Coming up in March at Hampshire Cultural Trust’s Ashcroft Arts Centre in Fareham is a whole range of comedy, music, theatre and more. Below are some of the top picks from Ashcroft’s upcoming March programme.
Mike Dawes (3 March) is an English guitarist known for composing, arranging and performing multiple parts simultaneously on one instrument. He is hailed as one of the world’s most creative modern fingerstyle guitarist with a repertoire spanning solo viral video hits alongside mainstream chart success performing with Justin Hayward from The Moody Blues.
As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, the UK’s foremost authentic Rhythm & Blue vocalist Laura B (10 Mar) Join us with her all-star band.
Finishing off our musical month we have two returning favourites. Powerful singer-songwriter Luke Jackson (15 Mar) is back on the road with his show stopping vocals, emotive storytelling and captivating stage presence! Goodtime Rhythm & Blues from King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys (18 Mar) These rough, tough and always rocking, kings of swing are not to be missed.
Special Events
If you’re looking for something a little different why not Learn The Art Of The Tease (4 March) with Hundred Watt Club. This relaxed and fun workshop focuses on building and expressing your confidence using classic techniques from the wonderful world of burlesque such as the shimmy, the sashay and of course, the bump n grind! Then later that evening catch your very tutor’s perform with Hundred Watt Club (4 March) one of the longest-running and most highly esteemed burlesque and cabaret shows in the UK!
On Track (9 March) follows Kit, who’s world shrank in March of 2020. Dynamic single mother Kit's world suddenly shrinks. Staying at home to save lives means a retreat back to the role of mother and homemaker. With the walls closing in, the garage and 2 wheels become her sanctuary...
A special Fareham Musical Society Double bill (23-25 March) see’s enigmatic performances of Agatha Christies ‘The Wasps’ Nest’ and ‘Yellow Iris’.
Rounding off our theatre we follow one woman’s she tells of her extraordinary journey to overcome the brutality of slavery and becoming a beacon for the British anti-slavery movement. Kuumba Nia Arts and Unlock The Chains Collective present SOLD! (29 March).
Award-winning comedian, tap dancer and Talksport radio host Charlie Baker ( 17 March) brings an hour of 'genuinely funny ★★★★' (The Herald) stand-up drenched in manure, cider and clotted cream to your village/town/cattle market. Comedy with a countryside accent. Imagine Jethro and Jack Black had a son. Job’s a good'un. Proper job.
More information about Ashcroft Arts Centre and the programme of events and activities is available at https://www.ashcroft.org.uk/.