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25 Aug 2022
The Kings Theatre is establishing a new arts academy that will have classes and opportunities for all ages and is introducing a scholarship programme that will fund £25,000 worth of places in a year. The Kings Theatre Arts Academy starts in September with the rebranding of its youth theatre school. The theatre has an established […]
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27 Jul 2022
The principal cast for the Pompey Panto is complete. Following an extensive search, and auditioning many local professionals, the Kings has cast Michelle Antrobus in its upcoming Christmas pantomime as Cinderella. Michelle is no stranger to the Kings, first performing on its stage when she was five with the Alverstoke School of Dance, and going […]
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12 Jul 2022
To coincide with the birthday of Oscar Hammerstein II, the Kings Theatre is delighted to announce today, that our in-house team will be producing and presenting The Sound of Music from Tuesday 11 – Sunday 16 April 2023, showcasing the best local talent Portsmouth has to offer. Given the incredible success of Titanic the Musical […]
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08 Jun 2022
The Kings Theatre is looking for highly skilled dancers who can sing and act to be part of our Ensemble in this year’s legendary Pompey Panto, Cinderella. This is a paid, professional role. What we are looking for: ⭐ Exceptional Jazz, Ballet and Tap dancers with strong vocal and acting abilities. (You will be required […]
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23 May 2022
We are delighted to announce that our ‘Search for Cinders’ is now underway! The Kings Theatre are looking for a highly skilled singer and actor with strong dance ability to join our talented cast in the title role of Cinderella in this year’s legendary Pompey Panto. This is a paid, professional contract and we must […]
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31 Jan 2022
The worldwide smash hit musical We Will Rock You by Queen and Ben Elton is BACK and the tour is kicking off in Portsmouth! Since 2002 over 16 million theatregoers in 19 countries have been thrilled by this awe-inspiring production. Enjoy 24 of Queen’s biggest hits delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that […]
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09 Nov 2021
We are delighted to announce that our in-house team will be producing Titanic the Musical in 2022, showcasing the best local talent Portsmouth has to offer, with audition registration now OPEN! The epic production featuring the largest cast of adults and children ever to appear on our stage opens on 20th April 2022. To ensure […]
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29 Oct 2021
The Kings Theatre is pleased to welcome Portsmouth Councillor Rob Wood to its board of Trustees. Rob brings with him an extensive knowledge of Portsmouth and the arts, and previously served as the Lord Mayor of the city during 2020/2021, representing the Theatre as a Patron during this period. The appointment comes at a time when the Kings plans to kick-start its regeneration project and continue its diverse programme into 2022 and beyond. Elsewhere, the Theatre is delighted to […]
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10 Oct 2021
Fee Fi Fo Fum, what a weekend it was at the Great South Run! Our cast of Jack and the Beanstalk were THRILLED to be involved earlier this month, as thousands of runners and spectators gathered at Southsea Seafront to take part in the races and show their support. As part of their royal duties, Dame […]
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20 Sep 2021
We are devastated to learn of the passing of John Challis. John was not only a brilliant actor who performed on stage at the Kings, but also a wonderful friend and supporter of the Theatre as one of our patrons. John’s support of the Kings was unrivalled and it was a privilege to keep in […]
