Kings Theatre, Southsea

In 1974, director Ken Russell filmed the Pinball Wizard sequence of the rock opera Tommy at the theatre, featuring The Who and Elton John on the stage.

Beginning on 17 June 2007 the theatre was cleared and scaffolding was constructed to allow access to the higher areas of the auditorium.

The Studio season was such a success that it was repeated during the Summer of 2008 (throughout August) with music, comedy, children's shows, drama and dance all part of the line up.

The Kings Theatre Trust are in the process of raising funds for a restoration of the currently dilapidated Tower Room, to create a community art studio and exhibition space.

Since the major restorations have been undertaken, the Kings Theatre has attracted large national touring productions such as "Chicago", "Beauty & The Beast", "MAMMA MIA!

The original Lady Statue. It was placed on the top of the theatre until WW2. Then placed on the front portico from 1950s to 1980s. It disappeared until 1998 when discovered in a builders yard. She is now named Aurora after a naming competition.
Kings Theatre Auditorium taken from the Stage
Stairs leading up from the lobby