Flourishing Communities with "Reel Memories" Free Film Screenings Portsmouth Film Society is delighted to announce receiving generous support from the National Lottery to provide free film screenings for everyone but especially for seniors, individuals living with dementia, those with learning disabilities, and their families. Will be shown in a relaxed screening environment, Just reserve your spot.

The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel. (The production year 1936)

Members sharing their favorite films! You can pop in to cinema find out about which films we are sharing. Pizza service will be included with your reservation.

If you do not fancy for pizza (vegan availble), you can get cake, beer/wine or ice cream. Pre-reservations recommended if you wish to get pizza please.

Southsea Arts Hidden Talent Live Music Nights:Winter Showcase. Celebrations of young people’s live music performances for Saturday evenings.If you wish for your band to be included in these activities, please email us for details and scheduling opportunities. admin@southseacinema.co.uk

Re-admission policy apply.

£6 ticket

PROGRAMME

6PM (Doors open)

EXHILARO  - 7PM

HELITROPE 8PM

CINNABAR – 9PM

Please reseve your tickets in advance, these events are popular.

In this Dickens adaptation, orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.

Part of the Bookfest

Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.

Classic film sessions: They're classics for a reason!. An exciting mix of English language films from Britain, Hollywood and the world, every Wednesday at 2pm. (If no film is listed for a particular Wednesday, that means there is a private booking that day).The tickets are available from our website as well as in person at the cinema, group bookings welcome.x

Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

After the insane General Jack D. Ripper initiates a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, a war room full of politicians, generals and a Russian diplomat all frantically try to stop it.

We are delighted  to introduce you a new music/film/dance season with costume competition.

We will share a film from the iconic musicians and celebrate, remember and cheerish for them,

Portsmouth Past and Future

A special documentary curated by Portsmouth Film Society, featuring a selection of archive films that reflect the city's rish history and evolving identity. Followed by panel discussion. Free screening, please reserve your place in advance.

A spoiled brat who falls overboard from a steamship in the 1920s gets picked up by a New England fishing boat, where he's made to earn his keep by joining the crew in their work  it's a.Rudyard Kipling novel and screen play by John Lee Mahin, Marc Connelly and Dale Van Every.

This screening is part of the Bookfest

Parents' Movie day here for you.

Mother, Dads, Grandads and Grandmums!

You are all welcome to our familiy session.

Babies and toodlers go free!

Platform Films’ “Censoring Palestine” documentary explores the way the mainstream media has covered events in Gaza and in effect hidden a genocide.

Ken Loach, Alexei Sayle, Jackie Walker, and the mothers of imprisoned Palestine Action protesters are among the film’s star contributors.

The updated film includes previously unseen footage of police arrests, and eye witness accounts, of the brutality used against peaceful protesters whose only crime was to oppose the genocide in Palestine and the ban on the protest group Palestine Action.

There is no charge for a screening but donations are welcomed.

Running time 75 mins

An unique international cinematic and culinary experiences every month. We've curated a season of great films from diverse countries, combined with an authentic street food dish prepared by native chefs.  The first Thursday of every month. Come join us, let our films and chefs give you a little flavour of their home. Doors open at 6PM for food and drink at the licensed bar, with the film starting at 7PM

5th February Ethiopian

5th March Bolivian

2nd April  Japan

7th May Polish

4th June Italian

LYTUPP were formed in Portsmouth UK, pioneering the genre of "ProvRock" – purely improvised psych rock music that ranges from chilled ambience to heavy spaced-out noise.

Having recently supported spacerock legends Hawklords on their latest tour, Lytupp are excited to play in their home city again at Portsmouth's friendliest venue, especially as they have teamed up with local creatives Mark Kellett Art and Spangle Mangle Lights to make this event visually awesome as well as sonically sublime.

A celebration of the iron willed women who maintained the 1984/85 Miners' Strike as they fought for the future of their communities.

Rob Johnston (guitars and vocals) and Tim Gower (percussion) have been headline guests at our venue several times by popular demand! As a duo, they have performed at major festivals and Art centres including Victorious.

Acton Bell are a 4-person blend of superb instrumental and vocal musicianship and real writing talent. They have been playing to great acclaim in the area and their songs and striking vocal harmonies make them a stand-out contemporary acoustic act!

Lauren Withall is an amazing young musician from Portsmouth. A talented singer/songwriter (and guitarist!). Lauren performs unique and subtle versions of classic acoustic songs combining her playing skill with an original and refined vocal style all her own. She writes her own original material and has just recorded her first single!

January 29, 2024. Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A five-year old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue. While trying to keep her on the line, they do everything they can to get an ambulance to her. Her name was Hind Rajab.

Southsea Arts Poetry Collective presents: Our Poem Reading day, this is a free event - please bring your poems or your music...See you soon!!

🚀✨ Calling all Dnb lovers.

MC Dunn Presents The Familiy Rave!

🔥 **DNB FAMILY RAVE**

We’re bringing the bass for *all ages* — a daytime drum & bass session made for families, ravers, and everyone in between 💛

🎧 LINE-UP

J:SkepTik

Sammy C

LEES

Prang & Seven b2b Blakey

Buzzbee b2b Moonie

XAND3R

ISEE1

🎤 MCs

Dunn • Moobsie • Rubble

Big tunes, positive vibes, and a safe space to skank with the whole crew 🔊💃🕺

🎟️ Grab your tickets now this one’s gonna fill up!

As World War I rages on, Dr. Henry Guthrie takes over a British choral society that's lost most of its men to the army. The community soon discovers that the best response to the chaos of war is to make beautiful music together.

A feature-length documentary about socialist, trade unionist and longest-serving Labour politician Dennis Skinner.

​Raised alongside nine siblings within a mining village, Dennis has fought for the rights of the working class for over 50-years. Uncompromising in his views and with a set of incorruptible principles, Dennis is respected and feared on both sides of the House of Commons. Nature of the Beast looks at what lies behind his passion and drive, and tracks his rise from local councillor to ‘The Beast of Bolsover’.

 Twelve Caesars is coming! Southsea Cinema is delighted to bring this amazing band to our venue.  

The openner:

Harriet Grace 7.30pm

Break 8pm

Twelve Caesars 8.30pm

Reservation recommneded. ID required .and 12yrs and above can come with their parents or guardian.