smelly man who always has bits of cornflake and sardine in his beard.
Mrs Twit is scheming and sly and always thinking of the next horrible trick to play on her husband.
The only joy the Twits get is from doing the dirty on each other, playing grotesque tricks including mixing worms into spaghetti, throwing frogs into the other’s bed, and lengthen their chair legs to make it appear as though one has shrunk. In fact, the Twits are so ghastly and evil that they even keep Muggle-Wump the monkey and his family captive in their garden. But not for much longer! The monkeys are planning to trick the terrible Twits so that they can escape and put a stop to the frightful pair once and for all!
A Discarded Nut Youth Theatre production.
Saturday 14th June 2025
TIMES: 1PM + 3:30PM
PRICE: £10 / £12 / PWYC
RUNNING TIME: 1 hour (approx)
Please note, no lift access to performance studio. Tickets include all fees and levies.
A monthly Jazz club for grown-ups and their little ones in partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival.
“True beauty is found within!”
Based on the original Broadway production and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of acceptance, redemption and true love. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. features some of the most popular songs ever written including Be Our Guest, Gaston and, of course, the title song Beauty and the Beast.
This “tale as old as time” tells the story of Belle, a young woman who lives for her books and eccentric old father, Gaston, the conceited, chauvinistic hunter who is determined to have Belle's hand in marriage, and the Beast, who is really a handsome young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will be broken and he and his whole household will be transformed back to their former selves. But time is running out and if the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and all his friends will be doomed for all eternity.
A Discarded Nut Youth Theatre production.
Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd June and Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th June
TIMES: 10:30AM, 1PM, 3:30PM (both days)
PRICE: £10 / £12 / PWYC
RUNNING TIME: 1 hour (approx)
Please note, no lift access to performance studio. Tickets include all fees and levies.
“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”
DNYT is a cutting edge company of young actors committed to creating breath-taking & high-quality contemporary adaptations of classic plays and stories. This year DNYT explore the timeless themes of power, revolution and corruption as they bring Orwell's chilling 'fairy story' to riotous and devastating life.
When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master, Mr Jones, and take over the farm themselves, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality. But gradually a cunning, ruthless elite among them, masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, starts to take control. Soon the other animals discover that they are not all as equal as they thought, and find themselves hopelessly ensnared as one form of tyranny is replaced with another.
A Discarded Nut Youth Theatre production.
Thursday 10th July - Sat 12th July 2025
7pm + 2pm (Saturday only)
Tickets £12 / £14 / PWYC
Please note: no lift access to performance space
An exhilarating, not-to-be missed experience…the funniest, most tuneful musical in town.
Multi award-winning Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective of one of our greatest art forms.
Urinetown is “a mythical place…a bad place” that exists not too far in the future, where a terrible water shortage caused by a 20 year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The Citizens must use the public facilities controlled by a single malevolent company that profits by charging for the “privilege to pee”. From amongst the downtrodden and desperate people, a hero decides he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis’s Urinetown is an irreverently darkly humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Celebrated for challenging the very notion of what a musical should be, Urinetown catapults the audience into a hilarious romp with its outrageous perspective, wicked wit and non-stop ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.
A Discarded Nut Youth Theatre production.
Thursday 17th July - Saturday 19th July 2025
7pm + 2pm (Saturday only)
Tickets £12 / £14 / PWYC
Please note: no lift access to performance space
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, 27 March 2025
8pm (doors at 7pm)
Tickets £22 (includes all fees and levies)
FOOD: Bring Your Own or Order In
A monthly Jazz club for grown-ups and their little ones in partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival.
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.
Based on the novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
Adapted & Directed by Noël Jones
Adapted by Doug Revolta
Original Score by Will 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.”
A young scientist, Victor Frankenstein, becomes obsessed with creating life. Consumed by his ambition, he creates a living being using body parts stolen from the graves of the dead, 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.
Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece is brought to the stage 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?
“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
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 ☕️
Based on the novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
Adapted & Directed by Noël Jones
Adapted by Doug Revolta
Original Score by Will 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.”
A young scientist, Victor Frankenstein, becomes obsessed with creating life. Consumed by his ambition, he creates a living being using body parts stolen from the graves of the dead, 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.
Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece is brought to the stage 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?
“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
Please note: a preview performance is a public show that takes place before a theatrical production's official opening. Previews allow the cast and crew to identify issues and make improvements before critics see the show.
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.
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.
Step into the intriguing world of cabaret as you join Mercury and friends for a night of decadence and debauchery.
Play-along theatre adventures for 2-6 year olds and their grown-ups.
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
A monthly Jazz club for grown-ups and their little ones in partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival.
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!
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.
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.
Step into the intriguing world of cabaret as you join Mercury and friends for a night of decadence and debauchery.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
