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Vincent Simone: Tango Passions at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 25th March 2023 at 7:30pm
Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the stage in 2023 with his brand new show… ‘Tango Passions’.  Also starring Argentine Tango specialist Paula Duarte as his leading lady.Accompanied by ...
FunKidz On Stage at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 26th March 2023 at 5:00pm
A spectacular evening of dance and celebration from FunKidz Dance.Bringing together children from schools across Portsmouth and Gosport to showcase their confidence and talent on the stage. 
Filskit Theatre: Wonder Gigs at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 29th March - Wednesday 12th July 2023
Come & enjoy an uplifting 45 minutes with your little one as you listen to live musicians playing beautiful acoustic versions of well-known pop songs, all arranged to be enjoyable for both big & small ...
Axel Blake: In Style at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 30th March 2023 at 8:00pm
Britain’s Got Talent 2022 winner Axel Blake is heading out on the road with his new show ‘In Style’.From the wilds of Dunstable, Axel Blake arrived on the country’s living room screen’s in style as Simon Cowell’s ...
Kate Mosse: Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries: How Women (Also) Built the World at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 31st March 2023 at 7:30pm
Fancy a great night out in the theatre?  Why not join Kate Mosse in her first ever one-woman show celebrating amazing women, dazzling history, and even get a sneak early preview of Kate’s latest novel? ...
The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 5th April - Saturday 8th April 2023
Benchmark Musical Theatre presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame.Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as ...
Tales From Acorn Wood at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th April 2023
Based on the favourite stories by Julia Donaldson and Axel SchefflerJulia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap ...
The World Famous Elvis Show at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 15th April 2023 at 7:30pm
The World Famous Elvis Show - starring world renowned CHRIS CONNOR!OFFICIALLY breaking theatre box office records!Endorsed by The Telegraph -  ‘The best Elvis tribute show in the World’Direct from THE LONDON PALLADUIMVoted by the first ever world wide Elvis Presley fan poll ...
The Clockmaker’s Daughter at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 22nd April 2023 at 2:30pm
The Musical Theatre Performance Company is very proud to present this stunning new musical work. The Clockmaker’s Daughter is a folk musical with a very specific, yet timeless feel. Brought to you by the same ...
Showtime 23 at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 23rd April 2023 at 1:30pm
Kim Ellen School of Dance return to the stage for their brand new show this April!
Opal Nights at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th April 2023
Opal Nights: a queer storytelling soiree with neon signs, comfy sofas, a mic and a supportive community of fellow iridescent individuals.Through personal stories Downtown Pompey invite you in with opens arms to the voices of the ...
Dreamcoat Stars at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 27th April 2023 at 7:30pm
Featuring stars from the hit production Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatExperience the powerful star vocals of four Josephs, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics. This colourful production ...
Lipstick On Your Collar at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 28th April 2023 at 7:30pm
Lipstick On Your Collar is back with it’s new show for 2023!Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes ...
A Beautiful Noise at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 29th April 2023 at 7:30pm
A Beautiful Noise Show the definitive Neil Diamond tribute.From London’s West End, this internationally acclaimed production celebrates the music of Neil Diamond.This is the only show starring the extraordinary FISHER STEVENS, undeniably one of the ...
Twirlywoos Live at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 4th May 2023 at 1:30pm
THE TWIRLYWOOS ARE BACK FOR A GREAT BIG ADVENTURE!Join Great BigHoo, Toodloo, Chickedy, Chick and their friends as they discover the wonderful world around us! Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as they set sail in their ...
An Evening With Simon And Oscar From Ocean Colour Scene at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 6th May 2023 at 7:30pm
An Evening with Ocean Colour Scene’s Simon & Oscar, Intimate acoustic performances of all their big hits and anthems, including The Riverboat Song, The Circle, Traveller’s Tune, Hundred Mile High City and The Day We ...
Marcus Brigstocke: Absolute Shower at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 13th May 2023 at 7:30pm
A blisteringly funny stand-up show from multi award-winning comedian Marcus Brigstocke.This joyful show celebrates the personal triumphs and small victories of the past couple of years… while acknowledging it has, in so many ways, on ...
The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust Centenary Celebration Concert at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 14th May 2023 at 3:00pm
The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (RNBT) are proud to present a concert by the world-renowned Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines, Collingwood; one of the five professional Royal Marines Bands based around the United Kingdom. ...
UK Queen at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 19th May 2023 at 7:30pm
UK Queen return to New Theatre Royal Portsmouth after their sold out show in 2022.Expect a 2 hour live extravaganza featuring all the greatest hits from of Queen.A must see for any fan!
The Simon and Garfunkel Story at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 20th May 2023 at 7:30pm
Direct from a weeklong run in London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a SOLD-OUT Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!Using huge projection photos and original ...
Paul Young : Behind the Lens at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 21st May 2023 at 7:30pm
He’s been a major star for four decades. Paul Young broke into the big time 40 years ago when No Parlez went to number one and spawned iconic hits like Wherever I Lay My Hat ...
Suzi Ruffell: Snappy at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 26th May 2023 at 8:00pm
Suzi Ruffell likes things snappy: her stand up, her decisions and her suits. Suzi’s brand new show is all about settling down (but not settling), becoming a mother (without becoming mumsy) and still worrying about everything ...
Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 27th May 2023 at 2:00pm
Roll up! Roll up! Join us for ‘The Greatest Show On Earth’ as KD Theatre Productions & Harlow Playhouse present their brand new production ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’.Brought to you by the team behind last ...
The Bootleg Rock Show Featuring Leather & Lace at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 2nd June 2023 at 7:30pm
Returning triumphantly to the New Theatre Royal as part of their nineteen date UK tour, is THE BOOTLEG ROCK SHOW, featuring the mighty LEATHER & LACE, with ‘home town boy’ MARK THOMPSON-SMITH B.E.M. once again leading the charge, alongside the captivating vocal ...
An Evening with Legends of Snooker at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 7th June 2023 at 7:30pm
The Legends of snooker are going on tour! Join Ken Doherty, John Virgo, Dennis Taylor, John Parrott and Steve Davis for this unmissable night. Tales from the crucible, their world championship wins, the glory days of snooker ...
The Tiger Lillies at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 9th June 2023 at 8:00pm
From the Circus to the Cemetery.The Grammy nominated Godfathers of alternative cabaret return with a career spanning concert. Expect dark and deviant theatrics as they delve into their back catalogue presenting their most famous songs ...
Laura Belbin – Knee Deep In Life at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 10th June 2023 at 7:30pm
Author and social media sensation Laura Belbin is on a mission to make people laugh.Laura’s content across Facebook, Instagram and YouTube offers a brilliant antidote to the unrealistic, sugar-coated portrayal of ‘perfect’ motherhood and she ...
The Snail and the Whale at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 16th June - Sunday 18th June 2023
Tall Stories presents The Snail and The WhaleA play with music inspired by the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel SchefflerJoin an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine the story of ...
ABBA Gold at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 23rd June 2023 at 7:30pm
ABBA GOLD have toured with their fantastic live show all over the world.Abba Gold return to the New Theatre Royal bringing a all singing all dancing celebration of Abba, a 2 hour live show with ...
The Wall of Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 30th June 2023 at 7:30pm
We are so excited to roll out our 2023 UK Tour in celebration of Pink Floyd’s 50th anniversary since the release of its eternally famous “Dark Side of the Moon” album.It’s no wonder that it ...
Tim Vine: Breeeep! at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 5th July 2023 at 7:30pm
It’s Tim Vine and he’s back with a brand new stand-up show! Come and enjoy a mountain of nonsense, daft one-liners, joyful songs, wobbly props and ridiculous humour, (plus utter drivel). Witness the stupidity. Then ...
Both Sides Now – Joni Reimagined at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 6th July 2023 at 7:30pm
Featuring esteemed vocalists RUMER, JO HARMAN, MIM GREY AND MIKE MAYFIELD.It takes a brave set of artists to reimagine the songs of Joni Mitchell but great songs are made for re-interpretation by great artists who ...
Alverstoke Dance: The Best of Times at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 9th July 2023 at 3:00pm
Alverstoke Dance return to New Theatre Royal Portsmouth with their show The Best of Times.Alverstoke School of Dance was established over sixty years ago and offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Pointework, Acrobatics, Repertiore, Contemporary, ...
Francis Rossi: <b>Tunes & Chat</b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 13th September 2023 at 7:30pm
Status Quo legend Francis Rossi is taking up his acoustic guitar to bring you a selection of well-known hits and some previously not-performed-live-before tunes.It’ll be a unique evening in which Francis will reprise fan favourites ...
Crimes on Centre Court at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 16th September 2023 at 7:30pm
Lord Knows the chair of The Whombledun International Invitational Tennis Tournament has died and his son, Hugh, is suspicious. The police won’t take the case so Hugh calls in Perry & Penny Pink, private investigators. ...
Bridget Christie – Who Am I? at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 24th September 2023 at 7:30pm
Little Wander in association with PBJ Management presents BRIDGET CHRISTIE: WHO AM I?Bridget Christie is hot, but not in a good way. The 51 year old critically-acclaimed stand-up leaks blood, sweats, and thinks that Chris ...
Babatunde Aléshé – Babahood at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 28th September 2023 at 8:00pm
Babatunde is one of the fastest rising stars in British Comedy. A powerhouse performer, his stand up presents a hilariously fresh perspective, oozing charisma whilst showcasing impeccable stagecraft and comic timing.A firm TV favourite, the hugely ...
Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare – Much Ado About Nothing at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 1st October 2023 at 8:00pm
“I do love nothing in the world so well as BOOZE- is not that strange?”  Stumbling out of their London local (Leicester Square Theatre) and straight onto a UK wide theatre crawl, hoping to not get ...
Nutcracker performed by the Classical Ballet and Opera House at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 5th October 2023 at 7:30pm
Classical Ballet and Opera House presentsThe NutcrackerA lavish Ballet for the festive seasonFeaturing live Orchestra with over 30 musiciansChristmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to your local theatre for a dazzling production of the ...
John Robins: Howl at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 6th October 2023 at 7:30pm
Edinburgh Comedy Award winning comedian and ARIA award-winning broadcaster John Robins embarks on his first stand-up tour since 2019. If you’ve seen him before you know what to expect; rage, anxiety and a lot of ...
Art of Believing – Flamenco at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Monday 16th October 2023 at 7:30pm
Experience vibrant and authentic flamenco music and dance from the spectacular Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company.The production Art of Believing recently won the prestigious Herald Angel Award and is bursting with truly stunning flamenco music, bringing ...
The Cavern Beatles at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 20th October 2023 at 7:30pm
On February 9th 1961, The Beatles made the first of their 292 appearances at the now legendary Cavern Club in Mathew Street, Liverpool.50 years on, The Cavern Beatles, a band fully endorsed and licensed by ...
Uncanny: I Know What I Saw at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 28th October 2023 at 7:30pm
Tilted in association with Leicester Curve presents UNCANNY: I KNOW WHAT I SAWDo you believe in ghosts?Are UFOs real? Is the impossible possible?Join Danny Robins, creator of the smash hit BBC Radio 4 paranormal podcasts ...
The Opera Boys – A Night At The Musicals at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 1st November 2023 at 7:30pm
The Opera Boys are back with their sell-out show A Night at the Musicals. Completely updated with brand new musical medleys, stunning solo performances… and a few surprises!Whether you’re a fan of modern day smash ...
Ross Noble: Jibber Jabber Jamboree at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 4th November 2023 at 8:00pm
Jibber Jabber Jamboree marks Ross Noble’s 21st solo stand-up tour.To celebrate this milestone, he invites you to join him for an evening of the sort of inspired nonsense that has cemented his place as the ...
Gary Delaney: Gary in Punderland at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 16th November 2023 at 7:30pm
Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world - star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back! One of the most sought after ...
Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span In Concert at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 18th November 2023 at 7:30pm
Folk Rock Pioneers, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever, taking it out of small clubs and into the world of gold discs and international tours. Five decades on and this six-piece line ...
Aladdin at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 8th December - Sunday 31st December 2023
Widow Twankey wants a husband, evil Abanazaar wants the magic lamp, Aladdin wants adventure and Wishee Washee wants some Spiderman pants! – can the Genie grant their wishes?Don’t miss this fabulous festive family treat that ...
Iain Stirling – RELEVANT at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 14th April 2024 at 8:00pm
The BAFTA-winning comedian, ‘national sensation’ (Evening Standard) and ‘extremely funny’ (Daily Telegraph) Iain Stirling, is bringing his intuitive razor-sharp humour back on tour with a brand new stand-up show for 2024.As the iconic voice of ...