Take a look at what's coming up this May 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
Forest Arts Centre this May is jam-packed with music, comedy and theatre for all ages. Plus, don't miss the special VE Day celebration concert: Hits from the Blitz which will have audiences swinging away to feel-good numbers from the 1940s.
Hits from the Blitz
Thursday 9 May, 7:30pm. £15 / £17 on the door.
Hits from the Blitz | Forest Arts Centre
V.E. DAY – Special Concert
The Paperboys
Thursday 16 May, 7:30pm. £15 advance / £17 on the door.
The Paperboys | Forest Arts Centre
The Paperboys are a globe-trotting sextet that perform Celtic reels, traditional Mexican folk, fiddle tunes, New Orleans brass band music, c
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
Wednesday 22 May, 7:30pm. £17 advance / £20 on the door.
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas | Forest Arts Centre
The musical partnership between consummate performer Alasdair Fraser, “the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling”, and brilliant Californian cellist Natalie Haas spans the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy.
Mark Thomas Gaffa Tapes
Thursday 23 May, 7:30pm. £15, £10 concessions.
Mark Thomas Gaffa Tapes | Forest Arts Centre
Join Mark as he tries out material for his brand-new show. Jokes, rants, politics, play and the occasional sing song. If you don’t know what he does ask your parents.
Shelf: Teenage Men
Friday 31 May, 19:30pm. £14.
Shelf: Teenage Men | Forest Arts Centre
Teenage Men: In their last show, Hair, Shelf joked about being mistaken for teenage boys. Now, it’s time to grow up.
Children and young people The Enchanted Cinema - Orchestra of Water
Wednesday 29 May, 3pm. Adult £10, Child (Under 16) £5
The Enchanted Cinema - Orchestra of Water | Forest Arts Centre
A cinema performance with live music from the audience
Shelf: The Kid's Show
Friday 31 May, 2:30pm. £12 full / £10 concession / £40 family of 4.
Shelf: The Kid’s Show | Forest Arts Centre
Join best friends Rachel and Ruby for a kids’ comedy show that’s fun for all the family!
Theatre The Importance of Being Earnest
Wednesday 15 May 7:30pm. £16 advance / £18 on the door / £12 Concession / £14 young person.
The Importance of Being Earnest | Forest Arts Centre
Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist. Or does he…? Best friends Jack and Algy have both created alter-egos to win the affections of their beloveds; but when will they stop being Ernest and start being, well, earnest?
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
At the West End Centre in Aldershot this May, it's comedy galore with shows from Ria Lina, Daliso Chaponda, Martin Rowson and Catherine Bohart. Plus, there's theatre, music and workshops to keep you entertained throughout May.
Jasta 11 Presents: October Drift
Wednesday 1 May, 8pm. £12.
Jasta 11 Presents: October Drift | Westend Centre
Following the success of their debut album Forever Whatever, released at the start of 2020 and with a solid foundation built over years of touring and writing, October Drift affirmed their place as an important new presence, with their heavy, pop-infected rock delivering a rejuvenating injection of fresh blood to the genre. The album was met with widespread critical acclaim on release, garnering praise from the likes of CLASH, Kerrang! Louder Than War and many more.
The Citizens Advice Rushmoor Fundraiser: China Bears, Laura Loh and guests
Friday 3 May, 8pm. £10 / £5 young person (aged 14-25).
The Citizens Advice Rushmoor Fundraise | Westend Centre
Laura Loh is a singer-songwriter and works as a volunteer at Citizens Advice Rushmoor. These two strands combined to spark the idea of a music night in support of the charity, and this is just the start.
Exit Child x Kite Thief
Sunday 19 May, 7:30pm. £6 Adv / £8 on the door / £5 young person.
Exit Child x Kite Thief | West End Centre
Kite Thief is a high-voltage expanse of catharsis; an ecstatic space of rage, and a playful moment in time to lose yourself, without fear. What sets Exit Child apart from other bands? Nothing. We all just want to be heard, to be understood. We want to make music that matters.
Daliso Chaponda: Feed this black man again
Friday 10 May, 8pm. £16.
Daliso Chaponda: Feed This Black Man Again | West End Centre
Daliso did his first show Feed This Black Man 20 years ago.
Martin Rowson: Giving the gift of offence
Thursday 16 May, 7:30pm. £15.
Martin Rowson: Giving the Gift of Offence | West End Centre
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 new
Catherine Bohart: Again, with feelings
Friday 17 May, 8pm. £14.
Catherine Bohart: Again, With Feelings | West End Centre
Catherine Bohart’s back and ready to talk about her feelings (again)…
Ria Lina: Riawakening
Friday 24 May, 8pm. £16.
Ria Lina: Riawakening | West End Centre
Little Wander presents... Ria Lina
The Importance of Being Earnest
Friday 31 May 7:30pm. £16 advance / £18 on the door / £12 concession / £14 young person.
The Importance of Being Earnest | West End Centre
Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist. Or does he…? Best friends Jack and Algy have both created alter-egos to win the affections of their beloveds; but when will they stop being Ernest and start being, well, earnest?
Workshops Meditation Summer 24
Thursday 16 May and Thursday 13 June, 7:45pm-9:15pm. £9 / £8.10 concessions per session.
Meditation Summer 24 | West End Centre
Join us for meditation workshops that welcome participants of any experience level, emphasizing practical relaxation techniques and a fusion of mindfulness and dynamic meditation practices.
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
May at Ashcroft Arts Center brings an eclectic mix of music! From the folk sounds of Mississippi MacDonalds and Mark Harrison to the captivating harmonies of Lady Maisery and the global rhythms of The Paperboys, there's something for every music lover to enjoy.
Ashcroft Presents: Mississippi + Mark Harrison
Friday 10 May, 7:30pm. £7 advance / £10 on the door / £5 young person (14-25).
Ashcroft Presents: Mississippi MacDonalds + Mark Harrison (Solo) | 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 mus
Granny's Attic
Saturday 11 May, 7:30pm. £14 in advance / £16 on the door.
Granny’s Attic | Ashcroft Arts Centre
We’re pleased to be welcoming Granny’s Attic back to Ashcroft Arts as part of their 15th anniversary tour.
Lady Maisery
Friday 17 May, 7:30pm. £15 advance / £17 on the door / £5 young person.
Lady Maisery | Ashcroft Arts Centre
The combined vocal and multi-instrumental talents of Rowan Rheingans, Hazel Askew and Hannah James make up the uniquely captivating band Lady Maisery who have for well over a decade enraptured aud
The Paperboys
Thursday 23 May, 7:30pm. £15 advance / £17 on the door.
The Paperboys | Ashcroft Arts Centre
The Paperboys are a globe-trotting sextet that perform Celtic reels, traditional Mexican folk, fiddle tunes, New Orleans brass band music, classic pop songs, bluegrass and even the odd philosophical waltz in a single set. The Paperboys, sometimes referred to as the “Los Lobos of Canada”, have played an estimated 4,300 concerts since their formation in 1993.
Nick Helm's Super Fun Good Time Show
Saturday 18 May, 7:30pm. £16 / £15 concession.
Nick Helm’s Super Fun Good Time Show | Ashcroft Arts Centre
Nick Helm – the man with the golden larynx and greatest living all-round entertainer – is BACK!
Children and young people
Dance in a Day
Friday 31 May, 10am. £25.
Dance in a Day | Ashcroft Arts Centre
Looking for something for the children to do this May Half Term?
Classes and workshops Painting and drawing nature with Sue Cooper
Friday 3 May, 2:30pm. £50, £45 concession
Painting and Drawing Nature with Sue Cooper | Ashcroft Arts Centre
Join artist, Sue Cooper in this 4 week course on Painting and Drawing Nature
Life drawing
Saturday 25 May, 2pm. £25 full price, £22.50 concession.
Life Drawing | Ashcroft Arts Centre
Come along to an afternoon of life drawing at the Ashcroft Arts Centre.
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
Coming up in May at Hampshire Cultural Trust’s The Arc in Winchester is a whole host of live music and comedy as well as two incredible exhibitions, a screening of the new film Chasing The Sun from 2x BAFTA-winning director Michael B.Clifford and a whole host of children’s activities to keep little ones entertained during May half term and beyond.
Exhibitions Grayson Perry: Essex House Tapestries – The Life of Julie Cope
Until Wednesday 12 June, during The Arc opening times. £4.50 Adult or £5 with Gift Aid donation / £3.50 concession or £4 with Gift Aid donation / £2.50 Child or £3 with Gift Aid donation.
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.
Winchester Photographic Society 2024
Until Sunday 9 June, during The Arc opening times. Free, donations welcome.
WINCHESTER PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 2024 | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Hampshire Cultural Trust is pleased to present Winchester Photographic Society’s 2024 exhibition, celebrating their centenary year.
Music Dean Dyson
Saturday 4 May, 7:30pm. £15 in advance, £17 on the door.
Dean Dyson |The Arc Winchester]
With songs from his four original albums, a selection of classics from his vast repertoire, and stories from his decades of live performances, it’s always a treat.
Flamenco Express
Friday 10 May, 7:30pm. £18, £15 concession.
Flamenco Express | The Arc
Flamenco Express returns with another cargo of searing talent – featuring ‘sizzling soloist’ La Joaquina, guitar virtuoso Chris Clavo and the massive vocal presence of Antonio El Pola.
Talisk
Monday 13 May 2024, 7:30pm. £18, £20 on the door.
Talisk | The Arc Winchester
Amongst the most talked-about folk bands of the 21st century, Talisk tear apart stereotypes and redefine the genre.
Comedy Ania Magliano
Wednesday 1 May, 7:30pm. £14.
Ania Magliano: I Can’t Believe You’ve Done This | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
To the hairdresser at [redacted] Salon: You can take my money. You can take my dignity. You can take too much off the ends.
Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes: Warm up
Friday 24 May, 8pm. £15, £10 concession.
Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes | The Arc Winchester
Join Mark as he tries out material for his brand-new show. Jokes, rants, politics, play and the occasional sing song. If you don’t know what he does ask your parents.
Catherine Bohart: Again, with feelings
Friday 31 May, 8pm. £14.
Catherine Bohart: Again, With Feelings | The Arc Winchester – arts, reading and community
Catherine Bohart’s back and ready to talk about her feelings (again)…
Children Make a clay pot like Grayson Perry using air-drying clay
Monday 27 May, 2pm. £22 per child.
Make a clay pot like Grayson Perry for ages 9+ | 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 moulding and shaping your clay pot using air drying clay.
Lino print tote bags
Tuesday 28 May, 1pm. £22 per child.
Lino print tote bags for ages 9+ | The Arc, Winchester
Learn the exciting art of lino printing, a technique that lets you carve your designs onto linoleum blocks. You will be guided through creating your very own unique design that reflects your personality and style.
Weave your own bracelet for ages 6+
Wednesday 29 May, 10am. £8 per child.
Weave your own bracelet for ages 6+ | The Arc, Winchester
In this hands-on workshop, kids aged 6 and above will learn the art of bracelet weaving. Guided by our experienced instructors, children will explore different weaving techniques, experiment with vibrant colours, and create unique bracelets that reflect their personality and style.
Film Chasing The Sun film screening
Saturday 18 May, 4pm and 7pm. £10 adults, £5 children.
Chasing the Sun Film Screening | The Arc
Chasing The Sun is the new film from 2x BAFTA-winning director Michael B.Clifford.
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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