Arts: What's on in April

Take a look at what's coming up this April at Forest Arts Centre in New Milton , West End Centre in Aldershot, Ashcroft Arts Centre in Fareham and The Arc in Winchester.

What’s on at Forest Arts Centre 

Old Milton Road, New Milton, Hants BH25 6DS 

L-R: Ranagri, Ria Lina, Hundred Watt Club

Music

Primary School Assembly Bangers LIVE! | Forest Arts Centre
Join James for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time for some joyous singalong tunes to take you back to your Primary School days.
GRL: Otis Jay Blues Band + State of Undress + World Gone Wrong | Forest Arts Centre
Enjoy one of our live music nights this spring, as we bring you the best talent from across the local region
Ranagri + Anna Renae | Forest Arts Centre
Ranagri is an award winning folk band from Ireland and England.
Cara Dillon | Forest Arts Centre
Cara Dillon, an extraordinary, multiple award-winning Irish folk singer and acclaimed musician and producer Sam Lakeman, will captivate listeners once again with their exquisite and enthralling li
Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse | Forest Arts Centre
When LouderSounds preaches “Let Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse twist yer melons and remind you of the wonder of life” it might be because the bands vibe is easier to pin down than t

Comedy

Ria Lina:Riawakening | Forest Arts Centre
Little Wander presents... ‌‌Ria Lina
Natural Causes presented by Scaramouche Theatre Company | Forest Arts Centre
Natural Causes is a dark comedy from the author of the TV series “Rising Damp” presented by Scaramouche Theatre Company

Workshops

Stacking Silver Rings | Forest Arts Centre
In this lovely wonderful workshop you will have the opportunity to make a set of 3 beautiful silver stacking rings.
Craft Class with a Wine Glass: Pottery | Forest Arts Centre
Join us for a fun filled workshop for beginners with The Touring Potter: We are a unique service offering an experience with something handmade to keep afterwards.
Dancing Free: Big Improvisation | Forest Arts Centre
Join Emilie for a unique day all designed to unlock the natural movement within the body and celebrate the love of dance.
Creative Walkshops: By The Sea | Forest Arts Centre
Creative Walkshop Barton on Sea Join Artist and well-being practitioner Beth Macey-Macleod for a creative Walkshop by the Sea.
Figure Drawing With Hundred Watt Club | Forest Arts Centre
Join us for an afternoon of figure drawing with a stunning show-person from one of the UK’s most esteemed travelling burlesque revues, Hundred Watt Club.
Saturday Sound Bath | Forest Arts Centre
Sound Therapy is the use of vibration to bring about a biological change and creates well-being through the body, mind and soul.

Children and young people

Junk Modelling | Forest Arts Centre
Creating new and exciting things from discarded items.
Mini Art Club (Summer 24) | Forest Arts Centre
This class is a great opportunity for young artists to be creative, get messy and have fun. A firm favourite at Forest so book quickly for this popular class! For ages 5 - 7.
Art Club (Summer 24) | Forest Arts Centre
Stretch your imagination as you experiment with a variety of artistic materials and processes. A fun and educational children’s class in a relaxed atmosphere. For ages 8 - 10.
Crafty Kids (Summer 24) | Forest Arts Centre
Be creative and let loose on different materials, objects and media. This class will work on various projects within the art centre and is aimed at sparking creativity!
Junior Writers Group (Summer 24) | Forest Arts Centre
Young Writers Group (Summer 24) Do you like creative writing?Are you aged 11-14?
Young Writers Group (Summer 24) | Forest Arts Centre
Young Writers Group (Summer 24) Do you like creative writing?Are you aged 11-14?

Theatre and Burlesque

HUndred Watt Club | Forest Arts Centre
Join Hundred Watt for a vintage-inspired, risque evening of burlesque. Boasting a line-up of the cream of the UK cabaret crop: glittering showgirls, madcap comedy and stunning circus acts, expect the unexpected!
Story of Children’s TV in UK…..Puppets Rule a Talk with John Lay-Flurrie | Forest Arts Centre
The BBC was a world leader in the introduction of radio and TV programmes for children.
Natural Causes presented by Scaramouche Theatre Company | Forest Arts Centre
Natural Causes is a dark comedy from the author of the TV series “Rising Damp” presented by Scaramouche Theatre Company

More information about Forest Arts Centre and the programme of events and activities is available here. 

Forest Arts Centre - New Milton, Hampshire

What's on at the West End Centre

Queens Road, Aldershot, Hants, GU11 3JD 

L-R: My Life Story; Carl Hutchison; Cara Dillon

Music

Jasta 11 Presents: My Life Story | West End Centre
Britpop favourites My Life Story released three successful albums, and six top forty singles in the 1990s.
Public Address MARCH | Westend Centre
Public Address nights at the West End Centre bring you the very best in emerging talent and this April we have a cracking line-up for you…
Jasta 11 presents I Am Kloot’s John Bramwell & the Full Harmonic Trio | West End Centre
John Bramwell & The Full Harmonia Trio
Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse | West End Centre
When LouderSounds preaches “Let Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse twist yer melons and remind you of the wonder of life” it might be because the bands vibe is easier to pin down than t
Cara Dillon | West End Centre
Cara Dillon, an extraordinary, multiple award-winning Irish folk singer and acclaimed musician and producer Sam Lakeman, will captivate listeners once again with their exquisite and enthralling li

Comedy

Carl Hutchinson - Watch Till The End | West End Centre
Hutchinson is back!
Hecklers Comedy Club - April 2024 | West End Centre
Join us for a night of laughs with a fantastic comedy lineup! Keep an eye out, acts to be announced soon!
Tom Houghton: It’s Not Ideal | West End Centre
After an incredible break-out year, the multi-viral, social media sensation, star of Netflix “The Circle” and host of

Theatre and burlesque

Hundred Watt Club | West End Centre
Join Hundred Watt for a vintage-inspired, risque evening of burlesque.

More information about West End Centre and the programme of events and activities is available here.

West End Centre - Arts Centre in Aldershot

What’s on at Ashcroft Arts Centre  

Osborn Road, Fareham, Hants PO16 7DX 

L-R: Sadie Horler; The Often Herd; Alison Spittle

Music

Fire & Rain and American Pie | Ashcroft Arts Centre
A heart-warming, musical homage to the great American singer-songwriters of the late 60’s and early 70’s, featuring beautiful tim
Ashcroft presents: Alex Roberts + Sadie Horler + Pegasuses | Ashcroft Arts Centre
​Our monthly “Ashcroft Presents” showcase welcomes local favourites, up-and-coming artists and special guests. Discover a wealth of talent on your doorstep. Try out new music, unearth local gems
Cara Dillon | Ashcroft Arts Centre
Cara Dillon, an extraordinary, multiple award-winning Irish folk singer and acclaimed musician and producer, Sam Lakeman, will captivat
The Often Herd | Ashcroft Arts Centre
Flock to the herd, you won’t be disappointed.

Comedy

Alison Spittle | Ashcroft Arts Centre
Comedian du jour Alison Spittle is simmering with jokes and probably rage, she doesn’t know what the burning

Family, children and young people

Easter Street Dance School | Ashcroft Arts Centre
Looking for something for the children to do this Easter?
Ashcroft Young Company Seniors | Ashcroft Arts Centre
A fun weekly group that explores the performing arts through exciting and fun practical sessions!
Street Dance Beginners | Ashcroft Arts Centre
Learn some fast, funky moves in this high-energy dance class inspired by Urban Street Dance and Hip Hop with a professional dance tutor.
Street Dance intermediates | Ashcroft Arts Centre
Learn some fast, funky moves in this high-energy dance class inspired by Urban Street Dance and Hip Hop with a professional dance tutor.
Street Dance Advanced Ages 11-17 | Ashcroft Arts Centre
Learn some fast, funky moves in this high-energy dance class inspired by Urban Street Dance and Hip Hop with a professional dance tutor.

Workshops

Block Printing - Easter | Ashcroft Arts Centre
Easter Block Printing Workshop – Wood and linocut printing workshop: design images with an Easter theme to print onto paper and cards.
Make your own: Small zipped boxed corner bag | Ashcroft Arts Centre
Come along to this fun beginners workshop where you will learn how to make a small zipped boxed corner bag using a sewing machine.
Art for Intermediates | Ashcroft Arts Centre
For those who have taken their first steps in art and would like to take their skills further.
Art for All | Ashcroft Arts Centre
For those who either take their first steps in art or would like to take their skills further.
Yoga | Ashcroft Arts Centre
Explore the wealth of benefits that yoga can bring in this relaxed and informal hatha yoga class.
Intermediate sewing and garment making | Ashcroft Arts
A tailored class where beginners and capable sewers meet. Making your own project led by fashion and textiles expert Maria Stones. Each week is an opportunity to practise new techniques to build experience and extend your skills. This class is suitable for those with some knowledge and confidence with a sewing machine and want to improve or refresh their abilities.

Burlesque

Hundred Watt Club| Ashcroft Arts Centre
Join Hundred Watt for a vintage-inspired, risque evening of burlesque. Boasting a line-up of the cream of the UK cabaret crop: glittering showgirls, madcap comedy and stunning circus acts, expect the unexpected!

More information about Ashcroft Arts Centre and the programme of events and activities is available at here.

Ashcroft Arts Centre - Fareham, Hampshire

What’s On at The Arc, Winchester

Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB

L-R: The Dunwells; Grayson Perry exhibition; Martin Rowson

Exhibition

Grayson Perry: Essex House Tapestries - The Life of Julie Cope | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
The Gallery is excited to see the return of artist Grayson Perry, as part of a special tour.

Music 

The Dunwells | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
The Dunwells are a successful Leeds based Indie-folk / Americana band with strong vocals, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
The Luke Jackson Trio | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Blessed with a distinctive, bluesy, soulful voice, UK based singer-songwriter Luke Jackson has developed an enviable reputation for himself in the Roots, Acoustic, Folk & Americana circuits by
Cara Dillon | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Cara Dillon, an extraordinary, multiple award-winning Irish folk singer and acclaimed musician and producer Sam Lakeman, will captivate

Comedy

Barnstormers Comedy Night | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Our regular comedy night at The Arc, Barnstormers Comedy presents a line-up of three top acts from the London comedy circuit and beyond: many of them Comedy Store regulars
Martin Rowson: Giving the Gift of Offence | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Martin Rowson is a multi-award-winning political cartoonist, author, ranter, illustrator, broadcaster and poet who’s been assailing the world of politics and the news with
Nick Helm’s Super Fun Good Time Show | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Nick Helm – the man with the golden larynx and greatest living all-round entertainer – is BACK!
Ria Lina:Riawakening | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Little Wander presents... ‌‌Ria Lina

Children

Felt Flower Bookmarks | The Arc, Winchester
Guided by Arc tutors, children will craft their very own bookmarks, decorated using a range of colourful felts and inspired by beautiful flowers, igniting their curiosity about the world around them.
Make your own pom pom bird | The Arc, Winchester
Using wool, felt and beads, you will follow along as we create fluffy pom-poms. We will then show you how to turn them into adorable baby birds that you can take home – perfect for Easter!
Make a clay pot like Grayson Perry | The Arc, Winchester
Get inspired by the artist Grayson Perry and his ceramic creations! Our friendly Arc instructors will guide you through the step-by-step process of molding and shaping your clay pot using air drying clay. This workshop is all about self-expression- add your personal touch by choosing patterns and textures that reflect your personality.

Workshops

Arc After Dark: Pottery throwing taster sessions | The Arc, Winchester
Arc After Dark: Pottery throwing taster sessions
Berkshire Printmakers: Printing with translucent colour | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Using the techniques first developed by the Impressionist and Pontilliist artists in the 1880’s.
Thursday Afternoon Crafts: Candle Making | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Our Thursday Afternoon Crafts series is a way to try new skills in a friendly and inclusive environment.
Art for enjoyment: Painting, drawing and more (Summer term) | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Join our ten-week art classes and get creative in a supportive and inspiring environment.

More information about The Arc and the full programme of events and activities is available here.

The Arc, Winchester | Formerly Winchester Discovery Centre
The brand-new place to experience live performance, library and community services, art, classes and talks, all together, under one roof in the heart of Winchester. Opening in February with a whole host of events lined up, ready to book now.

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