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<b> Writing Workshops </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 13th December 2024 at 10:30am
Join William Sutton, author of the Campbell Lawless Victorian Mysteries, for a series of writing workshops held in our beautiful Dress Circle saloon space.  All events are individually bookable.Fri 13 Dec - Edit Your Writing1st ...
<b>Beauty and the Beast</b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 13th December - Sunday 5th January 2025
Experience a pantomime extravaganza that’s simply the BEAST!Get ready to be whisked away by the sensational pantomime Beauty and the Beast on a spellbinding journey following the roaring success of last year’s smash hit, Aladdin.Prepare ...
<b> Uptown Joel </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 17th January 2025 at 7:30pm
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 ...
<b> The Lightning Thief </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 25th January 2025 at 2:30pm
The Musical Theatre Performance Company of the University of Chichester is very proud to present this dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book to kick off 2025 in style. Brought to you by the ...
<b> Behind the Curtain Tours </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Tuesday 28th January - Monday 24th February 2025
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 ...
<b> Ed Byrne: </b> Tragedy Plus Time 2025 at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 30th January 2025 at 7:30pm
From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.Edinburgh Fringe ...
<b> Sleeping With Beauty </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 31st & Saturday 1st February 2025
Introducing “Sleeping with Beauty (One Little Prick)” – The Horniest Pantomime in Town!Dive into the funniest, filthiest, most wickedly fabulous pantomime that’s anything but a fairy tale!A side splitting adults only twist on the classic ...
<b> Melana Gold </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 2nd February 2025 at 3:00pm
Melana Dance presents Melana GoldMelana Dance is celebrating 50years of dance. Come and enjoy a show of two halves… Act 1 will see ballet dancers perform ‘The Kingdom of Treats’ and Act 2 showcases ‘Melana ...
<b> An Evening of Arsenal Legends </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 5th February 2025 at 7:30pm
Amassing more than 900 appearances in the red and white of The Gunners between them, three Arsenal legends are coming to town to talk about their action-packed football careers.Starring Ray Parlour (Romford Pele) Paul Merson ...
<b> Alan Davies </b> and Support at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 6th February 2025 at 7:45pm
The beloved QI, Jonathan Creek and Taskmaster star ALAN DAVIES is with us for a rare headline appearance, topping a line-up of side-splitting comedians! One of the nation’s very favourite comics, Alan’s stand-up is renowned for being “Deeply personal and ...
<b>Chris McCausland</b>: Yonks! at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 8th February 2025 at 4:00pm
NOW ANNOUNCED: Chris McCausland will be a contestant in Strictly Come Dancing in 2024 before his arrival in Portsmouth!Returning to Portsmouth for TWO performances, Chris McCausland is ready to make you laugh.You might have seen ...
<b> Sing-a-Long-a Encanto (PG) </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 19th February 2025 at 2:00pm
Gather la Familia! It’s time to celebrate something truly Magical.From the producers that brought you Sing-a-Long-a Matilta the Musical earlier this year,  the smash hit movie musical of 2021 about the Family Madigral with lyrics ...
<b> The Roller Boys </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 20th February 2025 at 7:00pm
Experience the electrifying fusion of music, skating, and extreme stunts with The Roller Boys. Feel inspired by the infectious energy as sparks fly off their wheels with the all singing, all dancing, roller skating phenomenon ...
<b> The Eras Experience: </b> Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 22nd February 2025 at 2:00pm
The producers of Only One Direction and Harry Styles Tribute present the mesmerising Taylor Swift Tribute.Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this electrifying show featuring the incredible artist: Xenna. The Taylor Swift ...
<b> Tess </b> by Ockham’s Razor at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Tuesday 25th February 2025 at 7:30pm
Ockham’s Razor produced by Turtle Key Arts presents Tess.Tess is a groundbreaking circus adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s classic novel Tess of the D’Urbervilles.An ensemble of performers weave together Hardy’s words and the extreme physicality of ...
<b> Far From the Madding Crowd </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 27th & Friday 28th February 2025
Capricious, independent and beautiful Bathsheba Everdene inherits and manages her uncle’s farm. She is courted by three infatuated suitors: an honest, loyal and capable shepherd; a womanising and charming Sergeant; and a lonely, wealthy farmer. ...
Right Royal Tales Tour and Writing Workshop at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 1st March 2025 at 1:00pm
A guided tour of the New Theatre Royal followed by an exciting creative writing workshop.Enjoy a backstage tour at the historic New Theatre Royal. Our iconic theatre has a history guaranteed to fire up your ...
<b> United by Two Colours </b> Ukrainian Choir at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 6th March 2025 at 7:30pm
New Theatre Royal Portsmouth Associate ArtistsJoin New Theatre Royal associate artists Two Colours Ukrainian Choir for a captivating evening of music. This is more than your typical concert however - it’s a celebration of the ...
<b> Sophie McCartney: </b> One Foot In The Rave at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 12th March 2025 at 8:00pm
After last year’s phenomenal 70 date international tour, award-winning comedian and number one bestselling author Sophie McCartney is back with a brand-new show! Recently kicked out of club 18-30, a new decade now beckons and ...
<b> Turin Brakes & John Bramwell </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 14th March 2025 at 7:30pm
Turin Brakes and John Bramwell (of I Am Kloot) are joining forces for a special, stripped-back evening of music.Reflecting on the tour, Turin Brakes shared: “We couldn’t ignore the love we received on our first ...
<b> Art of Andalucia </b> – FLAMENCO DANCE at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 15th March 2025 at 7:30pm
Following the success of his first two productions, which have captivated over 80,000 audience members across the UK, Ireland, and Germany in the last two years, Daniel Martinez returns with a new show that places ...
Love4Life Presents ‘A Night with the Stars’ at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 16th March 2025 at 2:30pm
Love4Life presents ‘A Night with the Stars!’.‘A night with the stars’ is a heart-warming and uplifting variety show that celebrates the transformative power of creative arts. Featuring individuals with learning disabilities and autistic people, participants ...
<b> Knees Up! </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd March 2025
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 ...
<b> Kate Mosse, Labyrinth Live: </b> Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 23rd March 2025 at 7:30pm
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 ...
<b> Macbeth </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Tuesday 25th March 2025 at 7:30pm
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 ...
<b> Joel Dommett: </b> Happy Idiot at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 27th March 2025 at 7:30pm
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 ...
<b> Farm Boy </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th March 2025
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, ...
<b> Ellie Taylor: </b> Palavering! at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 3rd April 2025 at 7:30pm
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 ...
<b>The Cavern Beatles</b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 4th April 2025 at 7:30pm
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 ...
<b> Menopause the Musical 2 </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 5th April 2025 at 4:00pm
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 ...
<b> Pirates Love Underpants </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th April 2025
Based on the beloved book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort These 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 ...
<b> The Big Country Music Show </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 12th April 2025 at 7:30pm
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 ...
<b> Robin Hood </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th April 2025
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 ...
<b> Amélie The Musical </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 26th April 2025 at 2:30pm
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 ...
<b> Dire Streets </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 27th April 2025 at 7:30pm
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 ...
<b> Mothers of the Brides </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 8th May 2025 at 7:30pm
3 Mothers. 3 Brides. 3 Weddings.How will they get through it without a funeral?From the writers of the hit comedies Hormonal Housewives and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and starring Diane Carson from the BBC’s ...
<b>Lou Sanders</b> : No Kissing in the Bingo Hall at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 10th May 2025 at 8:00pm
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 ...
<b>Omid Djalili</b> – Namaste at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 18th May 2025 at 8:00pm
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 ...
<b> Portsmouth XL Comedy Club </b> with Tom Davies, Tony Law and Special Guest at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 23rd May 2025 at 7:30pm
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 ...
<b> Craig Revel Horwood </b> – Fab-U-Lous at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 29th May 2025 at 7:30pm
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 ...
<b> Rhys Darby: </b> The Legend Returns at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 4th June 2025 at 8:00pm
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 ...
<b> Henning Wehn </b> – Acid Wehn at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 6th & Saturday 7th June 2025
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 ...
<b> Million Dollar Men </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 14th June 2025 at 7:30pm
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 ...
<b> Mark Steel: </b> The Leopard in My House at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 20th June 2025 at 8:00pm
“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 ...
<b> Milton Jones: </b> Ha!Milton at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 9th July 2025 at 7:30pm
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 ...
<b>The Dolly Show</b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 1st August 2025 at 7:30pm
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 ...
<b> History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 2nd August 2025 at 12:30pm
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 ...
<b> The Dinosaur That Pooped </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 20th September 2025 at 12:30pm
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 ...
<b> Ardal O’Hanlon: </b> Not Himself at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 28th September 2025 at 8:00pm
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 ...
<b> Kevin Bloody Wilson </b> – THE DiLLiGAF GUY, LiVE! at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 7:30pm
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 ...
<b> Babatunde Aléshé: </b> High Expectations at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 21st November 2025 at 8:00pm
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 ...
<b> Ross Noble: </b> Cranium of Curiosities at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd November 2025
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 ...