RANGING from Indian dance to the Edinburgh Fringe and from cricket to poetry, there’s something for everyone in the latest line-up of events and exhibitions at Winchester Discovery Centre.

The Gallery opens with Graham Gussin: Close Protection on September 7, a three-screen video installation that traces the movement of six dancers across a military backdrop using night vision cameras. Entrance is free and the exhibition runs until November 10.

Meanwhile, City Space Gallery celebrates the cultural heritage of Kerala through its Kathakali exhibition, opening on September 14 and running until October 6. Expect stunning costumes, fabrics and artefacts that bring alive the v i b r a n t and colourful tradition of Kathakali dance and drama with origins in south-west India.

The events season kicks off with author-superstar Derek Landy talking about the penultimate instalment in his Skulduggery Pleasant series. A firm favourite with ages eight and over, fans young and old can meet the award-winning author on September 15.

Cricket fans will savour the opportunity to join Henry Blofeld, the familiar voice behind Test Match Special, when he recalls the stories that have shaped his career in over 90 minutes of uncomplicated fun and laughter on October 19.

The stories continue for younger families, too. A magical new introduction to children’s theatre takes shape in StoryWorld on October 13, November 10 and December 1.

Expect puppets, music and tales to thrill your little ones in a friendly setting with Winchester’s own The River People theatre group bringing a sparkle of fun to your Sundays.

Having performed at the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo have turned their attention to a string of sold-out UK dates and will be performing their blend of classical, rock, country and folk at the Discovery Centre on November 13.

Staying with music, Heidi Talbot’s “awestruck and tender” voice will fill the hall at the Discovery Centre when she performs songs from her latest album, Angels Without Wings, with a style rooted in traditional folk on November 17.

And the highly rated Carravick Sisters will be visiting on November 23.

Winchester Comedy Festival is back on the first week of October.

The Discovery Centre will be giggling and guffawing with Marcel Lucont (October 3), Bane (October 4), Dr Phil Hammond (October 5), and Tony Law ( October 6).

Hampshire Poet of the Year Brian Evans-Jones returns to deliver two writing workshops, on September 28 and November 23, and The Wessex Children’s Book Festival arrives this October half-term with headline authors Tony Robinson, Eoin Colfer and Korky Paul.

This December the Discovery Centre’s first ever Christmas show for pre-schoolers will be performed twice daily between December 18 and 21. The Very Snowy Christmas is a beautiful story that introduces ages three and above to a theatre environment using live music, puppets and a stunning snowy set.