Portsmouth things to do on Wednesday and Thursday

Here are six of the best events taking place across the region over the next 48 hours.
Charles Dickens birthday is celebrated by the laying of a wreath at his birthplace in Portsmouth. Rosalinda Hardiman of the City Museum and the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Councillor Frank Jonas. Picture: Ian HargreavesCharles Dickens birthday is celebrated by the laying of a wreath at his birthplace in Portsmouth. Rosalinda Hardiman of the City Museum and the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Councillor Frank Jonas. Picture: Ian Hargreaves
Charles Dickens birthday is celebrated by the laying of a wreath at his birthplace in Portsmouth. Rosalinda Hardiman of the City Museum and the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Councillor Frank Jonas. Picture: Ian Hargreaves

EVENT: Celebrate the life of Charles Dickens with the Dickens Fellowship. At 11am, the Lord Mayor will lay a wreath in remembrance. Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum, Portsmouth, Thursday, 11am-5pm???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????.

 

THEATRE: Go along and discover your love for theatre with the Groundling’s Company of Elders over-60s drama group. Groundlings Theatre, Thursday, 10am. 

 

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FILM: US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. No6 Cinema, Portsmouth Dockyard, Thursday, 7pm.

 

TALK: Portsmouth Hispanic Society welcomes a talk by Andy Tucker of Nature Trek about the Galapagos Islands. £2 non-members. More details at spanishportsmouth.org.uk/ Fratton Community Centre, Thursday, 7pm.

 

STAGE: Bench Theatre Company present a festival of new plays called Supernova 8, chosen through a play-writing competition. Until February 9. Tickets £11, concessions £9.  The Spring Arts Centre, Havant, Thursday, 7.30pm.

 

COMEDY: Enjoy this evening of comedy with headliner Russel Hicks and guests. Tickets £7 in advance, £9 on the door. Call (023) 9251 0005 for more details. Alverbank Country House, Gosport, Wednesday, 7-10.30pm.