Pantomime
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 […]
Community
21 Jun 2023
To celebrate Heritage Open Days 2023, The Kings Theatre will be opening its doors on Friday 15th September! So why not book a tour and find out more about this beautiful Grade II* listed proscenium arch theatre, designated by the Theatres Trust as a ‘theatre of national architectural importance’. To attend the open day and […]
Pantomime
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’ […]
News
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
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 […]
News
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 […]
Community
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 […]
Pantomime
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, […]
News
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 […]
News
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 […]