What's On - Portsmouth Guildhall, Spring - Autumn 2017

What’s On at Portsmouth Guildhall live music // dance // comedy // classical family // activities // classes // exhibitions

Spring - Autumn 2017

Por tsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, PO1 2AB Managed by Portsmouth Cultural Trust Registered Charity Number: 1153358

The Wizard Of Oz 20th April

events 2017 Kindly note that all ticket prices include a booking fee & venue restoration levy.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road for a fantastic all-new Easter pantomime version of The Wizard of Oz starring Bobby Davro and Ashley & Pudsey.

£21.65

Trio Apaches 24th April

Tea, Coffee or Something 5th May

Three of the UK’s most respected soloists: Matthew Trusler, Thomas Carroll and Ashley Wass.

The launch event of the ‘Free from Gravity’ single & project supporting & raising awareness of the plight of homeless people in Portsmouth.

£17 / £15 concessions

£11.70

Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited 8th May

Gino’s Italian Escape Live 10th May

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett’s total experience continues with an exciting new show!

Fresh from a hugely successful fourth series of his Italian Escape on ITV, Gino is taking his passion for Italian cookery to live audiences.

£31 - £33.20

Box Office: 0844 847 2362 (Calls cost 7p per minute + networks access charge)

£31

Shakin’ Stevens 14th May 12th - 13th May

Back for it’s fourth year at Portsmouth Guildhall. Beers featured from local breweries and from around the UK.

With 33 hit singles and 4 UK No. 1’s to his name, the Platinum-selling Shakin’ Stevens returns for a UK tour.

£25.50 - £39.25

£12.25 Paul Rodgers Free Spirit Tour 25th May

Remembering Fred 26th May

The legendary singer, songwriter and frontman for Free will be heading out across the UK on his ‘FREE Spirit’ tour.

Strictly Stars Aljaz & Janette pay tribute to Fred Astaire in a spectacular new show.

£61.25 - £94.25

£21.95 - £61

Live On Mars Bowie Tribute 31st May 23rd June

A bold new stage production celebrating pop hero David Bowie; his music, artistry, style and showmanship.

£27.70

Mary Wilson of The Supremes & Martha Reeves & The Vandellas arrive as part of Portsmouth Festivities.

£30.45 - £32.65

enquiries@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

Stuart Littlewood for Handshake Limited presents

A Country Night In Nashville 2nd July

Portsmouth Schools’ Music Festival 4th - 7th July

This show recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing its energy and atmosphere.

Around 2,000 young people aged 5-18 from schools across Portsmouth come together to sing & play and share their love of music.

£26.05

£9.50 - £15.30

2017 LIVE DATES FEBRUARY Thu 16 GLASGOW Sat 18 STOKE Sat 25 SOUTHPORT Sun 26 BIRMINGHAM

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MARCH CONT. Sat 25 SKEGNESS Sun 26 WOKING

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JUNE Sat 10

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JULY Sun 2

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Clocktower Classics Motor Show 20th August

MARCH Sat 4 SUNDERLAND Empire 0844 871 3022* Fri 10 TORQUAY Princess Theatre 0844 871 3023* Thu 16 AYLESBURY Aylesbury Waterside 0844 871 7607* handshakegroup.com

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SAS Band 12th September

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With over100 classic cars, music and entertainment this annual show promises to be the biggest ever.

FREE

Spike Edney’s All-Star Band including Tony Hadley, Fish, Tom Robinson, Toyah and Patti Russo.

£32.36 - £45.80 Dr Hook Starring Dennis Locorriere 7th October

14th September

Be part of the magic as A Night of Dirty Dancing, heads out on its BIGGEST Tour yet.

After proving to be an incredibly popular solo artist for many years, original front man Dennis Locorriere has put together a sensational band.

£22.75 - £28.25

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£31.55 - £35.95

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24th October

14th October

Pretenders return with a UK tour featuring music from their new album ‘Alone’.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show returns in 2017 with a new set of Pink Floyd songs - ‘The Best Side Of The Moon’.

£44.75

£33.20 - £44.20 John Mayall 29th October

28th October Experience the iconic sound of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast & live band.

For over 50 years, John Mayall has served as a pioneer of blues music, rightly earning him the title, “The Godfather of British Blues”.

£31 - £35.95

£28.25 / £26.60 concessions

Midge Ure, The Christians & Altered Images 9th November

Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra 11th November

This authentic 80s triple-header is not to be missed.

With special guests Gilson Lavis, Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Beth Rowley.

£31.80 - £36.85

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£33.20 - £44.75

Purple Rain 14th November 2nd December

A Celebration of Prince.

Complete with backing singer, horn section, keys and of course Jimi Love as the unsurpassed Prince.

This breath-taking concert spectacular takes you on a musical journey through all your favourite Motown songs.

The DJ Shop 2017 Untouchables Darts 9th December

The Blues Band in the Live Lounge 14th December

The greatest darts players ever and now meet at this showpiece darts event.

Renowned as one of the finest exponents of the blues tradition in all its forms. £24.95 / £35.95 with dinner

£25.25

£28.25 - £39.25

Coming in 2018:

£29.70 / £28.25 concessions

The Simon & Garfunkel Story 12th January 2018

Hello Again Neil Diamond 18th January 2018

Following its West End success, this is the biggest show celebrating the career of Simon & Garfunkel.

Be taken on a musical journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering 50 year career.

£22.50 - £24.70

BOX OFFICE: Open daily 9am - 5pm.

£24.95 - £26.05 Sat: 10am-2pm

The incredible voice behind Frozen’s ‘Let it Go’ and star of Wicked, Glee and Rent.

£39.25 - £94.25 16th June 2017.

Direct from London’s West End, THRILLER LIVE is a spectacular concert celebrating the career of the world’s greatest entertainer.

£24.40 - £35.95 27th - 30th Deccharity 2017.

Registered number: 1153358

Portsmouth Music Experience

Isle Of Wight Festival Exhibition

Reflect on Portsmouth music and the history of music at the Guildhall since the 1950s in this free exhibition.

The legendary Isle of Wight Festivals of 19681970, are the subject of the latest exhibition at the Portsmouth Music Experience, featuring posters, photographs and more from The Last Great Event.

Free

Guildhall Participate Our Participate programme is embedded in what we do. We aim to transform lives by inspiring, exciting and educating people through music, art and culture.

Get Into Music: Our skills and development programme for 14-24 year olds who are interested in pursuing a career in the off stage side of the music industry. A variety of industry days, seminars and creative choices days are available.

Recharge: Singing* for aged 55+. Thursdays 3.45pm. £3 per person with tea & cake.

Singing makes you feel great! It exercises your heart and lungs. No auditions necessary and there is no need to read music so come along and join in the feel good sessions.

For a full list of our events please visit our website: portsmouthguildhall.org.uk/events/learning-and-participation

Until 30th September 2017. £3 / £2.50 concessions

Mysteries of the Guildhall: Tours. £3 per person.

See the hidden secrets of this iconic building in the heart of Portsmouth.Visit corners of the building not open to the public, including the backstage areas and dressing rooms, where stars have prepared for shows & more.

Top Banana Circus: 8-12 years. Saturday term time.

Circus skills are fun, physical and challenging, so join us for our circus workshops.Whether it’s juggling, diabolo, tightwire, clowning or performance, you’ll learn something new and have a great time doing it.

We also offer bespoke workshops for schools and community groups, both in and out of the building.

Contact Hayley from our Guildhall Participate team for more details about how you can work with us: 02393 870 193 hayley.reay@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk Recharge singing workshops* are supported through generous sponsorship from:

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Live Comedy @ Portsmouth Guildhall Jimmy Carr 8 Apr, 12 Nov

Ricky Gervais 11 - 12 Apr

Chris Ramsey 13 Apr

The Best Of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour

Humanity Tour

Is that Chris Ramsey?

£31 Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 15 Apr, 24 Jun, 15 Jul, 11 Aug

£31 - £33.75

£22.50

Russell Brand 19 Sept

Greg Davies 29 - 30 Sept

Re:Birth Tour

You Magnificent Beast

£17.25 / £20.55 on door

£30.75

£31

Paul Chowdhry 19 Nov

Milton Jones 25 Nov

John Bishop 5 - 6 Dec

Live Innit

Milton Jones is Out There

Wingin’ It Tour

£23.40

£29.35

£39.25 - £44.20

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Listings April 2017 - 2018 April

September Tues

12

SAS Band

Sat

08

Jimmy Carr

Thu

14

A Night of Dirty Dancing

Tues

11

Ricky Gervais

Tues

19

Russell Brand

Weds

12

Ricky Gervais

Fri

29

Greg Davies

Thu

13

Chris Ramsey

Sat

30

Greg Davies

Weds

19

Guildhall Introducing:Acoustic Sessions

Thu

20

The Wizard of Oz

Sun

23

UKBFF Body Building Show

Mon

24

Trio Apaches

Fri

05

Tea, Coffee or Something

Fri

05

Guildhall Introducing: Michelle Lewis

Sat Sun Sat Tues Sat Sun

Mon

08

Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited

Weds

10

Gino’s Italian Escape Live

November Thu

09

Midge Ure,The Christians & Altered Images

Fri

12-13

Portsmouth Beer Festival 2017

Sat

11

Jools Holland & his R&B Orchestra

Fri

12

Guildhall Introducing: Lily Garland

Sun

12

Jimmy Carr

Sun

14

Shakin’ Stevens

Tues

14

Purple Rain - A Celebration of Prince

Fri

19

Guildhall Introducing: James Burrill

Sun

19

Paul Chowdhry

Sun

21

Milton Glee Choir - Spring Concert

Sat

25

Milton Jones

Thu

25

Paul Rodgers - Free Spirit Tour

Fri

26

Guildhall Introducing: Paul Dillon

Fri

26

Remembering Fred

Tue

30

Terry Reid in the Live Lounge

Weds

31

Live on Mars - David Bowie Tribute

Fri

02

Guildhall Introducing:Abstrakt Stereo

Fri

09

Guildhall Introducing: Paige Monroe

Fri

16

Idina Menzel

Sat

17

The Whiskey Affair

Fri

23

Mary Wilson & Martha Reeves

Sat

24

Laugh out Loud Comedy Club

02 4-7 15 26

A Country Night in Nashville Portsmouth Schools’ Music Festival Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Richard Digance in the Live Lounge

May

June

July Sun Tues Sat Weds

August Fri

11

Laugh out Loud Comedy Club

Sat

12

Royal Marines School of Music Concert

Sun

20

Clocktower Classics Motor Show

October 07 08 14 24 28 29

Dr Hook Starring Dennis Locorriere Milton Glee Choir - Autumn Concert The Pretenders The Australian Pink Floyd Big Girls Don’t Cry John Mayall

December Sat Tues Weds Sat Sun Thu Weds

02 05 06 09 10 14

Magic of Motown John Bishop John Bishop The DJ Shop Untouchables Darts Milton Glee Choir - Christmas Concert The Blues Band in the Live Lounge 27-30 Thriller Live

January Fri

12

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Thu

18

Hello Again Neil Diamond

Dance/Ballet

Comedy / Talks

Live Music

Classical

Learning & Participation

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