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“The consultant had told me he was confident I had throat cancer that had spread into the lymph glands. Joyfully, I held his hand, and looked up to the heavens like a South American footballer ...
As part of Portsmouth hosting Pride 2025, we are delighted to present Downtown Pompey’s Knees Up!Local drag on a big stage!Knees Up is a classic, fun and exciting cabaret show celebrating both local and national talent. Set ...
Jennifer will challenge widely held myths about serial killers—you might be surprised by what you discover!She’ll delve into the key differences between male and female serial killers, using compelling case studies to bring these distinctions ...
Celebrate a spectacular year of music with Portsmouth Music Hub’s End-of-Year Ensembles Concert—an unforgettable showcase of talent, passion, and creativity, where young musicians will be joined by the Salvation Army Band for an inspiring evening ...
Join William Sutton, author of the Campbell Lawless Victorian Mysteries, for writing workshops. Some of the workshops will be held by other facilitators.All workshops are individually bookable.Friday 27 June - Writing for Procrastinators (Part 2 ...
Join us for an unforgettable evening as N B Dance Academy showcases the incredible talent of our students. From the graceful movements of ballet to the energetic beats of hip hop, our dancers will take ...
The Alverstoke School of Dance are back at New Theatre Royal to showcase the talents of their young dancers and to entertain you all!
Following a very successful sell - out Summer concert at the New Theatre Royal two years ago and a wonderful concert at Cadogan Hall last year, Churcher’s College, an independent day school for girls and ...
Discover the rich history of this beautiful theatre from 1856 to today. See the secrets of a Phipps/Matcham Theatre in action.Our tours will take you to parts of the theatre usually closed to the public.These ...
The Award-winning Elvis Presley Spectacular Put on your Blue Suede Shoes and come celebrate the music of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll with the UK’s supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented ...
The Ultimate Tribute to ABBACalling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production ...
The Classique School of Dance Juniors take to the stage to showcase their skills.
The Classique School of Dance seniors take to the stage to showcase their skills.
An Evening with Poet Laureate Simon ArmitageJoin the Poet Laureate for this very special evening of readings, audience Q&A and book-signing. A former student in Portsmouth, Simon Armitage’s numerous awards include the Queen’s Gold Medal for ...
Timestep Academy of Dance are excited to bring you a spectacular day of dance! From tiny dancers at the young age of 2yrs all the way through to 18yrs. And not forgetting a special appearance ...
Come on down to Fat Sam’s Grand Slam, the liveliest joint in town!1920’s New York. A city full of mobsters, showgirls and dreamers. Rival gangster bosses Fat Sam & Dandy Dan are at loggerheads. The ...
As seen on BBC ONE, ITV This Morning, The Last Leg, Lorraine, Channel 5, Sky, ITV London; featured in The Times, The Daily Mail and the Metro, voted the U.K’s BEST Dolly Parton Impersonator and ...
For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London’s Natural History Museum, is going on tour!Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults ...
We’re excited to announce that we will be holding Elite Dance Industry Week at New Theatre Royal Portsmouth.Interested dancers still have the opportunity to secure their place in this highly sought-after program with video auditions. ...
A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE: A MURDEROUSLY FUNNY EVENING WITH ADAM KAYJoin BAFTA-winning writer and comedian Adam Kay for an evening of hilarious and horrifying anecdotes, as well as a unique insight in to the British ...
Direct from London’s West End. Over the last few years Science has led the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever!Join ...
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 at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax - you ...
UK Queen return to New Theatre Royal Portsmouth!Expect a 2 hour live extravaganza featuring all the greatest hits from Queen.A must see for any fan!
The Opera Boys return with their sell out show A Night at the Musicals, a fabulous evening of power-house vocals, immaculate 4-part harmony, breath-taking musical medleys, and stunning solo performances… all delivered with the charm, ...
“What A Great ****ing Show” – ART GARFUNKELFew shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London’s West End, including ...
As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK’s number one boy band, The Take That Experience mark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised tribute act.With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning ...
Brand New for 2025!When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing ...
Mesdames and Messieurs, may I take your tickets please?Pinch Punch welcome you aboard Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit, a totally improvised, totally hilarious murder mystery where killing the cast and cracking the case is ...
Chuckl. proudly presents Portsmouth XL Comedy Club at The New Theatre Royal.This show features the magnificent Troy Hawke, Terry Alderton, Fiona Allen & Ollie HornGet ready for the very best in comedy. All of the ...
Oh, it’s all there! All the trademarks are in evidence in Ardal’s latest show. Beautifully crafted stand-up comedy? Yes. Celebrated use of language? Tick. Lateral thinking, surreal flourishes, sharp observations? Of course. As for the ...
33 Years of Rock ‘n’ Rolling The World!All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their ...
A Tribute to Sir Elton JohnPack your bags, strap yourself in, zero hour 7.30pm, for a night like no other as we celebrate Sir Elton John!The Rocket Man is the world’s favourite celebration to a ...
Prepare for an electrifying night as Xperience Live presents - Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - bringing you the unforgettable music of Whitney Houston in a tribute like no other! This breathtaking show will feature ...
Eddie Izzard performs Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Direct from her critically acclaimed, triple-extended New York, Chicago and London solo performances of Shakespeare’s Hamlet.Nominated for New York’s: Drama League’s Distinguished Performance Award and Outer Critic’s Circle Outstanding Solo Performance ...
After entirely sold-out runs in Edinburgh & London in 2024, Australia’s favourite workplace wankers are bringing their brand new show to Portsmouth.Wankernomics are masters at skewering the buzzwords, bureaucracy and bulls**t of the modern workplace. Since ...
Four of Britain’s best known TV antiques experts are set to reveal their deepest secrets on their first-ever UK theatre tour.After decades of working together on some of Britain’s best loved television series, Charlie Ross, ...
Direct from London’s West End - a thrilling and intriguing night of psychic mediumship!Boasting an impressive, worldwide celebrity client list, Stuart brings his quick-witted humour, sensitivity, and compassion to the stage. Sharing his incredible gift ...
A not-to-be-missed, hilarious evening with one of live comedy’s universally acclaimed true masters - we are absolutely delighted to welcome the stand-up legend that is Jimeoin to New Theatre Royal with his brilliantly funny new ...
Katie and Kerry arrive in Portsmouth as part of their tell-all tour! Having been friends for over twenty years, they are looking forward hitting the road together and sharing stories of marriage and divorce, bankruptcy, ...
Get ready to rock through the decades with an electrifying showcase of the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll hits! Whether you’re looking to dance the night away, sing your heart out, or simply enjoy world-class entertainment, this show has it all.From theatres ...
You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up!Get ready as we bring you - direct from The Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End - ...
Featuring JENNY TALIA from AUSTRALIAIt’s been more than 40 years since Kevin Bloody Wilson dropped his very first album – the one that went quadruple platinum and cemented him as a musical comedy icon! Fast ...
It’s time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true with A Tribute to the Carpenters.The original Carpenters tribute is back with a brand-new show for 2025!Featuring Gordy Marshall’s The ...
We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead!So it’s time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians!Are you ...
Thunder Road presents…Shock Horror! A nightmare is about to break free…Herbert grew up in the Metropol. The eerie old cinema was his playground and prison – a place where endless late-night horror films were his only ...
A Brand-New Mind-Bending Theatrical ExperiencePrepare to have your reality rewritten…Following sold-out shows around the world, Ben Hart returns with a brand-new show—his most astonishing and impossible yet.An entirely unique voice in magic, Ben Hart brings together ...
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween experience with the critically acclaimed Women in Rock UK tour, coming to New Theatre Royal for one night only! This is a concert you don’t want to miss!Join us for ...
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® have toured the world, broken America, established themselves on London’s West End, won numerous awards, and survived a zero-star review in The Times. In 2025, they will be celebrating 15 years on the ...
Join us at New Theatre Royal for a morning of interactive stories and illustration with the award-winning illustrator and author, Yasmeen Ismail. Children will love watching Yasmeen draw live and listening to some of her ...
Europe’s #1 Dire Straits ShowMoney For Nothing is a tribute to the Dire Straits like no other before. Prepare to be captivated by the authentic sounds of one of the most successful rock bands of ...
The World Famous Elvis Show - starring world renowned CHRIS CONNOR!Voted by the first ever world wide Elvis Presley fan poll as - The greatest Elvis Tribute in the World!- awarded in Memphis.Direct from the West End, this ...
Direct from London’s West End. . .Whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother, when the feeling’s gone and you can’t go on, it’s time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night ...
1854 - The Crimean war!A time and place when men know best!Medical procedures are done with panache: “Bang and the wound is gone” (along with most of the patients), but the surgeons look impressive and ...
As the Modern Country Music craze continues to spread across the globe, ‘Nashville At Heart’ is a show that celebrates the music of some of modern country music’s giants including Luke Combs, Brad Paisley, Rascal ...
Jen Brister is Reactive - or so she’s been told. Apparently you don’t have to respond to every little thing around you. Finding herself in a constant state of exacerbation at the state of the ...
Imperial Classical Ballet® Presents The NutcrackerA Lavish Ballet for the Festive Season - Featuring a Large Live OrchestraFollowing last year’s phenomenal success of Swan Lake, Imperial Classical Ballet® is delighted to return to the UK ...
Jaw-dropping dance-circusInternationally renowned dance-circus company Motionhouse returns to New Theatre Royal, with its brand-new production Hidden.Thought-provoking and poignant, Hidden explores how, in an increasingly divided world, light can come out of darkness in times of ...
Baba’s Back on Tour! Join the multi-award-winning comedian as he guides us through family life, his new found fame and the joys of Costco in this hilarious new stand up show. As seen on Taskmaster ...
Roll up, roll up! Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show. It’s entirely your choice. Unless you accidentally become trapped in a barrel*.Should that happen, then just find an ...
“Mirror, Mirror on the wall, the perfect panto for one and all…”The New Theatre Royal panto is back with a truly WICKED adventure, Snow White, suitable for all the family.Join Snow White as she journeys ...
Supported by a 5-piece live band, the outstanding Darren Reeves brings his all-new hit musical production, Uptown Joel to Portsmouth.After being hand-picked by Billy Joel himself, Darren Reeves starred in Billy’s hit Broadway and West ...
Little Wander in association with PBJ Management presents…Bridget Christie: Jacket Potato Pizza.A kidney stone. A stray cat. An eye-themed fetish. Bridget Christie hits the road again with a brand new show. Creator and star of ...
A Night To Remember: Motown Show takes you back in time to 1960’s Detroit. Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time.Starring The Voice UK finalist, Bizzi ...
The Mumford & Sons Story recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping folk-rock band that in 2009 took the world by storm. Four masterful live musicians come together in tweed waistcoats, skinny jeans and bushy ...
The Award Winning HAPPY ENDING PANTOMIMES are back to give you an even happier ending!Get ready for the udderly cheeky, naughtiest version of Jack and the Beanstalk you’ve ever dared to see! 🐮Warning: this is ...
Madama Butterfly – One of the most colourful & exotic operas Music by G. Puccini. Sung in Italian with English SurtitlesPerformed by the Dnipro Opera, from UkraineFeaturing an impressive cast and accompanied by a live ...
Carmen – the most powerful, enjoyable, and tuneful operaMusic by Georges Bizet. Sung in French with English SurtitlesPerformed by the Dnipro Opera, from UkraineFeaturing an impressive cast and accompanied by a live Orchestra numbering over ...
Get ready for an afternoon of unforgettable entertainment as ‘The Lorna & Laister Show’ embarks on its highly anticipated UK tour!Following a phenomenal 2024 & 2025 season that wowed audiences Nationwide, this year’s show is ...
Handshake Ltd are proud to present the world’s premier Eagles show, The Ultimate Eagles.Having performed to over 1,000,000 people worldwide, The Ultimate Eagles features a cast of internationally acclaimed musicians who’ve played alongside bands such as Queen, Paul Young, Roger Daltrey, Lulu, Van Morrison, ...
In this classic tale of greed and guilt, Flabbergast’s Macbeth fuses a rigorous and respectful approach to text and storytelling to bring a magical, lucid interpretation of Shakespeare’s blood-soaked tragedy to life. They present the bard’s original ...
An Intimate Evening with Paul YoungPaul 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 (That’s My Home). ...