Brochure 2022

what’s on 2022

MUSIC COMEDY DANCE DRAMA FAMILY

FESTIVALS & EVENTS EXHIBITIONS WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES

www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

PORTSMOUTH GUILDHALL, GUILDHALL SQUARE PO1 2AB

MANAGED BY THE GUILDHALL TRUST, REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1153358

Inspiring, Entertaining and Transforming Lives

LET’S KEEP THE SHOW ON THE ROAD!

Firstly, I want to thank everyone that has attended concerts and events with us since

the return of live performance without social distancing in place. It has been wonderful

to see you and see the Guildhall come alive once more with music, laughter, fun and

enjoyment!

We thank you for embracing the additional safety measures we have put in place and

being considerate of the people around you. As we move forward into the Winter/Spring

season I want to assure you that we will continue to take our responsibility to help

control the risk of infection seriously and will update our measures accordingly.

From January we have a packed programme of shows and concerts for you to enjoy and

we are adding more all the time – so please do sign up to our newsletters and follow us

on social media to ensure you don’t miss anything! We are also very excited to welcome

the return of our own events this year – Guildhall Games Fest and Portsmouth Comic

Con – International Festival of Comics.

Fresh from a fantastic Christmas party season, the Guildhall is getting busy with

conferences, meetings, parties and weddings – please don’t hesitate to contact our

team if you would like a show-round and to discuss your event or occasion.

As a charity, The Guildhall Trust has also been driving forward its Get Involved

programme of activity in the community. Its Dance Live! competition for schools and

colleges is set to engage with record numbers of young people in 2022 and has

expanded to include a round of heats in Poole. UVG – The Urban Vocal Group also

continues to go from strength to strength having successfully launched a new group for

adults in Paulsgrove and we will be launching new groups for adults and young people

in Gosport in the New Year.

We wish you a healthy and prosperous 2022 and look forward to welcoming you to

Portsmouth Guildhall!

Andy Grays

Chief Executive Officer

The Guildhall Trust

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The Classic Rock Show 2022

Paying tribute to its favourite rock heroes, CRS

thunders through legendary performances with

note-for-note precision, bringing era defining

recordings back to life on stage, with a sound and

light show to match.

7pm, fri 7 jan 2022

£30.88

Queen Extravaganza

Queen Extravaganza, the official Queen tribute

band produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May,

returns to the UK in 2022, following sell out shows

across the globe.

7pm, thu 13 jan 2022

£17.32 - £24.10

We believe that everyone should be able to access live entertainment and we

are committed to providing the best possible experience for all.

We are here to help! Please don’t hesitate to contact us on 023 9387 0200

or come into the Box Office to discuss your visit and how we can help those

with access requirements including wheelchair users, visually impaired and

deaf people or those with hearing loss.

Please also see our website for more information.

lost in music

Get ready to recreate the Magical 70’s and let us

take you on a musical journey straight to the heart

of Disco! Relive songs from artists such as Donna

Summer and Chic.

7pm, sat 15 jan 2022

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Revolution Pro Wrestling

See live what the rest of the world can only see on

TV! Portsmouth plays host to Europe’s most exciting

wrestling producers as Revolution Pro Wrestling

explodes into the Guildhall.

3pm, sun 16 jan 2022

All Show Prices Include Booking Fee & Levy

£38.23 £42.50 - £59.75

£35.03

soul ii soul

The double Grammy award-winning

and five-time Brit award nominated

iconic band, Soul II Soul, take their

acclaimed Club Classics tour back

on the road in 2022.

the stranglers

Expect to be swept up high on the wave of The

Stranglers’ powerful sound, pounding rhythms,

soaring melodies, quirky humour and thrillingly

daring musicianship for an exhilarating live

experience. The Final Full UK Tour – In Memory of

Dave.

7pm, mon 14 feb 2022

The Official Rupaul’s Drag Race

UK Series Two Tour

Witness the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent

and expect the unexpected in this glittering tour

featuring UK Season 2 Finalists Tayce, Bimini Bon

Boulash, Ellie Diamond and Laurence Chaney.

7pm, thu 24 feb 2022

With huge hits including ‘Keep On

Movin’ (which sold over a million

copies in the US alone) and the UK

number one single ‘Back To Life

(However Do You Want Me)’, Soul II

Soul progressed from being one of

the leaders of the 1980s warehouse

scene to pioneering British black

music around the world.

7:30pm, sat 19 feb 2022

£21.84 - £58

The Musical Box – The

Lamb Lies Down on

Broadway

The greatest rock opera ever

created, The Lamb lies down on

Broadway, the final collaborative

effort between the legendary

Peter Gabriel and Genesis, is to be

revived one last time… the end of

an era.

The Musical Box, the only group in

the world granted a licence from

Peter Gabriel and Genesis, will

recreate in its entirety, the original

1975 performance in painstaking

details right down to the original

slide show.

£32.50

dick & angel

Dick & Angel Strawbridge, the

stars of Channel 4 hit ‘Escape to

the Chateau’ are on the road again

on their ‘Dare to do it’ Tour with so

much more to say.

During this highly entertaining

evening, the duo explain who they

are, where they have come from,

how they met and why they dared

to do it!

They may be an ‘odd couple’, but

the charismatic pair have a love

story to share.

7:30pm, tue 15 feb 2022

7pm, fri 25 feb 2022

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£36.18 - £46.53

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ben portsmouth - the king is back

Ben Portsmouth started his journey as an Elvis

Tribute Artist in 2005 and his unique style and

charisma has brought him the title of “Worldwide

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist”.

7pm, sun 27 feb 2022

tim peake

Join astronaut Tim Peake on an epic and thrilling

journey to the International Space Station through

never-before-seen footage and images as part of

his, now extended, first ever UK tour.

7pm, wed 2 mar 2022

james martin

James Martin Live audiences can expect to be

dazzled as James rustles up his signature mouthwatering

dishes with complimentary courses of

fun and laughter in this exclusive gastronomic

experience.

7pm, fri 4 mar 2022

National Youth Jazz Orchestra: The

Life & Music of Amy Winehouse

This concert series celebrates Amy’s enduring

legacy, reimagining hits and revisiting early works

she sang with the 24-piece National Youth Jazz

Orchestra as a promising 16-year-old singer, back in

2000.

7pm, thu 10 mar 2022

£30.32

£25.25

£36.18

hello again - A Tribute

to neil diamond

The World’s greatest celebration of

the life and work of the legendary

songwriter. Starring Brooklyn Creed &

The Salvation Band.

Evocative imagery, video and narration

enhance the magic as the show takes

you on a musical journey through Neil

Diamond’s glittering career. From The

Bang Years to the present day, you’ll

soon find yourself singing along to

all the hits including Sweet Caroline,

Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans,

Song Sung Blue, Hello Again, Love on

the Rocks and many more.

A sensational, must-see show for all Neil

Diamond fans.

7pm, sat 26 feb 2022

i prevail

I Prevail’s aggressive riffs and soaring choruses

have become synonymous with modern rock. They

are a living argument against the many who claim

that rock music is a dying breed.

7pm, fri 11 mar 2022

barenaked ladies

Known for their tremendous hits and incredible live

shows, Barenaked Ladies has continued to grow

their international following for over 30 years and

they’ll be taking their 2022 tour to the UK.

7pm, sun 20 mar 2022

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£48.25

£28.13

£31 - £48.25

£30

dr hook - starring dennis

locorriere

eric & ern

Olivier Award nominated Ian Ashpitel and Jonty

The 50th Anniversary Tour is a musical event not Stephens star in this brilliant homage to Eric

to be missed! A spectacular show that covers their Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Crammed full of all

rich musical history, from biggest hits to album their famous comedy sketches.

favourites.

7pm, thu 24 mar 2022 7pm, sat 26 mar 2022

joe jackson

This show will feature both the full band and a ‘miniset’

of Joe solo. The songs will be drawn from Joe’s

whole career, including some that haven’t been

heard live in many years.

7pm, sun 27 mar 2022

whitney - queen of the night

A stunning celebration of the music and life of one

of the greatest singers of our time. Coming direct

from the West End, with a sensational cast and a

stunning live band.

7pm, wed 30 mar 2022

£30 £37.66 - £43.88

Whitney house classics

– Queen of the Night

Whitney The best – 90s Queen house of tracks the Night are is reimagined a

stunning this brand-new celebration show of the that music pairs the and

life National of one Philharmonic of the greatest Concert singers Orchestra of our

time. with original, This phenomenal authentic vocalists production live direct on

stage.

from the West End, with a sensational

cast

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Taking songs that audiences defined on an a era magical including Show

rollercoaster Me Love, Young ride Hearts through Run three Free decades and I’m

of Gonna nostalgic Get You. hits that include I Wanna

Dance with Somebody, One Moment in

Time, With a I’m set Every list curated Woman, by I DJ Will Andrew Always

Love Galea You and and the many NPCO, more…the House Classics vibrant will

feature bangers from the legendary 1990s

atmosphere of this thrilling show.

club scene specially orchestrated like

never before.

7pm, sat 919 oct mar 2021 2022

£49.53 - £52.35

paul weller

The legendary Paul Weller returns to Portsmouth

Guildhall with a selection of classic songs from his

impressive back catalogue, as well as a selection of

new material.

7pm, fri 1 apr 2022

£34.84 - £40.49

bootleg beatles

The biggest Beatles band in the world continue to

draw critical acclaim with the help of their orchestral

ensemble, featuring a very special Abbey Road

themed set.

7pm, sun 3 apr 2022


£6

£32.75

mapdance

The University of Chichester’s

performance company,

mapdance 2022 brings

together 14 dancers, three

newly commissioned dance

works by Sarah Golding, Keira

Martin and James Cousins, plus

a restaging of Robert Clark’s

Closer repertoire from 2021.

Don’t miss this opportunity to

experience dynamic, theatrical

and beautifully crafted work by

both established and emerging

contemporary choreographers.

6:30pm, wed 6 apr 2022

£15

Peter & The Wolf/The

Bear & The Piano

Make it an Easter to remember with

a performance of family favourite,

Peter and the Wolf, performed by

some of the UK’s top musicians. No

ordinary performance, it features

a wind quintet and pianist dressed

in costume and performing from

memory, so expect lots of interaction

and drama!

Alongside the classic tale, enjoy

the stunning story and music of the

award-winning book, The Bear and

the Piano, complete with an exclusive

big screen animation and narration

recorded by Joanna Lumley.

2pm, tue 12 apr 2022

steve backshall

Steve Backshall will be bringing the sea to the stage with his brandnew

stage show Ocean, promising to make a splash with audiences of

all ages.

Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet

– and a great way to learn more about what we need to do to save our

seas. Using stunts, experiments, props, cutting edge science and big

screen footage from his two decades in TV, Steve will bring the icons

of the Big Blue to life.

1:30pm, fri 15 apr 2022


£28.62 - £30.88

£33.90

the Simon & Garfunkel Story

Direct from a sold-out worldwide tour, this 50th

Anniversary Celebration features a full live band

playing all the beloved Simon & Garfunkel hits, from

‘Cecilia’ to ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’.

7pm, sun 17 APR 2022

the Vaccines

After unforgettable slots at festivals including

Glastonbury and Reading/Leeds, cementing their

position as torch-carriers for British guitar music in

the modern era, The Vaccines bring their modern

rock and roll to Portsmouth.

7pm, mon 18 apr 2022

£29.28

£49.53 - £55.18

the diana ross story

A spellbinding musical story about a recording

legend and a treat for any fan, taking the audience

chronologically through the greatest hits of both

Diana Ross and The Supremes!

7pm, fri 22 apr 2022

Nick Mason’s saucerful of secrets

The Echoes Tour is Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of

Secrets’ largest UK and Ireland tour to date,

featuring the early music of Pink Floyd up to the

1972 album ‘Obscured by Clouds’.

7pm, tue 10 may 2022

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Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals

Following the huge success of the 2019 tour, Strictly Come Dancing:

The Professionals will return with another amazing line-up! Dust off

your dancing shoes and head to the show that critics are calling

“two hours of pure joy!” Directed by Strictly’s Creative Director of

Choreography Jason Gilkison, the show will feature a stunning lineup

of pro dancers ready to race back to the dancefloor. Line-up to be

announced.

7pm, wed 11 may 2022

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jason manford

Expert observational comedy is mixed with comic

gold in Jason’s latest smash-hit stand-up show, Like

Me.

Katherine Ryan

With her hilarious perspective on life, love and what

it means to be ‘Missus’.

7pm, fri 14 jan 2022 7:30pm, sat 5 mar & fri 8 apr 2022

£30 £42.18

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chris ramsey

The critically acclaimed comedian hits the road for

his biggest ever stand-up tour.

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Ol’ Broken Pancreas is charged up and ready to flick

the switch on another night of attention seeking.

7:30pm, sat 12 mar 2022 7pm, sat 2 apr 2022

£30 £33.90


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atmosphere common sense of this a thrilling full pint show. of the

good stuff.

7pm, sat wed 92 oct feb 2021 2022

Comedy & Curry Available

7pm, sat thu 921 oct apr 2021 2022

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COMEDY

£34.75

£26.50 - £28.50

£32.75

joe lycett

More, More, More!

How Do You Lycett? How Do You Lycett?

7pm, wed 7 & thu 8 sep 2022

henning wehn

Watch the German Comedy Ambassador give

everything a good rinse and wring sense out of

the nonsensical. Henning has no agenda; he just

happens to be always spot on. It’s a curse.

7:30pm, sat 15 oct 2022

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jimmy carr

Jimmy’s show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible

things that might have affected you or people you know and love.

But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things.

Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health

and safety at a rodeo.

Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket!

023 9387 0200 7:30pm, thu 3 & fri 4 nov 2022

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Classical Music at

Portsmouth Guildhall

As the South’s leading Concert Hall, Portsmouth Guildhall delivers a significant

classical music programme and integrated community engagement work which

impacts local and regional audiences, business and communities.

With our partners we showcase some of the best artists, ensembles and orchestras

from around the world.

Portsmouth Chamber Music

World-class musicians perform in an intimate and informal setting.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Whether you’re new to live orchestra or a seasoned concert goer, experience the

breath-taking sound, atmosphere and goose bumps of world-class performances!

£17.25 - £32.25

£17.25 - £32.25

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£18 £18

Glorious Rachmaninov

Enjoy one of Prokofiev’s most popular creations

and Rachmaninov at his very best.

PROKOFIEV Lieutanant Kijé Suite

RACHMANINOV Symphony No.2

KIRILL KARABITS Conductor

7pm, thu 20 jan 2022

£17.25 - £32.25

John Williams: The Master

Many of the most popular films of recent times

owe much of their success to the amazing music

of John Williams. Don’t miss out on this unique

opportunity to hear a live performance of many of

his most memorable themes including Harry Potter,

Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, Star Wars, ET

and many more!

7pm, thu 17 feb 2022

£17.25 - £32.25

Ensemble 360

HOWELLS Rhapsodic Quintet

COLERIDGE - TAYLOR Nonet in F minor, Op. 2

ELGAR Piano Quintet in A minor, Op. 84

7pm, mon 31 jan 2022

£18 £18

PRAŽÁK QUARTET

BEETHOVEN String Quartet in E-flat, Op. 74, Harp

SCHULHOFF String Quartet No. 1

DVOŘÁK Quartet in G, Op. 106

7pm, mon 21 feb 2022

Schubert’s Great

Expect small forces used to dazzling effect, joyous

sunlit work and sublimity of the Ninth.

DOVE Sunshine, MOZART Piano Concerto No.22

K.48, SCHUBERT Symphony No.9 ‘The Great’,

MARK WIGGLESWORTH Conductor, IMOGEN

COOPER Piano

7pm, thu 3 mar 2022

£17.25 - £32.25

back to the future

A tribute from one great music contrapuntalist

to the inspiration and skill of his predecessor, a

sonic representation of mourning and melancholy

and the watershed between the Classical and

Romantic periods. JS BACH arr. WEBERN Ricercar

a 6, R STRAUSS Metamorphosen, BEETHOVEN

Symphony No.3 ‘Eroica’, KARL-HEINZ STEFFENS

Conductor

7pm, thu 31 mar 2022

Gould Trio with Gary Pomeroy

MOZART Piano Trio in E, K. 542

WEIR Piano Quartet

BRAHMS Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25

7pm, mon 21 mar 2022

Ensemble Perpetuo

SCHUBERT String Trio in B-flat, D. 471

ADRIAN SUTTON Spring Masque for violin and viola

SIBELIUS String Trio in G minor

MARTINŮ Duo No. 1 for Violin & Cello, H. 157

MOZART Divertimento in E-flat, K. 563

7pm, mon 9 may 2022


Shostakovich’s Mighty Concerto

Beautifully crafted orchestral colour and

texture, a daring tour de force and a triumphant

landmark of Russian music. SCRIABIN Rêverie,

SHOSTALKOVICH Violin Concerto No.1,

TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.4, ALEXANDER

SHELLEY Conductor, NIKITA BORISO-GLEBSKY

Violin

7pm, thu 28 apr 2022


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the illegal eagles

Celebrating 50 years since the

formation of the legendary West

Coast Country Rock band The

Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles

visit Portsmouth Guildhall with

their trademark musical prowess,

acute attention to detail and

incredible showmanship.

£33.88 - £56.88

This critically acclaimed show

features the very best from the

Eagles’ catalogue of classics

including ‘Hotel California’,

‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New

Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast

Lane’ and many more…

7pm, thu 12 may 2022

£43.88 - £48.96

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The Bigga Baggariddim Tour is

one of the biggest UK tours by

the English reggae and pop band

formed in Birmingham in 1978.

Featuring some new songs from the

latest album, For the Many, as well

as all the hits you know and love!

With over 40 UK hit singles and

more than 100 million records sold

worldwide, the band is one of the

most successful British groups

of all time and now consists of

nine members including Robin

Campbell, Brian Travers and Jimmy

Brown.

7:30pm, fri 13 may 2022

tony hadley

Celebrating over four decades since Tony Hadley, one of the most

renowned voices in British music, first released music with his former

band Spandau Ballet, his tour will see him perform with his band ‘The

Fabulous TH Band’.

Tony’s unmistakeable voice still brims with passion and urgency as it

first did all those years ago. Fitting for what will be a big celebration of

one of the biggest voices in pop, Tony will perform tracks from across

his career both as the voice of Spandau Ballet, and as a solo artist.

7pm, sat 14 may 2022


£40.49 - £46.14

£22.41 - £29.19

£29.75 - £49.53

£39.05 - £42.50

the robert cray band

Considered one of the greatest guitarists of his

generation, the genre-defining Robert Cray is

returning to the UK with his unique brand of soulful

and creative guitar work.

7pm, sun 15 may 2022

luther

The legend lives on – Luther is a celebration of ‘The

Velvet Voice’ – Luther Vandross. Experience all the

hits from Luther Vandross’ amazing career, fronted

by Harry Cambridge and his ten-piece band.

7pm, fri 20 may 2022

here come the boys

Fresh from wowing audiences and critics alike at the

London Palladium, Here Come The Boys is taking

this “big, spangled, energetic, non-stop dance

spectacular” (The Stage) on the road!

graeme hall

For the first time ever, the hugely popular and

accomplished Graeme Hall (Channel 5’s Dogs

Behaving (Very) Badly) is bringing his wisdom,

charm and puppy prowess to a venue near you.

7pm, wed 15 jun 2022 7pm, sat 18 jun 2022

£35.05 - £46.55

rumours of fleetwood mac

Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac, Rumours

offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and

new, to rediscover the songs and performances of

one of the most loved groups of all time.

7:30pm, fri 27 may 2022

£32.15

the elo show 2022

Acclaimed musician Brian Cummins brings this

stunning show celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne

and E.L.O., this will be a fabulous night of hit after hit

from such a vast back catalogue.

7pm, sun 29 may 2022

£30 £22.95

jurassic live

Join Jurassic Live for a roarsome

new experience millions of years

in the making and the closest you

will ever come to real dinosaurs!

Jurassic Live is a thrilling new fun,

educational and interactive stage

show, taking you on an adventure

with dinosaur rangers throughout

the Jurassic Zoo on the hunt for

a missing dinosaur. Along the

way you’ll meet and learn about

dinosaurs from the Cretaceous

and Jurassic eras including

the Stegosaurus, Apatosaurus,

Velociraptor, Triceratops and even

the mighty T-Rex!

12pm, 7pm, 3pm sat & 96pm, oct sat 2021 4 - 12pm, 3pm & 6pm, 5 jun 2022


£29.75 - £49.53

£59.75 - £116.10

£48.25 - £105.75

elvis costello & the imposters

Elvis Costello & The Impostors, along with Charlie

Sexton, will return to the UK in June 2022 with

an extensive UK tour, The Boy Named If & Other

Favourites.

roger daltrey

One of the UK’s greatest singers is striking out

across the UK for a special evening of Who classics,

rarities, solo hits and fan Q&A - a show for real

music fans.

7pm, sun 19 jun 2022 7pm, mon 27 jun 2022

£30 £25.23

Anton & Giovanni - him & me

Brace yourselves for THE best night out when two of BBC Strictly

Come Dancing’s best loved professional dancers team up for an

unforgettable tour. Showcasing their unrivalled rapport, they bring

audiences a collaboration of dance, song and light-hearted fun! Joined

by a world-class cast of dancers and singers, Anton and Giovanni

come together to put on the show to end all shows – the ultimate

entertaining night out! A true dance extravaganza for all ages.

7pm, thu 16 jun 2022

abba mania

Now’s your chance to thank

ABBA for over 40 years of

incredible music! The world’s

number one touring ABBA

tribute production, ABBA

Mania brings fans old and new

a night out not to be missed.

Enjoy all of your favourites

including Mamma Mia, Voulez

Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner

Takes It All and many more. If

you’re looking for an excuse to

party, reminisce or simply be

entertained, then ABBA Mania

is for you!

7pm, sat 25 9 oct jun 2021 2022


£29.50

£28 - £30.26 £47.70 - £54

A Country Night in

Nashville

A Country Night in Nashville

recreates the scene of a buzzing

Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville,

perfectly capturing the energy and

atmosphere of an evening in the

home of country music.

Prepare to be transported on a

musical journey through the history

of Country, featuring songs from its

biggest stars both past and present.

Hits from Johnny Cash to Alan

Jackson, Dolly to the Dixie Chicks,

Willie Nelson to Little Big Town, are

showcased by the amazing Dominic

Halpin and the Hurricanes.

7pm, fri 1 jul 2022

£32.73 - £44.23

Fran Lebowitz

In a cultural landscape filled with

endless pundits and talking heads,

Fran Lebowitz stands out as

one of our most insightful social

commentators.

An American original and purveyor

of urban cool, the cultural satirist

and author is pointed, forthright,

unapologetically opinionated,

and known for her hilariously dry

social commentary on American

life. Lebowitz’s recent Netflix

documentary series Pretend It’s a

City, was an unmitigated hit.

Lebowitz will be live in conversation,

sharing her invariably cutting take on

anything and everything!

7pm, mon 4 jul 2022

what’s love got to do with it?

Tina Turner fans will have the time of their lives as

What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back, celebrating

the music and 60-year career of this rock and soul

legend.

7pm, thu 1 sep 2022

£31

showaddywaddy

‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band in

The World’ is a bold statement but

Showaddywaddy has lived up to that

title for the last 4 decades!

Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from

several local bands, they have sold

more than 20 million records and

have toured all corners of the World

extensively.

Their live show is dynamic and

uplifting featuring all of their biggest

hits including ‘Under The Moon of

Love’, ‘Three Steps to Heaven’ and

‘Hey Rock & Roll’.

7pm, sat 27 aug 2022

Steve Hackett – Genesis Revisited

Hot on the heels of his most successful solo tour

ever, Steve Hackett announces his Foxtrot at

Fifty + Hackett Highlights tour, marking the 50th

anniversary of the legendary Genesis album.

7pm, fri 16 sep 2022


£42.50 - £59.75

£25.40 - £36.75

£31 - £47.70 £42.50 - £54

The Official RuPaul’s Drag Race

UK Series Three Tour

Acclaimed for their amazing production values,

expect a night of endless extravaganza as ALL 12

queens from Series Three of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

werk their way across the country.

Freedom starring Joe McElderry

X Factor winner, musical theatre star and number

one selling artist Joe McElderry is set to electrify

theatres across the UK with a brand-new tour

celebrating the music of the late George Michael.

bellowhead

Still one of the biggest and most in demand UK

folk acts despite not performing for nearly 5 years,

Bellowhead reunite in 2022 to celebrate the 10th

Anniversary of Broadside!

placebo

After more than a quarter-century together and an

unmistakable back catalogue, Placebo are on fire

once again with a new album and a headline UK

tour in 2022.

7pm, wed 28 sep 2022

7pm, wed 5 oct 2022

7pm, thu 10 nov 2022

7pm, fri 18 nov 2022

£38.50 - £54

£31 - £54

£51.15 - £59.20

will young

Will Young has spent the last two

decades at the forefront of pop after

bursting onto the scene in 2002 as

the original winner of Pop Idol.

His expansive career has culminated

in four #1 and two #2 chart topping

albums, two BRIT Awards, four

UK number one singles and hits

including ‘Leave Right Now’,

‘Evergreen’ and ‘Jealousy’.

essential 80s- Featuring Paul Young

Essential 80s featuring Paul Young, T’Pau and Hue

and Cry brings the very best live compilation of

chart topping 80s artists to the stage for a nostalgic

tour of everyone’s favourites!

6:30pm, fri 7 oct 2022

paul hollywood live!

Working from a fully equipped on-stage kitchen, the

Great British Bake Off star will share his tricks of the

trade and maybe even reveal some sugar-coated

secrets along the way!

7pm, fri 28 oct 2022

An acting career blossomed

concurrently with roles on stage and

screen and presenting gigs on TV

and radio.

7pm, tue 1 nov 2022


£31 - £54

collabro

Christmas is Here! Celebrate

the most wonderful time of

the year with the world’s most

successful musical theatre vocal

group, COLLABRO. Get into the

Christmas Spirit with stunning

vocals and beautiful arrangements

of your best-loved festive classics

wrapped up in an intimate evening

of stories, fun, laughter, and some

very special surprises. Following

the release of their much-loved

Christmas album ‘Christmas is

Here’, audiences can expect to

hear stunning renditions of a

range of festive classics.

7pm, fri 16 dec 2022

£29.75 - £69.30

belinda carlisle

Rock stars come, and rock stars

go and in an ever-changing

landscape of shifting musical

trends, few artists truly stand the

test of time. Belinda Carlisle, the

gifted and glamorous singersongwriter,

who had indelibly

touched the hearts of pop

fans around the world with her

unique blend of gutsy vocals,

emotively charged melodies and

picturesque lyrics, has done just

that. With ‘The Decades Tour’ the

acclaimed singer will celebrate

her rich musical catalogue and

chameleonic musical prowess.

7pm, mon 6 feb 2023

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MIKE ZITO

One of the most lauded and authentic

artists in the contemporary blues arena

today!

7:30PM, 21 FEB 2022

£15

TOM BERTRAM

Multi-charting Portsmouth singersongwriter

with catchy pop/rock songs

that will have everyone singing along.

8PM, 26 FEB 2022

music

£17

THE GUTTER BROTHERS

More than 30 years of swampy

rock‘n’roll history with a country style

gumbo of great tunes, rare funk grooves,

a slab of ska and a small pinch of metal

to taste.

£20

TIMELESS

A music extravaganza celebrating and

showcasing each string to Timeless’

musical bow. A cappella, piano ballads

and an 8-piece band. Wow!

7PM, 19 AUG 2022

LMSUK PRESENTS

LMSUK shows present the best talent

from across the region on a professional

stage, creating a full experience for their

fan base. Different artists and bands

each night – head to website to check

out the line ups!

VARIOUS DATES

theatre

£14 (£10 Student/U16/OAP)

Dracula in Space

Forget everything you think you know

about string quartets, Bowjangles is

an irreverent, anarchic group of genre

spanners, bringing music, theatre and

comedy together in a way you have

never seen before. The award winning,

internationally acclaimed quartet proudly

present their new sci-fi horror musical

comedy.


A Cold War Double Bill: Tales

from Star City & The Letter of

Last Resort

A double-bill of short plays that explores

two of the untold narratives of the

Cold War from opposing perspectives.

Tales from Star City – a female radio

technician embroiled in the Soviet space

race becomes disenchanted with the

great Communist dream. The Letter

of Last Resort – a request to the new

Prime Minister raises questions of moral

responsibility, retaliation and deterrence.

7:30PM, 28 apr 2022


Catch of the Day

Ireland, 1966. Queen Elizabeth. Some

nuns. One weird fish. Catch of the Day

is a side-splittingly funny mash-up of live

music, comedy and theatre that retells

an unbelievable true story.

7:30PM, 19 may 2022

£14 (£12 U16/OAP, £10 Student)

A ROOM OF ONE’S OWN

Virginia Woolf’s celebrated pre-TED talk,

exploring the impact of social inequality

on creative expression; a wry, amusing

and incisive trip through the history of

literature, feminism, and sexual politics

with Charlotte Brontë, Jane Austen,

Aphra Behn – and Shakespeare’s sister!

7:30PM, 13 JUN 2022

family theatre

£10 Adult with Child, £8 Additional Adult

We are not Shellfish (7+)

A provocative, heartfelt puppet show

about the power of friendship and how it

can change our lives. With fish!

11am, 26 mAR 2022


ugg & ogg (3+)

A mind boggling tale of how two

Yorkshire hunter-gatherers palled up

with the wolves and saved us from

doglessness. A hilarious new play for the

whole family!

11am, 3 apr 2022


Little Grimm Tales (3-7)

Head into the woods with Hansel &

Grethel, help elves make beautiful

shoes and meet the princess who is

the champion of hide-and-seek! An

adventure featuring beautiful puppets

and spellbinding music.

11am, 21 may 2022


Oskar’s Amazing Adventure (2-7)

The tale of a puppy’s search for

friendship in the wilderness of the

Alps featuring a rich mix of storytelling,

physical theatre, clowning, puppetry,

music and song.

7:30PM, 27 MAY 2022

7:30PM, 14 mar 2022


baby bear (0-3)

Join Baby Bear in a story of courage and

curiosity, exploring nature and wildlife

in an uplifting, beautiful and comical

production.

6 Mar, 10.30am & 2pm (0-18mnths) &

12 & 3.30pm (18 mnths-3yrs)

11am, 12 jun 2022

Times Shown are The start Times

comedy

£18.45

fern brady

The Autistic Bikini Queen tour is her 5th

solo show. “She’s absolutely fearless

– there’s nowhere she won’t go and

nothing she won’t say on stage!” - The

Scotsman

£13.70

Steve Hall & Steve Williams

Two comedians, one night, one winner –

you! A double dose of stand up.

8PM, 2 APR 2022

£13

The Noise Next Door’s

Comedy Lock In

The UK’s premier improv troupe are

bringing their must-see, star-studded

evening of off-the-cuff anarchy to

Portsmouth! See your favourite standup

stars dive into a world of ludicrous

characters, witty one-liners and

explosive physicality as they join the

jaw-droppingly talented Noise Next Door

for a comedy night like no other.

£21.09

lol comedy club

The best in live stand-up with four fab

comics from shows such as Mock the

Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats with a topnotch

host and MC! Different comedians

at each show.

In Association With...

£10

the dark room

You awake to find yourself in a dark

room! You, the audience, are trapped in

an interactive, retro gaming nightmare

– will you escape the expertly crafted

chaos and anarchy?!

8PM, 27 feb 2022

8pm, various dates

£22.90

SIMON BRODKIN

World-famous prankster and creator

of the hugely popular Lee Nelson,

is back on stage with Troublemaker,

his sensational new stand-up show

extended due to overwhelming demand!

8PM, 5 MAR 2022

£18.45

Jamali Maddix: King Crud

As seen on Taskmaster, Frankie Boyle’s

New World Order and his critically

acclaimed series Hate Thy Neighbour

for Vice, Jamali Maddix is heading out

on tour to tackle more home truths and

universal issues.

8pm, 22 Apr, 3 Jun, 21 Oct, 21 Dec 2022

£17

carl hutchinson

Expect stories, observations and

audience interaction – it’s always

an exciting night with this sell-out

performer.

8PM, 2 jun 2022

£16.20

Harriet Kemsley:

Honeysuckle Island

Fed up with being told how to look

and behave since she was a teenager,

Harriet is taking a long hard squint at

the beauty industry through her two

remaining false eye lashes.

8pM, 3 nov 2022

8PM, 14 apr 2022

Times Shown are The start Times

£16

larry dean

Double Edinburgh Comedy Award-

Nominee and Star of Live at the Apollo

with a brand-new show of confessional

storytelling at its funniest.

7:30pM, 10 mar 2022

£13.95

Jonny Pelham

Jonny has something to say that’s

usually off-limits for dating, family

gatherings and most social situations

really… so what better place to talk

about it than in a comedy show?

7:30pM, 12 mar 2022

8PM, 4 jun 2022

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JANUARY 2022

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The Classic Rock Show 2022

Queen Extravaganza

Jason Manford: Like Me

Lost in Music

Revolution Pro Wrestling

Guildhall Games Fest

Guildhall Games Fest

Portsmouth Chamber Music – Ensemble 360

FEBRUARY 2022

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Rob Brydon

The Stranglers

The Musical Box – The Lamb Lies Down on

Broadway

BSO – John Williams: The Master

Soul II Soul

Portsmouth Chamber Music – Pražák Quartet

Mike Zito

The Official RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series Two Tour

Dick and Angel

Hello Again Neil Diamond

Tom Bertram

Ben Portsmouth – The King is Back

Fern Brady

Tim Peake

James Martin

Katherine Ryan

Simon Brodkin

Baby Bear

NYJO: The Life & Music of Amy Winehouse

Jamali Maddix: King Crud

I Prevail

Chris Ramsey

Jonny Pelham

Dracula in Space

House Classics

Barenaked Ladies

Portsmouth Chamber Music –

Gould Trio with Gary Pomeroy

Dr Hook – Starring Dennis Locorriere

Eric & Ern

We are not Shellfish

Joe Jackson


APRIL 2022

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Paul Weller

Ed Gamble

Steve Hall & Steve Williams

Bootleg Beatles

Ugg & Ogg

Katherine Ryan

The Dark Room

Steve Backshall – Ocean

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

The Vaccines

Al Murray

The Diana Ross Story

The Noise Next Door’s Comedy Lock In

A Cold War Double Bill: Tales from Star City &

The Letter of Last Resort

- In the Guildhall Studio

what’s on in 2022

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MAY 2022

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Portsmouth Comic Con

Portsmouth Comic Con

Portsmouth Chamber Music – Ensemble Perpetuo

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets

Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals 2022

The Illegal Eagles

UB40

Tony Hadley

The Robert Cray Band

Catch of the Day

Luther

Little Grimm Tales

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

The Gutter Brothers

The ELO Show 2022

JUNE 2022

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Carl Hutchinson


Jurassic Live

Larry Dean

Jurassic Live

Oskar’s Amazing Adventure

A Room of One’s Own

Here Come The Boys

Anton & Giovanni – Him & Me

Graeme Hall

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

Abba Mania

Roger Daltrey

JULY 2022

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A Country Night in Nashville

Fran Lebowitz

AUGUST 2022

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Timeless

Showaddywaddy

SEPTEMBER 2022

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What’s Love Got To Do With It?

Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett

Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited

The Official RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series 3

Tour

OCTOBER 2022

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Sat

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Freedom – Starring Joe McElderry

Essential 80s

Henning Wehn


Paul Hollywood Live

NOVEMBER 2022

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Will Young

Jimmy Carr

Harriet Kemsley: Honeysuckle Island

Jimmy Carr

Bellowhead

Placebo

DECEMBER 2022

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Collabro


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