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Wink Wink Nudge Nudge, ready for a right ‘ole Pompey knees up? Celebrating the camp and kitsch with bursting sequin seams and blow up animals we invite you to KNEES UP!Knees Up! Is a show ...
Following the success of Elite Dance Industry Week 2024 we are excited to announce that we will be holding auditions for Elite Dance Industry Week 2025 at New Theatre Royal Portsmouth.Age range: 10 - 18This ...
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her global No 1 bestseller, Kate Mosse is set to thrill audiences anew with her unforgettable one-woman show, Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth.With theatre at its ...
A full-scale production set in the murky Dark Ages where love, politics and witchcraft collide.A warworn Macbeth is told by three sisters that he is fated to become King of Scotland so beginning a series ...
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 ...
Joel returns to his stand-up roots with a brand-new show. With glamorous tales from behind the camera and less glamorous anecdotes of first-time fatherhood, Joel remains a charming, exhausted, happy idiot.As one of the nation’s most familiar faces ...
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 28 March - Writing for Procrastinators (Part 1 ...
A Lichfield Garrick ProductionAdapted & directed by Daniel Buckroyd.It sometimes felt as though time had stood still down on the farm - the old Fordson tractor quietly rusting away at the back of the barn, ...
Comedian, presenter and actor Ellie Taylor announces a brand new stand-up tour hitting the UK in Spring 2025! Star of Ted Lasso, Live at the Apollo and The Mash Report, as well as host of Bake ...
Endorsed and licensed by the now legendary Cavern Club, where The Beatles famously performed, The Cavern Beatles are one of the country’s longest established tribute shows.Featuring a cast of multi-talented instrumentalists and singers, all of ...
Starring Carli Norris (Doctors, Hollyoaks, Eastenders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Daniele Coombe (West End Star), we present the final UK tour of the smash-hit Menopause the Musical 2 - Cruising Through ...
Based on the beloved book by Claire Freedman and Ben CortThese pirates SO love underpants!Join our swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain’s Treasure chest!Dodge hungry crocs beneath Long-John ...
Join us at the New Theatre Royal this Easter for a family friendly backstage adventure! Go behind the scenes in our stunning Victorian Grade II* listed venue, exploring the history and heritage of the theatre in ...
Howdy Pardners!It’s gonna be a sea of cowboy hats when The BIG Country Music Show rides into town.From the award-winning band that brought you the hit touring production ‘One Night in Dublin’, this show has ...
Jordan Productions are set to leave the audience in a QUIVER as they bring some well needed fun and MERRY MEN-T this Easter with their rollicking rendition of Robin Hood!Get ready for plenty of laughs as the hilarious duo, Ant ...
The Musical Theatre Performance Company of the University of Chichester is very proud to present this quirky and beautifully charming Broadway and West End hit musical, brought to you by the same team that produced ...
Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world’s greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail, making them the stand out Dire Straits tribute in the ...
Olivia Rodrigo burst onto the music scene in 2021, delivering a collection of anthems that instantly became the soundtrack for a new generation.The *Olivia Rodrigo Experience* is the ultimate tribute to the Pop Rock sensation, ...
The Band of HM Royal Marines Big Band, The Oceanaires, are proud to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE day in front of their home audience at the New Theatre Royal.Since their concert last year, the ...
Lou Sanders‘ surrealist style and high octane stage presence make her a joy to watch.She’s been a star of Dancing On Ice (ITV), champion of Taskmaster (Channel 4), co-host of Mel Giedroyc’s Unforgivable (Dave), regular ...
Featuring The Portsmouth Military Wives Choir, Titchfield Festival Chorus, Beat 44 Wellbeing Choir, The Cantrelle Singers, and Sing 4 Wellbeing Choir - join us for a mesmerizing evening of song, where vibrant voices unite to ...
FunKidz are returning to New Theatre Royal in 2025 for a spectacular celebration of dance showcasing the talents of children from schools across Portsmouth and Gosport.Running time is approximately 2 hours.
The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up ...
Chuckl. proudly presents Portsmouth XL Comedy Club at The New Theatre Royal.Get ready for the very best in comedy. All of the acts at Portsmouth XL Comedy Club (including the ‘support acts’) are the very ...
We’re talking all things The Inbetweeners at this special event with actor/comedian Joe Thomas!It wasn’t long after audiences were first introduced to hapless sixth-formers Will McKenzie, Neil Sutherland, Jay Cartright and Simon Cooper that The ...
The All-New Show!A Magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars. They just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix!This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. The four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses ...
Laura Belbin is returning to New Theatre Royal after her successful sold out show in June 2023 and is on a mission to get people laughing.She’s loud, she swears, she’s inappropriate, and she’s the comedian ...
Craig Revel Horwood is a national treasure. The longest-serving judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing is the master of the Glitter Ball. After starting as a dancer, he worked on the nation’s biggest musicals ...
Everyone’s favourite ogre is back! SHREK, The Musical Jr. is a hilarious stage spectacle that will delight the whole family, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway show.In a swamp far far ...
You may recognise Rhys Darby from your TV screens. He first captured audiences as Murray, the loveable, but ultimately inept manager in HBO’s Flight of the Conchords. He has gone on to star in a plethora of TV and film ...
Award-deserving German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn takes an unbiased look at climate change, a topic sure to delight audiences and no surprise. After all, everyone loves talking about the weather. Rain or shine, all will ...
The forecast is 100% chance It’s Raining Men! Things are heating up, and it’s not just the temperature! The “Million Dollar Men” are here to turn up the heat with a scorching performance that’s sure to ...
“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!Wink Wink Nudge Nudge, ready for a right ‘ole Pompey knees up? Celebrating the camp ...
Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees to explore one of Forensic Psychology’s most troubling topics.During this talk, you will discover how serial killers are classified. What are the differences between lust killers like the BTK ...
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 ...
This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it.He has more important things to discuss. Like ...
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 ...
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, Channel 5, Sky, ITV London; featured in The Times, Daily Mail and Metro, and voted the UK’s BEST Dolly Parton Impersonator, West End star Kelly O’Brien is ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Three of the country’s favourite television personalities from the world of antiques entertain you with tales from the saleroom, television and beyond. The enormous variety of their experiences range from selling chickens and cattle to ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Get ready for the udderly cheeky, naughtiest version of Jack and the Beanstalk you’ve ever dared to see! 🐮Warning: this is not your childhood fairy tale—unless your bedtime stories came with a parental advisory!In this ...
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 ...