Events Around Portsmouth

SOUTH COAST COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2019 Join award winning comedian and local chap James Alderson as he introduces the sixth year searching for new comedy talent on the south coast.

The Centre for European and International Studies Research Annual Lecture will be delivered by the internationally renowned scholar of security, Professor Thierry Balzacq, of Sciences Po Paris.

A trio of delightfully thrilling new ghost stories, set to the haunting sounds of the violin. The Book of Darkness & Light contains within it some of the most chilling tales ever told. Supernatural mysteries stir from its pages. You feel a prickle on your neck. Your blood stills.

THEATRE TOUR DATES 2019 Discover the history of the Old Beneficial School on one of Groundlings’ historical tours. Explore the truth surrounding Charles Dickens’ birth and learn of former pupil Sir Henry Ayers, the man who became a rock in the middle of Australia.

Miss Hope Springs plays the piano and sings uniquely catchy songs from her all-original vintage Vegas style repertoire and recounts scandalous stories from her ’Ritz to the pits’ showbiz life in this acclaimed ‘laugh out loud-move you to tears’ show (Broadway World).

Unique Wedding Fair Sunday 10th February 2019 | 11.00 – 15.30 Groundlings Theatre are proud to present their 2019 Wedding Fair taking place 10th February at our wonderful location in Portsmouth, a stones throw from the sea.

THEATRE TOUR DATES 2019 Discover the history of the Old Beneficial School on one of Groundlings’ historical tours. Explore the truth surrounding Charles Dickens’ birth and learn of former pupil Sir Henry Ayers, the man who became a rock in the middle of Australia.

Friday 15th February 7.30pm All money raised will go to the restoration of the theatre. Think you can beat our quizmaster? Join us for a special pub quiz and help us raise some money to continue to provide opportunities for our wonderful Groundlings community.

Valentines Comedy Special 14th, 15th and 16th February Our biggest shows of the year are always the Valentines dates! Bring the love of your life or just come if you love to laugh, for 3 nights of brilliant comedy from the top comedians in the country on 14th, 15th and 16th February!

JCPF Portsmouth Holistic Health Clinic Pop in - no appointment necessary! JCPF Holistic Health Clinics are regular weekly events staffed by trained qualified Healers.

Check out Portsmouth bloodiest ghostly tales on this chilling new adaptation of our ghost tour! You will be screaming from the start with some of Portsmouth’s most gruesome tales including The Duke of Buckingham murder, The bloody death of the Nun and so much more!

Circus of Horrors is touring throughout the world with its latest & greatest show, featuring unbelievable sword swallowers, hairculian women swinging around the auditorium from her hair, demon dwarfs, strong man, whirlwind acrobats, flaming limbo, sensational sinister aerialists, knife throwing, cross & long bow

A very popluar sale of new and used boating, fishing & sailing equipment + nautical antiques, tools etc. Opens 10am - 2pm Stall spaces from £25

Martin Snape (1852 – 1930) is one of Gosport’s most celebrated artists. An accomplished topographical painter with a keen interest in the flora and fauna of Hampshire, Snape’s love of the area is evident in his sensitive depictions of the town, the harbour front and surrounding landscapes.

Chris Pearce & Andy Leggett’s Sopranos

Sarah Spencer & Graham Collicottt’s, "Henry and Minnie’s Old-Style (Rubber) Band"

Pop in - no appointment necessary! Portchester Holistic Healh Clinic is a regular weekly events staffed by trained qualified Spiritual Healers.

Tony & Pam of the JCPF have been demonstrating their mediumistic gifts to the public for over 40 years. Tony also demonstrates healing -allows himself 3 minutes to make a difference! Results are often astounding! . Tony & Pam also demonstrate clairvoyance & psychometry skills, so do come along to see them in action.

Join us for a series of monthly evening lectures. This month’s topic is: Queen Victoria’s soldiers Speaker: Tickets £5 Includes light refreshments Booked through Eventbrite

Fort Nelson was built during the Victorian era as part of a ring of defences around the Royal Naval Dockyard in Portsmouth. Step back in time and find out if the Fort was up to the task in a war that never happened.

Calling all junior super sleuths! This February half term we’re following in the footsteps of the great Victorian detective Sherlock Holmes.

Havant Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Robin Browning, play Wiren, Vaughan Williams (The Lark Ascending) and Beethoven. Violin soloist is Sara Deborah Timossi.

A wide variety of antiques and collectables including pottery, porcelain, china, gold and silver, glass, jewellery, Art Deco, military badges, plus coins, stamps and postcards.This very popular fair is held in three ground floor halls and attracts regional and local dealers. Extra parking in adjoining multi-storey.

Local comedian James Alderson hosts a night of brand new comedy material, joined by a selection of other comedians. Come and see them try their latest material before they go on tour or on the telly! LINE UP FOR TUESDAY 5th Feb; 7.

Local comedian James Alderson hosts a night of brand new comedy material, joined by a selection of other comedians. Come and see them try their latest material before they go on tour or on the telly! LINE UP FOR TUESDAY 5th Feb; 7.