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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 […]
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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 […]
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24 Jun 2024
Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical comes to The Kings Theatre Portsmouth January 2025 Following a successful UK, Ireland and International the Award-winning Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s greatest hits, comes to The Kings Theatre Portsmouth, with performances from 14th – 18th January 2025. Inspired by […]
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21 Jun 2024
URBOND, a multi-award-winning Portsmouth-based charity, is to present the city’s Youth Awards at the Kings Theatre on Tuesday 10th September 2024. URBOND’s Youth Development Programme is working to drive opportunities, wellness and success for young people and their future. The charity’s mission, through hosting this event, is to celebrate and shine a light on young […]
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10 Jun 2024
Stan Ford, 99-year-old D-Day veteran, was guest of honour and greeted with rapturous applause when introduced by host Matt Teale on Sunday evening at the theatre’s commemorative fundraiser Proms at the Kings. The concert featured Eastenders star Emma Barton, ITV News anchor Matt Teale and local military dignitaries. In attendance were VOS (Veterans Outreach Support), […]
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21 Mar 2024
As Neurodiversity Celebration week continues alongside Sign Language week, The Kings Theatre is delighted to announce the introduction of sensory packs. The Kings recognises that many people with neurodiverse conditions can experience overstimulation or under stimulation by their environment, referred to as hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity. To support a more inclusive environment, The Kings are now […]
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23 Feb 2024
The Kings Theatre Arts Academy in Partnership with the Kings Theatre is delighted to announce we will be Producing SpongeBob the Musical for 10 to 18 year olds. This is an amazing opportunity but also hard work for the children and families involved so please read all the information before applying. Registration is compulsory and […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]