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The New Theatre Royal is an iconic Victorian building with a small but dedicated staff with the mission to

. be a vibrant hub of artistic activity providing entertainment and education for the community of Portsmouth and beyond.

. offer a dynamic range of world class professional drama, dance, music, circus and comedy to compliment the cultural offer in the city and enable Portsmouth to develop as a thriving centre for culture

. present, promote and produce accessible and cutting edge work for people of all ages, cultures and abilities.

. provide a platform for emerging artists to develop their work

. seek out opportunities to produce new work and to co-produce with theatres and companies that share our philosophy.

. offer local community groups, schools, colleges and the university the opportunity to create and perform their work

. devise workshops and outreach opportunities for people of all ages, cultures and abilities in the theatre and throughout the city and its surrounding areas

. develop strategic partnerships with local and regional organizations in order to become the creative powerhouse in the heart of the city