Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight

HERITAGE: Art Installation: Casting Light, Mottisfont, Romsey, Sat 11 Jan – Sun 8 Nov
This month sees the launch of a brand new light installation at Mottisfont – Casting Light – and its tipped to be very illuminating (sorry!) Located in the Red Room, this immersive experience is by renowned artists Heinrich &amp; Palmer, and uses modern technology to show the layers of history in Mottisfont unlike ever before.
<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont/features/casting-light-installation-at-mottisfont" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nationaltrust.org.uk</a>

EXHIBITION: Comedy &amp; Commentary, Mottisfont, Sat 18 Jan – Sun 19 Apr
Who says cartoons are for kids? This new exhibition at Mottisfont features the works of respected and talented cartoonists, with a spin on modern events. With scathing wit and satire, this is comedy for grown-ups.
<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/36634019-bee3-45f0-a678-4044a42e6f34/pages/details" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nationaltrust.org.uk</a>
THEATRE: Mama Mia!, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, Tues 11 – Sat 29
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Full of camp Abba numbers and a cheesy love story, Mama Mia is a show that is guaranteed to get you in a good mood. Heading to Southampton for a three-week run, you’ll be transported to the Greek Islands for a hilarious tale of baby daddies, fey laughter and plenty of singing.
<a href="https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/mamma-mia-2020/">mayflower.org.uk</a>
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EVENT: Annual Pancake Race, Yarmouth, Tues 25
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Shrove Tuesday means pancakes for all and in true Yarmouth spirit, they, of course have an annual pancake race. Gather to watch locals flip, toss and generally make a mess with the annual pancake dash before stopping by to explore this gorgeous little spot on the Wight. 
TALK: Kitchens with Light Space &amp; Laughter by Keith Myers, Myers Touch, Winchester, Tues 25
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<a href="https://www.themyerstouch.co.uk/events/design-talk-kitchens-with-light-space-laughter-by-keith-myers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">themyerstouch.co.uk</a>
FAMILY: Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever, Kings Theatre, Portsmouth, Wed 26 – Thurs 27
The pink porcine hits the stage in a show that will delight toddler and hopefully win parents a little bit of peace and quiet. Peppa and co will be taking you along for a rip-roaring day of exploring caves, discovering dinosaurs and jumping in… yep, you guessed it, muddy puddles. A couple of restorative gins at the theatre bar should help….
<a href="https://www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk/whatson-event/peppa-pigs-best-day-ever/">kingsportsmouth.co.uk</a>
COMEDY: Jo Brand: Work In Progress, Theatre Royal Winchester, Thurs 27
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Jo Brand is known for her savage brand of humour that isn&#8217;t afraid to pull the punches. Well, Winchester will be getting a heady dose of that quick-fire black wit as she presents her latest show &#8211; Work In Progress &#8211; this week. Get ready to laugh and nod your head with wild abandon.
<a href="https://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/jo-brand-work-progress" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk</a>
MUSIC: James Taylor Quartet, The Harlington, Fleet, Fri 28
It&#8217;s getting groovy down in Fleet as the James Taylor Quartet, a British four-piece jazz-funk band, play a rip-roaring show. James isn&#8217;t a stranger to fame and has collabed with names like U2, The Manics, The Pogues and even the King of Wales, Tom Jones. Let&#8217;s get funky this weekend!
<a href="https://theharlington.ticketsolve.com/shows/873605892?TSLVq=f62e482f-129a-4628-b98a-6f5a234472c0&amp;TSLVp=21095b39-9c96-4c4b-a907-ed9d4f9e8f5c&amp;TSLVts=1581934075&amp;TSLVc=ticketsolve&amp;TSLVe=theharlington&amp;TSLVrt=Safetynet&amp;TSLVh=5f1b550c22eb0b7a339f94881728bfb8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">theharlington.com</a>
THEATRE: Black Veil, Theatre Royal Winchester, Fri 28 &#8211; Sat 29 
Forget Oliver and Great Expectations, Dickens will be scaring your pants off this week with this stage performance of Black Veil. A creepy veiled lady rocks up at Dr Stephen Ruggles&#8217; house begging him to visit an unnamed patient, this probably won&#8217;t end well&#8230;
<a href="https://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/black-veil" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk</a>
FOOD &amp; DRINK: The Gin To My Tonic Festival, Winchester Guildhall, Sat 29
Gin and tonic is the most classic of drinks and this weekend sees the two combine in one big celebration of overindulgence. With over 100 different gins to try, from across the world, a £14.50 ticket will bag you a whole load of goodies and the chance to sample them all. Bring on the Sunday hangover!
<a href="https://thegintomytonic.com/event/the-gin-to-my-tonic-festival-winchester-29th-february-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">thegintomytonic.com</a>
MUSIC: Elvis Costello and the Imposters, The Mayflower, Southampton, Sun 1 Mar
One of our fave post-punk singer-songwriters is visiting Southampton this week for a one-off show. Having scooped a couple of Grammys (including one for 2020) and most-recently an OBE, the bespectacled performer is a must catch show.
<a href="https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/elvis-costello-and-the-imposters-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mayflower.org.uk</a>
TALK: Ben Fogle: Tales From The Wilderness, The Kings Theatre, Portsmouth, Sun 1 Mar
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-18023 size-full" src="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/02/Ben-Fogle.jpg" alt="Ben Fogle" width="1000" height="656" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/02/Ben-Fogle.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/02/Ben-Fogle-300x197.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/02/Ben-Fogle-768x504.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/02/Ben-Fogle-720x472.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />He&#8217;s travelled all over the world and seen many a dangerous sight, and now he&#8217;s heading to&#8230; Portsmouth. It&#8217;s definitely not as hazardous as the wilderness but he&#8217;ll be bringing plenty of excitement and suspense with his fables and experiences from across the globe.
<a href="https://www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk/whatson-event/ben-fogle-tales-from-the-wilderness/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">kingsportsmouth.co.uk</a>
COMEDY: Kojo Anim: The Taxi Tour, The Anvil, Basingstoke, Sun 1 Mar
He gave the audience stitches when he appeared on Britain&#8217;s Got Talent, but funnyman Kojo Anim is just getting started. Recipient of Cowell&#8217;s golden buzzer, he&#8217;s appearing this weekend in Winchester for one-night only. Get ready to laugh until your sides split.,
<a href="https://www.anvilarts.org.uk/whats-on/event/kojo-anim" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">anvilarts.org.uk</a>
KIDS: Shlomo&#8217;s Beatbox Adventure for Kids, Theatre Royal Winchester, Sun 1 Mar
A spot of yoof culture for the younguns this weekend as Shlomo brings his Beatbox Adventure to Winchester. While it&#8217;s probably a bit more complicated than saying &#8220;Boots&#8221; and &#8220;Cats&#8221; (honestly, listen to beatboxers!), drop the kids here and enjoy a lull of peace before they come home and start making plenty of noise with their newfound talents. 3
<a href="https://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/shlomos-beatbox-adventure-kids" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk</a>

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