The Nutshell

Name: The Nutshell
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, SO238AF, GB
Telephone: +441962808533
Price range: £
Rating: 5

A small-scale, vibrant and inclusive 90-seat venue in the heart of Winchester’s Creative Quarter.

21/08/2025

SUNDAY SESSIONS X WJF | 21 SEP

Spend your Sunday afternoon immersed in live music and conversation at Sunday Sessions x WJF. 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.

A jazz experience designed for the next generation. Live music made for young people aged 12+ who want to be a part of Wi******er’s cultural scene.

SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
£13 & PWYC
3-5PM

Link in bio 👆

13/08/2025

THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: EMPIRICAL FEAT. JONNY MANSFIELD

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.

“Empirical, around for an astonishing 15 years already, are one of the great British contributions to European jazz.” DOWNBEAT

Book in the beats > here are the deets 👇

Saturday 18 September
Doors 7pm | Starts 8pm
£25 | new student 🎟️ £13 | PWYC

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22/07/2025

THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: Emerging Sessions Lauren Breen

“Lauren is one of the most swinging young players on the scene. One to watch for sure.” Alex Western-King

Lauren Breen is an alto saxophonist based in London, currently studying at . She made her debut at two years ago and has since had the opportunity to perform with her band at venues such as the , as part of the , 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 at the , Jazz Refreshed (91 Living Room), and the We Out Here Festival.

THURSDAY 24 JULY 2025
£18
8PM (DOORS 7PM)

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26/06/2025

🚨 BIG NEWS…we’re officially a registered charity! 🎉

As of June 10th, Discarded Nut CIO is live bringing together our three brands under one umbrella:

🖤 The Nutshell
🩷 Discarded Nut Youth Theatre
🧡 Discarded Nut Theatre Co.

This moment has been years in the making and we couldn’t have done it without you - our audiences, youth theatre members, artists, sponsors, friends and Crowdfunder supporters. THANK YOU 🖤

📣 What’s happening now?
We’re working hard behind the scenes:

✨ Opening our charity bank account
✨ Migrating systems & data
✨ Registering for Gift Aid
✨ Finalising our 2025/26 season
✨ Updating our comms & website
✨ Creating new sponsorship packages
✨ Engaging our Board of Trustees

Our official charity launch will happen in September, kicking off a brand-new season and an exciting new chapter.

💌 Want to get involved or support us again?
Drop us a line: [email protected]
Follow our journey

23/06/2025

💥TOMORROW💥

Join Ratty and her friends for June Playtime: Pie-Rat Island – a journey on the high seas

10am Tues 24th June

TICKETS! 🎟️ thenutshellwinchester.com/shows-and-events/playtime-june

PLAYTIME is a fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry, theatre games, movement, and lots of imaginative play for 2-6 year olds and their grownups.

10/06/2025

📣 CALLING ALL MAKERS 📣

The Nutshell Makers Market is a vibrant celebration of independent designers, creatives, makers, and small businesses.

Held once a year, our carefully curated market brings together talented makers and food vendors under one roof, offering a unique shopping experience in the heart of Wi******er.

We invite applications from stallholders with a clear brand identity, high-quality handmade products, and a strong business ethos. Space is limited, so please include as much detail as possible in your application to help us get to know you and your work.

6 & 7 DECEMBER 2025
10am-4:30pm both days

£120 MAKERS | £170 FOOD VENDORS

Applications Open: 10/06/25
Applications Close: 16/07/25

LINK IN BIO TO APPLY 🔗👆

03/06/2025

☀️ One week to go!

You Are the Sun is a magical folk inspired opera for babies and grown ups that explores the magic of nature.

‘So transporting, so beautiful, so perfectly pitched for children of this age... just utterly magical.’

📍 The Nutshell, Wi******er
🎟 £15 (admits 2)
🕥 11am, 12:15pm & 2:15pm
🔗 thenutshellwinchester.com/shows-and-events/you-are-the-sun-2025

Address

15 Kings Walk
Winchester
SO238AF

Telephone

+441962808533

Website

http://www.thenutshellwinchester.com/

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