Open-air theatres · South East England
Kings Theatre
In or near Portsmouth.
Kings Theatre — a open-air theatre in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fratton · 1.2 km
About
Kings Theatre is a open-air theatre located in england south east. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. theatre in Southsea, Portsmouth, England
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portsmouth Harbour SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kings Theatre is an open-air theatre located in South-East England, established in 1907. It was designed by architect Frank Matcham, known for his work on various historic theatres. The venue hosts a range of performances, providing a cultural hub for the local community and visitors alike. Its architectural significance contributes to the region's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7870, -1.0812
- District
- Portsmouth
- Parish
- Portsmouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO5 2QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Portsmouth South
- Established
- 1907
- Nearest railway station
- Fratton — 1.2 km
- Official site
- kingsportsmouth.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6413027 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kings Theatre?
- Kings Theatre is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO5 2QJ), in the parish of Portsmouth, unparished area.
- What is Kings Theatre?
- Kings Theatre — a open-air theatre in england south east.
- How do I get to Kings Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Fratton, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO5 2QJ.
- When was Kings Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1907. Designed by Frank Matcham.
- Is Kings Theatre a protected site?
- Yes — Kings Theatre is part of the Portsmouth Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Kings Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Fratton, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO5 2QJ.