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Tuesday 18 November 2025 Venue:  The Lights     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Brett Tippie - The Right Line - 7.30pm - Brett Tippie is a multi-talented professional extreme sports athlete – a pioneer of Freeride Mountain Biking who kicked off his career while simultaneously competing on the World Cup circuit for Giant Slalom & Snowboard Cross for the Canadian National Team! From rising to become one of the most prominent mountain bikers in the world, to losing it all and living on the streets, to redemption and resurrection of his professional career, Brett has been through it all and will tell the stories of his wild and inspiring roller-coaster of a career! Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Friday 21 November 2025 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  MARK SMITH: FOR VALOUR - 6pm - Mark Smith: Medals & Militaria Specialist and TV Personality Mark Smith, renowned for his expertise in medals and militaria, has been a celebrated figure on BBC TV’s Antiques Roadshow since 2014. Recognized as one of the show’s most popular experts, Mark captivates audiences with his deep knowledge and engaging storytelling. Beyond Antiques Roadshow, Mark has featured on numerous television programs, including Deep Wreck Mysteries, Who Do You Think You Are? Bargain Hunt, The One Show, and BBC Breakfast, making him a familiar face to millions of viewers. Mark’s expertise extends to radio, where he is a regular guest on the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS), and podcasts for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, sharing his insights with military history enthusiasts worldwide. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Sunday 11 January 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Happy Who Year - 10.30am - From the team behind Who’s At The Playhouse events, a New Year tribute celebrating over sixty years of DOCTOR WHO! Welcome in the New Year with a whole host of DOCTOR WHO stars appearing on stage, in a day-long diary of exclusive on stage interviews, audience Q&As, celebrity autograph panels, photograph opportunities, cosplay competitions, merchandise, and much more!* Live at The Lights, PETER DAVISON, COLIN BAKER, SYLVESTER McCOY & PAUL McGANN – the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh & Eighth Doctors - will be leading a wealth of Doctors, companions, monsters and more; actors celebrating the New Year and the Doctor Who phenomenon, including CAROLE ANN FORD (who played Susan in the very first episodes), ANNEKE WILLS (Polly alongside the First & Second Doctors), SARAH SUTTON & JANET FIELDING (Nyssa & Tegan with the Fourth & Fifth Doctors), NICOLA BRYANT (Peri beside Peter Davison & Colin Baker) and SOPHIE ALDRED (Ace with the Seventh Doctor) - plus there’ll be some familiar monsters in attendance too! Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Thursday 29 January 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Talk Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Matt Rendell's Inside Stories of the Tour de France - 7.30pm - ITV cycling commentator Matt Rendell shares stories from his 25 years' covering the Tour de France - and his dealings with the sport's big names from Eddy Merckx to Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish to Chris Froome, in a revealing and entertaining evening for cycling fans new and old. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Friday 06 February 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  DAVID OLUSOGA: HISTORY’S MISSING CHAPTERS - 7.30pm - After recently interviewing live the former US President Barack Obama and being announced as a Celebrity Traitor, David is ready to bring his eloquence and skill to City Hall. In a brand-new talk for 2025 David examines some of history’s missing chapters to uncover how and why some events and some people are remembered and others forgotten. Taking examples from the world wars, the Industrial revolution and other pivotal moments in global history David uncovers history’s missing persons. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Friday 20 March 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Film  •  Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  100 YEARS OF LAUREL & HARDY - 7.00pm - Following the success of his 2023/24 tour, Neil Brand invites you to celebrate the centenary of Laurel and Hardy with a brand-new show. In 1926, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy signed separate contracts with Hollywood film mogul Hal Roach, and appeared for the first time in a film together, “45 Minutes from Hollywood”. The following year they would become an official comedy partnership that would set the whole world rocking with laughter. Nobody could have anticipated at the time how this unlikely Anglo/American comedy duo would become global icons in over 130 countries around the world. We are pleased to announce and celebrate those 100 years with the brand new production of Neil Brand’s “Evening with Laurel & Hardy” 2026 Centenary Tour. Neil has established himself as the foremost exponent of silent film and improvised piano accompaniment. Thanks to new restorations of their silent films, and the rediscovery of some of their lesser-known comedies, Neil will uncover gems of hilarity from the team whose comedy never ages, and bring them to jaw-dropping life with the demanding live piano improvisations for which he is so famous. Featuring extended scenes from the best of their silent comedies, particularly You’re Darn Tootin, The Finishing Touch and The Second Hundred Years. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Wednesday 25 March 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  BEN FOGLE: WILD - 7.30pm - Ben Fogle’s theatre show WILD brings to life on stage, stories and tales of hope, possibility, and positivity. From his extraordinary encounters with the human and natural world; the wilderness of Northern Sweden to the jungles of Honduras; the hostile extreme environments of Chernobyl to the mountains of Nepal; Ben will take you on a journey with inspiring and uplifting tales of self-discovery, that will leave you enchanted, enlightened, and entertained. In this inspiring show full of hope, simplicity, and harmony, WILD is a hair-raising, uplifting and wildly entertaining show that tells the extraordinary true stories of Ben’s amazing encounters with people and animals, and how they changed his life… and the discovery of helping you find your Ocean of Possibility. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Friday 24 April 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  DAMIEN LEWIS: SAS WHO DARES WINS - 7.30pm - Step into the hidden world of the SAS with Damien Lewis-award-winning war reporter and bestselling author-as he brings to the stage the secret history of the world’s most legendary special forces unit. From their daring birth in WWII to high-stakes modern-day operations, this gripping live show reveals real-life stories of heroism, sacrifice, and strategy. Lewis shares untold tales of sabotage missions, undercover rescues, and extraordinary acts of courage, all drawn from years of frontline reporting and exclusive access to classified sources. With vivid storytelling and powerful insights, Who Dares Wins offers a rare look behind the curtain of the SAS-the missions they undertook, the lives they changed, and the legacy they forged. Whether you’re a fan of military history or edge-of-your-seat true stories, this is an unforgettable theatrical experience you won’t want to miss. Book now-and uncover the secrets of the SAS. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Sunday 26 April 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  AN EVENING WITH AGGERS - 7.30pm - Get ready for some wicket wisdom with cricket legend and renowned BBC correspondent, Jonathan Agnew. Following the hit success of his Aggers and Tuffers tour, Aggers returns in 2026 with a brand-new evening of stories, laughter and cricketing gold–this time with iconic clips and unseen footage to bring the action to life on screen. Join Aggers as he shares the highs, lows and hilarious moments from his illustrious career, from covering the Olympics in Rio to calling the unforgettable Super Over finale of the 2019 World Cup. With classic anecdotes, sharp wit and behind-the-scenes insights, it’s a must for cricket lovers and newcomers alike. Expect fresh perspectives on famous moments, tales from his early days with broadcasting legend Brian Johnston, working alongside the one-of-a-kind Sir Geoffrey Boycott, and of course, the infamous “leg over” incident. Don’t miss this exclusive evening with one of cricket’s finest storytellers, blending live conversation, archive footage, and plenty of surprises in a show that hits it for six. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Sunday 10 May 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  HARRY REDKNAPP - 7pm - After last couple of years sold out tour of 65 theatres, Harry is back for a short tour of ten venues for 2025 There are two new TV series this year. The tour is again promoted by Terry and Freda Baker of A1 Sporting Speakers Come and have a great laugh with Harry and the audience. It’s a great show full of Harrys superb anecdotes and stories from his years in the beautiful game and still with an I’m a celebrity section after his jungle win in 2018. We had so many requests to return this year, so here we are ‘on the road again’ Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Friday 15 May 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  SIMON REEVE: TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH - 7.30pm - On his UK tour To The Ends Of The Earth, Simon offers stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hearty laughs. He wants to nudge and encourage audiences to get out of their comfort zone, take a few gentle risks in life, and embrace the great outdoors and the wider world. With behind the scenes footage and stunning imagery, Simon will inspire and remind audiences that we all need more journeys in our lives, and plenty of wild experiences. Audiences have hailed To The Ends Of The Earth as a ‘beautiful, inspiring, magical show’, praising Simon’s openness and ‘heartrending’ honesty; and ‘perfectly balanced with joy, vulnerability, information, fun and personal challenge’. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Saturday 06 June 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Comedy  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  AN EVENING WITH JIMMY TARBUCK - 7.30pm - JIMMY TARBUCK OBE, one of the most popular household names from the golden era of British stand up, will be celebrating his 85th birthday – and an astonishing 67 years in showbusiness. ‘An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck’ will see the acclaimed comedian and raconteur reflecting on a remarkable life in showbusiness, the seeds of which were sown in childhood where he was classmates – and good mates – with John Lennon. Jimmy returned to the stage last year with a run of 14 sold out nights at the London Palladium opening for Barry Manilow, as well as his own UK tour. Now, the 85-year-old entertainer, who boasts The Longest Running Career in Showbiz, is excited to be back on the road performing in some of his favourite towns and venues in the UK. Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Saturday 05 September 2026 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Special interest  •  Talk Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  THE UNDERCOVER DETECTIVE - 7.30pm - The Makings of a Murderer-The Undercover Detective Join Peter Bleksley, a founding member of Scotland Yard’s undercover unit and former star of Channel 4’s Hunted, as he lifts the lid on the most dangerous and hidden aspects of murder investigations. From the gritty realities of infiltrating criminal gangs to his own terrifying experience of becoming the target of a murder plot, Peter shares the untold stories of the most high-stakes cases. For over a decade, Peter worked undercover, posing as everything from drug dealers to contract killers. His double life gave him access to the darkest corners of humanity, uncovering secrets that would save lives-but at the cost of his own safety. Forced into witness protection by an FBI-uncovered assassination plot, his career as a detective came to an abrupt end, leaving him with chilling memories of murderers and the justice system that hunts them. Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime as Peter Bleksley reveals the harrowing reality behind solving murders and battling the criminal underworld. This is crime-fighting as you’ve never seen it before Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546