Theatre

Portsmouth FC. Preview of Portsmouth100 Exhibition, Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery, Museum Road, Portsmouth
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (211026-020)

New exhibition explores 100 years of Portsmouth life

Michael Ball will still be appearing at an upcoming show in Portsmouth despite other cancellations due to illness. Pictured is the entertainer on stage during The National Lottery's Big Night Of Musicals.

Michael Ball cancels shows ahead of Portsmouth appearance

Kings Theatre Panto Launch Day for Jack and the Beanstalk on Wednesday 2nd September 2026

Kings Theatre unveils star-studded cast for Christmas pantomime

Abby Daniels, 26, died on July 9, six years after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma.

Emotional tributes paid to Portsmouth Players dancer who died age 26

Fort Nelson will hold an outdoor production of The Three Musketeers

Fort Nelson to host outdoor theatre

Paul's new album

OPINION: Macca’s first new album in six years and it’s a belter

Titchfield Festival Theatre has closed down.

Where to get cheap theatre tickets after Titchfield closure

Closed Titchfield Festival Theatre

Questions remain over TFT after its closure left many out of pocket

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (David Haig) and Harry Houdini (Hadley Fraser ) wrestle with their emotions in Magic at the Chichester Festival Theatre.

Review: There's Magic in the air as death and love collide at CFT

Titchfield Festival Theatre

Investigation still underway now-closed Titchfield Festival Theatre

EastEnders legend Shaun Williamson, right, played Barry Evans in the BBC soap.

EastEnders actor will return to The Kings Theatre for panto

Kings’ Theatre's Chitty Chitty production is Truly Scrumptious

Shaun Williamson, who played Barry Evans in EastEnders, is playing both the Toymaker and Lord Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at The Kings Theatre.

EastEnders star returns to his 'favourite place' for Southsea show

Review of Murder in Little Grimley/The Proposal at the Square Tower

Kings Theatre, Southsea

New stalls seating will be installed at the Kings Theatre in revamp

Fareham Live has partnered with Xelabus, who will be providing heavily discounted travel for school children to access the arts.
Pictured is: (l-r) Sally Clark, coach hire manager at Xelabus, cllr. Connie Hockley, the Mayor of Fareham cllr. Louise Clubley, Sheena Hulme, theatre director at Fareham Live, Elliott Ray, operations supervisor and Rob Palmer, compliance manager at Xelabus.
Picture: Sarah Standing (230326-7564)

New scheme helps schools access live theatre
A new partnership has been launched to make theatre trips more accessible and affordable for school-aged children across the region.
Kelly Brown

Denise Van Outen will share stories from her diverse career

Denise Van Outen promises a night that’s ‘up close and personal’

The cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has been touring around the city ahead of opening night next month.

Picture: Nathan Lipsham

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang cast tours city in classic car

Pictured: Abbie Foord with partner Billy Threapleton and baby Jack at the Kings Theatre, Southsea
Picture: Habibur Rahman

The Kings Theatre panto was so funny it made my water break

Rehearsal underway in their new studio

Local orchestra moves to new location

MAMMA MIA!International Tour Cast 2024/2025

REVIEW/Mamma Mia! dazzles as it brings the spirit of Abba to Hampshire

Iker on the throne at Pumpkinville in Gunwharf.

Spectacular spooky pictures as families enjoy Halloween experience

I went to the Trentino region of Italy and explored The Dolomites

I saw a new side to Italy during a brilliant adventure holiday

Former Pompey owner Milan Mandaric has died at the age of 87. Pic: Steve Reid.

RIP Milan Mandaric: The Pompey owner who became the island city's hero

The Groundlings Theatre launched their pantomime Cinderella at their new location at Boathouse 5 in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on Monday, September 29, 2025.

Pictured is: (l-r) Yvonne Maxwell playing the Wicked Stepmother, Nathan Camalleri playing Buttons, Erin Billington playing Prince Charming, George Harriet-King playing Cinderella and Peter McCrohon playing the Dame, Fairy Godmother.

Picture: Sarah Standing (290925-5302)

Groundlings launches “out of this world” Cinderella Christmas panto

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

ApolloDomes is bringing an immersive Halloween and Christmas experience to Gunwharf.

Tickets for Gunwharf's immersive Halloween experience go on sale
Tickets for a new immersive Halloween experience have gone on sale with the attraction arriving in Gunwharf next month
Joe Williams

ApolloDomes is bringing an immersive Halloween and Christmas experience to Gunwharf.

Excitement as immersive Halloween entertainment heads to Gunwharf

The Criterion Cinema eventually became Crown Bingo - until that closed in 2020

New theatre vision becoming a 'sorry saga' with fresh criticism

Young performers from the Summer Youth Project are ready to perform We Will Rock You at Fareham Live

Young performers ready to rock you with Queen spectacular

Saudi play ‘The Hoop’ comes to Edinburgh Fringe

The original Broadway cast of the smash-hit musical, Hamilton!, will be reuniting to celebrate its 10th anniversary at this year's Tony Awards ceremony.

Original Broadway cast of Hamilton to perform at the Tony Awards 2025

Proposed bar/cafe in the King's Theatre

£5m regeneration to give King’s Theatre a ‘welcoming front door’

The PAW Patrol pups are once again heading to the United Kingdom - this time on a quest for hidden pirate treasure.

The stars of PAW Patrol to tour the UK this summer

Pictured is: (l-r) Rosemary Squire, joint CEO Trafalgar Entertainment, Simon Martin, leader of Fareham Borough Council, Howard Panter, joint CEO and creative director Trafalgar Entertainment, cllr. Connie Hockley, Chris McGuigan, group commercial director Trafalgar Theatres, Helen Enright, CEO Trafalgar Theatres and Gavin Shuman, venue director Fareham Live Trafalgar Theatres.
Picture: Sarah Standing (240924-2004)

Bosses reveal what's next for Fareham Live

Tracy-Ann Oberman in The Merchant of Venice 1936. Credit: Marc Brenner.

Shakespeare classic retold in poignant adaptation with incredible cast

The Natural History Museum’s Dinosaurs Live! is among the shows with January sale discounts

Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings

Elton John speaks at a gala performance of The Devil Wears Prada musical.

Watch: Elton John can’t watch his own musical due to health problem

With The Telegraph publishing their 48 UK counties list, what areas of the UK came out on top in the fields of history and culture in 2024?

The 9 most desirable English counties for history and culture

Loz Samuels pictured outside the world's smallest theatre - a former public loo in Malvern, UK.

We're revamping the world’s smallest theatre...a former public loo

The Criterion Cinema, Gosport

Ground floor of Gosport's Criterion could open by 2025

Katie Price is set to appear in a pantomime this season, but who are some of the other familiar faces appearing on stage this year?

What familiar faces from TV are appearing in Pantomimes this season?

Enter Shikari's Rou Reynolds spoke to Benjamin Jackson as he continues rehearsals before Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds begins it's nationwide tour in 2025.

Enter Shikari star on his hopes ahead of War of the Worlds tour

Ad Feature Don’t miss out on a fantastic season ahead at Portsmouth Guildhall

Back to the Future The Musical at London's Adelphi Theatre has been named among the best value tickets on sale in the capital

Cheapest 10 London theatre shows to see this Summer from £17.90

Pompey’s training ground improvements are nearing completion. Picture: Alex Shute

Pompey pinpoint new weapon in summer transfer chase

Theatre of the sea

Theatre of the sea at night by drone

The third, largest theatre was built without planning permission - something the venue is arguing it does not need

Titchfield Festival Theatre makes a final bid to remain open at planning inquiry

Car crashes through metal barriers and into the front of theatre.

Watch: Man crashes through metal barriers and into front of theatre

Southsea bandstand is on its way to being transformed into a brilliant homage to the city.

Bandstand undergoing refurbishment to return it to former glory

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

Investigation into theatre concludes as rivals continue war

Titchfield Festival Theatre in St Margaret's has accused Fareham Borough Council of blocking its expansion plans.

Theatre launches campaign to save itself ahead of planning appeal

The creation of the new theatre without planning permission has resulted in enforcement action being taken against the venue by Fareham Borough Council

Titchfield Festival Theatre row heats up as council hits back over criticism

The Criterion in Gosport pictured many decades ago

‘Majority support’ for plans to restore Criterion ‘as a fantastic asset'

Just Stop Oil protesters rushed the stage of the Sondheim Theatre in London while a performance of Les Miserable was ongoing. (Credit: Just Stop Oil/PA Wire)

Breaking Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt Les Miserables West End performance