THE HEROINES

Meet Hypermnestra, Oenone, Ariadne, Laodamia and Phillis. You've heard of them right? No! What about Paris, Theseus, Hercules, Jason? 

Tired of being just a footnote in the swaggering epic tales of these "Great" heroes, the Heroines are loud, proud and ready to take centre stage. Princesses, Queens, Nymphs, Politicians and Pioneers, they are grabbing the spotlight to show you that their stories, women's stories, are worth more than the two lines they were originally assigned. 

Based on a series of fictional letters called The Heroides written by the Roman poet Ovid, now transformed by 15 leading female and non-binary British playwrights into modern monologues called 15 Heroines.

This show portrays five of these stories, delving into the death of a beloved brother, abandoned by a lover, finding hope for a better future in an arranged marriage, the worry of losing your soulmate to war and trying to hold your country together at a time of political turmoil.

Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller, Natalie Haynes and Pat Barker.

An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.

Canvas Creatives: Local Emerging Artists

Local emerging artists host Canvas Creatives’ Art Exhibition

A vibrant group of eight local artists will be holding a weekend-long art exhibition at community-led venue, The Nutshell in Winchester, coinciding with the opening of the city’s famous Christmas Market. The exhibition is free to attend and will feature a wide range of original artwork and prints—perfect for seasonal shoppers and art lovers alike.

The group describes itself as “a dynamic working group of emerging artists, exploring a diverse range of media including oil, acrylic, and watercolour painting, photography, and mixed media.” Several members have had their work commissioned, exhibited, and sold, bringing both passion and experience to this community event.

“We’ve poured our hearts into our work,” says one of the participating artists. “We’d love people to pop in, enjoy the art, and maybe find something special to take home.”

 With both originals, affordable prints and Christmas cards available for sale, visitors can expect a welcoming, informal atmosphere and a refreshing cultural experience just a stone’s throw from the festive bustle of Christmas in Winchester. Nutshell General Manager, Hannah Western-King says “The Nutshell is delighted to be hosting the emerging artists group, Canvas Creatives, for their exhibition from 21-23 November. We can't wait to see their fantastic work on display in our beautiful exhibition space; it will be a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to welcoming you to the exhibition!”

EVENT INFORMATION

FREE ENTRY

Gallery Opening Times

Sat & Sun
10am-4pm

For more information:
canvascreatives2025@gmail.com

This is an independent hire.