The Divine Comedy

The Divine Comedy play Portsmouth Guildhall on Tuesday 7 July, one of the dates on their latest tour. It's a night for the full band, with George Houston appearing as guest artist.

There's new material to hear. They've recently released 'Invisible Thread', a preview from their upcoming album Rainy Sunday Afternoon. MOJO described the record as "Hannon’s most personal and poignant album to date", and that's the kind of thing that usually takes centre stage on a tour like this. Between the new songs and the older ones, it should be a good cross-section of where they're at right now.

On the practical side, doors open at 19:00. Tickets run from £34.95 to £58.35, and that includes a 17% booking fee and a restoration levy. If you're coming with younger ones, it's open to all ages, though under-14s need to be accompanied by an adult over 18. There's a few extra things you can sort in advance: hospitality packages, charcuterie boards, and drinks pre-ordered up to 24 hours before the show. On the night, cameras and tablets aren't allowed, and you can't bring in your own food or drink unless it's for medical reasons. If you're driving, there are discounted parking tickets available online or at the box office.