‘The Man Who Laughs’ A romantic horror at the Players’ Ring Theatre
PORTSMOUTH – Imagine stepping back to a time when films spoke without words — no color, no dialogue, just the expressive power of actors, the drama of live music, and the storytelling of title cards. The Players’ Ring Theatre, in collaboration with Glass Dove Productions, is taking a bold step in bringing “The Man Who Laughs” to its stage in a world premiere play beginning Oct. 17. Adapted from the book by Victor Hugo, with inspiration from the 1928 homonymous film directed by Paul Leni, the idea
Strawbery Banke Museum announces renaming of historic house to honor Irish immigrant family
PORTSMOUTH — At a special reception on Sept. 25 attended by community leaders and key supporters, Strawbery Banke Museum announced the renaming of the Yeaton-Walsh House to the Yeaton-Welch House. The new name honors Michael and Mary Welch, Irish immigrants who made their home at 4 Mast St. in Portsmouth’s Puddle Dock neighborhood from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. After leaving Ireland during the Potato Famine in the 1840s, the Welches built a life in Portsmouth while facing hardships,
Strawbery Banke Museum’s Ghosts on the Banke Returns for Two Weekends (Oct. 17–18 & 24–25) of Safe, Family-Friendly Halloween Fun
PORTSMOUTH — Strawbery Banke Museum invites families to trick-or-treat safely in the historic Puddle Dock neighborhood at Ghosts on the Banke, now expanded to two weekends: Oct. 17–18 & 24–25, 2025. Arrival times begin at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., and the event concludes at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale and available online at StrawberyBanke.org/ghosts. Step into Halloween magic as you stroll along the Museum’s lanes illuminated by hundreds of carved pumpkins, candle boxes, and string lights, guiding lost
Strawbery Banke Museum congratulates former leaders recognized with national and statewide awards
PORTSMOUTH — Strawbery Banke Museum celebrates two former leaders who will receive prestigious honors for their lasting contributions to history and the humanities. Lawrence J. Yerdon, former president and CEO of Strawbery Banke Museum, and Jane C. Nylander, former president of Strawbery Banke Museum and Historic New England, have each been recognized with major awards that highlight their national and statewide impact. Yerdon will receive the Award of Distinction from the American Association for State
