COVID 19 Update
15 May 2020
As the days merge into one I start by hoping you are well. This week the Kings has cause to reflect on the remarkable achievements of Frank Matcham, the architect of the theatre. Sunday 16 May marks the 100th anniversary of his death and in remembering him it gives us the chance to celebrate what an […]
COVID 19 Update
01 May 2020
I cycled past the Kings last weekend and the sun was shining on Aurora – our golden statue standing guard high above the Kings. She was standing so bright and strong it filled me with a sense of optimism for the future amidst the uncertainty. So what does that future look like? We at the […]
COVID 19 Update
24 Apr 2020
First and foremost I hope you and your family and friends are keeping safe and well. Although the curtain is down at the moment we are busy making plans to raise it and welcome you back. I would love to share these plans with you and am thrilled to say that Jack Edwards and I […]
COVID 19 Update
14 Apr 2020
All of us at the Kings hope you and yours are well and safe. We hope you managed to make the best of the Easter weekend. Saying this we haven’t forgotten that key workers were hard at it and many in very difficult circumstances. The Kings would like to say our own thank you to […]
COVID 19 Update
06 Apr 2020
We have been working away rescheduling our fabulous line up of shows and looking ahead to 2021. We can’t wait to tell you about the amazing programme we have coming up. I am pleased to say most customers for our April and May shows have now been contacted, so if you have not seen the […]
COVID 19 Update
31 Mar 2020
With the recent statements from the UK government regarding social distancing, and ongoing conversations with the Producers of shows coming to the theatre, we are sad to announce that the Kings is extending its temporary closure up to Sunday 31 May 2020. We are working tirelessly to reschedule our fabulous line up of shows in this […]
COVID 19 Update
20 Mar 2020
We are sad to announce that following the recent statements from the Government, regarding social distancing to include “avoidance of pubs, clubs and theatres” the Kings Theatre is currently closed to the public and all shows up to Friday 1st May 2020 have been rescheduled. If you hold tickets for any of these shows please […]
News
21 Feb 2020
EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing star Emma Barton has been announced as a patron of the Kings Theatre and will be helping in the Theatre’s regeneration efforts. Portsmouth-born Emma, who most recently wowed audiences with her appearance on the hit BBC dance show will join EastEnders’ co-star Lorraine Stanley alongside West End and comedy star Brian Conley for Sunday Night […]
News
13 Feb 2020
TRUE LOVE WAYS Rick Thorne Interviews Maria Elena Holly If such a thing as love at first sight really does exist, then Maria Elena Holly, Buddy’s widow, says the two experienced that very thing the first time they met, one June morning in 1958. Puerto Rican-born Maria Elena Santiago was working at the New York […]
News
08 Feb 2020
Miss Rabbit is a very busy rabbit. She has lots of jobs and has spent the week helping Portsmouth ahead of Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever at the Kings Theatre. She captained the Wightlink Ferry, took tickets and cleaned the windows at the Spinnaker Tower, visited the children at Queen Alexandra Hospital and even drove […]
Miss Rabbit’s day started with a trip on board Wightlink’s flagship ferry, Victoria of Wight. During the crossing she got the chance to meet the captain and crew and helped them with navigating and steering the ship, whilst taking in the waterfront views of Portsmouth and Fishbourne.
Following her trip on the ferry, Miss Rabbit made her way through Gunwharf Quays to the Spinnaker Tower where she was lucky enough to meet many passers-by and pose for some photos. During a busy day at the Spinnaker, Miss Rabbit took tickets at the admissions stand before making the 100 metre ascent to the top of the Tower to admire the panoramic views – even spotting Albert Road and the Kings Theatre in the distance!
Before the stars of Peppa Pig descend on the Theatre on February 26 & 27, Miss Rabbit visited the Kings via a First Solent Bus – aptly named The Star. After a quick tour round the Theatre and spending time in the Box Office assisting with tickets for Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever, it was back on the bus to Peppatown to get ready for the show!
Towards the end of her busy week, Miss Rabbit spent some time in the community, visiting Cliffdale Primary School in Portsmouth and the children’s ward at Queen Alexandra Hospital. It was wonderful for her to surprise the young people and staff and she loved taking part in all the activities taking place. She was very pleased that everyone was happy to see her!
Thank you to Wightlink Ferries, the Spinnaker Tower, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cliffdale School and First Bus Portsmouth for the warm welcome and hospitality. Don’t miss Peppa Pig, Miss Rabbit and others in Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever with tickets available HERE.
Photos supplied by Oskar Maslanka
