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Founded in 1988 by one time Bolshoi soloist, Victor Smirnov-Golovanov, Moscow City Ballet is at its outstanding artistic best. Celebrating its 25th anniversary year, the company is brimming with some of Russia’s best young dancers, outstanding principals, stunning soloists and a sublime corps de ballet, all underpinned by the dynamic vitality of a live orchestra. As the 21st century brings fresh attention to classical ballet, especially on film and television, a new generation of dance lovers is discovering that a live ballet performance on stage is the ultimate dance experience. ‘Big story ballets’ are the essence of Russian culture - composed, choreographed and premiered in Russia. The stand-out performances by the Moscow City Ballet dancers never fail to add that magical ingredient of Russian soul.
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New Pantomime Productions Ltd present the traditional family pantomime
Danniella Westbrook fairy sparkle
Lynne McGranger Carabosse
Matt Dallen
Christopher Maloney PRINCE
Tony Adams
chester the jester
king egbert the oval
Warren Hayden (Heart FM)
Christopher Marlowe
queen gertie the gorgeous
Lord Chamberlain
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Date
Morning
Matinee
Evening
MON 9
2pm
7pm
TUES 10
2pm
7pm
WED 11
2pm
7pm
THURS 12
2pm
7pm 7pm
FRI 13 SAT 14
11am
3pm
SUN 15
12pm
4pm
10:30am
2pm
MON 16 TUES 17
2pm
WED 18 THURS 19
10:30am
7pm
2pm 7pm
FRI 20 SAT 21
11am
3pm
SUN 22
12pm
4pm
MON 23
11am
3pm
TUES 24
12pm
4pm
7pm Film 7pm
12pm
4pm
FRI 27
£22*
£18* £13*
£8*
Concessions (inc. Kings Card)
£20*
£16* £11*
£8*
Family of 4 (must include 1 child)
£65*
£56* £38*
£30*
Peak Days
WED 25 THURS 26
Standard Days Full
2pm
7pm 7pm
Full
£25*
£21* £17*
Concessions (inc. Kings Card)
£23*
£19* £15*
Family of 4 (must include 1 child)
£72*
£64* £44*
SAT 28
11am
3pm
SUN 29
12pm
4pm
MON 30
12pm
4pm
TUES 31
12pm
4pm Full
£12*
£8*
Film 11am
Film 2pm
7pm
Kings Card
£10*
£8*
FRI 3
2pm
7pm
£30*
3pm
7pm
Family of 4 (must include 1 child)
£40*
SAT 4 SUN 5
2pm
Kings card Family of 4 (must include 1 child)
£38*
£30*
Christmas Saver
WED 1 THURS 2
= Signed Performance
= Heart FM Charity “Have a Heart”
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DEC MON 23
film screeninGs christmas 2013
7.00pm
It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) The kings are offering their patrons the ‘greatest gift of all time’ - the now traditional Christmas screening of ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’
***** A genuine American classic: The Guardian
Tickets £6.00* | Conc £1 off
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JAN THU 2
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Arthur Christmas (2011)
A recognised Christmas classic starring Maureen O’Hara, John Payne and Edmund Gwenn. A nice old man working as a department store Santa Claus claims to be the real Santa and is institutionalised as insane. A young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real Father Christmas.
How CAN Santa deliver billions of presents to the whole world in just one night? How could one child have been missed?! With retired Grandsanta, a rebellious young elf, an old sleigh and some untrained reindeer, Arthur sets out in a crazy mission to deliver the last present!
Tickets Adults £4.00* | Child £3.00* & Family of 4 £10.00*
Tickets Adults £4.00* | Child £3.00* & Family of 4 £10.00*
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2.00pm
JAN SAT 18
10.00am – 4.00pm
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famillthe y Experience the Kings Theatre as you have never seen it before as we open our doors for an action-packed day of tours, activities and workshops - not to be missed! • Take a trip backstage and up to the fly floor (not normally accessible to the public) • Get involved in producing your own arts and crafts • Dress up in costumes from different eras • Check out our stage make-up artists
Have a go with one of our workshops: • Musical Theatre • Stage Combat • Meet the Kings Youth Theatre • Creative writing • CV Clinic Pre-book through the Box Office for all workshops and tours to avoid disappointment.
In Advance £4* & £10* Family of 4| On the day £5*& £12 Family of 4| After 2pm On the Day £2.50 & £8 Family of 4 Book online: www.kings-Southsea.com
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JAN SUN 19
2.00pm
Wall-E (2008) In a distant future where mankind has abandoned earth, WALL-E, a small waste collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of the world.
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7.30pm
The Day the Earth stood still (1951) An alien lands and tells the people of Earth that they must live peacefully or be destroyed as a danger to other planets.
Tickets £6.00 | Conc £1 off
Tickets Adults £4*, Child £3* & Family of 4 £10*
JAN MON 20
JAN SUN 19
7.30pm
JAN TUE 21 – WED 22
7.30pm
NEWS GUIDE AWARDS
what is it about that night
The News Guide Awards celebrates the very best in entertainment in the Portsmouth and surrounding areas. This is the ninth year that readers of The News have nominated and voted for their favourites in 16 categories. The evening promises to be one of celebration, singing and dancing.
A backstage musical by Catherine Ireton, proudly presented by House. For small groups of people, ‘What is it about that night?’ explores a world full of promise, ghosts and quiet dramas behind the stage. Unfortunately this site specific piece does not have disabled access. Suitable for 14+. www.housetheatre.org.uk
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JAN sat 25
7.30pm
One night of Elvis Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist presents the ultimate tribute to the King celebrating the entire career of the musical legend. Backed by a world class band and featuring large screen projection, this is the largest Elvis show to tour UK theatres. Prepare to be enthralled and spend one night with Elvis.
“When I closed my eyes I could feel Elvis” Joe Esposito - lifelong friend of Elvis Presley
“Spellbinding”
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JAN sun 26
7.30pm
Ultimate Rhythm & Blues 50th Anniversary Tour THE ZOMBIES THE ANIMALS THE YARDBIRDS SPENCER DAVIS MAGGIE BELL With this amazing line-up that had 37 hit records in the UK charts for over 300 weeks you are guaranteed an unforgettable night. Come and celebrate 50 years of Rhythm and Blues with the artists that shaped music for generations to come. Don’t miss this chance to hear the musical revolution of 1964!
Tickets £21.00*
Tickets £25* & £27.50*
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JAN FRI 31
6.30pm
FEB SAT 1
7.30pm
Most Wanted Dance Off The 10th year of the annual Street Dance event for Portsmouth schools with street dancers from Most Wanted promises to be bigger and better than ever! For more information about this fantastic event go to: www.upforsport.co.uk or www.mostwanteddance.co.uk Tickets £5.00* £15.00* for family of 4
FEB MON 3
7.30pm
Motown’s Greatest Hits How Sweet It Is As featured on UK Entertainment Television, and featuring The Formations, this ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of MOTOWN is back! Now in its 12th successive year, this stunning 100% live show combines first class music together with the slickest choreography, and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best MOTOWN experience you will ever have! This show will have you ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’, featuring songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many, many more. Let’s ‘Get Ready’.... to ‘Go Loco... Down in Acapulco’. The UK’s Number 1 MOTOWN production is guaranteed to have you dancing ‘All Night Long’
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FEB Sun 2
7.30pm
7.30pm
House of Burlesque
Magical Mozart by Candlelight From the Producers of A Viennese Strauss Gala, this sumptuous fully costumed show immerses us in the wonderful music and the classical baroque world of one of the world’s greatest romantic composers - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. With beautiful settings, costumes and lighting, and of course candles, the European Baroque Ensemble and Singers transport you back to the sumptuous past in the “Magical Mozart by Candlelight” An Evening of classical music and song, which includes excerpts from Mozart’s Operas such as: The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, Cosi fan Tutte, and many more beautifully sung moments from his world famous operas. An Evening of Mozart Masterpieces!
Tickets £17.00* & £19.00* | Conc £2 off
FEB SAT 8
One of the biggest events of its kind in the UK! Witness the marvel that is the ever rotating cast of Joe Black’s ‘House of Burlesque’ at the Kings Theatre in Portsmouth. Featuring VICKY BUTTERFLY - Burlesque icon and muse, CARRIE-ANN O’DELL - Dita Von Teese tribute act, MR PUSTRA - Vaudeville superstar and Weimar doll, ABIGAIL COLLINS - Hilarious and filthy, BRUISE VIOLET - Brash and bold emerald inferno, ARRAN SHURVINTON - Snake boy and seducer of the senses, TERMS OF UNNERVEMENT - Cabaret clowns AND YOUR HOST... JOE BLACK - Drinker of alcoholic beverages, singer of songs and acid tongued ringmaster. 14+ Contains adult content. DRESSING UP ENCOURAGED! “The whole evening was a scrumptious, saucy, scandalizing step back in time.” Heather James, Portsmouth News
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Tickets £13.00* & £15.00*
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Romeo andJuliet Music: Sergei Prokofiev
the nutcracker & Romeo and Juliet Moscow City Ballet is currently at its outstanding artistic best – winning new invitations to perform internationally. Its 30+ orchestra, choreography, interpretation, beauty and outstanding virtuoso performance win repeatedly rave reviews Tchaikovsky ‘big story ballets’ are the essence of Russian culture - composed, choreographed and premiered in Russia. Seeing performances by Moscow dancers never fails to add that magical ingredient of Russian soul.
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Nutcracker Music: Pyotr Tchaikovsky
FEBRUARY Romeo & Juliet Wednesday 5 7.30pm
with the
Moscow CityTheBallet Orchestra Nutcracker
Founder: Victor Smirnov-Golovanov THURSDAY 6 – FRIday 7
7.30pm & Thurs mat 2.30pm
floor of Waitrose car park from 6pm in Marmion Road, PO5 2EJ
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FEB TUE - SAT 11 - 15
7.30pm eves & 2.30pm mat
GREASE It’s 1959 and Rydell high is filled with rebellious, thrill-loving students. In the midst of this scene, Sandy Dumbrowski enters as the new girl in school. It turns out that she and the leader of the Burger Palace Boys gang, Danny Zuko, have had a brief love affair the summer before. While Sandy stresses to her new classmates the emotional attachment
she and Danny had, Danny stresses the physical aspects of their relationship. As the show goes on, the students at Rydell High have to deal with love, gang violence, teen pregnancy, and friendship. In the end, Sandy and Danny resolve their differences and end up happily together.
£7.50*- £15*| Conc Child £6.50* - £10.50*| Family of 4 £26* - £47* 12
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stle stop dance tour around the world! FEB SUN 16 6.30pm
FEB TUE 18
7.30pm
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Around the world in 80 minutes performed by Gemsdance School Around the world in 80 minutes, a whistle stop world tour through song and dance. A tribute to traditional dances from many different countries.
Tickets £8.00* & 10.00* | Conc £1* off
FEB WED 19
7.30pm
NHSF Portsmouth Presents
Reduced Shakespeare Company From Fig Leaves to Final Judgment… The Good Book Just Got Better!
NHSF Portsmouth Presents
It’s apocalypse now as the three cultural guerrillas of The Reduced Shakespeare Company set their reductive sites on the good book with The Bible: The Talent Contest & Fashion Show Complete Word of God (abridged). Can bolts of lightning be far behind? Talent Contest & Fashion Show
For More Information: Email: hindu@upsu.net Call: 07895562857
Whether you are Catholic or Atheist, Muslim or Jew, Protestant or Purple People Eater, you will be tickled by the RSC’s romp through old time religion. Remember… Someone is watching.
No meat or alcohol at this event R.O.A.R
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Supporting:
Tickets £10.00* NHSF Portsmouth members £8.00*
Tickets £16.50* | Conc £2* off
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FEB THU 20
7.30pm
Beyond the Barricade
Back by overwhelming public demand and celebrating its 15th fantastic year with a sensational new show for 2014, the UK’s longest running musical theatre concert, ‘Beyond the Barricade’ re-creates original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity and features a cast of past principal performers from the West End production of Les Miserables, and the 25th Anniversary Concert at the 02 Arena. This production will look back over the show’s amazing fifteen years and include many of the musicals that have made it the UK’s leading concert of its kind, including Miss Saigon, The Lion King, Phantom Of The Opera, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Blood Brothers, The Jersey Boys and many more hit musical productions, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Miserables! Don’t miss the Musicals Event of the Year!!
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7.30pm
51 Shades of Maggie
Beyond the Barricade
Tickets £18.50* | Conc £2 off
FEB FRI 21
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Presented by Robert C Kelly and Martin Lynch Written by Leesa Harker, Fifty One Shades of Maggie is the Number 1 best selling comedy send-up of 50 Shades of Grey. Lovable Maggie is a working class girl who knows what she wants in a man, however, like most women, has been let down by all the men in her life. Attending an interview at the Social Security Maggie meets the handsome and hunky Mr Big! Will he turn out to be the man of her dreams, or will his “Private Room of Pain” put her off? This hilarious new play full of naughty bits, join Maggie and her friends on this (slightly filthy) journey of love, booze and whips! AGE SUITABILITY Please note due to the strong language and themes of an adult nature this show is deemed unsuitable for anyone under the age of 16. Tickets £19.50* & £22.00* | Conc £2 off
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FEB sat 22
7.30pm
FEB Sun 23
8.00pm
Ed Byrne: Roaring Forties
Jackson Live in Concert Starring Ben and his Incredible Band & Dancers Proudly presented by Sweeney Entertainments (Encore Magazine – Producer of the Year), Ben’s portrayal of Michael Jackson in his prime has to be the most vocally and visually accurate tribute to the King of Pop to have ever toured UK theatres. Ben is joined on the stage by his incredible Band and Dancers who work their way through all the hits. He’s got the look, the moonwalk and the voice! His renditions of Thriller, Beat it and Billie Jean are truly sensational. Jackson Live in Concert features all-live vocals and music, fabulous costumes and of course all of the signature dance moves associated so fondly with the undisputed King of Pop.
Proudly presented by Phil McIntyre Entertainments A self-confessed “miserable old git” since the age of 23, Ed Byrne is now in his Forties. While for others this might result in a crisis that prompts the purchase of a sports car, Ed embraces middle age with open arms. Come join him, as he truly comes of age and gives out his clarion cry: “I am in my Forties. HEAR ME ROAR!” Latecomers will not be permitted. “Comedy’s holy grail.... Go see!” ¬¬¬¬ The Sunday Times “Ed Byrne is on top form” Time Out London
Pure MJ!
Tickets £19.50* | Conc £2 off
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Tickets £22.50*
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Seven Brides for seven brothers Set in Oregon in 1850 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is the story of Adam, the eldest of seven brothers, who goes to town to get a wife. He convinces Milly to marry him that same day. They return to his backwoods home. Only then does she discover he has six brothers - all living in 16
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his cabin. Milly sets out to reform the uncouth siblings, who are anxious to get wives of their own. Then, after reading about the Roman capture of the Sabine women, Adam develops an inspired solution to his brothers’ loneliness - kidnap the women they want!
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‘THE ALL-TIME FAVOURITE MUSICAL’ ! with 16 smash hit show stoppers
MARCH 2014 TUESday 4 - Saturday 8 Tuesday - 7:45pm Wednesday - Saturday - 7:30pm Wednesday & Saturday 2pm Wednesday – Thursday 7:30pm, Wednesday & Saturday 2pm £32*, £30*, £25* & £18
this breath-taking production is guaranteed to put a spring in your step and a tune on your lips. It’s toe-tapping good! Book online and select your own seats! www.kings-southsea.com
Friday & Saturday 7:30pm £34.50*, £32.50*, £27.50* & £18.50* Tuesday 7:45pm £25*, £22.50*, £18* & £12.50*
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FEB THU 27 - MAR SAT 1
Eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm
MAR SUN 9
1.00pm
UPDMS PRESENTS
The
Mikado UPDMS returns with one of the most popular operettas of all time, Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado. Nanki-Poo is in love with Yum-Yum, but she is engaged to Ko-Ko. Ko-Ko needs to find someone to execute, and when he sees Nanki-Poo about to commit suicide it seems he has the perfect way out. But Nanki-Poo’s price for acquiescence is that he lives his final month married to Yum-Yum; chaos ensues! For this production, music director Colin Jagger has produced new materials from Sullivan’s autograph manuscript together with Gilbert’s pre-production prompt book.
Bananas in Pyjamas “Are you thinking what I’m thinking B1?” “I think I am B2?” It’s Banana-riffic! It’s Partytime in Cuddlestown Park. But wait... the guest of honour’s gone missing? It’s a Banana emergency! Join B1, B2, Amy, Lulu and Morgan in this brand new, all singing, all dancing show. With plenty of audience participation, and slapstick fun...Can you help the Banana Detectives solve the case?
Family of 4 £40 if bought before 9th Jan
Produced by Charlie Cox with the full university orchestra in the pit. Tickets £13.00* | Conc £2 off. Student £8* (Not available Sat 7:30pm) 18
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Tickets “£12.50* | Conc £2 off & Family of 4 £42” FREE PARKING is available a short walk away on the ground
MAR WED 12
7.30pm
MAR FRI 14
7.30pm
P O R T S M O U T H M A L AY S I A N N I G H T 2 0 1 4
AKU CINTA PADAMU THE MUSICAL
School of Rock (2003) A wannabe rock star in need of cash, Jack Black, poses as a substitute teacher at a prep school and tries to turn his class into a rock band! Before the film the audience will be treated to a special performance by students who have taken part in our Rock School workshop.
14 MARCH 14 Tickets £6.00 | Conc £1 off
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Tickets £7.00* or 4 tickets for £25* before 1st March
MAR THU 13
11.30am
MAR SUN 16 3.30pm
Bill & Ben
Science Show
Sound Waves
The Enchanted Forest
A one hour show for 8-11 year olds to support and extend the KS2 curriculum
By Melana School of Dance Come and enjoy the Melana Dance, Lower School Students perform The Enchanted Forest. An afternoon of tap dancing elves, ballet dancing canaries, naughty mice and much, much more! With guest appearances from our Upper School Students, the performance promises to be enchanting.
Tickets Child £2.50, Adult/Teacher £1
Tickets £7*, £8* & £10*
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MAR SAT 15 7.30pm
MAR tue 18
Classic Legends of Rock & Folk
The Circus of Horrors
Three legendary bands perform their part in the history of rock and folk all in one show! The show opens with legendary folk band The Strawbs featuring original member Dave Cousins closely followed by an exclusive rare live appearance of Curved Air with original lead singer Sonja Christina. Following the interval Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash will perform classics such as ‘Blowin Free’ and ‘Argus’ before bringing this exclusive super show to a close with their other classic rock anthems.
7.30pm
Presenting what is undoubtedly its greatest show to date, the show that stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent is back with an awe-inspiring rock n’ roller coaster of a show that flies like a bat out of hell to celebrate an astounding 18 years of shock n’ roll. Inspired by the legendary and sinister movie, London after Midnight takes you on a whirlwind journey through plague ridden streets culminating in the great fire of London as the story of 5 gruesome murders unfolds intermingled with some of the greatest, most daring, bizarre & beautiful circus acts on earth. From sword swallowers to dare devil balancing acts, hair hangers to demon dwarfs, a pickled person to astounding ariel acts, all performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek!
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MAR WED 19
7.30pm
MAR FRI 21
7.30pm
TAP FACTORY
Fascinating Aida
Tap Dance at its stomping best!
Following a sold-out 2012 tour, three Olivier Award nominations and over 10 million YouTube hits for Cheap Flights (their infamous anthem to budget air travel), Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson and Liza Pulman celebrate 30 years of Fascinating Aïda with a brand new show.
World Tour 2014 This tremendously visual, and highly exciting show, features the world’s best tap dancers and international musicians as they blend the art of percussion, with dance and acrobatics. Their feet have a life of their own, and the rhythm never stops. A brand new concept in the genre of STOMP, TAP DOGS and BLUE MAN GROUP.
The Kings is delighted to welcome our patron Dillie Keane back to the theatre. Expect topical new songs hot off the press, plus some outrageous old favourites, as Fascinating Aïda continue to grow old disgracefully! ‘Cabaret Heaven.’ ¬¬¬¬¬ Metro ‘Outrageous... seductive.’¬¬¬¬ The Guardian
Tickets £19.50* & £22.00* | Conc Child - £16 Book online: www.kings-Southsea.com
Tickets £20.00*
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MAR SAT 22
7.30pm
MAR SUN 23
2.00pm
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a dictator from a foreign government sets out to take for himself – From a novel by Ian Fleming, adapted for the big screen by Roald Dahl – Starring Dick van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes.
Tickets Adults £4*, Child £3* & Family of 4 £10*
MAR SUN 23
7.30pm
Essence of Ireland The international and unique smash hit show “Essence of Ireland” is back on tour in the UK following critical acclaim on its recent tours of South Africa and The Middle East. Set against the backdrop of Ireland, England and America in the 20th century and inspired by true events, Essence of Ireland tells a story of love, joy, happiness and heartache – a moving story told through music, song and dance that celebrates all things Irish. This spectacular rollercoaster ride of emotions features original, energetic and inspiring choreography and music, together with such Irish classics as “Galway Girl”, “Irish Rover”, “Song for Ireland”, “Danny Boy”, “Carrickfergus” and ‘’Ireland’s Call” – the ultimate Irish experience! ‘Every day is St Patricks Day when these guys are in town’ – BBC
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) The disturbed Blanche DuBois (Vivien Leigh) moves to New Orleans to live with her sister and is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law (Marlon Brando) while her reality crumbles around her.
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MAR WED – SAT 26 – 29
Eves 7.30pm 2.30pm Sat Mat
MAR SUN 30
7.00pm
Portsmouth Music Festival Gala Concert Portsmouth Music Festival presents its 2014 Festival Winner’s show. Featuring the very best performers from the Festival’s dance, drama and music sections it promises to be an unforgettable evening; proving yet again that Portsmouth has more than its fair share of talented performers.
Tickets £8.00* & £10.00* | Conc £2 off for OAPs and £3 off for children KC
MAR MON 31
6.00pm
Pride & Prejudice Directed by Pam Lippiett “ It is a truth universally acknowledged,that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife”. When Elizabeth Bennet first meets Mr Darcy she thinks him arrogant and conceited. When she later discovers that he has scuppered the relationship between his friend Bingley and her sister Jane, she is determined to dislike him more than ever. In the sparkling comedy that follows, the family’s lives are turned upside as Jane Austen shows the folly of judging by first impressions and pokes fun at the affectations and etiquette of provincial life.
Tickets £8.00* £10.00* £12.00* | Conc £2 off
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Infant Voices Infant Voices involve 500 year 2 children from across the city coming together to sing the community songs which are from the Animal Tracks songbook and Animals songbook as well as showcasing their own school’s songs to the other schools.
Tickets £5.50*
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APR TUE 1
7.30pm
APR WED 2
7.30pm
911 – Illuminate... The Hits and More Tour 2014
That’ll be the day 2014 Tour
911 are back! The UK went Bodyshakin’ crazy in 2013 following the massive success of ITV2’s The Big Reunion which re-united Lee Brennan, Spike Dawbarn & Jimmy Constable along with 90s pop acts B*Witched, Five, Honeyz, Atomic Kitten, Liberty X and Blue.
It’s party time again as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show returns with another opportunity to see its 2014 production!
Well known for their catchy pop tunes and jaw dropping stage shows, 911 sold 10 million albums around the world between 1995-2000 & are thrilled to be embarking on their first live headline tour since 1999! See all of their greatest hits including Bodyshakin’, The Journey, More Than A Woman, Don’t Make Me Wait plus some brand new songs including the new single, 2 Hearts 1 Love, taken from their new album, Illuminate...The Hits and More – available to download now!
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This hugely entertaining rock ‘n’ roll spectacular features a fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, mixed with loads of new zany comedy routines to produce a show with a real feel good party atmosphere. Now in its 28th year of touring continuously in the UK and Europe, That’ll Be The Day is living proof that Rock ‘n’ Roll will never die! “What a great value for money show that’ll be the day is. Not to be missed!!’ – The Daily Mail www.thatllbetheday.com
Tickets £21.00* & £23.50* | Conc £2 off
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APR FRI 4
7.30pm
APR SAT 5
7.30pm
Iconic Live
Stars of Strictly – 2014
Iconic Live – The Ultimate Show Put quite simply - a stunningly beautiful blend of music, vocals and dance. A thought provoking and inspired mix of old and new genres and styles with unique arrangements brought to life by an amazing cast including Darren Shaw, Danny Werner, Rebecca Jane Collins, Kaylie Rawcliffe, Bogdan Demcuk and Garyn Wiggins. The Show is split into two quite unique halves with the first half bringing you some famous, and some not so well known songs from Musicals. The second half will bring you a quite remarkable diverse variety of entertainment. A visually stunning show that will encompass all of your senses.
This spectacular new and live theatre show achieves new heights with Pasha Kovalev and Katya Virshilas of the BBC’s hit show, ‘Strictly come Dancing’. The beautifully costumed Pasha and Katya are joined by four guest dancers to demonstrate a series of stunning dance routines to a full audio-visual backdrop and light show followed by the ever enjoyable Q&A section plus an appearance by a local dance school. But not content with all that, the show will also feature the opportunity for the audience to get involved and dance on-stage with the stars resulting in this production being the ultimate one for any ‘Strictly’ fan!
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Tickets £20* | Conc OAP £17*, Child £15* & Family of 4 £56*
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APR sun 6
7.30pm
Opera & Ballet International presents An Ellen Kent Production
PUCCINI La Boheme Featuring the celebrated Chisinau National Opera & Philharmonic Orchestra (30+) with international soloists “Authentic, tender and passionate” Daily Telegraph Directed by Ellen Kent, this brand new production is traditionally staged and features lavish sets and costumes.
La Boheme is one of the most romantic operas ever written. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. This classic tale of Parisian love and loss features many famous arias including ‘Your Tiny Hand is Frozen’, ‘They Call Me Mimi’ and ‘Muzetta’s Waltz’. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
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APR MON 7
7.30pm
APR THU 10
7.30pm
THE MOVE
ELO Experience
Bev Bevan (The Move, ex ELO, Black Sabbath), Trevor Burton (The Move, Steve Gibbons, Trevor Burton Band), Tony Kelsey (Robert Plant, Steve Winwood) and Phil Tree (Wizzard, Raymond Froggatt).
A TRIBUTE TO JEFF LYNNE & THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA
The first band played on Radio 1 and sued by the Prime Minister. They toured with Hendrix, The Who and Floyd - oh and the band who gave birth to ELO. This is a great opportunity to get to see one of England’s truly legendary bands performing all their hits and more including Night of Fear, I Can Hear the Grass Grow, Flowers in the Rain, Fire Brigade, Curly, Blackberry Way, California Man, Brontosaurus, Tonight, Chinatown and Do Ya!
Tickets £14.00* & £16.00* | Conc £2* off
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MR BLUE SKY TOUR featuring the fabulous ELO EXPERIENCE - The Official UK No 1 Tribute Show 2013 40 years on, and the music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra is still regularly played on radio stations throughout the world. This show is currently touring UK theatres bringing these great songs back to the live stage. Currently wowing audiences up and down the country, this show is not to be missed Read reviews and comments at www.elotribute.com
Tickets £20.00*
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7.30pm
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas The all hits show just not to be missed - come prepared to party! Martha Reeves is Motown’s ultimate soul diva and lead singer of the girl group Martha and The Vandellas. During her time with The Vandellas, they have scored over a dozen hit singles, including Nowhere To Run, Dancing In The Street, Heatwave, Third Finger Left Hand and Jimmy Mac. After leaving Motown in 1972, Martha continued to expand her Tickets £25.50* 28
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musical horizons, establishing herself as a singer/ songwriter with few limitations singing rock, jazz, country, gospel, blues and classical. Martha continues to perform, both solo and with her Vandellas - sisters Lois (Motown-era Vandella since 1967) and Delphine (since mid-1980s). At tonight’s show MARTHA AND THE VANDELLAS are backed by a stunning 9 piece band including an amazing 4 piece horn section. YOU MUST BE THERE!
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APR FRI 11
7.30pm
Immortal CHI
A WARRIORS QUEST FOR HARMONY – World tour A brand new spectacular fusion of jaw dropping Martial Arts, amazing multi-media images, fabulous costumes and original live music. An extraordinary story of a Tai Chi Master and his ultimate challenge incorporating traditional combat techniques and weapons, acrobatics, authentic Chinese instruments and stunning Chinese drum girls with a contemporary feel.
Tickets £12* 18* 20.50* £22.50* | Conc £2 off Family ticket £60
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APR SAT 12
7.30pm
Consider Yourself at Home with Ron Moody and Mark Lester Produced by Paul Ferris A unique opportunity to enjoy an evening with legendary stars of stage and screen Ron Moody and Mark Lester as they share some of the highlights of their careers and give insights into some of the things that happen off camera. With a career spanning six decades, Ron Moody is best known throughout the world for his award-winning role as Fagin in Lionel Bart’s stage and film musical Oliver! for which he received a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Mark Lester became a star at the age of 10 when he was cast as the title character in Lionel Bart’s musical Oliver! With scores of other film credits, Lester has just appeared in the film 1066 as King Harold II. Tickets £15* & £16* | Conc £2 off
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7pm Wed 2pm & 5:30pm Thurs
Alice in Wonderland An Easter Pantomime! A legendary magician and the country’s most popular ventriloquist will star in a show full of fun for the whole family, as Alice in Wonderland tours the UK in 2014. Steve Hewlett, the ventriloquist who shot to fame on ITV1’s Britain’s Got Talent with his puppet versions of Simon Cowell and Sinita, will, along with one of his friends, play Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee in the show. Paul Daniels, along with Debbie McGee, is regarded as one of the best magicians in the world, and will bring his unique style of comedy and magic to the show, with the double act playing the King of Hearts and the White Rabbit. Alice in Wonderland will also star panto double act Ant Payne and Robert Pearce as the Mad Hatter and the Cook, and from the West End, Jasette Amos will play the Cheshire Cat. With a fabulous live band, hilarious comedy, mind blowing magic, spectacular sets and costumes, and a West End calibre cast, Alice In Wonderland is an Easter treat for the whole family, that is truly not to be missed! Tickets £14* & £16* | Conc £2 off 30
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APR TUE 15
2.00pm
FROM THE PRODUCERS OF “WE’LL MEET AGAIN” A BRAND NEW SHOW FOR 2014
APR SAT 19
11am & 2.30pm
STEVE BARCLAY COMEDY PERSONALITY
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THE SOOTY SHOW 2014
UK Pink Floyd Experience Pink Floyd fans are in for a treat when we play host to one of the UK’s top Tribute Bands, “UK Pink Floyd Experience”. Songs from “Dark Side of The Moon” through to “Division Bell” are featured, so fans of all ages will find something from their “era”! www.pinkfloydexperience.co.uk
Tickets £20.00*
Izzy wizzy, let’s get busy – it’s The Sooty Show! Direct from Citv, Sooty heads into town in a fabulous new show to delight the whole family. Joining the nation’s favourite bear will be Sweep, Soo and Sooty’s TV Partner Richard Cadell who will be attempting to keep Sooty from getting up to mischief - boy will he have his hands full! It is Sooty’s Birthday party and things aren’t going to plan. Sooty and Sweep get messy baking the Birthday cake and will Soo ever decide which dress to wear? Special party guests include legendary Sooty favourites Butch the bulldog and Ramsbottom the snake. A spectacular mix of magic, music and messguaranteed giggles for Sooty Fans old and new and there’s also a chance to meet Richard and Sooty after the show! “A real treat for the children and a dose of nostalgia for the parents” - The Stage Tickets £12.00* | Conc children £2 off, Family of 4 £38*
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2.00pm
APR wed–FRI 23–25
7.30pm
Gnomeo & Juliet (2011) The neighbouring gardens of Montague and Capulet are at war, but the gnomes, Gnomeo and Juliet, are in love!
Tickets Adults £4*, Child £3* & Family of 4 £10*
Celebrating Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday APR SUN 20
7.30pm
The Addams Family
Hamlet (1948) Golden Lion and Academy Award winner, Sir Laurence Olivier is Hamlet, who struggles over whether or not he should kill his uncle, whom he suspects has murdered his father, the former king.
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A New Musical Presented by STP Musicals through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, NY The Addams Family is a smash-hit musical comedy, performed by talented young company STP Musicals, bringing the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life. This magnificently macabre new musical comedy is created by Jersey Boys authors Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice and Drama Desk-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa. STP Musicals is delighted to be returning to the Kings in this their tenth anniversary year - come meet the family!
Tickets £12.00* | Conc £2 off
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APR SAT 26
7.30pm
APR SUN 27
7.30pm
Forever in Blue Jeans High energy, hit songs and hot dance – all in one great new show for 2013! Come and join one of the greatest parties in town with music from the Rock ‘n’ Roll 50s, the Swinging 60s, the Motown 70s and the Abba 80s! With superb singers, dancers and musicians this show is eye catching and heart stopping from beginning to end! Bring the whole family and come and enjoy one of the liveliest and happiest shows of them all, Forever in Blue Jeans where the star of the show is the show itself! www.foreverinbluejeans.uk.com
Tickets £10.00* | Conc £2 off
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MAY SAT 3
7.30pm
MAY SUN 11
2.00pm
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Tickets £23.50* & £25.50*
MAY Thu 22
7.30pm
Hugless Douglas Hugless Douglas is a huggable, lovable young brown bear who wakes up one morning in need of a hug. He tries to find the perfect one, but none of them seem quite right. After all, there are so many different hugs to choose from. But Douglas soon discovers that there’s only one hug that will do - a big bear hug from his mum! Blunderbus is proud to present this delightful new show which comes to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and high energy storytelling. Little Cubs age 3 - 7 years old will love this heart-warming tale, but grown-up bears will have lots of fun, too. Join Douglas in this happy new show, full of laughter, sing along songs and plenty of opportunities to join in! “Storytelling for young hearts and minds!” The List
JIM DAVIDSON & RICHARD DIGANCE TOGETHER AGAIN! Having appeared together many times throughout the 80s, two of the most iconic performers of a generation join forces again for a night of music and laughter – not to be missed!
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Tickets £12* | Conc Child £8* & Family of 4 £32*
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JUNE SAT 7-SUN 8
1.00pm, 4.00pm Sat 10.00am, 1.00pm Sun Brand new live show!
Let’s Hang On Let’s Hang On has captured the magic of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons - not only their music, but also the uniqueness of the group, their mood, feel and sound to produce a wonderful evening of entertainment. Definitely not a night to be missed! You Guys Are Dynamite’ Frankie Valli www.letshangon.co.uk
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www.peppapiglive.com Peppa Pig © Astley Baker Davies Ltd / Entertainment One UK Ltd 2003
Peppa Pig’s Big Splash Fresh from the success of Peppa Pig’s Party and Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt comes Peppa’s brand new show Peppa Pig’s Big Splash. Come and join Peppa and her friends for another all-singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and muddy puddles! www.peppapiglive.com
Kids of all ages can get a taste of the theatre with one of our week long summer schools. If you have a budding young actor, singer, dancer or are just looking for fun holiday activities this is the place to be! Keep an eye on our website where details will be announced soon.
Tickerts £13.50* & £15.50* | Conc Child £2 off. Family of 4 £54*(Top price only), 0 -6 months FOC and 6 – 12 months £10* Book online: www.kings-Southsea.com
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‘BLOOD BROTHERS IS A THEATRICAL PHENOMENON’ DUBLIN BUSINESS POST
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‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING APPROVAL’ DAILY MAIL
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THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME
‘A TRIUMPHANT EVENING... UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE’ THE SPECTATOR
‘EXHILARATING...ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘GRITTY, GRIPPING,SUPERB... IT’S A MUST!’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True. Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning BLOOD BROTHERS. Bill Kenwright’s production recently surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the Standing Ovation Musical, as inevitably it; “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” Jack Tinker, Daily Mail. Follow us on facebook.com/kingstheatre
MAY 2014
Tuesday 6 – Saturday 10 Tuesday - Thursday 7.30pm Wednesday 2pm Friday 5pm & 8pm Saturday 2pm & 7.30pm Wednesday – Thursday 7.30pm, Saturday 2pm £28*, £26.50*, £25.00* Friday 8pm & Saturday 7.30pm £29*, £27.50*, £25.50* Tuesday 7.30pm, Wednesday 2pm & Friday 5pm £25*
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Susan Eves
Sophie Saunders
Patricia Wallis
18th – 27th January A selection of Archive material and art work provided by those taking part in our Open Day on January 18th, why not join in the fun?
27th Jan – 10th Feb A display of photography taken during the summer of 2013 at the Kings Theatre.
Marc Beatie
10th – 24th Feb After recently completing his MA and taking on a residency at the Kings Theatre, Marc’s exhibition displays his work through his experience at the Royal Academy of Arts.
10th – 24th March Susan endeavours to capture fleeting moments we are vaguely aware of. An investigation of how marks can suggest something strange yet familiar.
24th March– 7th April Patricia Wallis abstracts everyday item and landscapes, creating new worlds by uniting them with dots and a vivid use of colour.
Jason Adams
7th – 21st April My work concerns how civilization is really about keeping up with gardening, keeping our economy in check or we won’t be able to afford to mow the lawns.
Michael Wright
24th Feb – 10th March This exhibition of paintings and drawings are a series of experiments into the process of repainting historical artworks in different ways to produce semi-abstract images with elements omitted, altered or added to in random ways to produce something ‘original’.
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Show patrons are able to enjoy the exhibitions, with additional public viewings on Thursdays and Saturdays; 10.30am - 2pm programme permitting. For further details please visit our website at www.kings-southsea.com/exhibitions or call our box office on 023 9282 8282
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Our new and exciting workshop space on Albert Road – just three doors along from the main Box Office entrance is now open! No.28 is a fantastic and versatile space where groups can meet, play, sing, dance, act and more! Come along to one of our regular workshop sessions:
Sing & Sign Monday, 10.15-11.30am Fantastic sessions encouraging babies to learn sign language making communication easier between parent and baby.
Roots & Wings Monday, 4-6pm Join us and get involved in story time, from Adventures in Sweetie Land to Princess Lollipop stories and more!
Cantando Music Monday, 7.30-9pm Tuesday, 4.30-7pm Glee club! For enquiries please call Rebecca Robertson on 07515 734674.
Little Limelight Lovers Tuesday, 11.15am -12.15pm Music, stories, play and interactive fun for 1-3 year olds.
No longer an empty window! No.28 will have a changing exhibition of art for all to see on Albert Road. Call our Community Engagement Officer on 023 92 852 218 for information on hire or call the Box Office on 023 9282 8282 for more details on events in No.28.
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Trains
The Theatre is approximately 20 minutes walk or a short taxi ride away from both Fratton and Portsmouth & Southsea stations. For details please call 0870 6082 608.
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A taxi rank is situated outside our main entrance in Albert Road.
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There is a bus stop outside the theatre. For travel details and timetables please call First Travel on 0871 200 2233.
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From terminal head inland along Pier Road to University building Rees Hall, turn right along Southsea Terrace, continue along Kent Road into Marmion Road, cross to St. Vincent Road then left up Exmouth Road.
From 6pm free parking is available in the Waitrose car park on Marmion Road, PO5 2EJ. 3 Disabled Bays are available to the front of the theatre on Albert Road.
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31 33 35 34 33
32 34 36 35 34
33 35 37 36 35
34 36 38 37 36
35 37 39 38 37
36 38 40 39 38
Sound and Lighting 23 19 20 21 22 23 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 18 19 20 21 22 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17
24 24 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 24 23 22 20 18 18
23 26 26 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 26 25 24 22 20 20
24 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 27 26 25 23 21 21
25 32 32 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 32
26 33 33 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 33
34 34 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 34
1
Wheelchair Space
1
Restricted View
Dress circle 17 19 21 20 19
38 39 39 39 39 40 38
22 23 23 23 23 24 22 21 20
19 21 23 22 21
20 22 24 23 22
Stalls V U T S R Q P O N M L K J H G F E D C B
18 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 18 17 16 14 12 12
U22 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 25 24 23 21 19 19
U27 28 28 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 28 27 26 24
29 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 29 28 27 25
U28 30 30 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 30 29 28 26
31 31 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 31 30 29
Box E 4 Seats 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36
Box D 4 Seats
FREE PARKING is available a short walk away on the ground
Est 1907
How to
book
Online: www.kings-southsea.com By phone: Box Office - 023 9282 8282 Group Bookings (for 20+ people) 023 9285 2208 In person: 10am – 6pm, Monday – Saturday Box Office, Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2QJ
Booking Information: You can reserve tickets without payment for 3 days (but not within 3 days of the performance).
in Arms’ concession may be stated which allows under 2 year olds to sit on an adult’s lap for £1. (not available to book online)
Tickets will be held for collection from the Box Office if booked and paid for within 5 days of the performance.
Any age restrictions for performances are stated - please check before making a booking. Children aged 12 or under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 16. Children aged between 13 and 16 may attend unaccompanied but must make their presence known to staff on arrival. No responsibility is accepted by the Kings Theatre Trust or any of its employees for unaccompanied children.
Boxes will usually be released for sale 1 week before the performance date. Always check your tickets for the start time and to ensure you have the right performance. Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable point but it may not be possible to seat you in your allocated seat until the interval. Some shows do not admit latecomers – this is stated by the performance. All details are correct at time of print. Times, prices, cast may change due to unavoidable cause. Please see our website for full terms and conditions of tickets and accessibility information or call the Box Office on 023 9282 8282. Concessions and Parental Guidance: Please refer to the performance you wish to attend for available concessions – you may be asked for proof of entitlement to concessions. Children pay full rate unless a concession rate is stated or a ‘Babes
Please contact the Box Office for details of carer concessions. Payment & Fees: We accept the following methods of payment: Cash *Debit/Credit Cards – Visa/Master/ Maestro (*A 6% transaction fee will be added, capped at £10 for telephone bookings. No transaction fee if buying in person at the Box Office) Kings Theatre Gift Vouchers Please help us to restore this beautiful Edwardian Theatre – all transactions include an optional £1 donation with the facility to opt out.
floor of Waitrose car park from 6pm in Marmion Road, PO5 2EJ
As of 1st August 2013 we no longer accept National Theatre tokens. Group Bookings: Discounts are available for groups of 20 people or more on the majority of our shows. Reservations can be made via the group booking line, 023 9285 2208 and email groups@kings-southsea. com, Monday – Friday, 9am -5pm. Or call into the Box Office. Payment for group bookings can be made by the methods above or by BACS or cheque. These payment methods are only available on group bookings. A 3% transaction fee is added to all group bookings. Enjoy the show! If your performance falls outside of our normal opening hours, the Box Office will open 90 minutes before and remain open for 30 minutes beyond the show start time. We have a number of bars where you can purchase hot and cold refreshments which open one hour before the performance start time. You may also order your interval drinks on arrival. Only alcohol purchased on the premises may be consumed and can’t be taken outside the building. Glasses and glass bottles can’t be taken into the auditorium but we can provide plastic glasses.
Box Office 023 9282 8282
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at a
glance
DECEMBER
March
Sleeping Beauty
9th Dec - 5th Jan
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Tues 4th – Sat 8th
It’s a Wonderful Life (Film)
Mon 23rd
Bananas in Pyjamas
Sun 9th
School of Rock (Film)
Weds 12th
Bill & Ben Science Show
Thurs 13th
Malaysian Night
Fri 14th
Classic Legends of Rock & Folk
Sat 15th
Melana School of Dance
Sun 16th
The Circus of Horrors
Tues 18th
Tap Factory
Weds 19th
Fascinating Aida
Fri 21st
Essence of Ireland
Sat 22nd
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Film)
Sun 23rd
A Streetcar Named Desire (Film)
Sun 23rd
Pride & Prejudice
Wed 26th – Sat 29th Sun 30th
January Sleeping Beauty
Until 5th Jan
Miracle on 34th Street (Film)
Thurs 2nd
Arthur Christmas (Film)
Thurs 2nd
Open Day
Sat 18th
Wall-E (Film)
Sun 19th
The Day the Earth Stood Still (Film)
Sun 19th
Guide Awards Ceremony
Mon 20th
What is about that night
Tue 21st – Wed 22nd
One night of Elvis
Sat 25th
Ultimate Rhythm & Blues
Sun 26th
Most Wanted Dance Off
Fri 31st
February Motown’s Greatest Hits
Sat 1st
Infant Voices
Magical Mozart by Candlelight
Sun 2nd
April
Chinese New Year event
Mon 3rd
911 Illuminate the hits and more tour
Tues 1st
Moscow City Ballet – Romeo & Juliet
Weds 5th
That’ll be the day
Weds 2nd
Moscow City Ballet – The Nutcracker
Thurs 6th – Fri 7th
Iconic Live
Fri 4th
House of Burlesque
Sat 8th
Stars of Strictly 2014
Sat 5th
Grease
Tue 11th – Sat 15th
La Boheme
Sun 6th
Gemsdance School
Sun 16th Tue 18th
The Move
Mon 7th
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Weds 9th
ELO Experience
Thurs 10th
Immortal Chi
Fri 11th
Reduced Shakespeare the Bible: The complete word of God
Portsmouth Music Festival Gala Concert
Mon 31st
Jalwa
Weds 19th
Beyond the Barricade
Thurs 20th
51 Shades of Maggie
Fri 21st
Consider Yourself at Home with Ron Moody and Mark Lester
Sat 12th
Jackson Live in Concert
Sat 22nd
Bless ‘em all
Tues 15th
Ed Byrne: Roaring Forties
Sun 23rd
Alice in Wonderland
Mikado
Thurs 27th - Sat 1st March
Weds 16th – Thurs 17th
UK Pink Floyd Experience
Fri 18th
Sooty
Sat 19th
Gnomeo & Juliet (Film)
Sun 20th
Hamlet (Film)
Sun 20th
The Addams Family Musical
Wed 23rd – Fri 25th
Borstal Boy
Sat 26th
Forever in Blue Jeans
Sun 27th
Kings Card
Discounts for Kings Card Holders, plus Senior Kings Card Holders receive additional £1 discount on shows with other concessions
Student Standby £5 tickets for Students available for this show when you book within an hour prior to the performance and show your student ID