Groundlings Theatre

Groundlings Theatre have announced it is moving to a new venue in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard after it faced the threat of closure at their existing site after the building was bought by new owners.

Groundlings announce exciting new venue after threat of closure

Mark and Matt Wingett.

Sherlock Holmes author Arthur Conan Doyle’s eight years in Portsmouth

Stansted House. A stunning setting for a Summer Pantomime.

Cricket, chaos and pantomime: Groundlings Theatre brings summer spectacle to Por...

The cast and crew of Showbait 2025

Showbait Review - A great night out celebrating Portsmouth's talented creative c...

The cast of DNA in rehearsal

Groundlings Theatre brings dark comedy DNA to the stage

The McGinty family. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (180225-46)

Ten brilliant pictures from the silent disco at Groundlings Theatre

The Old Beneficial Schools now known as Groundlings Theatre

Groundlings Theatre celebrates historic occasion

Gatsby Cast at The Queens Hotel, Southsea

Groundlings brings decadence and elegance to the city centre as they launch late...

Ceri Christensen Jones, Kia Wilson and Kevin Cordell in Swipe Right by Sophie Nickerson. Photo by Yvonne Maxwell

‘Beyond Expectations’: Showbait at The Groundlings Theatre | Review

Richard Stride at Groundlings Theatre, Kent Road. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Feud over theatre takes twist as Charity Commission looks into accusations

Encompass is at The Groundlings, Portsea from November 1-4, 2023. Picture by Martin Willoughby

Review | Encompass at Groundlings Theatre: “Compelling performances”

The cast of David Copperfield aboard the Isle of Wight ferry

"Fast-paced but engaging": David Copperfield at Groundlings Theatre | Review

Taking a seat before boarding the ferry - two David Copperfield cast members

Theatre cast take to the water to promote David Copperfield production

The Groundlings Theatre in Kent Street, Portsea
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 191021-15)

Arts organisations beg Groundlings owner not to sell to property developer

The Groundlings Theatre, Kent St, Portsea.
Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Groundlings Theatre to host raft of community events in bid to secure building

The blaze took place in Winchester Road, Fratton, last night, Firefighters were deployed at roughly 10.30pm. Picture: Google Street View.

'Lucky' family escape 'severe' Fratton blaze as firefighters save dogs
A ‘very lucky’ family managed to escape with their lives following a ‘severe’ house fire.
Freddie Webb

The Groundlings Theatre in Kent Street, Portsea
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 191021-13)

Groundlings Theatre is sold to an investor - leaving actors homeless

Groundlings Theatre, Kent St, Portsea
Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Portsmouth theatre has secured thousands of pounds in funding

Ellie Gowers is coming to Groundlings Theatre, Portsmouth

Folk singer-songwriter Ellie Gowers debut album tour to Groundlings Theatre

The cast of the 2021 Groundlings Theatre panto Beauty and The Beast celebrate at the official opening of the building's restored frontage in October 2021. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Groundlings Theatre to put on a free one-day summer family festival

World Oceans Day exhibition at St Mary's Church, Fratton, Portsmouth on June 8 2022, an earlier part of the Octopus Story project. From left: World Oceans team creative director Roni Edwards, producer Roy Hanney, project manager Angela Parks and project evaulator, Anna Marie Flynn. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Theatre, video and sound workshops for all launched to help tell Octopus Story

The Legend of Grimm's Tales production will launch at Groundlings Theatre, in Kent Street, Portsea, this July. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 191021-13).

Play based on Grimms' Fairy Tales launches this summer

It's behind you! The cast of Beauty and The Beast celebrate at the official opening of the building's restored frontage, Groundlings Theatre, Kent St, Portsea. Cutting the ribbon are Cllr Kirsty Mellor and Cllr Cal Corkery, both of whom are ward councillors for the Charles Dickens ward. The actors are, from left, Megan Crawford, James Edge, Keith Myers, Phoebe Saunders, Adam Boyle and Alasdair Baker
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 191021-12)

'Excited' pantomime characters help officially re-open Groundlings Theatre

Tina Diva is coming to the Groundlings Theatre in Portsmouth on October 30 at 7.30pm, featuring Cylvian Flynn as Tina Turner.

Legal secretary becomes Tina Turner for first Portsmouth show

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5 fantastic Portsmouth homes you might not realise are still for sale

This four bed house in Drayton is on the market for £695,000.

Family home comes with large garden but costs £695,000

Groundlings Theatre is up for sale for £1m.

Groundlings Theatre has been put up for sale for £1m
THE iconic Groundlings Theatre has been put up for sale.
Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Paul Danan is the Mad Hatter in 'Wonderland', Groundlings Theatre, Portsea. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (110621-11)

Paul Danan leads the way into Wonderland as The Mad Hatter at The Groundlings

Paul Danan attends the Once Upon A Time in London world premiere at Troxy on April 15, 2019 in London. Picture:John Phillips/Getty Images

Celebrity actor cast in Groundlings Theatre's new show

Tim Skelton as Ebenezer Scrooge at The Groundlings Theatre.

The Groundlings bring Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol back to Portsmouth

The Groundlings Theatre in Kent Street, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (021019-7981)

Theatre 'dancing on knife edge' as it moves ahead with Christmas show

The Groundlings Theatre in Kent Street, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (021019-7981)

Big Conversation: Entertainment venues face battle to welcome back visitors

Jack and the Beanstalk Cake at the Groundlings Theatre in 2019. Picture: Steve Spurgin

Portsmouth panto axed as theatre reveals Dickensian replacement

Stakeholders of Portsmouth Creates from left to right: Victorious Festival organiser James Ralls, chairman Tim Rusby, Cllr Steve Pitt and Professor Trevor Keeble. Picture: Portsmouth Creates

Fears still rife in city culture sector despite leading £1.57bn rescue package

The Groundlings Theatre in Kent Street, Portsmouth.

Picture: Sarah Standing (021019-7981)

Theatre’s new owner admits 'timing couldn't have been worse'

Artistic director Richard Stride at Groundlings Theatre, Kent Road. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Theatre director drops bombshell after stepping down

Artistic director Richard Stride at Groundlings Theatre, Kent Road. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Historic Groundlings Theatre in Portsmouth saved from closure by council cash

Paul Woolf at the Kings Theatre, Portsmouth. Picture: Roger Arbon/Solent News & Photo Agency

Coronavirus: Plea from Portsmouth pubs, theatres and venues in 'staff survival f...

Pianist Tom Poster will guest with Bournemouth Sumphony Orchestra at Portsmouth Guildhall on February 27, 2020. Picture by Elene Urioste

Portsmouth's best things to do on Wednesday and Thursday, February 26 and 27

Artistic director Richard Stride at Groundlings Theatre, Kent Road, Portsmouth. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Historic Groundlings Theatre placed on list of theatres 'at risk' of closing

Caidie, three, with her mother Tracey Rich and the Panto cast.
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Three-year-old Isabella with leukaemia among youngsters who got a visit from Gro...

Will Southsea look like this again for Christmas? Picture: Shaun Roster

What's on in Portsmouth, Gosport, Fareham, Havant and Chichester in the coming w...

The cast of this year's Groundlings Theatre pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk.

Picture: Sarah Standing (021019-7937)

The show must go on for Groundlings Theatre

Megan Parker (11yrs). Picture: Duncan Shepherd

Panto stars attempt chopstick bean world record at Portsmouth theatre amid closu...

The official poster for 'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker' Credit: Lucasfilm/Disney

Disney makes dying man's wish come true by allowing him to watch new Star Wars f...

From left, Russell Meyers, Fleur de Wit, Tony Howes, Amelia Greco and Travis Booth-Millard
(seated left to right) Carole Vassallo, Graham Broadbent and David Tull
Picture: Malcolm Wells (281119-0108)

Groundlings panto stars dazzle hospice with sneak preview of Jack and the Beanst...

Picture: Ade Whitehill

Hayling College fireworks: New annual fireworks display on Hayling Island announ...

Picture: Ade Whitehill

Hayling College fireworks: New annual fireworks display on Hayling Island announ...

Becky McBride (second row, far right) with children from Groundlings Theatre drama class program.

Groundlings Theatre that was 'completely trashed' in burglary is supported by sp...

Becky McBride (second row, far right) with children from Groundlings Theatre drama class program.

Groundlings Theatre that was 'completely trashed' in burglary is supported by sp...

The Groundlings Theatre in Kent Street, Portsmouth.

Picture: Sarah Standing (021019-7981)

Portsmouth theatre ransacked over the weekend launches its Christmas panto - wit...

The Groundlings Theatre in Kent Street, Portsmouth, has unveiled its pantomime for this Christmas.

Portsmouth theatre ransacked over the weekend launches its Christmas panto - wit...

With a wardrobe featuring over 11,500 costumes and props, Groundlings Theatre have built up a collection that makes many companies envious and this August they will be allowing the public the chance to purchase items no longer of use. Picture: Sarah Standing

Things to do in the Portsmouth area this weekend

The polar bear costume which comes from Hollywood, moulded from the Narnia films. Picture: Sarah Standing.

Groundlings Theatre will be selling hundreds of their fantastic costumes – here'...

Artistic director Richard Stride at the Groundlings Theatre, Kent Road, Portsmouth. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Groundlings Theatre in Portsmouth is throwing a 'super sale' of some of its 11,0...