Poster for Vanity Fair at the Groundlings Theatre

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Southsea Shakespeare Actors present Vanity Fair - the stage adaptation by Declan Donnellan.

Dive into the heart of 19th-century society with Vanity Fair, William Makepeace Thackeray's classic tale of ambition, love and deception. This fresh and vivid production breathes new life into Thackeray's enduring satire, which features unforgettable characters and razor-sharp social commentary.

The story follows Becky Sharp, the ambitious and resourceful anti-heroine, as she navigates the glittering highs and crushing lows of English society. Her wit, charm, and determination to rise above her humble beginnings make her one of literature's most compelling figures. Alongside her, the lives of her friends, foes, and lovers intersect in a whirlwind of scandal, romance and betrayal.

Donnellan's adaptation captures the humour, sadness, jealousies and spite at the heart of Thackeray's masterpiece. The staging will be fast and fluid, transporting audiences not just to London, but from Brighton to Brussels, ballrooms to battlefields. Fortunes will be won and lost, all mixed in with the eternal struggle between morality and self-interest.

Whether you're a longtime fan of the novel or experiencing Vanity Fair for the first time, this adaptation will tell the story in an exciting and original way, making the themes and its comments on human nature as relevant today as when the novel was first written.

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£14.00 per ticket
Concession£12.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Vanity Fair

Type:Theatre

Groundlings Theatre, 42 Kent Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BS
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Opening Times

Vanity Fair (9 Apr 2025 - 12 Apr 2025)
DayTimes
Wednesday - Saturday19:30 - 22:00

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