Pantomime Archives - Kings Theatre Portsmouth

August 2026

Pantomime

Local talent Stephanie Aves announced as Jill in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Kings Theatre Portsmouth

05 Aug 2026

The Kings Theatre Portsmouth has announced that local performer Stephanie Aves will star as Jill in this year’s spectacular pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. Stephanie trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff, graduating with distinction and receiving the prestigious John Wills Memorial Prize for outstanding performance in voice. During her […]

April 2026

Pantomime

Shaun Williamson returns to Kings Theatre Portsmouth for Pompey Panto 2026

18 Apr 2026

Portsmouth Theatres has announced that audience favourite actor Shaun Williamson will star as Fleshcreep in the 2026 Pompey Panto Jack and the Beanstalk at The Kings Theatre Portsmouth. The announcement comes hot on the heels of Williamson being announced as a Patron of Portsmouth Theatres. He is the first patron to be named since the historic merger of the city’s two flagship venues, […]

October 2025

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Portsmouth Theatres Strengthen Creative Powerhouse for 2025 Pantomime Season

16 Oct 2025

Portsmouth’s leading creative team welcomes acclaimed director Michael Strassen and Olivier-nominated choreographer Mark Smith. Portsmouth Theatres are proud to unveil a world-class creative team for their 2025 pantomime season at Theatre Royal and The Kings Theatre, with the announcement of two exciting additions: multi-award-winning director Michael Strassen and Olivier-nominated choreographer Mark Smith. These two major […]

July 2025

News

Kings Theatre and New Theatre Royal Cement Merger with NTR In-House Pantomime Production

03 Jul 2025

The Kings Theatre and New Theatre Royal (NTR) are proud to announce an exciting new chapter in their creative collaboration: this year’s pantomime, Snow White, will be produced entirely at NTR, marking the first joint initiative under the newly unified operations of both iconic Portsmouth venues. While Snow White is very much an NTR production, […]

March 2025

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Rustie Lee Joins Shaun Williamson and Jack Edwards for the Magical Pompey Panto – Aladdin at The Kings Theatre

31 Mar 2025

The Kings Theatre in Portsmouth is set to sparkle this festive season as the multi-talented Rustie Lee takes on the role of the Genie of the Lamp in the highly anticipated Pompey Panto production of Aladdin. A beloved TV chef, actress, and singer, Rustie will share the stage with previously announced Shaun Williamson as the […]

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Pompey Panto star Lorraine Stanley nominated at the 2025 Panto Awards

06 Mar 2025

The UK Pantomime Association has announced the nominees for the Pantomime Awards 2025, and The Kings Theatre is thrilled to share that Lorraine Stanley has been nominated for the prestigious Best Villain Award. Lorraine made her pantomime debut as the villainous Queen Rat in the 2024 Pompey Panto, receiving glowing reviews from both critics and audiences […]

August 2024

News

Dick Whittington Kids Auditions

21 Aug 2024

We are excited to announce that audition applications for our Juvenile Cast for this year’s Pompey Panto, Dick Whittington, are now open! The Dick Whittington auditions will take place on Sunday 15th September 2024. For more information and to apply, please go to our Castings page on our website by clicking here. The Closing date for applications […]

November 2023

Pantomime

Get the bus to the #PompeyPanto as The Kings Theatre teams up with First Bus Solent for “5 for £5”

28 Nov 2023

In time for panto season, local bus operator First Solent has teamed up with Portsmouth’s Kings Theatre to offer a special ‘5 for £5’ bus ticket for people heading to Hook: The Further Adventures of Peter Pan. The special ‘5 for £5’ return ticket, will be valid for any five people of any age going […]

May 2023

Pantomime

Panto 2023 Cast Announced!

18 May 2023

The Kings Theatre is proud to announce Shaun Williamson and James Argent as Hook and Peter Pan in this year’s Pompey Panto – Hook – The High Flying Adventures of Peter Pan The role of Hook is to be played by Shaun Williamson, better known as the iconic ‘Barry from Eastenders’ and from Ricky Gervais’ […]

October 2022

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First Dates Star Grant Urquhart Joins The Pompey Panto

06 Oct 2022

The Kings Theatre announces famous face as their brand-new Prince Charming The Kings Theatre is thrilled to announce that Grant Urquhart – of First Dates fame - has joined the cast of its upcoming and 88th pantomime, to star as the handsome Prince Charming. Urquhart, who stars as a charming senior waiter on Channel 4’s hit show, […]