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July 2024

News

Britain’s Got Talent winner George Sampson to play title role of Dick Whittington in this year’s Pompey Panto at The Kings Portsmouth

12 Jul 2024

The Kings Theatre are delighted to announce that Britain’s Got Talent winner George Sampson is to play the title role of Dick Whittington in this year’s Pompey Panto. George has an impressive performance career, from starring in Waterloo Road and Emmerdale to leading roles in West End shows and International tours, as well as winning […]

June 2024

News

Further Pompey Panto Cast Announced!

28 Jun 2024

Here are the latest cast members to be named for this year’s Pompey Panto! Julia Worsley played the role of Queen Rat in Dick Whittington back in 2020 but is delighted to be trading in her rat’s tail for a sparkly tiara and a magic wand to play Fairy Bow-Bells. Another familiar face is Jacob Bailey who played Pirate Trev in Hook! and […]

February 2024

News

Kings Theatre Announces new CEO appointment

13 Feb 2024

The Kings Theatre is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Pearce as CEO. Richard is looking forward to building on the incredible success that former CEO Paul Woolf has achieved during his 6 year tenure. Paul will now focus his attention on the long awaited regeneration of the theatre, as well as continuing to […]

December 2023

Community

KTAA Launches Show Choir “Resonate”

15 Dec 2023

The Kings Theatre Arts Academy is excited to be launching a Show choir called Resonate and are looking for local performers interested in joining. Whether you have had professional training or have had experience in choirs before, KTAA are encouraging people from all backgrounds to come along and audition. The show choir will showcase some […]

March 2023

News

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car to pay a flying Visit to Portsmouth!

13 Mar 2023

On Saturday 18 March Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will pay a flying visit to the city of Portsmouth. The Kings Theatre is proudly presenting a community production of the show (Tue 11 – Sun 16 April) and to celebrate we have arranged for the car to visit some of Portsmouth’s iconic landmarks. The car and its […]

News

Meet Duke – our new star here at The Kings!

08 Mar 2023

The Kings recently announced auditions for a local pooch to star in La Bohème, the Ellen Kent opera, when it comes to The Kings Theatre on 30 March 2023. The successful auditionee was Duke, a very sociable and friendly Cavachon. He is also about to celebrate his 6th birthday on 16th March, so its double […]

February 2023

News

Does your dog have what it takes to be an opera star?

28 Feb 2023

Ellen Kent and the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv are looking for a doggie star for their Opera La Bohème when it comes to The Kings Theatre on March 30th 2023 Has your dog got star quality? If your pet pooch is the canine equivalent of Brad Pitt or Scarlett Johansson, then they could […]

October 2022

Community

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Auditions Announcement

26 Oct 2022

The Kings Theatre is delighted to present the family favourite, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in April 2023. If you love performing as a past-time, want to showcase your talent and would like to be part of a first-class community production, then this is the perfect opportunity! We are holding auditions for adult actors (18+) and […]

September 2022

News

Kids are Back at the Kings!

01 Sep 2022

The Kings Theatre is thrilled to have kids back in the pantomime this year! We are holding open auditions for all young performers that are in the school years 3-6. This will be a great experience but also a lot of work for the children and the family. Find out more before you register online […]

August 2022

News

The Kings Theatre releases 16,500 Panto tickets at just £10 Each

26 Aug 2022

Today, as part of its ongoing commitment to make the theatre available and affordable to everybody, The Kings Theatre has released 16,500 seats for the Christmas pantomime “Cinderella” at just £10 each and this comes in addition to the launch of The Kings Theatre Arts Academy and a £25,000 Scholarship Scheme. Tickets priced at just […]