For artists

Latest opportunities

Find out about workshops and events coming up in The Nest.


Creative Conversations 

Creative Connections are regular workshops for local artists to find out about opportunities and events taking place locally. 

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Hosted by our Creative Associate, Sophie Hobson,Creative Connections are a great place to connect and network with like-minded creatives.

Details about our next event will be announced soon.


Try It Out: Open Mic Night at The Nest | 26 March, 8pm

Calling all local artists, performers and curious creatives, this is your invite to take the mic at The Nest!

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Try It Out is an open, welcoming evening where artists of all disciplines can share up to five minutes of work-in-progress. 

Whether it’s a brand-new poem, a stand-up idea, a song, a dance piece or something totally unexpected, this is your invitation to try it out. Seasoned performer or first timer, this is a space for testing, sharing, and connecting in a relaxed, supportive environment. Want to perform? Just turn up on the night and sign up on arrival.

More details to be announced.


Under construction: Scratch night at The Nest | 2 July, 8pm

Experience bold new theatre and work-in-progress at our scratch night! 

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Under construction is an evening of scratch performances in The Nest from emerging and established theatre-makers from Hampshire, West and East Sussex.

Join us for a night of, well, who knows what and support local talent here at The Nest. Come curious, stay for the conversation. 

More details to be announced.