THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: TOm Barford Quartet

Composer/Saxophonist/Winner of the 2017 Kenny Wheeler Prize Tom Barford’s name has been known to aficionados for some years now. Tom's new album captured live at the Parakeet by master engineer Alex Bonney presents him sharing the frontline with star trumpeter James Copus on a set of his own original material. With Ivo Neame on piano and regular rhythm section compadres Oli Hayhurst on bass and Tim Giles on drums, this is a true London supergroup - but one based on a genuine, deep mutual respect and admiration.

The music is eclectic- virtuosic playing over fast tempos, Wayne Shorter and Vince Mendoza inspired compositions and even some tasty arrangements of some Joe Henderson classics. Tom will have newly produced record's of the album available for purchase.

THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB

Join us on the third Thursday of every month* for an evening of Jazz, bring your own food 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 JAZZBOPS: J Fashole-Luke Duo

Join us for a 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 lunchtime concert featuring some of the UK's best Jazz musicians as part of Winchester Jazz Festival 2026!

J Fashole-Luke is a multi instrumentalist who is in high demand particularly for live piano performances. He has performed all over Europe (including Montreaux, Vienne, Winchester, Vienna, Swanage and North Sea Jazz Festivals), played with top British jazz artists including Gary Crosby, Jay Phelps, and Tony Kofi and has even jammed with American jazz legends Marcus Miller, Isaiah Sharkey and the late great Roy Hargrove. He has also had multiple appearances at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, performed live on BBC2’s Later…with Jools Holland, and has worked with global chart toppers such as Dolly Parton and Usher.

Katie Rogers is a Hampshire jazz and vintage singer who is in much demand across Portsmouth and Southampton and the South Coast area . Katie is passionate about music and song, and has a particular love of Billie Holiday singing the blues and the swing music of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. With a wide repertoire of musical styles, Katie’s voice is very versatile.  She combines her performances as a vintage singer with her own unique way of story telling, giving a contemporary sound to those much loved songs of yesterday.
Katie’s rich tone and dynamic delivery captures the emotion of each and every song, taking her audience on a wonderful vocal journey.

SUNDAY SESSIONS: Alex Western-King, Ted Carassco & Bill Mudge

Spend your Sunday afternoon immersed in live music and conversation at Sunday Sessions, featuring Alex Western-King, Ted Carassco & Bill Mudge. Hosted by award-winning saxophonist Alex Western-King, this new event blends performance with an open workshop, giving you first-hand insight into all things Jazz.

Be part of an open workshop with some of the UK’s renowned jazz musicians , ask questions, watch live performance and maybe even try a few ideas yourself. Whether you’re a budding musician, curious about a career in music, or simply love discovering new sounds, come with friends or family and be inspired. All ages welcome!

A Message for the Future

Explore your magical future garden where you’ll meet a punk poet Dandelion, a rock n roll Minibeast and an operatic super Herb! 

A Message for the Future is a multi-sensory art installation and gig theatre experience designed for early years (ages 0-3) and family audiences. 

DIY punk poetry gig theatre parents Brigitte Aphrodite and Quiet Boy offer a multi-sensory experience that subverts the early years genre through joyful rock n roll storytelling, celebrating a journey of nature and kindness. This calm pocket of punky joy explores a future full of hope, the wonders of the environment, and its unsung heroes. 

WHAT TO EXPECT:

This experience offers a meditative, immersive, theatrical space in surround sound which explores themes of coexistence with nature and creativity. Combining creativity, community engagement, and artistic innovation, the show nurtures a sense of hopefulness and connection with our little ones and the environment whilst engaging multiple senses – sight, sound, touch, and smell. 

ABOUT THE COMPANIES:

Commissioned by artsdepot and Southbank Centre’s Imagine Festival in 2025 to sold-out audiences, A Message for the Future has already captivated and engaged a wide range of families and communities. 

Created by Crescendorious with original storytelling and live music by acclaimed Margate gig theatre-makers Brigitte Aphrodite and Quiet Boy. Set design and costumes by internationally renowned set designer and concept artist Lo Lo No, who has collaborated with Lady Gaga, Björk and MTV.

Man! I Feel Like Bingo with Shaunia Wayne

Award winning performer Tracey Collins (Shell Suit Cher, Elvis Lesley, Audrey Heartburn) brings her latest musical comedy character to the stage in Man! I Feel Like Bingo! with Shania Wayne: the world’s greatest Shania Twain tribute act - with a twist. He doesn’t look or sound anything like her!

But that hasn’t stopped this sexy cowboy from Carlisle travelling the world on his trusty donkey, Casio keyboard on his back, performing at bingo halls across the globe.

His heartfelt versions of Shania hits include ‘You’re Still a C**T’ and ‘Man, I’m Hotter Than an Oven’. But this show isn’t just comedy and songs - there are epic bingo games, Wayne’s slow dance breaks (hopeless, bum shaking, and oddly sensual) and of course the life changing prizes we’ve come to expect from Tracey Collins’ bingo shows.

Shania Wayne is the man… the myth… the mullet. Join his party - go for gold and release yourself!

THE NUTSHELL PRE LOVED SALE

EVENT DETAILS

SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2026

FREE ENTRY / DONATION

10AM-5PM

Are you ready to re-fresh your wardrobe or home while making a positive impact on the planet?

Shopping second-hand is a powerful way to reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.

By extending the lifecycle of clothing items and homeware you are directly helping to reduce the demand for new production and so decreasing resource consumption, energy usage, and waste. 

The Nutshell will be running a Pre Loved Sale as part of Winchester Green Week.

WANT TO SELL? BOOK YOUR TABLE USING THE LINK BELOW!

Interested in selling? - £15 a table - limited availability. Purchase via the link below.

LEAVE THE TREES, PLEASE

LET’S GROW GREENER TOGETHER!

Join us during Winchester Green Week for an exciting drama workshop for primary-aged children, inspired by the beautiful story Leave the Trees, Please by Benjamin Zephaniah.

Through drama, creative writing, and craft, children will follow one little boy’s friendship with a tree, discovering how nature can help us feel calm, happy, and connected. Together, we’ll bring the story to life, write our own love letters to nature, and grow a shared Creativi-Tree full of ideas for a greener future.

With a powerful message about deforestation and caring for our planet, this fun and uplifting workshop will spark imaginations and inspire everyone to remember - Leave the Trees, Please!

NUTSHELL NETWORK: CREATIVE CO-WORKING

As part of our commitment to fostering creative exploration and connection, we are opening our doors monthly for creative co-working 🖤

After the summer break, our creative co-working is back! With our refreshed venue and new foyer space, it really is the perfect spot to get all your creative thoughts and plans in order.

We envisage a shared workspace throughout our ground floor area which will be available for use by those working in the creative industries. WiFi available throughout so bring your laptops, notebooks and stationary for a day of planning!

The Plan
The use of a spot in our ground floor studio is FREE >>> plus we will be serving Roasting Party barista coffee (local Winch represent 🤘🏻) availbale for purchase at our new ground floor cafe. Sweet treats will be available too - payments taken at our Box Office.

Need More Space?
Have a bigger working group in need of a larger space to test out ideas? On Creative Co-working days we will be offering our performance studio for hire at a reduced rate of £10 per hour. Bookable in person on the day and first-come, first-serve. Please pay at the Box Office for this.

The Bigger Picture
We want to meet more creatives who are based in Winchester and grow our network! Come join us every month 🖤 the group may start small but big things are most definitely on the horizon.