v GET OUT & ABOUT WITH THE HERALD v Page 44 • The HERALD • 16th July 2026 OUT & ABOUT Comedy-Pop-Up Is Bringing The Laughs To Hanger Farm This Summer! Comedy fans are in for a treat this summer as Hanger Farm welcomes some of the UK’s most acclaimed stand-up performers to Totton. e next pop up takes place on Thursday 6th August, at 8pm and promises an evening packed with laughter, entertainment and topquality comedy from Nathen Caton, Keith Farnan and Andrew Bird. Award-winning British comedian Nathen Caton is up rst, and he has been on the scene since he was 19 so expect big laughs from him as he combines both personal, confessional material with up-to-date social and political anecdotes. Next up is Keith Farnan, described by Time Out Magazine as “brilliant, thought-provoking and laugh-outloud funny”. Keith has entertained audiences worldwide, performing everywhere from Montreal and Amsterdam to Hong Kong. Closing the summer Comedy-Pop up is Andrew Bird, o en described as “your favourite comedian’s favourite comedian”. A highly respected performer, Andrew has toured alongside comedy giants including Russell Howard, Rhod Gilbert and Michael McIntyre. As McIntyre himself has said, “Andrew Bird is truly an excellent comedian.” Tickets for the Comedy Pop-Up night at Hanger Farm are now on sale at £19 per person. Expect an evening packed with top-quality comedy, outstanding entertainment and plenty of laughs in one of the area’s most welcoming venues. Book your tickets: https://www. hangerfarm.co.uk/show-category/ comedy MUSIC IN ROMSEY e next concert at Romsey Abbey is Romsey Youth Choir’s Summer Concert on Friday 17th July, 7.30pm. Music for a summer’s evening performed by Romsey Youth Chamber Choir, Romsey Youth Choir and Romsey Youth Children’s Choir. On Saturday 18th July, 7.30pm, join local favourites Michelmersh Silver Band as they mark the band’s 140th birthday year with a gala concert of celebratory music to suit all tastes. On Saturday 5th September, 7pm, in culmination of their 20th Anniversary year, the Charity Symphony Orchestra takes on Mahler Symphony No. 3. Completed 130 years ago, the work is a deep and moving exploration of Mahler’s sense of the world, nature, animals, angels and love. Don’t miss an opportunity to hear this rarely performed masterwork. is charity concert is in aid of Orchestras for All. On Saturday 19th September, 7.30pm, Woodfalls Brass Band returns to Romsey Abbey for an evening concert lled with your favourites - from Brass Band classics, to lm themes, to pop – there will be something for everybody! ey are delighted to be sharing the stage with the Romsey Male Voice Choir. Woodfalls are a Championship Section Brass Band based in the village of Woodfalls in the New Forest. e Band is celebrated for its commitment to tradition, community, and musical excellence. Established in 1874, it has grown from a local village ensemble to an award-winning band, recognised nationally for both its competitive success and concert performances. Having celebrated its 30-year milestone in 2025, Romsey Male Voice Choir has continued to strengthen its reputation as one of the foremost male voice choirs in the South. Tickets are available from ticketsource. co.uk/musicinromsey or from Oasis, Church Street (01794 512194).
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