Recent News

On Saturday 24 March, there will be citywide events celebrating The Lost Hour, as clocks will go forward an hour. To celebrate the lighter nights, Portsmouth will play host to Read More …

Are you a winner of The Dickens Anniversary Raffle?

Prize 1 - The Charles Dickens Classics Collection

Won by Carter, Ticket No. B595

Prizes 2-12 - One of Dickens classics Read More …

The New Theatre Royal are thrilled to announce that one of our volunteers has won an Arts & Business Cultural Champion Award.

Colin Bradley won the award for his support Read More …

On Thursday 19 January, rehearsals for the Crossroutes 51° project began at the New Theatre Royal.

The project brings together countries to perform pieces in Duisberg, Germany in July. All Read More …

We are holding a unique art exhibition on Tuesday 7 February, and we want to see your best work!

The leaflet stands in the Dress Circle bar would like a Read More …

Are you a winner of The Big Christmas Raffle?

Prize 1: 14 night cruise to Portugal and the Canaries’, courtesy of Fred Olsen Cruise – Mr Barry Price, Ticket No.01723
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The New Theatre Royal is thrilled to announce that a confirmed grant of £939,900 has been awarded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, in support of exciting regeneration and development plans Read More …

An exhibition is to be held to demonstrate the preliminary proposals for a development comprising of an extension to the New Theatre Royal and new academic facilities and student accommodation Read More …

Our new Artist in Resident, Julie Anne, brightens up our back fence with a strong lick of paint. Julie’s creation tells the tale of the theatre’s rich history in picture Read More …

Dysarticulate II: Field of Flags: Jon Adams

Sunday 24 July Dysarticulate in Portsmouth
Bunting the Square from 11am
Come along to Guildhall Square (11am-4pm) and the New Theatre Royal Read More …

Calling all keen writers aged 13-17 in the Portsmouth area.

New Writing South and New Theatre Royal Portsmouth are recruiting for the first ever Portsmouth Writer Squad. Whether Read More …

On Tuesday 19 April 4pm-8pm the theatre will be throwing open its doors to members of the public for a Community Open Day to share the exciting plans for the Read More …

Local sweetheart becomes forces sweetheart at the New Theatre Royal

New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, are collaborating with Portsmouth Football Club to commemorate and celebrate PFC’s famous 1939 FA Cup win Read More …

That’s one way to ride a train.

The Ladies of Ogroshor Bengali Women’s Group are holding a photographic exhibition at the Central Libary, Portsmouth, as part of the A Celebration Read More …

City support for the New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth

£500k grant from PUSH for new build

The New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, was last week delighted to receive support of £500,000 Read More …

Portsmouth City Council are searching for the city’s first Poet Laureate, to write, perform and raise the profile of poetry in the city.

The Poet Laureate will be announced on Read More …

Merry Christmas and a yo ho ho, arrr!

Treasure Island has set sail in fine winds and here are a few nuggets from the reviews.

“The piratical panto performance casts Read More …

NTR & Shakespeare’s Globe triumph at Portsmouth News Guide Awards

The New Theatre Royal and Shakespeare’s Globe were once again the recipient of the best Professional Production award at Read More …

Long John Silver Switches on the Christmas Lights

It’s official Christmas has arrived in Portsmouth. Palmerston Road was illuminated with Christmas cheer as the Southsea Christmas lights were switched on Read More …

Enjoy the highlights from the Chris Moyles Show. See when Chris had a chat with The Saturdays live on our humble stage.

Chris Moyles opened his award winning Read More …