Take a look at what's coming up this January at the West End Centre in Aldershot, Ashcroft Arts Centre in Fareham and Forest Arts Centre in New Milton.
Forest Arts Centre, New Milton
Forest Arts Centre is thrilled to unveil an exciting line-up of events for January, and an open day too, promising an array of entertainment for audiences of all ages.
Comedy
Alison Spittle
Thursday 18 January, 7:30pm
£14
Comedian du jour Alison Spittle is simmering with jokes and probably rage, she doesn't know what the burning sensation is. This silly goose has appeared on Off Menu, You're Dead To Me, Guilty Feminist, The Gargle. She's the co-host of BBC Sounds' hugely popular Wheel of Misfortune podcast with Kerry Katona.
Chuckle & Cheese
Saturday 20 January, 3pm
£20 advanced / £25 on the door
Join us for a day-long festival of food and comedy, with mouth-watering local food stalls, inspiring cheese pairing sessions and headline comedian George Egg, the infamous anarchist cook whose live crazy cooking shows promise to have you in stitches.
Workshops
Create and Connect
Friday 19 January, 10:30am
£14
An informal session ideal for creative people to meet and craft. Spend your afternoon with Deborah learning Pompom Owls, Valentine Hearts, Faberge Eggs, Decoupage, Creative Stamping and String Art whilst enjoying time to be mindful, relax and meet new friends.
Open Day - Zest Dance
Saturday 6 January, 10am-11am
Free
A vibrant and fun dance class exploring different styles of dance for children. This session is a great way to bust out your best dance moves, make lots of new friends and create fun memories to last a lifetime. No dance experience needed, just a love of dance and creativity.
Art Class
Saturday 6 January, 11:15am-12:15pm
Free
This class is a great opportunity for young artists to be creative, get messy and have fun. A firm favourite at Forest! For ages 5-10.
More information about Forest Arts Centre and the programme of events and activities is available here.
West End Centre, Aldershot
This January, the West End Centre in Aldershot is celebrating 10 years of its annual beer festival. The Westy Beer Festival will take place across three sessions on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 January with a Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening session.
With 50 cask ales and ciders from some of the finest Breweries across the UK, plus live music and food - what better way to kick off the New Year!
Find out more about the West End Centre and the Westy Beer Festival 2024 here.
Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham
Music
Keith James "The Music of Yusuf - Cat Stevens"
13 January 2024
£18
Keith James is a long standing, well-respected and inventive concert performer who specialises in playing intimate, carefully researched biographic style concerts of those he has studied and revered as writers over the years. He weaves the story of Cat Stevens’ life from his early pop career, life threatening illness and spiritual journey around a performance of his beautifully crafted and memorable songs. Keith has performed well over 100 of these concerts since 2017, all of which have been incredibly well received, with many sold out.
King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys "Goodtime Rhythm & Blues"
26 January 2024
£17.50 advance / £22 on the door
Rough, tough and always rocking, the legendary King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys’ zany stage show sometimes belies the fact that here is the finest, most authentic rhythm & blues band ever to come from outside the USA. As who has followed their astonishing career knows, the band carries a guarantee of great swinging music and high entertainment value.
Comedy
Alison Spittle
19 January 2024
£14
Comedian du jour Alison Spittle is simmering with jokes and probably rage, she doesn't know what the burning sensation is. This silly goose has appeared on Off Menu, You're Dead To Me, Guilty Feminist, The Gargle. She's the co-host of BBC Sounds' hugely popular Wheel of Misfortune podcast with Kerry Katona.
