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21 May: Live Music: Iago Banet 21 May: Live Music: Iago Banet Join us for an evening of amazing live music from 'The Galician King of Acoustic Guitar', Iago Banet. Spanish virtuoso guitarist Iago Banet will be joining us in the Courthouse...

Join us for an evening of amazing live music from 'The Galician King of Acoustic Guitar', Iago Banet. Spanish virtuoso guitarist Iago Banet will be joining us in the Courthouse for an evening of unmissable music. 

Described as ‘a master of the guitar’ by Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3 In Tune; as 'nothing short of phenomenal' in a recent review, and as a ‘highly recommended artist’ by Celtic Connections, Iago creates stories without words, enthralling audiences as he does so. 

Iago Banet, ‘The Galician King of Acoustic Guitar’ launched his third album, TRES, in 2023, with a tour which has included multiple sell-out shows and sensational receptions from audiences across the UK. He has showcased his immense talent at festivals including Pontevedra Jazz and Blues Festival, Brecon Jazz, Hellys International Guitar Festival and Aberjazz, displaying new levels of skill, complexity and versatility, whilst fusing styles, ranging from gypsy jazz, blues, Americana, country and dixieland, to swing, pop and folk

 

Since 2018, Banet has been building an impressive career as a solo fingerstyle acoustic guitarist, displaying his exceptional abilities and receiving rave reviews along the way. He has performed with artists, including Josh Smith (Joe Bonamassa), Mark Flanagan (Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra), Jack Broadbent and Clive Carroll, amongst others.

Iago’s technique and approach to performance have captivated crowds across the UK and Spain. He is a one-man-band on acoustic guitar not to be missed.

As featured on BBC Radio 2's The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews

‘A master of the guitar’, Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3

‘Fabulous’, Katie Derham, BBC Radio 3

‘Highly recommended artist’, DKOS, Celtic Connections 2023

‘An absolute genius talent on the guitar... Magical’, Kate Justice, BBC Hereford and Worcester

 ✭✭✭✭ ‘Nothing short of phenomenal’, R'n'R Magazine 

Doors/Bar: 7pm

Music from: 7.30pm

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27 May: Life Drawing with Livvy Stainer 27 May: Life Drawing with Livvy Stainer Unlock your creativity and refine your drawing skills with our Life Drawing sessions – a time-honoured practice that hones your ability to observe and capture the human form. ...

Unlock your creativity and refine your drawing skills with our Life Drawing sessions – a time-honoured practice that hones your ability to observe and capture the human form.

Led by an experienced tutor Livvy Stainer, these relaxed and welcoming sessions will guide you through the essentials of life drawing, including proportion, anatomy, composition, line, tone, and perspective. Working from live nude models, you’ll explore a range of timed poses, with expert tips, demonstrations, and guidance to support your progress.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist, these sessions are designed to help you build confidence, improve hand-eye coordination, and develop your artistic style.

???? No long term commitment, Join us for a one-off session to see if its right for you or multiple sessions for a deeper dive into this essential artistic discipline the choice is yours.

All materials provided – just bring your enthusiasm!

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28 May: Beating the Bounds - Walking Petersfield's Medieval Boundary 28 May: Beating the Bounds - Walking Petersfield's Medieval Boundary Join us in an ancient tradition of walking Petersfield's medieval boundary with our Beating the Bounds walk. Beating the Bounds is an ancient custom, enforced before Norman times...

Join us in an ancient tradition of walking Petersfield's medieval boundary with our Beating the Bounds walk.

Beating the Bounds is an ancient custom, enforced before Norman times and still observed in some English parishes, where a group from the community would walk the boundary of the parish. Whilst there is no recorded evidence that this ceremony took place in Petersfield, there are maps that show the ancient boundaries of the borough and parish.

Our walk will see us travel the 4-mile route, stopping at intervals to explain the historic connections that formed the boundary and its future expansion into the town we know today. Starting in front of the Museum and Art Gallery, the walk will take 2.5 hours.

Event Details

  • The walk will start and finish outside Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery.
  • The boundary walk will be a 4-mile route, taking approximately 2.5 hours.
  • We advise wearing sensible footwear.

If you have not been informed of any cancellations or alterations to the event, please assume it is proceeding as planned.

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31 May: Creative Saturday - Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects 31 May: Creative Saturday - Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects Wrap up half term with a special Saturday session packed with colour and creativity! Inspired by Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects, this relaxed family art activity invites...

Wrap up half term with a special Saturday session packed with colour and creativity!

Inspired by Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects, this relaxed family art activity invites children and grown-ups to get creative together - designing bold, eye-cathcing artworks to take home.

No experience needed - just bring your imagination!

Workshop sessions:
10:30am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 3.30pm

Booking required.
All under 18's must be accompanied by an adult (max 3 children per adult).

This Creative Saturday has been made possible thanks to the generous support of K J Smith Solicitors.
 

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03 June: Murder at the Museum - 3 week crime writing workshop with Will Sutton 03 June: Murder at the Museum - 3 week crime writing workshop with Will Sutton Knife in the back, arsenic in your cocktail. How will you kick off your crime novel? Encompassing not just mystery, cosy crime and detective, crime-writing can cross over...

Knife in the back, arsenic in your cocktail. How will you kick off your crime novel? Encompassing not just mystery, cosy crime and detective, crime-writing can cross over with thrillers, suspense, historical, supernatural, fantasy, even sci-fi. In these friendly, informal workshops, you will develop your ideas -- characters, plot, world-building -- moving your story along from first inspiration towards a workable draft. 

This course takes place over three weeks: 3rd June, 10th June and 17th June.

Feedback from previous workshops run by Will at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery:

"Stimulating"

"Loved being part of the group"

"Dynamic tutor"

About William Sutton:
Willam Sutton has delivered workshops for every age group from under 6s to over 60s, at festivals and conferences from the Edinburgh International Book Festival to Bristol CrimeFest, High Down High Security Prison to Eton College.

William has written articles for The Times, Fortean Times and the Conversation. He's written plays for stage and radio and stories for national and international magazines. William has taught Latin, acted in the world’s longest play and played cricket for Brazil. His novels are published by Titan Books. Lawless and the Flowers of Sin was a Book of the Year in Morning Star and Mail on Sunday newspapers.

William Sutton has a PhD by Publication in Creative Writing, and taught at the University of Portsmouth.

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19 June: Much Ado About Falstaff 19 June: Much Ado About Falstaff Much Ado About Falstaff – Open-Air Theatre at Petersfield Museum & Art Gallery GSP Theatre follows up its recent successes (Old Herbaceous, Three Men in a Boat, My Dog’s...

Much Ado About Falstaff – Open-Air Theatre at Petersfield Museum & Art Gallery

GSP Theatre follows up its recent successes (Old Herbaceous, Three Men in a Boat, My Dog’s Got No Nose) with a brand-new comedy about one of Shakespeare’s most beloved rogues—Sir John Falstaff! A philanderer, a glutton, and an infamous trickster, Falstaff is larger than life, both in reputation and stature.

In this hilarious new play by Simon Downing, Falstaff (played by Giles Shenton) finds himself in his bedroom at the Boar’s Head, being nursed by the ever-persistent Mistress Quickly (Georgie Taylor). As creditors come knocking, he faces a dilemma—will he marry Mistress Quickly just to pay off his debts? Could he ever give up drinking? Might he finally mellow in his old age?

Join us for an evening of jollity, sharp wit, and more Shakespearean insults than ever heard on stage! Expect slapstick comedy, bawdy humor, and a rousing performance that captures the spirit of the infamous Fat Knight.

★ Open-Air Performance – Embrace the Elements!

This performance takes place under the open sky in the courtyard at Petersfield Museum & Art Gallery. Come rain or shine, the show will go on! (Unless the weather is deemed unsafe by the museum or production company.) We recommend dressing for the occasion to make the most of this unique outdoor theatre experience.

★ Fully Licensed Bar

Make a night of it! A fully licensed bar will be available before the show.

★ Praise for Much Ado About Falstaff

"Giles Shenton effortlessly embodies all that audiences have come to know and love of Sir John Falstaff... An evening of silliness that revels in humour and wit, be it bardic wordplay or fart jokes… More Shakespearean insults than ever previously heard on a theatrical stage. To be enjoyed by Shakespeare lovers and haters alike!"The Brighton Source

Book now for an evening of unfiltered fun and Shakespearean mischief!

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21 June: Working in Wire Workshop - Everyday Objects in Lines 21 June: Working in Wire Workshop - Everyday Objects in Lines Workshop: Working in Wire – Everyday Objects in Lines Inspired by Michael Craig-Martin

Workshop: Working in Wire – Everyday Objects in Lines

Inspired by Michael Craig-Martin
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24 June - Curator Tour Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects 24 June - Curator Tour Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects Join our Head of Collections and Exhibitions, Louise Weller, for an exclusive look inside our summer exhibition Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Obejects. Michael Craig-Martin has...

Join our Head of Collections and Exhibitions, Louise Weller, for an exclusive look inside our summer exhibition Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Obejects.

Michael Craig-Martin has been a key figure in British art since the late 1960s. His depictions of everyday objects, from sunglasses and shoes to lightbulbs and laptps, drawn in outline and filled with intense saturated colours, are instantly recognisable.

This Curator Tour will take a closer look at the selection of his prints and everyday objects that are the subject of his work. Discover how Michael Craig-Martin's bold prints highlight his unique exploration of colour, form and object.

Ticket includes entry to the exhibition after your tour to explore the art work at your leisure. 

Curator Tours - What to expect:

  • A guided tour through the exhibition, exploring how it was curated.
  • Insights into the selectionof works and themes.
  • A 45-minute, conversation-led tour, offering a fresh perspective on Carig-Martin's distinctinve visual language.
  • The opportunity to explore the exhibtion after the tour.
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24 June: life Drawing with Livvy Stainer 24 June: life Drawing with Livvy Stainer Unlock your creativity and refine your drawing skills with our Life Drawing sessions – a time-honoured practice that hones your ability to observe and capture the human form. ...

Unlock your creativity and refine your drawing skills with our Life Drawing sessions – a time-honoured practice that hones your ability to observe and capture the human form.

Led by an experienced tutor Livvy Stainer, these relaxed and welcoming sessions will guide you through the essentials of life drawing, including proportion, anatomy, composition, line, tone, and perspective. Working from live nude models, you’ll explore a range of timed poses, with expert tips, demonstrations, and guidance to support your progress.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist, these sessions are designed to help you build confidence, improve hand-eye coordination, and develop your artistic style.

???? No long term commitment, Join us for a one-off session to see if its right for you or multiple sessions for a deeper dive into this essential artistic discipline the choice is yours.

All materials provided – just bring your enthusiasm!

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25 June: Ales, Inns and Tales - Petersfield Guided Walk 25 June: Ales, Inns and Tales - Petersfield Guided Walk Alcohol and Petersfield ???????? Raise a glass to Petersfield’s rich history with this fascinating guided walk! From alehouses to breweries, inns to distilleries, discover how...

Alcohol and Petersfield ????????

Raise a glass to Petersfield’s rich history with this fascinating guided walk! From alehouses to breweries, inns to distilleries, discover how alcohol—both brewing and drinking—has shaped the town for centuries.

Strolling through the heart of Petersfield, you’ll uncover stories of long-lost coaching inns, gin magnates, and a love story with a wine connection, discover more out the bustling trade that kept the town’s glasses full. Along the way, we’ll visit key locations where the town’s drinking culture thrived before finishing at our fully licenced coffee shop, where you can reward yourself with a refreshing locally produced drink.

Essential Info:

???? Starts & ends at the Museum
???? Goes ahead in all weather (unless unsafe)
♿ Town-centre route, hard surfaces, and short stops make it accessible to most

Come thirsty for history, stories, and maybe a pint or two! ????

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28 June: Creative Saturday - Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects 28 June: Creative Saturday - Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects Wrap up half term with a special Saturday session packed with colour and creativity! Run by Jo from Craft Zen and inspired by our current exhibition; Michael Craig-Martin:...

Wrap up half term with a special Saturday session packed with colour and creativity!

Run by Jo from Craft Zen and inspired by our current exhibition; Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects, this relaxed family art activity invites children and grown-ups to get creative together - designing bold, eye-cathcing artworks to take home.

No experience needed - just bring your imagination!

Sessions: 
10:30am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 3:30pm

This Creative Saturday has been made possible thanks to the generous support of K J Smith Solicitors.

About Jo Waterson-Deuble: As an experienced teacher and crafter, Jo is passionate about inspiring children to be creative. Arts and crafts encourage well-being, and 'Making Time to Make' is valuable in today's busy world.

 

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03 July: Live Music - An Evening with Lou Fowkes 03 July: Live Music - An Evening with Lou Fowkes An Evening with Lou Fowkes – Live in the Courtyard Get ready for a soul-stirring night of live music under the stars as the incredible Lou Fowkes takes the stage in the outdoor...

An Evening with Lou Fowkes – Live in the Courtyard

Get ready for a soul-stirring night of live music under the stars as the incredible Lou Fowkes takes the stage in the outdoor courtyard at Petersfield Museum & Art Gallery. With a voice that’s rich, powerful, and packed with emotion, Lou brings timeless classics to life, performing songs from Billie Holiday, Etta James, Adele, Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Beth Hart, and Amy Winehouse—plus a few surprises!

Originally from Surrey and now based in Kent, Lou has spent her life in professional arts and entertainment, performing everywhere from London’s West End to venues across the South East. With a background in R&B, jazz, and blues, she has fronted multiple bands, recorded with ‘Battered & Bluesed,’ and toured as part of the six-piece rock/blues band ‘Catching Fire’.

★ A Magical Outdoor Experience

This event takes place in our beautiful open-air courtyard, creating the perfect atmosphere for an evening of live music, great company, and unforgettable performances. Please dress for the weather to enjoy the night in comfort.

★ Fully Licensed Bar

Make the most of the evening with a fully licensed bar, serving a selection of drinks before the show.

★ What Audiences Say

"A wonderfully deep and soulful voice."
"A real powerhouse performer."

Whether you're a fan of soul, blues, jazz, or powerhouse vocals, this is a night not to be missed.

Book now and let Lou’s incredible voice take you on a musical journey! Book now

10 July: Airswimming 10 July: Airswimming Enjoy an evening of outdoor theater in our unique, intimate courtyard. Persophone is just planning for her coming out ball when she finds herself consigned to a rather puzzling...

Enjoy an evening of outdoor theater in our unique, intimate courtyard.

Persophone is just planning for her coming out ball when she finds herself consigned to a rather puzzling finishing school: St Dymphna’s Hospital for the Criminally Insane. Here she meets Dora, a fellow inmate, shunned by society for daring to be different. Airswimming is based on the true story of two women who have been incarcerated in a mental asylum for being ‘moral imbeciles’ for having borne illegitimate children.

Forgotten by their families and institutionalized for over 50 years, Dora and Persephone adopt alter egos Dorph and Porph, to enact their fantasies and survive the silence of incarceration.

Described by BBC radio 4 as “an uplifting comedy of friendship, fantasy and freedom” the play is equal parts funny and vivacious, and heartbreakingly poignant.

About Vega Theatre:
Formed in 2024, Vega Theatre are a Hampshire based, small scale professional theatre company dedicated to creating innovative, unique, and thought provoking theatre.  We are passionate about the power of live performance and aim to bring high quality productions to local audiences at affordable prices.  

Doors/Bar Open: 7pm
Performance Starts: 7.30pm
Finish: 10pm

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29 July - Curator Tour Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects 29 July - Curator Tour Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects Join our Head of Collections and Exhibitions, Louise Weller, for an exclusive look inside our summer exhibition Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Obejects. Michael Craig-Martin has...

Join our Head of Collections and Exhibitions, Louise Weller, for an exclusive look inside our summer exhibition Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Obejects.

Michael Craig-Martin has been a key figure in British art since the late 1960s. His depictions of everyday objects, from sunglasses and shoes to lightbulbs and laptps, drawn in outline and filled with intense saturated colours, are instantly recognisable.

This Curator Tour will take a closer look at the selection of his prints and everyday objects that are the subject of his work. Discover how Michael Craig-Martin's bold prints highlight his unique exploration of colour, form and object.

Ticket includes admission to the exhibition after the tour to explore at your leisure.

Curator Tours - What to expect:
A guided tour through the exhibition, exploring how it was curated.

Insights into the selectionof works and themes.

A 45-minute, conversation-led tour, offering a fresh perspective on Carig-Martin's distinctinve visual language.
The opportunity to explore the exhibtion at your own pace after the tour.

Book now
29 July: Life Drawing with Livvy Stainer 29 July: Life Drawing with Livvy Stainer Unlock your creativity and refine your drawing skills with our Life Drawing sessions – a time-honoured practice that hones your ability to observe and capture the human form. ...

Unlock your creativity and refine your drawing skills with our Life Drawing sessions – a time-honoured practice that hones your ability to observe and capture the human form.

Led by an experienced tutor Livvy Stainer, these relaxed and welcoming sessions will guide you through the essentials of life drawing, including proportion, anatomy, composition, line, tone, and perspective. Working from live nude models, you’ll explore a range of timed poses, with expert tips, demonstrations, and guidance to support your progress.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist, these sessions are designed to help you build confidence, improve hand-eye coordination, and develop your artistic style.

???? No long term commitment, Join us for a one-off session to see if its right for you or multiple sessions for a deeper dive into this essential artistic discipline the choice is yours.

All materials provided – just bring your enthusiasm!

Book now
26 July: Creative Saturday - Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects 26 July: Creative Saturday - Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects Event Creative Saturday: Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects (June) has been created. Open configuration options Inspired by Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects and run...

Event Creative Saturday: Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects (June) has been created.

Open configuration options

Inspired by Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects and run by Jo from Craft Zen, this relaxed family art activity invites children and grown-ups to get creative together - designing bold, eye-cathcing artworks to take home.

No experience needed - just bring your imagination!

Sessions: 
10:30am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 3:30pm

This Creative Saturday has been made possible thanks to the generous support of K J Smith Solicitors.

 

Book now
26 August - Curator Tour Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects 26 August - Curator Tour Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects Join our Head of Collections and Exhibitions, Louise Weller, for an exclusive look inside our summer exhibition Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Obejects. Michael Craig-Martin has...

Join our Head of Collections and Exhibitions, Louise Weller, for an exclusive look inside our summer exhibition Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Obejects.

Michael Craig-Martin has been a key figure in British art since the late 1960s. His depictions of everyday objects, from sunglasses and shoes to lightbulbs and laptps, drawn in outline and filled with intense saturated colours, are instantly recognisable.

This Curator Tour will take a closer look at the selection of his prints and everyday objects that are the subject of his work. Discover how Michael Craig-Martin's bold prints highlight his unique exploration of colour, form and object.

Ticket includes admission to the exhibition after the tour to explore at your leisure.

Curator Tours - What to expect:
A guided tour through the exhibition, exploring how it was curated.

Insights into the selectionof works and themes.

A 45-minute, conversation-led tour, offering a fresh perspective on Carig-Martin's distinctinve visual language.
The opportunity to explore the exhibtion at your own pace after the tour.

Book now
26 August: Life Drawing with Livvy Stainer 26 August: Life Drawing with Livvy Stainer Unlock your creativity and refine your drawing skills with our Life Drawing sessions – a time-honoured practice that hones your ability to observe and capture the human form. ...

Unlock your creativity and refine your drawing skills with our Life Drawing sessions – a time-honoured practice that hones your ability to observe and capture the human form.

Led by an experienced tutor Livvy Stainer, these relaxed and welcoming sessions will guide you through the essentials of life drawing, including proportion, anatomy, composition, line, tone, and perspective. Working from live nude models, you’ll explore a range of timed poses, with expert tips, demonstrations, and guidance to support your progress.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist, these sessions are designed to help you build confidence, improve hand-eye coordination, and develop your artistic style.

???? No long term commitment, Join us for a one-off session to see if its right for you or multiple sessions for a deeper dive into this essential artistic discipline the choice is yours.

All materials provided – just bring your enthusiasm!

Book now
30 September: Life Drawing with Livvy Stainer 30 September: Life Drawing with Livvy Stainer Unlock your creativity and refine your drawing skills with our Life Drawing sessions – a time-honoured practice that hones your ability to observe and capture the human form. ...

Unlock your creativity and refine your drawing skills with our Life Drawing sessions – a time-honoured practice that hones your ability to observe and capture the human form.

Led by an experienced tutor Livvy Stainer, these relaxed and welcoming sessions will guide you through the essentials of life drawing, including proportion, anatomy, composition, line, tone, and perspective. Working from live nude models, you’ll explore a range of timed poses, with expert tips, demonstrations, and guidance to support your progress.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist, these sessions are designed to help you build confidence, improve hand-eye coordination, and develop your artistic style.

???? No long term commitment, Join us for a one-off session to see if its right for you or multiple sessions for a deeper dive into this essential artistic discipline the choice is yours.

All materials provided – just bring your enthusiasm!

Book now
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