Basingstoke Gazette | Theatre https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/leisure/theatre/ Basingstoke Gazette Theatre en-gb Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:02:41 +0000 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:02:41 +0000 https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Basingstoke Gazette | Theatre https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/leisure/theatre/ World premiere of classic ghost story adaptation coming to Basingstoke stage https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26682453.turn-screw-adaptation-coming-basingstoke/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000 0c122f61076a8808f93bf2da91a255c6 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Racy twist on a traditional fairytale coming to Hampshire stage in 2027 https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26679738.tinderella-two-big-balls-one-happy-ending-fleet/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:25:34 +0000 96a9903ea081fef605dc9a67d9e41b89 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Young performers surprise shoppers with preview of their upcoming production https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26676742.young-performers-preview-limelights-fame-basingstoke/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 2c59ea1103fb102b067596b9af1ba390 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day 'Theatrical bubble magic' performance coming to arts centre https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26660556.bubblina-bubble-magic-show-coming-arlington-arts-centre/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 eb4e12b01e150a3d77869b7289653dd8 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Hit musical based on best-selling Dog Man books coming to town https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26663868.dog-man-musical-coming-anvil-february/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000 21af31910f47c1c04ef0b5d0646d6fc3 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Oh yes they are! Full cast revealed for Newbury Christmas panto https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26663376.corn-exchange-reveals-cast-sleeping-beauty-pantomime/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 204b343251473fe6e119570891745334 jasmine.kelly@newsquest.co.uk | Jasmine Kelly Former Basingstoke resident brings show 'Dandelion Child' to town https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26653912.former-basingstoke-resident-brings-guttural-show-home/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 370fd6eac78820d41198635335def66e WE-Joshua.Liddiard@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Liddiard Classic horror film returning to big screen with new live musical score https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26648772.nosferatu-returns-live-score-forge-basingstoke/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 7dd66ac575dcc3a9b64b7836b6f385c4 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Award-winning actor to bring three ghost stories to Basingstoke stage https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26642835.three-ghost-tales-told-basingstokes-haymarket/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 a6232738d737ae6647d8715b65affd72 jack.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Roberts Win tickets! Michael Spicer brings Edinburgh Fringe sell-out show to Basingstoke https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26640348.michael-spicer-brings-sell-out-show-basingstoke/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:36:13 +0100 16a303cc25e2a3ae536b4d0a2808c51d emily.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Roberts Basingstoke musical brings true story of WI nude calendar to the stage https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26635647.calendar-girls-musical-make-basingstoke-debut-bats/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 348bab4fcfbe40912c93bcc7a8653d1f Tom Fletcher's monster show to take centre stage in Aldershot https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26632064.monster-theatre-show-take-centre-stage-aldershot/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 fbe32ec0e13befe7fa8924dbb896fa5a jack.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Roberts Familiar faces and fresh talent taking to the stage for Christmas pantomime https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26610374.corn-exchange-newbury-announces-sleeping-beauty-cast/?ref=rss Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0100 965408fa67da04056e9170f546d54a77 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan to share 60-plus years of stories in Basingstoke https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26612756.ian-gillan-bringing-talking-gibrish-tour-basingstoke/?ref=rss Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 703d7b532cff034819832061ef6ff654 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Award-winning Brainiac Live! bringing explosive science experiments to the stage https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26622251.brainiac-live-science-show-arrive-haymarket/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 c97ab0b197ab4dd04cae93880c34ba34 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Dinosaur rock show bringing songs, laughs and plenty of poo to Basingstoke https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26622184.dinosaur-pooped---rock-show-haymarket/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 2540f7b6bd76963f8d330f3e22cc955d newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day The Nutcracker ballet coming to Basingstoke with live orchestra https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26608627.nutcracker-performed-anvil-basingstoke/?ref=rss Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 ff83dbea7c3a596ab7954a4323b4b7a1 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Inspiring story of courage, friendship and a nude WI calendar comes to the stage https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26588318.bats-stage-calendar-girls-haymarket-basingstoke/?ref=rss Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100 9541970275c7945f9ee3f3ef0d901952 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day German orchestra to perform in Basingstoke with pianist Nikolai Lugansky https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26581245.german-orchestra-perform-basingstokes-anvil/?ref=rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100 4cf766bac045ec7c562155fec38f498e newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Why a joyful night at The Anvil had the audience singing about vegetables https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26571301.review-james-b-partridge-primary-school-bangers-anvil/?ref=rss Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 e0c5727f5eb603e50d9d83afad2eae02 emily.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Roberts Historian bringing the drama of the Tudor court to theatre in new show https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26568311.historian-tracy-borman-bringing-tudor-show-basingstoke/?ref=rss Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 cdce32074a5993e45438b751101015cd newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day K-pop to dinosaurs - Anvil Arts' shows for the whole family this October https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26566604.anvil-arts-offering-october-half-term-family-theatre-shows/?ref=rss Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 e9367c90639bad41fa6eb8891a0405e0 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Tribute to the 'greatest rock band of all time' coming to arts centre https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26500098.livewire-ac-dc-show-coming-arlington-arts-centre/?ref=rss Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100 ef6e67e4bc041be20597bf24dfa9310d newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Chris Packham bringing new tour to town offering a rare and personal insight https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26492434.chris-packham-bringing-new-tour-anvil-basingstoke/?ref=rss Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100 99183fc2c9559d30b4a54c47d92a4100 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Christmas show on ice giving beloved fairy tale a new twist https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26480555.planet-ice-host-jack-beanstalk-christmas/?ref=rss Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100 51c6b93f0ddfa0430ba94ea8004efb81 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Glastonbury to Basingstoke: School assembly singalong star promises joyful escapism https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26457444.james-b-partridge-brings-primary-school-bangers-anvil/?ref=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 f677af15d13e7f11c7a8578c6e5cfde3 emily.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Roberts Olivier Award winner Layton Williams stopping in Basingstoke on UK tour https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26451273.layton-williams-announces-tour-date-basingstoke/?ref=rss Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100 dda69a8835617f48450ad5942a70a6b5 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Review: Let’s Go To The Seaside! show proves a summer hit for Basingstoke families https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26443680.scratchbuilts-seaside-story-beautifully-crafted-journey/?ref=rss Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:16:45 +0100 d6e14f1f89d9e53622b587df9d684257 kiran.sajan@newsquest.co.uk | Kiran Sajan Hundreds enjoy three days of open-air theatre on watermeadow https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26431581.hundreds-enjoy-whitchurch-open-air-theatre-2026-event/?ref=rss Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0100 0beb7a8ad83d3c182177022c469e2fe4 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Strictly Come Dancing star to bring glitzy live show to town https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26422170.strictly-come-dancing-star-la-voix-perform-basingstoke/?ref=rss Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 2d58ef25fe834bb7ac408cdaf2dfb20d newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Comedy spoof of medical dramas bringing the laughs to theatre https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26422051.general-medical-emergency-ward-10-haymarket/?ref=rss Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100 884a6890749eae91096635d77134712e newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day The Moody Blues musician bringing latest tour to Basingstoke https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26413708.moody-blues-justin-hayward-perform-anvil/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100 5704c898ff5de40268d716f764fb9359 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Summer theatre show promising fun for children and families https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26413400.proteus-creation-space-stage-interactive-summer-show/?ref=rss Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0100 78dd1e9ca05c7a3bb047ba978cb20afa newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Hollyoaks star to bring festive magic to The Anvil's pantomime https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26284970.sarah-jane-buckley-star-beauty-beast-anvil/?ref=rss Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100 390b115444f4510dab3b0e1bc12a0b8b newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Seven-year-old wows in first principal role in a musical https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26251939.seven-year-old-girl-impresses-frozen-musical-debut/?ref=rss Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 9180cecf853b383ba6c5f9cd9e77ef00 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Community theatre to stage open-air Shakespeare play with a 1990s twist https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26250415.wads-perform-midsummer-nights-dream-open-air/?ref=rss Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 5702b6ee959666bccbc2543dddcc042c newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day TV legend promising behind-the-scenes stories and industry gossip in new show https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26249850.nigel-havers-bringing-new-show-anvil-basingstoke/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100 028b08ebd1345c16678051af16f0c03d newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Strictly star announces Basingstoke live show as tickets go on sale https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26249825.kai-widdrington-bringing-new-tour-anvil-2027/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 1592c03503c75787620de05742ccbcd2 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Acclaimed tribute band coming to Basingstoke for anniversary show https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/transport/26215544.t-rextasy-coming-anvil-basingstoke-september/?ref=rss Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0100 2ac87fa05b99791bff9258d9023f919c newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day What to expect at Basingstoke Festival this weekend https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/transport/26218773.basingstoke-festivals-second-weekend-full-families-shows/?ref=rss Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100 3deff23eb5e1b59435a7a5031f3b154c newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Tribute show bringing music of Elvis Presley back to the stage in Basingstoke https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/transport/26206384.ben-portsmouth-perform-king-elvis/?ref=rss Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100 6c6a7a76cf097f3c3b33b3eeb2f36885 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Playful outdoor performance blending comedy and acrobatics coming to festival https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/transport/26193952.autin-dance-theatres-zig-zag-visit-basingstoke-festival/?ref=rss Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100 e7482a6f97942e26bc0011eddd09e293 Summer tradition of outdoor theatre returning during Basingstoke Festival https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/transport/26186838.proteans-perform-outdoor-theatre-basingstoke/?ref=rss Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100 052558860422afd3fab67a84a6576873 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Legendary singer-songwriter to play The Haymarket as part of anniversary tour https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/transport/26187989.graham-parkers-50th-anniversary-tour-coming-basingstoke/?ref=rss Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100 85dd537d7f2bebf0ee0b1d7647b52d6c newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Amy Winehouse band to bring 20th anniversary tour to Basingstoke https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/transport/26187978.amy-winehouse-band-back-black-20th-anniversary-show/?ref=rss Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 bb3c453e0cd6889c02c2944536ce6d52 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Basingstoke theatre company named Arts and Entertainment winner at local awards https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/transport/26178382.scratch-built-wins-arts-entertainment-award-basingstoke/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 c3db3b007f61ce3e5d4debff8c8f064e emily.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Roberts Drama group marks 40th anniversary with special celebration https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/transport/26175522.hook-players-celebrates-40th-anniversary-party/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100 1c534bff93d16c927d2d49202dbc5b5a kiran.sajan@newsquest.co.uk | Kiran Sajan Steve Steinman to perform Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman tribute at The Anvil https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/transport/26169709.steve-steinmans-anything-love-coming-anvil/?ref=rss Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100 251c1579407627f3c385484caa47f286 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Amateur drama group to celebrate 40th anniversary with special events https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/transport/26155853.hook-players-celebrating-40th-anniversary-year/?ref=rss Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0100 8991006488d7c61d2c8fcab4195c6bfd newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Talented entertainers celebrating stars of the Rat Pack coming to Basingstoke https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26146498.rat-pack---live-concert-coming-basingstoke/?ref=rss Thu, 28 May 2026 13:19:44 +0100 e8786a4f258a6c56192aa441ea5c59f9 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day