Events Around Portsmouth

Founded in 2009, the Trio Shaham Erez Wallfisch comprises of three of the finest international instrumentalists performing today. Their programme includes the works of Beethoven, Brahms and Grieg.

Returning to the UK stage 12 years after the award-winning success of Gormenghast, the reformed David Glass Ensemble present their breath-taking physical adaptation of Bleak House by international master theatre maker David Glass.

Meet Emmie Price. Her life has been a whirlwind. It’s a world torn between caring for her mam and proving she’s got what it takes at school. But Emmie knows one day that’s all going to change. One day she’s going to become a storm chaser… in America.

Sunday 29th September 2019 Doors open to register from 9.15am Dancers 10.30 am – Finish at 12noon Boys & girls aged 7 yrs and over to audition as Babes Max. Height 5’2” Dancers 1 pm – 2.30pm Boys & girls to audition as Seniors Min.

Our resident Theatre Technical Manager will show you all the secrets on creating special effects, with the magic of lighting and sound. Groundlings Theatre, 42 Kent Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3BS. Please see the box office on arrival. No need to book, just turn up. There is tea and coffee to purchase from the bar.

Join in with an acting class with the resident company of Elders. Have fun discovering acting techniques and learning about stagecraft. Groundlings Theatre, 42 Kent Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3BS. Please see the box office on arrival No need to book, just turn up. There are tea and coffee to purchase from the bar

Featuring live enterainment a two course meal and grand raffle! Menu Choices: Meat Lasagne or vegetable lasagne with garlic bread & salad, followed by apple pie & custard or fruit salad & tea or coffee. Raising funds for The Portsmouth Community Chest

Tour one of the oldest Theatres in the country built in 1784 and learn from our guided costumed actors about the rich history of this unique venue. No need to book, just turn up. There are tea and coffee to purchase from the bar.

Our resident wardrobe mistress will take you through the history of costume. How we create amazing looks and the tricks of the trade. Tour the wardrobe with over 11,000 items. Groundlings Theatre, 42 Kent Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3BS. Please see the box office on arrival No need to book, just turn up.

Live music, poetry, performances, all audiences welcome and all ages £3 per person towards room hire.

In the Groundlings Theatre Downstairs in the cafe/lounge area Live music, poetry, performances, all audiences welcome and all ages £3 per person towards room hire.

Presented by Irving and Co Brewers Ltd. The Ninth beer festival organised by Portsmouth’s brewery, Irving and Co Brewers Ltd. Fifty cask ales from all round the UK, locally produced Ciders and Perries. Some great new beers from all round the UK, as well as many local favourites.

Recent scientific and genealogical research revealed surprising results about who really crewed the Mary Rose. Join us for our 2019 Anniversary Lectures to hear more from the experts involved!

Heritage Open Day: Discover the history of The Hotwalls and Point on a walking tour with local historian James Daly.

Join us for a talk and book signing with Dr Onyeka Nubia. England’s Other Countrymen: Black Tudor Society - ’rethinking diversity, understanding England’s past’.

Heritage Open Day: Free Admission to one of Portsmouth’s historic buildings, Phoenix Lodge Rooms 110 High Street Old Portsmouth.

Heritage Open Day: Specially arranged talks and tours of parts of the building not normally open to the public. Hourly talks on Thomas Becket, Benjamin Burgess and Jonas Hanway. Tours of the ringing chamber and lower bell tower - booking recommended.

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

Heritage Open Day: View a stunning selection of handmade quilts, designed this year on the theme of ’architecture’ Talented local quilters have designed and pieced together these small-scale shows of their work.

Join us for Memory Walk 2019! Every 3 minutes someone in the UK develops dementia. But you can change this. Walk extra miles and make extra memories with Memory Walk Plus, an event for those wanting to go the distance, for a world without dementia.

Join us for Memory Walk 2019! Every 3 minutes someone in the UK develops dementia. But you can change this. Walk for a world without dementia at Memory Walk this autumn. A sponsored walk for all ages and abilities to unite together and raise money to defeat dementia.

Heritage Open Day: A display of old buses which used to travel around the Gosport area between 1940 and 2000. The Provincial Society present a static display of (Gosport & Fareham) buses in the Explosion Museum Car Park. Climb on board and explore them.

Get on your bikes and ride! Two route options; Leisure 25km - For families and the more leisurely cyclist, enjoy the views taking a lap around the whole of Portsea Island. Epic 100km - Looking for a personal goal or achievement?

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