What a wonderful gem tucked away in Portsmouth. First ever trip to the Rep to see Shrek with three teenagers. Great performance. Loved it so much got them tickets to see Into the Woods next up in the schedule, but I think I'll enjoy it more.

The Rep is a lovely small theatre in downtown Portsmouth! Productions are reasonably priced and have Broadway quality. The performance of Frankenstein was mesmerizing and one of the best plays I have ever seen. The cast, lighting, and effects blew our minds. I suggest sitting directly before the stage to get the best views.The lobby is tastefully decorated and contains a small seating area and a concession stand. Drinks are a bit pricey, but snacks are reasonable. Downtown Portsmouth also has delicious restaurants to dine at after a show. We cannot wait to come back to see more unique shows.

This is a gem of a theater. We went on the insistence of my two daughters to go see Natalia, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812. I had heard of this play but knew little about it. If you are unfamiliar with it, that is fine, it was fun to go and just see it. Let me say that it is colorful and different, and not told in a manner that you might consider conventional theater. The stage and the seating are small but in a good way, there is no bad seat, and the troupe does a lot of audience interaction so the set seems larger. First rate musical support as well. Again, if you do not know the story, it might be best just to go in, the actors and the action are mesmerizing (but again, not told in a traditional fashion). One thing I found interesting about the performance is I was not sure who my sympathies should be with or what I wanted to happen. There are a surprising amount of comedic moments which is a bit surprising in a play based on a story by the always comedic Leo Tolstoy, and the ending left me - not sure what to think. But it was a great theater, a great troupe, and they have a lot of interesting plays coming up. Check them out. I plan on going back. Oh do be careful with the parking. We paid in a lot online and still got ticketed, had to appeal and show them the online payment. From what I see of other reviewers, parking is tough in the neighborhood. .

Saw HAIR last night and loved every minute of it. The powerful voices, the physicality and the ongoing relevance of the story; just awesome. Such a talented group! The venue and the staff were fabulous. Great night out in Portsmouth.

Staff was rude, asked for info concerning parking and was told they didn’t have time to help - we were the only ones in line.Production and performers were amateurish at best.Sound was too large for venue.I would not recommend.