World Theatre Day, celebrated since 1962, is a day of celebration for those who can see the value and importance of the art form. On this day, March 27, Portsmouth theatre fans have an array of local talent to look at booking.
Here are the 13 shows we are looking forward to at the Kings, New Theatre Royal, Groundlings and Mayflower Theatre over the next few months.
5. MAMMA MIA!
The sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! is back at the Kings Theatre from 19-27 May. Photo: Malcolm Wells
6. Kate Mosse
Kate Mosse brings her first one-woman show - Kate Mosse: Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries: How Women (also) Built the World - to the New Theatre Royal on March 31. Photo: Ruth Crafer
7. Tales from Acorn Wood
Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time on the 11 and 12 of April at the New Theatre Royal. Photo: New Theatre Royal.
8. Suzi Ruffell
Portsmouth comic Suzi Ruffell brings her show - Snappy - to the New Theatre Royal on May 26. Photo: Contributed