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10 Jun 2026
An incredible night for Portsmouth Theatres What an incredible night for Portsmouth theatre. If you follow our social media, you might have already seen the news that the team here at Portsmouth Theatres took home five awards at the very first Spotlight Awards. These brand new awards were created by local theatre blogger Steve Carter […]
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03 Jun 2026
There’s something special about walking into The Kings Theatre. Whether it’s the hush before the show begins, or even the feeling that you’re sitting in an auditorium that has had generations of audiences before you. What we do know is that the stunning building itself quietly holds over a century of stories, and as the […]
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16 Oct 2025
Portsmouth’s leading creative team welcomes acclaimed director Michael Strassen and Olivier-nominated choreographer Mark Smith. Portsmouth Theatres are proud to unveil a world-class creative team for their 2025 pantomime season at Theatre Royal and The Kings Theatre, with the announcement of two exciting additions: multi-award-winning director Michael Strassen and Olivier-nominated choreographer Mark Smith. These two major […]
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16 Sep 2025
Portsmouth is gearing up for a very special day on Sunday, September 28, as The Kings Theatre and Theatre Royal throw open their doors for a joint Open Day. This free event invites the whole community to celebrate the past, present, and future of two of the city’s most iconic theatres. At The Kings Theatre, […]
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03 Jul 2025
The Kings Theatre and New Theatre Royal (NTR) are proud to announce an exciting new chapter in their creative collaboration: this year’s pantomime, Snow White, will be produced entirely at NTR, marking the first joint initiative under the newly unified operations of both iconic Portsmouth venues. While Snow White is very much an NTR production, […]
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29 May 2025
The Kings Theatre Trust has formally submitted plans to Portsmouth City Council for a major regeneration project that will transform the theatre’s northern elevation and bring a long-derelict Victorian terrace back into public use. The project, known as Elevation 1907, represents the next bold step in the theatre’s vision for the future – building on […]
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28 Apr 2025
There’s a buzz around The Kings Theatre, and for good reason — local audiences are in for a treat as Ben Ofoedu, much-loved for his appearances in the Pompey Panto, most recently as Dandini in Cinderella, returns to The Kings stage in The Full Monty. The Full Monty is the upcoming self-produced amateur musical from […]
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07 Apr 2025
Express FM, in proud partnership with The Kings Theatre, Portsmouth, is delighted to announce the launch of The Spotlight Awards – a brand-new event shining a light on the incredible talent within Hampshire’s amateur dramatics scene. The awards ceremony will take place on the evening of Monday 8th June 2026 at The Kings Theatre and […]
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02 Apr 2025
Check out the incredible photos from our Annie Press Day last weekend! Our Annie’s, Sienna and Daisy had an unforgettable day at the Royal Armouries Fort Nelson with Miss Hannigan and their fellow orphans, followed by a visit to Stansted Park with Oliver Warbucks—complete with a stunning vintage car from All About Classics Ltd! Sat […]
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28 Mar 2025
Following on from our successful run of Kings Theatre productions we are delighted to announce that we are bringing The Full Monty to our stage this Autumn – Sat 13 – Sat 20 Sep 2025! Prepare for a Night of Laughter, Heart, and Unexpected Heroes! Whether you’re in the mood for an evening of […]
