About us

Play to the Crowd is an arts and education charity based in Winchester, Hampshire. We exist to delight and unite, bringing people together through the power of live performance.

From our historic home at Theatre Royal Winchester to Hat Fair, the UK's longest‑running outdoor arts festival, and our community and creative learning programmes, we create opportunities for people of all ages to experience, participate in, and be inspired by the arts.

News highlights

  1. The Wickham Arms pub in Winchester. A redbrick building on the corner of the street

    Wykeham Arms supports with refill scheme

    22 Jun 2026
    • Funding
    • Partnership
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  2. A daytime photo of Theatre Royal Winchester, with colourful artwork across the building and in the streets

    £398k from Arts Council England

    16 Apr 2026
    • Funding
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  3. A group of young people on a stage, performing as part of a youth theatre

    Youth Takeover 2026: Celebrating next‑generation creativity in Winchester

    23 Mar 2026
    • Community
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