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<b> All England Dance – Regional Finals 2024 </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 25th May - Sunday 2nd June 2024
All England Dance celebrates dancers aged from three to 21 years. Performers qualify through a network of nationwide nominated festivals to participate in one of the Regional Finals in May.New Theatre Royal is proud to ...
<b> Chasing Germans </b> – Red Sauce Theatre at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Tuesday 4th June 2024 at 4:00pm
The Red Sauce Inclusive Theatre is a Portsmouth-based independent theatre company that proudly showcases the talents of adults with disabilities. Running since 2019, they perform live for local audiences twice a year, this dynamic group ...
<b>G4</b>: 20th Anniversary Tour at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Tuesday 4th June 2024 at 7:30pm
The UK’s No.1 vocal harmony group and original X-Factor stars celebrate a double decade in the limelight with a spectacular anniversary show.G4 have been wowing audiences with their incredible harmonies and stunning vocals ever since ...
<b> Went The Day Well? (1942) </b> – Film Screening (PG) at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 6th June 2024 at 11:00am
Commemorate D-Day 80 with a special film screening of Went the Day Well?Adapted from a story by Graham Greene, Went the Day Well? depicts the greatest nightmare of the British public, that of secret German invasion. Released in ...
<b> The Silhouette Show </b> – D Day Special at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 6th June 2024 at 8:00pm
Commemorate D-Day 80 with The Silhouettes, a trio of vintage loving songstresses as they pay musical tribute to the entertainers who maintained morale throughout  the 1940s.The show features stunning vocal harmonies and playful choreography. This ...
<b>The Searchers</b>: ‘Thank You’ Tour 2024 at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 7th June 2024 at 7:30pm
THE SEARCHERS ‘THANK YOU’ TOUR 2024When The Searchers announced the end of their touring years in 2018, they left behind a legion of devoted fans and supporters who were shocked and saddened that they would ...
<b> One Night Only </b> – Danielle Mason School of Dance at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 9th June 2024 at 5:00pm
Please join us for a night of dance and entertainment with the dancers from Danielle Mason School for Dance performing their annual Dance show ‘One Night Only’.Barbie inspired dances, Numbers from the classic Annie and ...
<b> Love Is… </b> – London Studios at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Monday 10th June 2024 at 7:30pm
Get ready to raise the roof with Jazz Co. Prepare to be dazzled as they unveil a whole new body of work crafted by leading choreographers. Their vibrant program offers a kaleidoscope of dance styles, ...
<b> Behind the Curtain Tours </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Tuesday 11th June - Thursday 1st August 2024
Discover the fascinating history of this beautiful theatre from 1856 to the present day, and get a chance to see the secrets of a Phipps/Matcham Theatre in operation.These tours will show you parts of the ...
<b>Julian Clary</b>: A Fistful of Clary at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 12th June 2024 at 7:30pm
Yee-haw! You’ve heard of The Man With No Name? Well, here’s The Man With No Shame.Julian Clary, renowned homosexual and national trinket, is fixing to saddle up and head on out for his 2024 UK tour. “Yes, ...
<b> RARE Productions Auditions: </b> We Will Rock You Young@Part at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 13th June - Sunday 16th June 2024
Based on the music of Queen, We Will Rock You is set 300 years in the future in a futuristic and globally corporate world. Planet Earth has been renamed the Planet Mall and is controlled by the ...
<b>Hamlet</b> at Fort Nelson at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 13th June 2024 at 7:00pm
Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer at Royal Armouries: Fort Nelson, in their 20th year, for Hamlet, the greatest play in the English language. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, ...
<b> The World Famous Elvis Show </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 14th June 2024 at 7:30pm
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 ...
<b>Luke Kidgell</b>: Happy Hour at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 16th June 2024 at 7:30pm
After his sold out International ‘Cheers to that!’ tour, Luke Kidgell is back on the road with his brand-new show ‘Happy Hour’.Luke has amassed over 3.5 Million fans online for his viral stand up videos, ...
<b> Andalucia</b>: Flamenco at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Monday 17th June 2024 at 7:30pm
Returning after their sold out performance in October 2023!The award-winning Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company presents its long-awaited 2nd production Andalucia, a stunning flamenco production accompanied by a chamber orchestra.This extra special concert is a musical ...
<b>Wonder Gigs</b> – Filskit Theatre at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 19th June - Wednesday 13th November 2024
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 ...
<b> A Celebration of Children </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd June 2024
Join Hayley Sexton and Kelly Sheen School of Dance as they dance, sing, act and celebrate the incredible talent of the students across both schools. Showcasing Musical Theatre, tap, ballet , jazz, great entertainment and ...
<b> Mayville High School Seniors Summer 2024 Musical Theatre Production </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 26th June 2024 at 2:00pm
Mayville High School Seniors are proud to present their Summer 2024 Musical Theatre Production. Get ready to join the senior pupils as they explore a popular West End show with vibrant dance routines, catchy songs ...
<b>Richard Herring</b> : Can I Have My Ball Back? at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 27th June 2024 at 8:00pm
Richard Herring Can I Have My Ball Back? In 2021 Richard Herring went to his GP to find out why his right ball seemed to be growing bigger. It turned out that he had testicular cancer ...
<b>John Lydon</b>: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 28th June 2024 at 7:30pm
He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex ...
<b> Dance Revolution </b> – NB Dance Academy at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 29th June 2024 at 4:00pm
NB Dance Academy return to New Theatre Royal to showcase their skills in their new show Dance Revolution.
<b> Anything Goes </b> – Alverstoke School of Dance at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 30th June 2024 at 3:00pm
Alverstoke School of Dance are bringing their talented students to New Theatre Royal Portsmouth to celebrate the work they have done this year.
<b> The Wizard Of Oz (1939)</b>– Film Screening (U) at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 3rd July 2024 at 1:00pm
We’re off to see the wizard! Join the friends of Dorothy, the Tin Man in search of a heart, the Scarecrow in search of a brain, the Cowardly Lion in search of some courage, and ...
<b> Thank You For The Music </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 5th July 2024 at 7:30pm
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 ...
<b> Memories in Motion </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 7th July 2024 at 2:00pm
Sian Goddard Academy of Dance return to New Theatre Royal with their show Memories in Motion.
<b> Simon Armitage Schools’ Performance </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 10th July 2024 at 11:00am
The Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage, will be undertaking an event for secondary school pupils on the morning of Wednesday 10 July, filling up the theatre with Year 9/10 pupils from nearby secondary schools.This event has ...
<b> An Evening with Poet Laureate Simon Armitage </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 10th July 2024 at 7:30pm
Join 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 Poetry and an Ivor Novello ...
<b> The 20th Anniversary Show </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th July 2024
Join us for an evening to celebrate and commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Classique School of Dance Ltd. With songs and dances from past shows and music also celebrating 20th Anniversary from movies and music ...
<b> The 20th Anniversary Show – Junior Edition </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 14th July 2024 at 1:00pm
Join us for an evening to celebrate and commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Classique School of Dance Ltd. With songs and dances from past shows and music also celebrating 20th Anniversary from movies and music ...
<b> Oklahoma! (1955) </b> – Film Screening (U) at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 17th July 2024 at 1:00pm
‘Oh What a Beautiful Morning’ it is when Curly (Gordon MacRae) asks Laurey (Shirley Jones) to go with him to a social in ‘The Surrey with the Fringe on Top’, where ‘The Farmer and The ...
<b> Odyssey </b> – Surrender Dance at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 21st July 2024 at 6:00pm
A celebration of a 15 year journey full of adventures. With an evening of exciting performances from talented pupils, featuring some of the dancers’ favourite numbers from previous shows re-imagined for 2024.Not only will you ...
<b> My Fair Lady (1964) </b> – Film Screening (U) at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 24th July 2024 at 1:00pm
‘Wouldn’t it be loverly’ to see this quintessentially English movie musical in a traditional Victorian theatre? Winner of eight academy awards, this is the story of pompous phonetics Professor Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison) accepting the ...
<b> Mamma Mia! (2008) </b> – Film Screening (PG-13) at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 31st July 2024 at 1:00pm
One for the Dancing Queens and everyone who loves Abba, this juke box musical, family saga and comedy romance tells the tale of Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) trying to find out who her father is in ...
<b>The Tiger Who Came to Tea</b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 2nd August - Sunday 4th August 2024
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour.The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who ...
<b> Elite Dance Industry Week </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Monday 5th August - Thursday 8th August 2024
We’re excited to announce that we will be holding an Elite Dance Industry Week at New Theatre Royal Portsmouth.What to expect:4 days of Intensive Dance Training At New Theatre Royal, PortsmouthMasterclasses with Industry ProfessionalsWorkshops on ...
<b> An Evening Without Kate Bush </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 11th September 2024 at 7:30pm
Howl with the Hounds of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights!She’s not there - but you are.Whether you’ve been a fan for decades or recently joined the shoal via the ‘Stranger Things’ ...
<b> The Wizard of Oz: </b> Youth Edition at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September 2024
Theatretrain Portsmouth proudly presents the most magical musical of all! Get ready to join Dorothy, Toto and friends as the young performers take you on a spectacular adventure over the rainbow.Featuring all the iconic songs ...
<b> The Very Hungry Caterpillar </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th September 2024
The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber ...
<b> Maisie Adam </b> – Appraisal at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 28th September 2024 at 8:00pm
Fresh from Live At The Apollo, A League Of Their Own and Have I Got News For You, Maisie Adam is heading back out on tour with a brand new show.She’s five years into her ...
<b> Frankenstein </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 3rd October - Saturday 5th October 2024
Tilted Wig presents FRANKENSTEINA new story inspired by the classic novel by Mary Shelley Written and directed by Séan Aydon.Whilst Europe tears itself apart, two women hide from their past at what feels like the ...
<b> John Nichol’s </b> The Unknown Warrior at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 13th October 2024 at 7:30pm
During the First World War, over one million British Empire soldiers lost their lives, with around half of them still resting in unmarked graves today. John Nichol, a former RAF Tornado Navigator and Gulf War ...
<b>The Lion and the Unicorn</b> – A Radio Play at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 17th October 2024 at 7:30pm
Star casting to be announced…“Winston, this is our problem - I would pacify Hitler, you would provoke him.”“Yes Neville, that is our problem. A wolf in a cage you may pacify. A wolf on the ...
<b> Henry Rowley </b> – Just Literally at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 18th October 2024 at 8:00pm
Mick Perrin Worldwide in association with theFound presentsOnline comedy sensation & rising star Henry Rowley (1.3M TikTok and 450k Instagram followers) will be touring the UK & Ireland for the very first time Autumn 2024.Join this ...
<b> Fern Brady: </b> I Gave You Milk to Drink at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Tuesday 22nd October 2024 at 8:00pm
Scotland’s queen of comedy Fern Brady (Taskmaster, Live At The Apollo, Roast Battle, Russell Howard, The Last Leg) is back on tour with a brand new show. What happens when you get everything you want ...
<b> Opera Boys: </b> A Night at the Musicals at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 23rd October 2024 at 7:30pm
After a SOLD OUT show in 2023 The Opera Boys are back with A Night at the Musicals, a fabulous evening of power-house vocals, immaculate 4-part harmony, breath-taking musical medleys, stunning solo performances… and a ...
<b>Our Little Hour</b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Thursday 24th October 2024 at 2:30pm
A Musical Drama Based on the Life of Walter TullBook & lyrics by Dougie Blaxland with original score by Chris AnthonyThe inspirational story of the legendary pioneering hero – Walter Tull – is brought to ...
<b> Science Museum </b> The Live Show at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Sunday 27th October 2024 at 12:30pm
The Science Museum is going on tour!Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.This unmissable family production is ...
<b> Fireman Sam </b> Live! at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Friday 1st November 2024 at 12:30pm
Brand New for 2024. Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare ...
<b> Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® </b> A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 2nd November 2024 at 7:30pm
This year, Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® are pouring their legendary cock-eyed chaos into the Bard-shaped vessel that is A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Think drunken donkeys, fandangled fairies and mullered mechanicals… it’s hard to imagine anything more magical, ...
<b>Kerry Ellis</b>: Queen of the West End at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 9th November 2024 at 7:30pm
Kerry Ellis is the Queen of the West End. From My Fair Lady to We Will Rock You, from Les Miserables to Wicked, in both the West End and on Broadway, she has starred in ...
<b>Dr Louise Newson</b>: Hormones and Menopause – The Great Debate at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Monday 11th November 2024 at 7:30pm
Dr Louise Newson, leading medical expert on menopause and hormones, is embarking on her inaugural UK theatre tour accompanied by Dublin-based comedian Anne Gildea.“Hormones and Menopause – The Great Debate” aims to educate and raise ...
<b> Grace Campbell is On Heat </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 16th November 2024 at 8:00pm
About to enter her 30s, Campbell has recently made some huge life changes. She got a dog, she stopped replying to internet trolls, she tried non-monogamy, and then very soon after celibacy. Grace has been ...
<b> Nashville At Heart </b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Monday 18th November 2024 at 7:30pm
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 ...
<b> Swan Lake </b> performed by the Imperial Classical Ballet® at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 7:30pm
Swan Lake – a timeless ballet with exquisite dancing  Featuring live Orchestra with over 30 musicians After last year’s successful tour of the Nutcracker, Imperial Classical Ballet® (formerly Classical Ballet & Opera House) returns this year ...
<b> The Rick Wakeman Yuletide Christmas Show</b> at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 23rd November 2024 at 7:30pm
Special guests Adam Wakeman and Mollie Marriott.With a stage set-up of two keyboards and a grand piano, this new line-up will give Rick much more range and flexibility in the material he is able to ...
<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 this year’s smash hit, Aladdin.Prepare to ...
<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 Sleeping Beauty ...
<b>Chris McCausland</b>: Yonks! at the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Saturday 8th February 2025 at 8:00pm
A brand-new show for 2024!You might have seen him on Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and ...
<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>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> 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 ...