Portsmouth has three theatres, two of which were designed by the
Victorian/Edwardian architect and entrepreneur Frank Matcham: the New Theatre
Royal in Guildhall Walk, near to the City Centre, which specialises in
classical, modern and avant-garde drama, and the newly restored Kings Theatre
in Southsea's Albert Road, which has many amateur musicals as well an
increasing number of national tours. The other theatre is The Groundlings
Theatre, situated in The Old Beneficial School, Portsea. The Guildhall, which
has a capacity of 2,000 and is Portsmouth's largest events venue, is also used
for theatrical performances
