WHAT ’ S ON
WHAT ’ S ON
BEYOND THE GARDEN GATE
Enjoy a walk around some of the best private gardens in and around Winchester this Spring as part of the National Gardens Scheme , which raises money for good causes . As well as offering lots of advice , many garden owners also provide tea and cake .
If your own garden is your pride and joy , the scheme is always looking for new locations for others to visit . Sign up on the website which also has local listings .
www . ngs . org . uk
RAYMOND BRIGGS AT THE GALLERY
Winchester will be the first location in the UK to host a touring exhibition of Raymond Briggs ’ work , which will be available through Hampshire Cultural Trust to see at The Gallery in Winchester Discovery Centre from 17 May .
Raymond Briggs : A Retrospective will show material never seen before from Briggs ’ personal archive as well as artwork from iconic publications including The Snowman , Father Christmas , Ethel & Ernest and The Elephant And The Bad Baby .
www . hampshireculture . org . uk
WAR ON THE LINE
Love all things vintage and retro ?
Transport yourself back in time to the 1940s , against the backdrop of a World War Two railway , to experience the Blitz spirit on 12 and 13 June at the Watercress Line . Mingle with civilian and military re-enactors and explore period displays , music , dancing , vintage vehicles and stalls selling retro wares .
01962 733810 www . watercressline . co . uk
THE OPERA BOYS AT THEATRE ROYAL
Expect a show packed with hits from the West End and Broadway , classic operatic arias and modern pop from The Opera Boys who come to Theatre Royal Winchester on 13 June .
Book now for an evening of four-part harmony musical medleys combined with solo performances from shows that the boys have performed in over the years , as part of their UK tour .
01962 840440 www . theatreroyalwinchester . co . uk
All listings were correct at the time of going to press , but may be subject to change .
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