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JazzBops: October
JAZZBOPS: October
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THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER 2025
Doors open from 11am
£18 - admits 2
Join us for our monthly lunchtime jazz concert made especially for grown-ups and their little ones (ages 0-4) - a jazz club designed with grown-ups in mind.
Park up your buggies or scooters and get ready for a mid-week lunchtime concert featuring some of the UK's best Jazz musicians.
OCTOBER LINE-UP: Andrea Rinciari
The Nutshell Jazz Club: Andrea Rinciari Quartet
THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB:
Andrea Rinciari Quartet
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THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER 2025
£25 & PWYC*
8PM (DOORS 7PM)
“A short, sharp glimpse into a happier world in which jazz guitar rules!”
Andrea Rinciari is an eminent jazz guitarist whose tireless dedication to the traditions of bebop and straight-ahead has led him to master the essence of mid-20th century jazz.
Inspired by legends such as Bud Powell, Tadd Dameron, Elmo Hope, Freddie Redd, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Sonny Stitt, Fats Navarro, and Clifford Brown, Andrea’s devotion to their legacy permeates through every performance.
Beyond being a virtuoso bandleader, Andrea is an engaging host, consistently gracing prestigious jazz venues on both sides of the channel. From the legendary Ronnie Scott’s, Chelsea’s 606 and Vortex in London to Parisian gems like Duc des Lombards, 38Riv, and Le Barbizon.
THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB
Sponsored by Christopher Jones Wealth Management.
Join us on the third Thursday of every month* for an evening of Jazz, delicious food (bring your own / order in) and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.
In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on The Nutshell stage.
DUO Destino play Flamenco Fusion
DUO Destino play Flamenco Fusion
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SUNDAY 02 NOVEMBER 2025
£18, £14 & PWYC*
7:30PM (DOORS 7PM)
“DUO DESTINO...nobody ever forgets the thrill and shock of seeing them live for the first time.”
Back at The Nutshell for their 4th annual Concert, DUO DESTINO (previously just known as duo ) are ready to bring heat and passion to a cold November evening. Your favourite virtuoso acoustic guitarists will deliver another feel-good evening of dynamic playing with a range of emotions, percussive rhythms, dazzling technique, speed and their unique 'fat' sound.
Their huge repertoire of rock, pop and classical tunes, uniquely blended with flamenco, and their own similar compositions take you from Spain to The Camargue, Cuba, Mexico, Hollywood and South America. Their new compositions for 2025 are going down a storm on tour and the cherry on top of the cake will be a 5 minute arrangement of a popular piece by Vivaldi to flex their classical muscles. Two guitars replacing a whole chamber orchestra and yet nothing is missing! You are guaranteed to leave smiling and vowing to pick up your guitar again. Come and see what all the buzz is about.
As they live fairly locally they occasionally play some pop tunes in the main street in Winchester on a Saturday and always attract a crowd but the other 95% of the time they
give professional Concerts around the UK and Spain, France and Italy drawing on their 14 years of professional experience after meeting at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Although their Concerts are time-tabled to last 2 hours they often overrun these days, with audiences wanting more, so please bear that in mind if you're arranging a taxi pick-up afterwards!
BARK BARK
BARK BARK
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No refunds or exchanges on tickets purchased.This is a captioned and BSL performance.
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SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2025
£16 / £10 & PWYC*
DURATION: APPROX 60 MINS
AGE: 12+
“A magical blend of live performance, puppetry, and cinema.”
A live cinema play told from the perspective of a dog.
A dog with a bird-killing problem. Two people stitching their relationship together. A house filled with taxidermy animals. When a young couple responds to a dog-sitting advert expecting a free holiday, they stumble into an unexpected tradition.
Using cameras, puppets, and diorama sets, five performers weave together a live animation told from the perspective of a dog. A delicate, eerie, and amusing look at three lives, human and non-human, from emerging live-cinema company Buzzcut. A “sold out must see” (★★★★ Beyond the Curtain) from Edinburgh Fringe 2024.
Contains themes which may be upsetting to younger children.
“Ingenious contemporary folk horror tale.”
The Nutshell Jazz Club: Harry Diplock Trio & Friends
THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB:
HARRY DIPLOCK TRIO
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THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2025
£25, £13 Students & PWYC
8PM (DOORS 7PM)
“Harry Diplock is one of the brightest stars on the London gypsy jazz scene.”
Guitarist Harry Diplock brings together some of the UKs most exciting musicians to capture a modern take on the world of acoustic jazz. ‘Harry Diplock Trio & Friends’ pushes the envelope of acoustic jazz guitar.
Rooted in the acoustic qualities of the Selmer guitar and heavily inspired by both the French and American Jazz scene, the trio has a unique sound that is distinctly original.
“Pushing the genre of ‘gypsy jazz’ in London forward into a modern sphere.”
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Join us on the third Thursday of every month* for an evening of Jazz, delicious food (bring your own / order in) and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.
In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on The Nutshell stage.
*please check dates as due to holiday season we will occassionally shift from the third Thursday!
JazzBops: December - The Spitfire Sisters
JAZZBOPS: December
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MONDAY 22 DECEMBER 2025
Doors open from 11am
£12 - admits 2
Join us for our monthly lunchtime jazz concert made especially for grown-ups and their little ones (ages 0-4) - a jazz club designed with grown-ups in mind.
Park up your buggies or scooters and get ready for a mid-week lunchtime concert featuring some of the UK's best Jazz musicians.
Older children also welcome! 🎄
DECEMBER LINE-UP: The Spitfire Sisters
The Nutshell Jazz Club: Alex Western-King CHristmas House BanD
THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB:
Alex Western-King Christmas House Band
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MONDAY 22 DECEMBER 2025
£25, £13 Students & PWYC
8PM (DOORS 7PM)
This Christmas, we welcome back Alex Western-King and The Nutshell House Band to bring you a celebration of the festive season.
After last year’s sold out double house, join Alex and his band for a night of holiday classics. Featuring Hannah Castleman on vocals, this is a Monday night not to be missed!
Alex Western-King is an award-winning musician and one of the most sought after saxophone players on the London jazz scene. Described as "reaching deep into the core of jazz”, Alex is passionate about communicating through music and preserving the jazz tradition.
Wanna hear more? - book your tickets for our December LATE SHOW.
THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB
Join us on the third Thursday of every month* for an evening of Jazz, delicious food (bring your own / order in) and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.
In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on The Nutshell stage.
*please check dates as due to holiday season we will occassionally shift from the third Thursday!
The Nutshell Jazz Club: Alex Western-King Christmas House Band - The Late Show
THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB:
Alex Western-King Christmas House Band - The Late Show
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MONDAY 22 DECEMBER 2025
£22, £13 Students & PWYC
10:45PM (DOORS 10:30PM)
Our Christmas LATE SHOW is back, bringing your favourite Christmas tunes to life with our fantastic house band. New Orleans style Christmas music led by Alex Western-King.
Join us for a late night Christmas Jazz experience and bring in the Christmas season in style.
Alex Western-King is an award-winning musician and one of the most sought after saxophone players on the London jazz scene. Described as "reaching deep into the core of jazz”, Alex is passionate about communicating through music and preserving the jazz tradition.
THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB
Join us on the third Thursday of every month* for an evening of Jazz, delicious food (bring your own / order in) and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.
In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on The Nutshell stage.
*please check dates as due to holiday season we will occassionally shift from the third Thursday!
Under The Frozen Moon
Under The Frozen Moon
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SATURDAY 27-31 DECEMBER
£14/£12 & PWYC*
11AM & 2PM (3PM 27 Dec)
DURATION: 60 MINS APPROX
AGE: 3+
“The beauty of this show is indescribable…remarkable in its design and a breath-taking delight in it’s delivery ★★★★★”
It’s so cold in Lunavik that the moon has frozen! A greedy dragon has gobbled every fire and every light, leaving only the white glow of the frozen moon. You can’t feel your toes and the fire freezes in the hearth... but not all warmth is lost. Under the glittering stars and dazzling aurora, Amka’s family huddle together, fishing for eels and knitting plenty of hats.
In this heart-warming tale, a young girl sets out on a quest to confront the dragon under the ice who has hoarded all of the fires and lights for himself. With lively poetry, transforming sets, atmospheric live music and exciting puppetry; Under the Frozen Moon brings to life a beautiful world of ice and adventure.
Award-winning Half a String presents a winter show perfect for ages 3 and above; Amka’s tale is a tender folk story of love, friendship, and giving. Songs are live looped by singer/songwriter Avi Simmons creating wondrous soundscapes. Fun rhythmic poetry written by poet Alice Bryant forms the tale, and astonishing puppets and breath-taking sets designed by Peter Morton complete this stunning performance.
Supported by the Marlowe Theatre and commissioned by ACE.
“Masterful in their design and execution, Half A String have created something very special here. ★★★★★”
The Nutshell Jazz Club: Ant Law & Brigitte Beraha
THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB:
Ant Law & Brigitte Beraha
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THURSDAY 15 JANUARY 2025
£25, £13 Students & PWYC
8PM (DOORS 7PM)
“Jaw-dropping, fulfilling and uplifting.”
‘Ensconced’ is an exciting new collaboration initiated during the pandemic years between leading UK guitarist/composer Ant Law and Milan-born British/Turkish vocalist, composer and lyricist Brigitte Beraha.
The six originals on the album are bookended by re-imaginings of two timeless standards - ‘A Kiss To Build A Dream On’ (made famous by Louis Armstrong) and Bernstein’s ‘Some Other Time’ - in which the duo simply and beautifully conjure up a spellbinding, intimate ‘campfire’ feeling.
Inspired by Ant’s compositions, Brigitte exhibits rich lyrical storytelling, from wistful memories of growing up in the south of France in ‘Who We Are’ to the more obscure tale of a gifted horse in ‘Clever Hans’. Her deeply expressive vocals, alongside Ant’s inventive and melodic acoustic guitar artistry, are the elements at the very heart of this music.
“Rich in bejewelled detail. Ensconced’s subtleties grow deeper with each listen.”
THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB
Join us on the third Thursday of every month* for an evening of Jazz, delicious food (bring your own / order in) and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.
In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on The Nutshell stage.
*please check dates as due to holiday season we will occassionally shift from the third Thursday!
Shakespeare in a Suitcase: Hamlet
Shakespeare in a Suitcase: Hamlet
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THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2026
£15/£13 & PWYC*
DURATION: 60 MINS
AGE: 8+
"To be, or not to be, that is the question."
Award-winning theatre company New International Encounter present the most famous play in the world. A family drama of revenge, justice, and moral dilemmas—reimagined for young audiences.
With just two actors, one musician, seven props, and a suitcase, Shakespeare’s most famous play is brought to life in a funny, fast-paced, and accessible way. Combining Shakespearean verse, contemporary language, and inventive staging, this 60-minute bitesize retelling is packed with excitement, humour, and grief in equal measure. An original soundtrack, live music, and sound effects add to the experience, making it perfect for schools and family audiences. Join us for a roller-coaster journey through one of the greatest stories ever told.
The Lodger + Live Score By Minima
The Lodger + Live Score by Minima
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FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2026
£25, £22, £13 & PWYC*
DURATION: 77 MINS + INTERVAL
AGE: 10+
CERT: PG
“Minima are one of the leading bands accompanying silent film in Europe.”
London is being terrorised by a Jack the Ripper-style murderer, 'The Avenger', who targets young blonde-haired women.
A mysterious new lodger arrives at the home of Mr and Mrs Bunting, whose daughter Daisy is being courted by a policeman on the case. When the lodger begins behaving strangely, he attracts suspicion, particularly when he shows an interest in Daisy...
This screening of the original 1927 Alfred Hitchcock film will feature a new music score performed live by acclaimed soundscapers Minima, a Bristol based quartet who use instrumentation including cello, double bass, baritone guitar, acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, autoharp, dulcimer, synthesizer, glockenspiel and drum kit to create a unique live experience. Rated PG.
“Minima turned the 1925 Phantom of the Opera into an immersive and gripping emotional experience.”
The Nutshell Jazz Club: The Alex Merritt Quartet
THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB:
The Alex Merritt Quartet
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THURSDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2025
£25, £13 Students & PWYC
8PM (DOORS 7PM)
“Promising debut, of striking quality.”
This exciting new quartet - by Bristol-based saxophonist and composer Alex Merritt - brings together four distinctive improvisers, and voices on their respective instruments, to interpret original material of Alex’s that draws inspiration from both classical composers such as Maurice Ravel, Olivier Messiaen and Henri Dutilleux as well as a host of contemporary jazz influences.
The line-up features the wonderful Elliot Galvin on piano (Shabaka Hutchings, Norma Winstone, Marius Neset), Will Harris on bass (The Jazz Defenders, Matt Anderson, Simon Gardner) and Jeremy Stacey on drums (Soft Machine, Jason Rebello, Noel Gallagher.)
This quartet builds on the success of Alex’s former quartet release ‘Anatta’ (2016) a record that featured legendary American drummer Jeff Williams.
Since this time Alex has also released two albums for the prestigious Barcelona-based label Fresh Sound New Talent; ‘Mind-Ear-Ladder’ in a co-led quintet with trumpeter Steve Fishwick (2022) and ‘Common Threads’ with the Fresh Sound Ensemble (2023).
Alex is now relishing the opportunity to get back to the classic quartet format with this brilliant line-up and is excited to bring some new quartet material to The Nutshell as part of a larger nationwide tour ahead of a recording later in 2026.
“one of the best UK jazz recordings I’ve heard this year”
THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB
Join us on the third Thursday of every month* for an evening of Jazz, delicious food (bring your own / order in) and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.
In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on The Nutshell stage.
*please check dates as due to holiday season we will occassionally shift from the third Thursday!
The Phantom of the Opera (1925) + Live Score by Minima
The Phantom of the Opera (1925) + Live Score by Minima
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FRIDAY 03 OCTOBER 2025
£25, £22, £13 & PWYC*
DURATION: 77 MINS + INTERVAL
AGE: 10+
CERT: PG
“Minima are one of the leading bands accompanying silent film in Europe.”
100 years after the release of The Phantom of the Opera join us to celebrate the centenary of this great spectacle with Minima's "spine-tingling" live score.
Beneath the sewers of the Paris Opera House dwells a masked figure. He is the Phantom, a hideously disfigured composer whose dream is to turn chorus singer Christine into a diva. Lon Chaney, the “Man of a Thousand Faces”, dominates this classic adaptation of the 1910 novel. His ghastly make-up and outrageous performance made The Phantom of the Opera one of the great classics of American silent film.
This is the original film version of Phantom which inspired numerous remakes. It was a critical and commercial success upon release, as these press quotes from the time contest: an “ultra fantastic melodrama” (New York Times); “produced on a stupendous scale” (Moving Picture World); “probably the greatest inducement to nightmare that has yet been screened” (Variety)
Minima have specialised in live accompaniment to screenings of silent films since 2006. Their electrifying original score for The Phantom of the Opera captures the horror of the story, but also finds pathos, romance and humour. Drums, bass, guitar and cello strike up a thrilling relationship with the film, following the Phantom down into his subterranean nightmare world.
“Minima turned the 1925 Phantom of the Opera into an immersive and gripping emotional experience.”
The Nutshell Jazz Club: Empirical feat. Jonny Mansfield
THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: Empirical
feat. Jonny Mansfield
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THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2025
£25 & PWYC*
8PM (DOORS 7PM)
“Empirical, around for an astonishing 15 years already, are one of the great British contributions to European jazz.”
Join the multi award-winning UK jazz ensemble Empirical for a performance of their album Wonder is the Beginning, released on Whirlwind Recordings in 2024.
Having started their journey in 2007, Empirical make a triumphant return, re-taking their rightful place at the centre of the UK scene, with their first full-length release since 2016.
Wonder is the Beginning is a mature musical statement that shows the band’s fire is still undimmed and their commitment to maintaining the legacy while forging their own unique path is as strong as ever.
Empirical’s trademark combination of complex, thoughtful writing and spontaneous improvisation is enabled by the absolute trust that comes from years of collective music making, and is at the heart of what makes Empirical stand out consistently on the musical landscape.
The performance will feature Nathaniel Facey (alto sax), Tom Farmer (double bass), Shaney Forbes (drums) and Jonny Mansfield (vibraphone).
“Empirical is still a reliable touchstone of contemporary British jazz at its most sophisticated.”
THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB
Sponsored by Christopher Jones Wealth Management.
Join us on the third Thursday of every month* for an evening of Jazz, delicious food (bring your own / order in) and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.
In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on The Nutshell stage.
JazzBops: September
JAZZBOPS: Hannah Castleman
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THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2025
Doors & Café open from 11am
£18 - admits 2
Join us for our monthly lunchtime jazz concert made especially for grown-ups and their little ones (ages 0-4) - a jazz club designed with grown-ups in mind.
Park up your buggies or scooters and get ready for a mid-week lunchtime concert featuring some of the UK's best Jazz musicians.
SEPTEMBER LINE-UP: Hannah Castleman
Sofar Sounds
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SOLD OUT.
SOLD OUT.
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THURSDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2025
£20 SOLD OUT
8PM (DOORS 7PM)
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The Nutshell Jazz Club: Emerging Sessions Lauren Breen
THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: Emerging Sessions Lauren Breen
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THURSDAY 24 JULY 2025
£18
8PM (DOORS 7PM)
“Lauren is one of the most swinging young players on the scene. One to watch for sure.”
Lauren Breen is an alto saxophonist based in London, currently studying at Trinity Laban Conservatoire. She made her debut at Map Studio Café two years ago and has since had the opportunity to perform with her band at venues such as the Jazz Sanctuary, as part of the London EFG Jazz Festival, and at the Royal Albert Pub.
In addition to performing with her own ensemble, Lauren has played at various prestigious venues as a side musician for the Christ-Stephane Boizi Sextet, including the Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall, Jazz Refreshed (91 Living Room), and the We Out Here Festival. Alongside her work in combos, she is also heavily involved in big band performances for the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) and is set to record an album with Hans Koller’s big band this year.
THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB
Sponsored by Christopher Jones Wealth Management.
Join us on the third Thursday of every month* for an evening of Jazz, delicious food (bring your own / order in) and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.
In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on The Nutshell stage.
JazzBops: July
JAZZBOPS: Lauren Breen
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THURSDAY 24 JULY 2025
Doors & Café open from 11am
£15 - admits 2
Join us for our monthly lunchtime jazz concert made especially for grown-ups and their little ones (ages 0-4) - a jazz club designed with grown-ups in mind.
Park up your buggies or scooters and get ready for a mid-week lunchtime concert featuring some of the UK's best Jazz musicians.
JULY LINE-UP: Lauren Breen