SUMMER 2011
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At A Glance
BOX OFFICE: 023 9282 8282 GROUPS: 023 9285 2208 May shows Blood Brothers English Youth Ballet Auditions Georgie Fame in Concert Forever in Blue Jeans Shoalin Warriors Grimethorpe Colliery Band The Billy Fury Story See How They Run Die Fledermaus Cowardy Custard The Harlem Gospel Choir Student Screening Little Black Dress The Daisy Chain Festival Ponyo - Film American Beauty - Film Tracy Higgs
Date 3rd-7th 9th 10th 12th 13th 14th 15th 18th/19th 22nd 23rd/24th 26th 27th 28th 29th 29th 29th 31st
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June Shows Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown - Live in Concert Rockin on Heavens Door Motown's Greatest Hits - How Sweet It Is War of the Worlds Magic - A Kind of ELO Pins and Needles Fashion Show Gordon Smith Joe Longthorne Touchdown! Meet an Astronaut An Evening with Kim Woodburn Sally Morgan Close Encounters of the Third Kind - Film The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Winner Takes it All Peter Pan Claire Louise Dance School Multicultural Day Solid Gold Country Legends
Date 2nd 3rd 4th 9th-11th 12th 13th 15th 16th 17th 17th 18th 19th 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 26th 29th
Day Thurs Fri Sat Thurs-Sat Sun Mon Wed Thurs Fri Fri Sat Sun Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Wed
July Shows Peppa Pig's Party Voice of The Heart - Karen Carpenter House of Burlesque Bewitched, Bothered & Broadway Portsmouth Book Award The Pupil’s Oscars Hit Parade Heroes Timestep DanceMania! Are You Experienced? Alice in Wonderland
Date 2nd/3rd 8th 9th 10th 12th 13th 14th 16th 23rd 30th
Day Sat/Sun Fri Sat Sun Tues Wed Thurs Sat Sat Sat
August Shows Forces Sweethearts Nature Week Summer School Technical Summer School Dance Summer School
Date 3rd 1st - 5th 8th - 12th 8th - 12th 15th - 19th
Day Wed Mon - Fri Mon - Fri Mon - Fri Mon - Fri
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Welcome Summer at the
KingsTheatre “My father always maintained he built the Kings for the people. He’d be delighted to know how much the local community still loves this building” Kate O’ Mara
“May this wonderful old building gleam
in her glorious new coat of paint and sally forth into her next century proudly” Dillie Keane, appearing in ‘Cowardly Custard’ 23rd – 24th May
Shows coming up this season
Baron Munchausen
Blood Brothers
Peppa Pig
Shaolin Warriors
“As always the Kings’ success keeps flourishing, wonderful
audiences, superb performances, and long may this last.” Lisa Riley
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School Workshops available
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Kings Card The
Huge savings and benefits both at the theatre and around Southsea RATES TYPE 1 YEAR 5 YEARS Individual £25.00 £75.00 Student £12.00 £36.00 OAP £17.00 £51.00 OAP Couple £25.00 £75.00 Couple £40.00 £120.00 Family £50.00 £150.00
Theatre benefits
• A FREE interval drink voucher • 10% off pre-ordered interval drinks (beat the interval rush!) • 20% off Kings Theatre merchandise • Special newsletter/email from the Kings Theatre Trust • Exclusive offers on selected shows • £2 off tickets with a Kings Card discount. £1 extra for OAPs on selected shows • Special discounts on selected opening nights • Exclusive discounts and offers at various local businesses and restaurants
Exclusive discounts
from local businesses including... • The Spinnaker Tower (Tel: 02392 857520) 10% discount in the Waterfront Café and Bar and Café in the Clouds • Hovertravel (Tel: 01983 811000) 20% discount off standard adult and child period returns, day returns and single tickets only • The Akash (Tel: 02392 291813) Special Discounted Menu for all Kings Card Holders between 5:30pm-9:30pm, 10% discount after 9:30pm with complementary Baileys • The Wine Vaults (Tel: 02392 864712 10% discount on food • Charmaine of Southsea (Tel: 02392 733569 Free box of chocolates on orders over £30, Free bottle of wine on orders over £40 for deliveries in Portsmouth • Monsoon Indian Restaurant (Tel: 02392 826343) Sun-Thurs buffet, 6-8pm £7.95, 8-10pm £9.95 or 15% discount on food menu
For further details or to purchase a card please call 023 9282 8282 or visit our website at www.kings-southsea.com www.kings-southsea.com Box Office 023 9282 8282
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English Youth Ballet Mon 9th May
Georgie Fame IN CONCERT
The Nutcracker Auditions
Thurs 12th May - 7.30pm Tue 10th May - 7.30pm Georgie Fame & Sons Georgie, with his much loved blend of Jazz and Rhythm & Blues, has become an Icon of the British music scene. Ages 8-11yrs 4.30-6.15pm
Ages 12-18yrs 6.45-8.30pm
English Youth Ballet is offering an exciting opportunity for 100 boys and girls ages 8-18yrs to perform in our colourful and exciting full-length classical ballet The Nutcracker at the Kings Theatre Southsea for 3 performances 4th-5th October 2011.
“There’s no point in doing it when Georgie Fame could do it ten times better” Bill Wyman
“Sends us home happy to have been in the presence of genuine cool” The Guardian
For Audition Pack and a Registration Form please contact: e: misslewis@ englishyouthballet.co.uk t: 01689 856 747/01248 422 337 w: www.englishyouthballet.co.uk
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Come and join the greatest party in town with a cast of terrific singers, dancers and musicians performing Rock ‘N’ Roll favourites from Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis & Brenda Lee to The Beatles and The Monkeys, plus great songs from The Carpenters and ABBA and The Jackson 5, as well as hits from Oklahoma and 7 Brides for 7 Brothers. Bring the whole family and come and enjoy one of the liveliest and happiest shows of them all!
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From the hit movie
“Brassed Off ”
Fri 13th May - 7.30pm
“…Rip roaring entertainment!” “..Agility, grace & showmanship”
Sat 14th May - 7.30pm
Western Australian
The real stars of the hit movie “BRASSED OFF”, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band are celebrating the 15th anniversary of this classic film.
Washington Post
“A thoroughly entertaining show and a must for all music enthusiasts!” The Guardian
“Sensational performing your favourite classics in spectacular style!” The Times
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The
BILLY FU RY story
Sun 15th May - 7.30pm
Wed 18th May - 7.30pm Thurs 19th May - 7.30pm
Halfway
New Apollo, Portsmouth’s first professional fringe theatre company, return to the Kings for the fifth consecutive year to present a Classic British Farce, SEE HOW THEY RUN.
Featuring the original members of Billy’s band Fury’s Tornados with the voice of Colin Gold.
A hilarious evening’s entertainment as a meddlesome village harridan and copious misunderstandings have vicars and bishops running round in circles.
To Paradise
Sun 22nd May - 7.30pm With Post Show Talk
Die Fledermaus is one of the world’s most famous operettas, and it now gets a glittering new look by the country’s best small-scale operetta company, Opera della Luna. This entirely new, saucy production is an evening not to be missed by all fans of opera and lunacy! “Brilliant, not to mention
hilarious.
The most enjoyable evening for ages.” Opera Now
The story of a shy young boy from Liverpool who went on to become one of Britain’s best loved rock stars hear his own band re-play live his timeless hits:
“Jeff Clarke’s vivacious production is truly
delightful.
Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, Jealousy, Halfway To Paradise.
Mischievous and witty and the outfits have all the razzle-dazzle of Versace.” Financial Times
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The Harlem Gospel Choir
Mon 23rd & Tue 24th May - 7.30pm
Thurs 26th May - 7.30pm
Calling all
The Harlem Gospel Choir has shared its message of love & inspiration with thousands of people around the world, from China and Korea to Russia and Alaska.
Kings Theatre patron Dillie Keane (Fascinating Aïda and BBC’s Grumpy Old Women) and Britain’s best-loved cabaret artists Kit and the Widow join forces to salute Sir Noël Coward and his ‘talent to amuse’, in the first major revival of this famous revue.
Their songs of hope & inspiration will touch the depths of your soul & lift your spirit; every performance will take your breath away!
Mad Dogs and Englishmen!
Revisit excerpts from Coward’s best-loved comedies: Design for Living, Present Laughter, Tonight at 8:30… interspersed with his most brilliant songs such as Don’t Put Your Daughter on the Stage Mrs Worthington, A Room with a View, Poor Little Rich Girl, Mad Dogs and Englishmen…
“The Harlem Gospel Choir are
tremendous!” Sir Elton John
“It’s more than a show, it’s a feeling!” Pope John Paul II
“A whole
ravishing feast never ceases to amaze”
Evening Standard
£18, £16.50, £14 KC
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Patrons attending shows will get to enjoy these exhibitions. Open viewings scheduled for Thursdays and Saturdays 10:30am - 2pm, programme permitting. Please check with the Box Office on 023 9282 8282. Entry is Free.
Fashion
Flights of Fantasy
9th - 22nd May
13th - 23rd June For a fantastic opportunity to show your work in The Kings Theatre, visit: facebook.com/ NeBMedia
Flora Flora 23rd - 30th May
Jeff Wayne’s Musical version of
Books, Books, Books!
Paintergraph 29th July - 11th August
4th - 14th July Courtesy of Photos8.com
ASP@The Kings 15th28th July
‘The War of the Worlds’ 31st May 12th June
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Do you want to get your art work seen? We have the walls to hang it on! Whether you are an individual, business, school or organisation, you can get your work noticed at the Kings Theatre. For further details contact Claire Druce on arts@kings-southsea.com
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Little Black Dress
Student
Screening Fri 27th May - 7.30pm
Film screening
University of Portsmouth Short Film Showcase 3rd year students of the School of Creative Arts Film and Media present their final year projects in this showcase of short films by young filmmakers. Covering a range of styles from comedy to thriller, drama to documentary, their five films present diverse approaches to a range of topics.
Sat 28th May - 7.30pm
Breakfast at Tiffany’s & Live Catwalk
Sun 29th May - 2pm
Shimmy into your little black dress and soak up some 60’s elegance with a screening of sumptuous classic Breakfast At Tiffany’s, followed by a live catwalk show celebrating the designs of local students, businesses and fashionistas from the LBD and beyond…
£2 Adults | £1 Child
Partnering the Little Black Dress Exhibition at the City Museum • Until 5th June
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Film screening
AMERICAN BEAUTY Sun 29th May - 7.30pm
“The little black dress will become a sort of uniform for all women of taste” Vogue prediction, 1926
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Tracy
‘TJ’ Higgs
Rockin’ Roy On Chubby Heaven’s Door Brown is back Fri 3rd June - 7.30pm in town… Thurs 2nd June - 7.30pm
Now in its 14th fantastic year and backed by a superb five piece band, this show delivers the feel-good factor from start to finish.
Tue 31st May - 7.30pm Psychic Detective Tracy Higgs has been described as the most accurate female medium in the UK and abroad, she has appeared on Psychic Private Eyes, The Three Mediums, Colin Fry Live and many more, and has toured with Colin Fry in the UK, Norway and New Zealand.
“She’s amazing, TJ has a direct line to the afterlife” Colin Fry
Rockin’ On Heaven’s Door sends shivers down the spine with spookily convincing portrayals of musical giants Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran and Jerry Lee Lewis.
One Million People Can’t Be Wrong!
Get ready for a barn-storming night of jokes, banter and hilarious mickey-taking from Britain’s most outrageous comedian, bar none! Laugh till it hurts as Chubby rips into his live audiences with a non-stop battering ram of laugh-out-loud comedy guaranteed! Get the hottest ticket in town but be warned if easily offended please stay away! Over 18s Only
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Motown’s Greatest
13th June - 7.30pm
Hits
Fashion and Textiles Design with Enterprise 2011 graduates
Sat 4th June - 7.30pm
Painting by Michael Trim Thunder Child “… the Thunder Child vanished forever, taking with her Man’s last hope of victory. The Earth belonged to the Martians.”
The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of MOTOWN is back by popular demand! Over 50 Golden Years of MOTOWN music are remembered featuring songs from legendary artistes such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers and many, many more. The UK’s No. 1 MOTOWN production is guaranteed to have you dancing ‘All Night Long’
Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds (Under Licence) Thur 9th - Sat 11th June 7.30pm Sat Matinee 2.30pm Following record-breaking success as one of the most beloved albums of all time and, recently, as a star-studded arena tour, CCADS celebrate their Twentieth year on the theatrical scene with this specially licensed production, combining a full cast and a stunning orchestra to bring vibrant life to the thrilling tale of humankind fighting for its very existence in Victorian England. Take your place at the very heart of the invasion as the action spills from the stage into the auditorium in a dazzlingly theatrical blending of live performance, impressive set pieces and imaginative multi-media, culminating in an unmissable and totally unique theatrical experience the like of which you have never seen before. Tickets: £11.00 - £15.00 Concessions Available
Pins and Needles from the University of Portsmouth presents their graduate fashion show.
Future trends brought toare the catwal life on exciting ar k in an fashion co ray of ll prints for ections, fash interiors an ion / performanc d es.
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The Kings is the ONLY theatre (so far as we know) to have featured a rowing boat beneath the stage to convey the orchestra to the pit in times of high tide or heavy rainfall!
This exclusive evening is not one to be missed! £4 | Conc £1
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FUTURE There are a number of ways in which you can contribute to the growth and success of this great theatre. Regular monthly donations
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Leaving A Legacy a gift in your will that can support our future development Sponsor A Seat a brass plaque with your name on your chosen seat.
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Kings Theatre Merchandise Kings Theatre ‘Box of Delights’ Book A history of the Kings Theatre
£2.50
Kings Theatre Centenary Souvenir Magazine Marking 100 years of The Kings Theatre
£3.50
Kings Theatre B&W or Colour Postcards Order your Kings Theatre postcard. 2 for £1
£0.60
Kings Theatre Teddy Bear Fun & Cuddly, in a Kings Theatre jumper. Order your cute Kings Theatre teddy bear
£9.50
Portsmouth Monopoly Your chance to own the Kings Theatre in Portsmouth Monopoly
KINGS T H E AT R E TOURS
£20.00
Order online www.kings-southsea.com
By popular demand, we are pleased to continue with our regular tours of this beautiful Grade II listed building, including areas which the public normally never see. Special tours can be arranged at other times for groups and societies with particular interests. Places are limited to 25 people per tour. Please contact our Box Office.
Adults £5.00 Accompanied Children £1.00 Price includes Tea/Coffee Tours usually take place on the first Saturday of the month at 10:30am Please call 023 9282 8282 to book
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Sun 12th June - 7.30pm Performing with breathtaking precision the legendary songs of ELO, The Electric Light Orchestra. Magic’s outstanding vocal and musical talents are augmented with the addition of Dave Chapman, a sensational keyboard player, who reproduces the complex orchestral sounds that is part of the ELO legend, making this concert a must for all lovers of great music and harmony.
Gordon Smith Beyond Belief
Wed 15th June - 7.30pm Gordon Smith is widely accepted as one of the most accurate mediums in the world and his “Beyond Belief ” tour offers the opportunity to meet the man who has captivated audiences worldwide.
“Hailed as the UK’s most accurate medium” Daily Mail
“There is no doubt for me that he is the real deal” Woman’s Own
“Amazing” Time Out (Due to recent EU legislation, we must state that the demonstrations during the Beyond Belief tour are for entertainment and should be judged as an experiment.)
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Joe
Touchdown!
An Evening with
Kim Woodburn
Longthorne
Meet an Astronaut
Thur 16th June - 7.30pm
Fri 17th June - 10am
Fri 17th June - 7.30pm
Back by popular demand, Joe Longthorne’s repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world’s top singers.
Event for Ages 9-11 Come along to see NASA Astronaut Dr. Stephen K Robinson talk about his missions into space!
Portsmouth Association for the Blind present an evening with Kim Woodburn, star of How Clean Is Your House and runner up of I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here 2009.
“Joe can do me better than I can do myself” Shirley Bassey
Dr Robinson has logged over 1156 hours and 19.8 million miles in space. An inspirational event for a new generation of explorers!
Kim is going to hold a question and answer session and talk about her varied career. Kim will also be auctioning a pair of her famous rubber gloves and signed copies of her books.
“A stunning success story” Daily Mail
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Sat 18th June - 7.30pm
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
The Winner Takes It All
Sun 19th June - 7.30pm
Thur 23rd June - 7.30pm The Very Best of
Derek Block proudly presents......
‘ABBA’ and
Sally Morgan ‘Psychic Sally On The Road’ Fresh from her new TV Series ‘Psychic Sally On The Road’ on LIVING TV, Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns by overwhelming public demand. Sally now brings her amazing abilities and her tremendous personality to the stage with a unique theatrical experience, which is both hugely entertaining and enlightening. Sally Morgan has taken the UK by storm!! All tickets £22.50
The ‘BEE GEES’ Live In Concert
Steven Spielberg’s 1977 classic is an awe inspiring blend of human drama and fantastic visuals that deserve to be seen on the big screen. The film will be introduced by Dr Lincoln Geraghty, Lecturer in Media Studies at Portsmouth University and an expert on science fiction Film and TV. Presented in partnership with Portsmouth Film Society and Portsmouth Festivities.
Two of the country’s greatest shows come together at last in one fantastic concert to pay tribute to two of history’s most iconic acts. Get ready for a non-stop barrage of hits as ‘The Winner Takes It All’ prepares to dazzle you with an evening full of the unforgetable music of ‘ABBA’ and ‘The BEE GEES’. Live String Section, two awesome performances, ten-piece ensemble...
Truly Amazing! ’
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“Heavenly perfection.” ★★★★ The Edinburgh Evening News
The National Black Light Theatre of Prague present The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Locked in an asylum for telling lies, Baron Munchausen knows only one way to escape his imagination! And so his stories begin....
Wed 22nd June - 11am & 7.30pm A show full of amazing stories, mesmerising illusions and incredible tricks of the Black Light Theatre accompanied by unique multivisual effects including animation and interactive film projections. “It has no borders. If you’re an adult, you look at the show trying to figure out how we do it. If you’re a child, you get caught up in the story and the fun.” Jakub Marek, Co-Founder The National
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Peter Pan
Multicultural
Day
Sun 26th June - 4.30pm
Fri 24th June - 7.30pm Sat 25th June - 7pm Claire Louise School Of Dance brings you their spectacular song and dance show for all ages to enjoy. This fun filled, action packed evening is brought to you by the Bish Bash Bosh Theatre Company. Join them for traditional pantomime fun; boo the villains, cheer the heroes and have a great time supporting these inspiring actors, all of whom have unique abilities.
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An evening of cultural entertainment culminating in the showing of the critically acclaimed film Slum Dog Millionaire. On offer will be a
Bollywood dance show & Bangladeshi cultural dance The show features pupils aged from 3 to 70 years performing to songs from musicals, films, Disney, and recent music. They will perform tap, modern, jazz, disco, rock ‘n’ roll, ballroom, ballet, and street dance numbers. So join us for a very exciting and enjoyable evening. Adults £10.50 /£9.50 | Child /OAPs £9.50 /£8.50
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by British Bangladeshi Cultural Association and more…
All Tickets £6
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Sat 2nd July - 10am, 1pm & 4pm Sun 3rd July - 10am & 1pm
Oink Oink it’s Peppa Pig!
£15.50 / £13.50 | £2 off U16s | £50 Family of 4 top price
Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her absolute favourite activity jumping up and down in muddy puddles! Today it’s a bright and sunny day. It’s a very special day. It’s Peppa Pig’s birthday. Come and join the fun with Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant. A charming, original and imaginative show, full of brand new songs, muddy puddles, and oinks! This BAFTA award-winning children’s TV show is recreated live on stage featuring beautifully true-to-life puppets, for first time, from the producers of LazyTown Live! and Roald Dahl’s The BFG.
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Kings Youth Theatre Life Long Learning Community Projects
Missing an Dan Nol The m a h & Gra stest a F ’s d l Wor ner n Blind Ru ly. 20th Ju day Wednes
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School Visits Curriculum Support Show Workshops
Talks and Tours Work Experience Further Education
To discuss any of these initiatives please contact the Education Co-ordinator at education@kings-southsea.com or 023 9285 2206 For further details, updates and resources, visit www.kings-southsea.com/education
Little Limelight Lovers
Monthly sessions for children aged 0 to 5 and their families.
Fun workshops on dance, drama and music. 9th May & 13th June & 11th July
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r e m m su s e i t i v i t c a
summer school
nature week
dance summer school
TECHNICAL summer school
summer school Mon 8th - Fri 12th August Audition, rehearse and perform a musical in just one week! Intensive course in which you work on the fantastic show ‘Annie Junior’. Students will cover acting, singing, dancing and musical theatre. Budding young stars will be given the unique opportunity to learn performing arts skills with other students who share their passion for theatre. ‘At the end of the week they will perform a full production to friends and family. Ages 7 to 14 • 9am to 5pm each day You will need to bring a packed lunch • Performance 7pm Friday Tickets £2
NATURE WEEK
£130 or £110 for Siblings
Technical SUMMER SCHOOL Mon 8th - Fri 12th August
For 7–14 Yrs
Mon 1st – Fri 5th August Check the website for more details www.kings-southsea.com
Running along side The Summer School, come and learn how to put on a stage show and work ‘behind the scenes’ at the Kings Theatre. In this week long Technical Theatre course you will cover: stage management, sound operation, lighting operation and design, and use of special effects in theatre. And along with this you will be working on a full production to amaze your friends and family with your new Technical Theatre Skills.
dance summer school
The course will be taught by technical Theatre industry professionals
Explore a multitude of dance styles in this highly active, fun week…
Mon 15th August – Fri 19th August • 9am to 5pm each day You will need to bring a packed lunch • Performance 7pm Friday Tickets £2
£130 or £110 for Siblings Please ring 023 9285 2206 or email education@kings-southsea.com for more information on either of these Summer Schools Once booked you will be contacted by our education department to complete your application
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Solid Gold Voice of the Heart Country Fri 8th July - 7.30pm Legends
House of
Wed 29th June - 7.30pm
Sat 9th July - 7.30pm
Burlesque The decadently delightful House of Burlesque is back.
A terrific show from the producers of the hit musical Forever In Blue Jeans present
Karen Carpenter This stunning show is guaranteed to lead Carpenters fans everywhere through a magical memory.
Now celebrating its 10th year the Solid Gold Country Legends show pays homage to the very best in Country Music. Led by singing stars, Jeanne Jordan and BJ Thomas together with the Outlaw Country Band who are amongst the finest country musicians you will ever see.
YESTERDAY ONCE MORE, GOODBYE TO LOVE, CLOSE TO YOU, ONLY YESTERDAY all the hits that every Carpenters fan adores.
Pop parody pioneers: Frisky and Mannish Queen of the burlesque clowns: Audacity Chutzpah The finest comedy from: Wil Hodgson The divine Laurie Hagen Not to mention your master of ceremonies… Joe Black
Here at the House of Burlesque dressing up is positively encouraged,
‘Brilliant Entertainment at its best’
so get your heels on and your alter egos out!
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Oliver award winning illusionist Marisa Carnesky
With superb vocals from CAROLE GORDON and outstanding talent from the brilliant BLUE JEANS BAND & SINGERS it will be a “sparkling” night to remember.
Country Legends brings you the perfect mix of old and new country hits from the classics of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and Tammy Wynette to Garth Brooks, Lady Antebellum and Shania Twain
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Bewitched, Bothered & Broadway
Book Awards
Sun 10th July - 7.30pm
Tue 12th July
‘Bewitched, Bothered & Broadway’ is the 2011
Kings Theatre Artist Studio Now is the time to get involved! Whilst in the preliminary stages of launching this exciting new project we want to generate support in the Portsmouth area and beyond.
FORT Cancer Charity spectacular of song and dance.
We want to generate support in the Portsmouth area and beyond.
Featuring some of the greatest talent in the south and featuring the 2011 winner of ‘The WHY Factor’. Portsmouth Book Award: Shorter Novel Celebration Pupils from Portsmouth Junior Schools gather at The Kings Theatre to hear what they have voted as their book of the year.
We invite your ideas and welcome offers of help, contributions and assistance, both financial and practical. We want to hear from you now! Contact us on arts@kings-southsea.com
Like the Oscars, only better!
All Tickets £5
By invitation only www.kings-southsea.com Box Office 023 9282 8282
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The
Pupil’s Oscars Wed 13th July
Hit Parade Heroes Thurs 14th July - 7.30pm
Timestep Dance Mania! Sat 16th July - 2pm & 7pm
For One Night Only The Pupil’s Oscars is a unique and very special award scheme started in 2003. The dual emphases of this award’s ceremony are to recognise and celebrate student achievement and to increase the participation of children and young people in decision making within and beyond their schools / colleges. The Oscars give our young people the opportunity to put forward the names of individuals who they believe are deserving of special recognition for something exceptional they have done.
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Dancemania! This stupendous show stars John Leyton and Mike Berry, who will be joined by the sixties star Mike Sarne and backed by The Flames, who have an unsurpassed reputation for their authentic and exciting stage presence.
Presented by over 300 pupils of the Timestep School of Dance, from 3yrs – adults.
This superb show will be a fitting tribute to the late Jet Harris.
My Fair Lady, Cirque de soleil Disco classics
A fun-filled show that all ages will enjoy. With music from:
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‘THE SHOWS MUST GO ON’ Do Jet Harris Not Miss It!
There will be singing and dancing with a surprise performance from the adults!
£18 | KC
£11.50 DC £9.50 | U 14 Conc £2
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Forces
ARE YOU
EXPERIENCED?
Sweethearts
The Jimi Hendrix Experience
The original singalong nostalgia show
Sat 23rd July - 7.30pm
Sat 30th July - 7 pm
Wed 3rd August - 2.30pm
If you were fortunate enough to have seen Jimi Hendrix, and thought you’d never see the like again – well, this is a dream come true.
Forces Sweethearts has been wowing audiences since 1995 and for 2011 they have a cracking new show featuring all the old favourites, from Vera Lynn to Gracie Fields, Marlene Dietrich, Carmen Miranda and Anne Shelton.
“ARE YOU EXPERIENCED?” …You will be!
“Unnerving accuracy uncannily like the real thing.” Guitarist Magazine.
This new show is certain to have audiences singing along from beginning to end.
present
Alice in Wonderland Through the Looking Glass Fall into Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass with Alice! There you will meet many magical and fantastical characters that will capture the whole family’s imagination. Performed by children from ages seven to seventeen this production will enthral the child within us all.
£16.50 | KC
£8 | Conc £2 | KC
Celebrating the great female vocalistS of the 40s including: Vera Lynn The Andrews Sisters Anne Shelton Jessie Matthews Gracie Fields Marelene Dietrich and many more!
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£10, £9 | Group Discount Available
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The Tragedy of Macbeth
Icarus Theatre Collective in association with The Kings Theatre present a national tour of:
by William Shakespeare
Icarus voted Best Production Runner Up at The Guide Awards for Journey’s End
Tuesday 13th - Wednesday 14th September Blending traditional and physical theatre with live music played by the actors, Icarus Theatre Collective brings vividly to life some of literature’s most vibrant language and characters using the original text.
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The Kings Youth Theatre offers young people the chance of making theatre happen.
learn what it t to be th akes e next stars of s and scr tage een!
Fun-packed weekly classes for both juniors and seniors will explore the performing arts through games, character improvisation and script work. There will also be the chance to devise and perform your own theatre piece!
turdays ce oN Sa a pl e k ta pm classes 10am - 12 7-12 yrs 1pm - 3pm Juniors s 12-17 yr seniors h year: rms eac e t e e r h t er - Decemb ptember - march e S r e t win anuary Spring j april - july e summ r
023 9285 2232 kyt@kings-southsea.com www.kings-southsea.com/kings-youth-theatre
Look out for the Student Standby Symbol on particpating shows
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Beat the queues! Pre order your interval drinks before the show.
Autumn Season Nosferatu, ghost walk, music and a paranormal vigil
Saturday 24th September
Monday 31st October
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Wednesday 16 th November
Book online and select your own seats! www.kings-southsea.com
n Highlights Bolly-Flex Sunday 2nd October
tember
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Sunday 25th September
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...Cultural city •
A waterfront city full of culture and heritage
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Explore fascinating museums, theatres, cathedrals and historic ships
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Enjoy miles of seafront promenade and green open spaces
Call us for more information
023 9282 6722
reference: KT11
www.visitportsmouth.co.uk
shopping
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dining
history
relaxing
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Supported by
The Matcham 100 Club H&S Aviation
www.hsaviation.co.uk Specialising in the repair and overhaul of small to medium gas turbine engines. The company started in 1946 and have been trading in Portsmouth for 46 years. We employ over 320 people with the outlook for the company looking rosy for many years to come.
SILVER
Computer Sleuths helpme@computersleuths.co.uk Southern Fire Protection www.sfpltd.co.uk Queen’s Hotel www.queenshotelportsmouth.com
BRONZE
CJS Portsmouth Ltd.
www.creatiques.co.uk
The Phoenix Public House Venn Pianos
Creatiques Couture Parmiters Anqitues
www.cjsportsmouthltd.co.uk
www.ianparmiter.co.uk
www.vennpianos.co.uk
Errand Jervis
University of Portsmouth : Purple Door
www.errandjervis.co.uk
Coffin, Mew LLP
www.coffinmew.co.uk
Osprey Business Systems Ltd
www.port.ac.uk
All About Signs
www.allaboutsigns.co.uk
Grosvenor Casino, Portsmouth
www.ospreysystems.co.uk
www.grosvenorcasinos.com
MindWorks Marketing
Braemar Care Home
www.mindworks.co.uk
www.braemarcarehome.co.uk
For more information contact 023 9285 2208 www.kings-southsea.com Box Office 023 9282 8282
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If you would like to make a donation, Virgin money are a ‘not for profit’ company, dedicated to helping charities raise funds. All donations go directly to the chosen charity, just head to virginmoneygiving.com and search for ‘Kings Theatre’ to make a donation.
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How to Book By phone
Box Office 023 9282 8282 Group Bookings 023 9285 2208
Online
You can book online by going to our website www.kings-southsea.com
Box Office Opening Times
Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm. The Box Office will remain open for 30 mins after performance start time. Sunday - The Box Office will open 90 mins before the performance, and remain open for 30 mins after the performance start time
Cards accepted
Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Solo and Electron
Postal bookings
Please make cheques payable to The Kings Theatre Trust Ltd and write your address on the reverse. If you require tickets sent to you please include an SAE Please send payments to: The Kings Theatre Box Office Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ Always check your tickets for performance start time and to ensure you have the correct performance
Parental guidance
Most productions are suitable for children, unless labelled otherwise
Group bookings
Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more on many shows. Reservations can be made by calling 023 9285 2208, in person at the Box Office or by email via groups@kings-southsea.com
Terms and Conditions
Tickets are non-refundable but may be exchanged to a different performance of the same production if sold through our Box Office at a charge of £1.50 per transaction. Please note this must take place before the date of the show on the original ticket Lost tickets can be replaced at a cost of £1.50 – Reprinted tickets must be collected from the Box Office The Box Office can attempt to sell on tickets returned to the theatre at a charge of £1.50. Please note a sale is never guaranteed Tickets can be reserved without payment for 3 days but not within 3 days of the performance.
Tickets, if booked and paid for within 5 days of the performance, will be held for collection Discounts may apply to over 60s, under 16s and students (NUS Card). Please contact the Box Office for information about our Accessibility Scheme and related concessions NB Concessions are not always Available. Only one concession per person, per performance. Please contact the Box Office for information about our Accessibility Scheme and related concessions Special offers and discounts apply to full priced tickets only. Please note each offer may be only be used once per person and not to be used retrospectively or in conjunction with any other offer or concession. The Kings Theatre reserves the right to introduce or withdraw prices and discounts without notice. Please note some offers may only be available through the Box Office and not online All tickets paid for by debit or credit cards over the telephone are subject to a £2.50 transaction fee. This includes postage to a UK address All tickets purchased online are subject to a fee per ticket which is stated at the time of booking. Online purchases include an optional £1 restoration donation per transaction Children of all ages must pay the child price for each seat unless otherwise stated. ‘Babes in Arms’ (under 2’s) pay £1 for all suitable theatre promoted events. These tickets are only available through the Box Office and not online Children aged 12 or under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 16 Children between the ages of 13 and 16 may attend the theatre unaccompanied but must make themselves known to a member of front of house staff on arrival. The theatre cannot accept any responsibility for unaccompanied children . Tickets are sold subject to the management’s right to make alterations to the cast or advertised arrangements, discounts and prices rendered necessary by unavoidable causes Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable point in the performance. Please note it may not be possible to seat you in your allocated seating until the interval The theatre management reserves the right to refuse admission The Kings Theatre is a no-smoking theatre; a smoking bin is provided outside the main entrance Only alcohol purchased on the premises maybe consumed within the theatre. We regret that any alcohol purchased on the premises may not be taken outside the building
.Glasses and glass bottles may not be taken into the auditorium at any time. We do however provide plastic tumblers for your convenience. The taking of photographs, the use of mobile phones and making any recordings of any performance is strictly prohibited. Boxes will usually be released for sale 1 week before the performance date due to possible sight line restrictions or use as part of the performance. By purchasing a ticket you consent to be photographed or filmed as part of a group Facilities. A large print copy of this brochure is available on request. Please call 023 9285 2236 or email marketing@kings-southsea.com
Theatre Tokens
Kings Theatre Gift Vouchers are available from the Box Office and make a wonderful present. National Theatre Tokens are also available in denominations of £5, £10, £20
Bars
Our bars are open one hour before the performance. The Matcham Bar, at the rear of the stalls, has level access from the Albert Road entrance. We recommend that you order your interval drinks on arrival. NB: Only drinks in plastic tumblers may be taken into the auditorium
Smoking
The Kings Theatre is a no-smoking building.
Accessibility
The theatre opens one hour before the performance time. The Kings Theatre is committed to improving accessibility for all our patrons. Assistance Dogs are welcome, please inform Box Office in advance.
We provide:
• Level access to the Stalls via Albert Rd • Wheelchair spaces located in the Stalls (spaces cannot accommodate Mobility Scooters) • Infa-red hearing amplification systems are available on request for stalls and dress circle • Disabled toilet facilities
Customer service
We aim to offer the highest standard of service to our customers. If you should have any comments, please write to: General Manager, The Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Hants PO5 2QJ or email management-enquiries@kings-southsea.com
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COMING CHRISTMAS 2011
7th December 2011 - 1st January 2012 Watch the website for casting announcements...
Now Booking Travel...
Parking
Buses
From 6pm free parking is available in the Waitrose car park on Marmion Road, PO5 2EJ.
There is a bus stop outside the theatre. For travel details and timetables please call
First Travel on 0871 200 2233.
3 Disabled Bays are available to the front of the theatre on Albert Road.
Wightlink/FastCat
Ferries Tel: 0870 582 7744 Gosport Ferry Limited
Tel: 023 9252 4551
Taxis A taxi rank is situated outside our main entrance in Albert Road.
Trains The Theatre is approximately 20 minutes walk or a short taxi ride away from both Fratton and Portsmouth & Southsea stations.
Hovercraft 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.
HoverTravel Tel: 023 9281 1000
For details please call 0870 6082 608.
The Kings Theatre
Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants. PO5 2QJ facebook.com/kingstheatre
BOX OFFICE 023 9282 8282 GROUPS 023 9285 2208 www.kings-southsea.com
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The Kings Theatre is a Charitable Trust, Charity No. 1088254. Registered Office: The Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 2QJ. Registered in England. No. 3983443.
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