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Portsmouth home of the arts

As appeared in Portsmouth View, October 2017 edition.

Portsmouth is home to the arts and this month you can see just what a variety there is for everyone to enjoy.

The fifth “Created in Portsmouth” arts and craft trail will take place the weekend of 13- 15 October and will feature a number of exciting local artists showcasing work in their studios.



See the work of painter Lizzie Cornelius at her Hotwalls Studio, or Myrtle Clark Bremer at her home on Pelham Road. Popular graffiti artist, My Dog Sighs is exhibiting above the Wedgewood Rooms.

Details from their website http://www.createdinportsmouth.co.uk/

Along the way, make a stop at many of the area’s great cafes. There is The Canteen at Hotwalls, Bread Addiction on Elm Grove and Casa de Castro on Albert Road, as well as Hunter Gatherer further along near Highland Road.

Every third Wednesday of the month there is a free, drop-in interactive Story Time session at Fort Nelson. Great for the under 5s, the session on Wednesday 18 October starts at 11 am. The café is open daily from 10 am. More information from the Royal Armouries Fort Nelson on 01329 233734.

Join a Murder Mystery Night in aid of Veterans Outreach Support at the King's Street Tavern on 21 October. Can you work out who had the means, motive and opportunity to commit hideous crimes? Join the fun at 7.30pm. Tickets £25 from 07908 627427.

“One o'clock from the House” is a warm family friendly dark comedy centred on a father’s funeral and four estranged sisters. Directed by Suki Jones and Oliver Thorne. Held in Trinity Church Theatre on Albert Road 25-28 October. Tickets £10/£8 from 0845 4676462.

Opera Comique presents concert performances of The Sorcerer and Trial by Jury by Gilbert and Sullivan. Performance starts at 7.30pm in St George’s Church, Waterlooville, on Saturday 28 October. Tickets are £5 and available from Nigel Smith on 01329 665170 or on the door.


Following successes on the continent, the Van Kuijk Quartet triumphed at the 2015 Wigmore Hall String Quartet competition in London. On Monday 30 October, they bring their beautifully balanced programme to Portsmouth Guildhall, giving us a chance to hear what makes their interpretations of Mendelssohn and Janácek stand out so impressively, and showcases the irresistible Gallic charm of their compatriot Maurice Ravel's beguiling string quartet. Concert start 7.30pm. Tickets £18 and £16.

Next, look forward to November and fireworks!
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