Arts: What's on in March

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

We have comedy across the county from Alison Spittle, Tom Houghton and Ania Magliano, plus many more! As well as a whole range of music from orchestral to acoustic and jazz to folk as well as a tribute act worth 'travelling' for. Plus, a whole range of classes, workshops, exhibitions and theatre to suit the whole family.

What’s on at Ashcroft Arts Centre  

Osborn Road, Fareham, Hants PO16 7DX 

Music 

Hollie Rogers - Rescheduled Date | Ashcroft Arts Centre
Hollie Rogers is a singer, songwriter and guitarist whose live shows consistently receive outstanding reviews.
Ashcroft Presents: Maddie Morris + Lucy Kitchen + Sarah Rose | 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 and expand your playlist with our varied quality selection of live music each month.
John Etheridge with Special Guest Kit Holmes | Ashcroft Arts Centre
Enjoy an uplifting evening of blues, folk, jazz, African grooves and much more from two outstanding guitarists.
Dub Pistols | Ashcroft Arts Centre
Dub Pistols

Comedy

Tom Houghton: It’s Not Ideal | Ashcroft Arts Centre
After an incredible break-out year, the multi-viral, social media sensation, star of Netflix “The Circle” and host of “Very British Problems: Live” and “Bad Manors” podcast, Tom Houghton sets out o

Theatre

FMS The 39 Steps | Ashcroft arts centre
A new comedy thriller adaptation of the classic novel.

 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 West End Centre

Queens Road, Aldershot, Hants, GU11 3JD 

Ania Magliano; Iago Banet; Maddie Morris

Music

Public Address: Maddie Morris + Emilie Lierre + Support | West End Centre
Public Address nights at the West End Centre are back and this March we have a cracking line-up for you…
Iago Banet | West End Centre
A one-man-band on acoustic guitar not to be missed.
Night in the Canyon - American Songbook Show | West End Centre
Enjoy an evening of celebration of the songs of the Lauren Canyon music scene.
The Loose Cut | West End Centre
The Loose Cut are four lads from Leeds with a joint passion and drive who’ve been making music together for over half their lives, in various configurations.
The Unravelling Wilburys | West End Centre
This top tribute show is more than just a tribute - they are the complete package!

 Comedy

Hecklers Comedy Club - March 2024 | West End Centre
Join us for a night of laughs with a fantastic comedy lineup! Dani Johns
Ania Magliano: I Can’t Believe You’ve Done This | West End Centre
To the hairdresser at [redacted] Salon: You can take my money. You can take my dignity. You can take too much off the ends.
Lloyd Griffith: Baroque & Roll | Westend Centre
Fresh from supporting Jack Whitehall on his 2023 UK arena tour, comedian Lloyd Griffith is back with a brand new show ‘Baroque and Roll’.

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 The Arc, Winchester

Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB

Alison Spittle; Winchester Chamber Orchestra; Hollie Rogers

Exhibitions at The Arc

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.
This Is Me | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
This Spring, The Arc will be home to an array of vibrant expressions of identity and place.

Music at the Arc

Acoustic Cafe: Calum Gilligan + River Knight + Jean | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Join us for a relaxing evening in The Arc Café showcasing acoustic music from multiple local up and coming artists.
Salt House | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Salt House have been a mainstay of the folk scene for almost a decade.
Is Opera Boring? | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Ever wondered what being an opera singer is like? Probably not, but come along anyway!
Hollie Rogers | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Hollie Rogers is a singer, songwriter and guitarist whose live shows consistently receive outstanding reviews.

Comedy

Alison Spittle | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Comedian du jour Alison Spittle is simmering with jokes and probably rage, she doesn’t know what the burning sensation is.
Barnstormers Comedy - March 2024 | 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.
Tom Houghton: It’s Not Ideal | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
After an incredible break-out year, the multi-viral, social media sensation, star of Netflix “The Circle” and host of “Very British Problems: Live” and “Bad Manors” podcast, Tom Houghton sets out o

Families and children

Electronic music coding Workshop for Kids (11+) | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Create your own virtual Synthesizer with Pure Data
Winchester Chamber Orchestra | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Alice - a musical wonderland for children of all ages. Winchester Chamber Orchestra are back again this year with their ever-popular children’s concert.
The Little Prince | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Look up at the skyIs it yes or no?Has a sheep on a starEaten a flower you don’t know?

 Classes and workshops

Arc After Dark: Van gogh Paint and sip with cafe Vino da Vinci | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Grab a glass of wine in one hand, a paintbrush in the other, and get ready to create your own version of Van Gogh’s iconic chair!
Berkshire Printmakers: Illuminated Letters | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Join Berkshire Printmakers for this beginner’s screen printing workshop inspired by illuminated letters and fairground fonts.
Electronic music making: 4 week evening course | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Dive into Electronic Music with Pure Data and VCV Rack

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.

What’s on at Forest Arts Centre 

Old Milton Road, New Milton, Hants BH25 6DS 

Alison Spittle; Monkey See Monkey Do at the Ceilidh; Maddie Morris

The Ceilidh

St Patrick’s Ceilidh with Monkey See Monkey Do| Forest Arts Centre
Join us for an evening of music, dancing and laughter, celebrating St Patrick’s Day in style!

Music

Green Room Live: Zoe Schwarz & Maddie Morris | Forest Arts Centre
Enjoy one of our live music nights this winter, as we bring you the best talent from across the local region
Night in the Canyon - American Songbook Show | Forest Arts Centre
Enjoy an evening of celebration of the songs of the Lauren Canyon music scene.
Forest Arts Soul | Forest Arts Centre
It’s time to celebrate Soul at Forest! Sally Molloy - world Northern Soul Dance Champion - will be hosting dance workshops, followed by an evening of Northern Soul, funk and Motown music, brought to you by Retro Grooves, the vinyl DJs who run Solent Soul and live music from RJ’s Soul Coaster.

Comedy

Tom Houghton: It’s Not Ideal | Forest Arts Centre
After an incredible break-out year, the multi-viral, social media sensation, star of Netflix “The Circle” and host of “Very British Problems: Live” and “Bad Manors” podcast, Tom Houghton sets out o
Forest arts comedy | Forest arts centre
Presenting a monthly night of hand-picked comedians from the UK circuit, including established headliners, TV names and the best new talent from the south coast.
Alison Spittle | Forest Arts Centre
Comedian du jour Alison Spittle is simmering with jokes and probably rage, she doesn’t know what the burning sensation is.

Talks

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.

Variety show

The Slater & Gee Music & Variety Show | Forest Arts Centre
Keith Slater and Christopher Gee bring an show full of variety and music to the Forest Arts Centre

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

Forest Arts Centre - New Milton, Hampshire

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