New Theatre Royal Review

Great comfortable seating with polite and friendly service from the staff

They have great shows and good entertainment for the whole family

You will get a very good view of the stage wherever you sit.

Brilliant performance of Peter Pan yesterday evening. Well done to the stand in Wendy at short notice. My 6yr old grandson loved the whole performance especially Captain Hook..

Scott and his team put on a spectacular show to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day inviting the choir from Portsmouth's twin town of Caen to perform in it, well done all...

A beautiful theatre with such character and a beautiful atmosphere. Peter Pan was an incredible show, very professional and streamlined. Thank you. Great entertainment

Excellent Theatre, great performance Nutcracker we went to see just after Christmas. Really enjoyed this entertaining and inspiring performance. Venue is amazing. The only one downside is the lack of car park.

A good little venue that has recovered well fro. The disastrous fire that claimed much of the backstage area years ago but still has a way to go to look up to date. Staff are very friendly and the bar pricing was not as painful as I expected. I saw Al Murray there and it was easy to see and hear the show.

Really enjoyed our show, love the theatre but drink charges excessive and that was just water!!

Spent a remarkable evening wirh Henry Blofeld. This charismatic character has been commentating on Test Match Specisl for ove 47 years. Last year, (2017) he decided to hand in his microphone and retire, just weeks before his 78th Birthday. This Theatre was the perfect backdrop to "Blowers" anecdotes and wry sense of fun .The staff were attentive and very polite. The Matcham built Theatre is a Victorian Gem in the heart of Portsmouth. All in all a great night in a great venue.

Beautifully restored theatre, enjoyed seeing Spamalot. Interval service at the bar a little slow.

Peter Pan - OUTSTANDING. Cast are incredibly talented and the whole production is an amazing experience. All this plus a beautiful theatre with the nicest staff/volunteers. A return visit is a must.

An excellent venue, a smallish Victorian theatre, that is in the process of being restored.

Attended university open day talk at the theatre. Nice but a bit dated.

Great space but needs a bit of updating. Staff very helpful/nice

Brilliant venue, great performances, comfortable seats with plenty of leg room.

Nicely restored theatre with comfortable seating. A coke and a medium white was 7.50 but profits go to further restoration ( I think ) so not so bad.

This is a lovely old theatre saved for future generations to enjoy. Refurbished keeping much of the original decor. Opens for behind the scenes tours. Just visited to see 'The Case of the Frightened Lady' - a murder mystery, which was excellent, with well-known actors from TV. Would recommend visiting especially to see this show.

Parking is very expensive in the area...take lots of coins.

Lovely atmosphere. Friendly helpful staff. Only issue was wanted too video part of show. Not allowed management orders but no notifications on display. Some people were allowed others got told off. Embarrassing and uncomfortable situation. One rile for one one fir another depending if staff felt they would let u or not. Rules should be on display and apply too a visitors

Great venue. Not a bad bar (for a theatre). Pleasant staff. Been a few times now and have never been disappointed.

Fantastic theatre,and fantastic shows put on there.

Beautiful restored theatre with modern extension to provide for the whole community

Great historic theatre being progressively renovated

The Theatre Royal Portsmouth NEVER disappoints, a EXCELLENT D DAY show

Something bout the place just love it in there n seats are comfy

Great place to der a show. Not massive inside so wherever you're seated you get a good view of the stage.

Thank you to all the dedicated people who have worked so hard to save this building and to give it a new life. Nice friendly staff. Lovely being in an old traditional theatre. A trip back in time!

There for the first time Friday and loved it! Such a characterful venue

Went to see Les Musicals in May. Was my second visit. A beautiful, small theatre. The sound is much better than a bigger theatres I have been too

Really good great view from up the top but super hot up there!!

It was once a beautiful theatre but is in need of some tlc now but you can see that people are lovingly trying where they can. Good seating, raking worked (unlike many theatres) generous seating, and two bars. Mind you all drinks are served in plastic cups even if you don't want to take it in to the performance. The wine was warm and not very nice but very expensive. Other than that it was a great night's entertainment.

Lovely old theatre. Great atmosphere here. Staff helpful and friendly.

Brilliant night out. Kiki Dee with Camella cannot believe she's 71!!!!! Her voice has come of age. Beautiful smokey strong clear notes. Her partner is one of those outstanding guitarists who make the instrument sing, could listen to him forever. The small onstage, intimate affair was excellent, first time I've ever done it and it felt very strange at first but you get to relate and bond with the artists. Almost didn't go, so very glad I did. Building is unusual and staff very helpful. Will go again.

A nice, traditional and cosy theatre, quite compact inside so the stage is close from anywhere you choose to sit. And pricing is very modest especially in comparison to Southampton Mayflower theatre.
Is our favourite to go to for last few years, Christmas pantos, children plays, ballet

The show was good fun, there was a strange smell from where we sat. Lovely theatre but so over priced for things and using plastic cups in the bar and no alternative. We weren't even allowed a glass and drink it in the bar before the show !!! Disappointing really, we certainly didn't look like louts!

Beautiful old place. Very typical of a Victorian music hall/theatre
Well renovated a few years ago.
Cramped bar area, but great atmosphere

Really lovely stage. Not to big or small nice and cosy. A lovely atmosphere.

Excellent show, A Brave Face by Vamos Theatre Company. The theatre has been modernised back stage and new seating, it would be great if money could be found to do up the auditorium decoration

Recently renovated which is fab. Bar area for the stalls is very small

I visited the cafe to meet family and was delighted by the carefully prepared dishes. I found the staff extremely helpful and efficient. I would return here again.

Brilliant venue. Well worth getting on their mailing list. Easy to get to and easy to park.

Lovely Edwardian theatre in process of being slowly restored to it's former glory

Fabulous production of Burn The Floor. Great venue.

Went to see my little grandaughter in a show she is 5 centre stage she goes too it was amazing the threatre was beautiful the staff were amazing all in all it was a fantastic evening

Great venue and The Nutcracker was great - the whole family loved it!

Five stars for the show (spamalot) three stars for the rather tiered looking theater , however staff v helpful

Loved the show and auditorium but toilet facilities were poor

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and comfortable seating.

Warm and friendly place and exceptionally helpful staff

Really nice little theatre with a great atmosphere.

Autobiography. Beautiful dancing - but the dancers, lighting and sound designers had no names. No brief introduction about the work for the audience. The various sections failed to communicate their themes. Systematic blinding of the audience by intense light was painful and objectional. Totally self indulgent on the part of the choreographer. Wake up Mr MacGregor and get real. Don't forget your audience or for sure you will lose them. On the other hand, the Clod Ensemble On the High Road performance the previous week was superb and mesmerising. Streets ahead of Autobiography. Bring on Hofesh!

I'm partially sighted so had booked front row seats what I didn't know is that I would have to climb over steps ( not up) to get to my tiny squashed in seat that was practically eye level with the stage which was coverd in dust so started my nose itching and running.I couldn't hear a word Joe brown was singing becouse a woman behind me sang every word of every song (out of tune) down my left ear.the seats are all joined and close together and I had a man behind me ramming he's knees into my back and when he started bouncing around I had to lean forward becouse I thought my back has suffered enough.all in all a terrible nigh and a total waste of money.

First vist to this theatre. It is beautiful.
I enjoy the show Les Musicals .

Spamalot today much enjoyed in the refurbished theatre. Excellent.