Groundlings Theatre
42 Kent St, Portsea, Portsmouth PO1 3BS, UK
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About Groundlings Theatre
This Portsmouth theatre venue offers family-friendly performances and activities with convenient on-site parking and baby-changing facilities, though access for wheelchair users is limited.
What's nearby
- The Ship & Castle next door
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard next door
- Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard hotel next door
- Ship Anson next door
- Royal Navy Museums: Portsmouth 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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What visitors say
Lovely little amateur theatre, moved from its original building which is a shame as it was so different from normal theatres. Its better logistically for access now, especially as there aren't any steep stairs to climb. Got a bit too pricy with the drinks and snacks compared to last year. We always go for the pantomime which is less busy than the larger theatres but this suits us and we love the table seating too.
· via Google
A small, quirky theatre. You have to go upstairs to the stage area which has round tables and chairs as opposed to normal raked seating. Unfortunately no actual ventilation in that area. Nice, friendly, helpful staff. Very community minded, with children treading the boards for the first time in the yearly Panto. Will be leaving this location shortly and setting up in the nearby Dockyard.
· via Google
As we got there very early we were able to park in the carpark. It was about £1 per hour so for 4 hrs parking only cost £4.50. The place it's self was really nice just like stepping back in time but in a good way. Staff are very friendly
· via Google
I went to see Cinderella this morning at Boathouse 5 (Historic Dockyard) and it was absolutely brilliant. The show had great energy from start to finish. The cast was fantastic. Buttons and the Princey were a comedy highlight, their parody sketch using record titles was clever and had us in stitches. The "adult" jokes were perfectly timed, and had us all laughing. The Dame was very funny, and the Ugly Sisters and Stepmother were wonderfully entertaining villains. A special mention to Cinderella, who had a truly beautiful singing voice. The dancers brought great vibes, and the three mice were absolutely cute and very good humans too! The modern pop song adaptations were cleverly done and the whole production was top-tier. Highly recommend catching this if you can!
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At a glance
- Address
- Dockyard, Boathouse 5, Historic, Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ Get directions
- Category
- Adventure & Activity Centres
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (99 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Portsmouth