Armand Gerrard Creative Director of the Kings Theatre said: “We are excited about the endless possibilities this relationship can bring to both parties.”

Alan Knight, club ambassador and a former player who made 801 appearances for the club and current star Kal Naismith joined the cast of Snow White on stage to seal the link. Kal was also a guest at the theatre for the Wednesday evening performance this week.

Mark Catlin Portsmouth Football Club CEO said: “We are delighted to have this partnership with the Kings Theatre.

“Our two organizations have iconic entertainment venues in the city and I am confident our relationship will be beneficial for both parties. I hope it will become an enduring feature which works well for both of us going forward.”

For over a century the Kings Theatre and Portsmouth FC have been entertaining the people of Portsmouth, so it makes perfect sense for them to come together and work on a variety of projects for 2018.