Chesil Theatre in Winchester has announced a new start time for its productions.

Curtain up will now be at 7.30pm.

Chairman of Chesil Theatre Stephanie Danby said: "We consulted members and our loyal audiences and the consensus was to move to this earlier time."

The new season will see a variety of plays performed.

The autumn season begins with Neil Simon's American comedy classic, "The Last of the Red Hot Lovers."

In November, the theatre will stage a Gothic adaptation of Jekyll and Hyde, following a series of assaults in London's dark back streets.

For January, the centrepiece will be "Life x 3" by Yasmina Reza, followed by Ariel Dorfman's gripping drama "Death and the Maiden," set for an April debut.

This season also includes the world-concept play "Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons" by Sam Steiner.

This tender rom-com imagines a world where a government limits everyone to just 140 words per day.

The last play will be Shakespeare in Love, adapted by Lee Hall from the successful 1998 film.

For more details, including how to book tickets and information about auditions, visit the Chesil Theatre website.