The History of Groundlings Theatre

The History of Groundlings Theatre

Groundlings Theatre is one of the UK’s most dynamic and impressive Georgian Theatre’s. Built in 1784, Groundlings is steeped in history and was formally known as The Old Benny, the first free school in the city. The downstairs was the classroom and the upstairs was used by the Beneficial Society for meetings, theatre and concerts. In 1939 the school was closed due to the Second World War, a Nazi sympathiser used the roof to direct bombers using a torch as they wanted to bomb the Portsmouth Dockyard. The school then became a youth training centre in 1962, before becoming the Groundlings Theatre in 2010. 

It is located near Gunwharf Quays and The Historic Dockyard. The grade Two Star Theatre has a versatile stage, which can be placed in the round or used for studio space. There is also a proscenium arch and the theatre has the flexibility of staging Dinner Theatre.


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