COVID 19 Update
24 Apr 2020
First and foremost I hope you and your family and friends are keeping safe and well. Although the curtain is down at the moment we are busy making plans to raise it and welcome you back. I would love to share these plans with you and am thrilled to say that Jack Edwards and I […]
COVID 19 Update
14 Apr 2020
All of us at the Kings hope you and yours are well and safe. We hope you managed to make the best of the Easter weekend. Saying this we haven’t forgotten that key workers were hard at it and many in very difficult circumstances. The Kings would like to say our own thank you to […]
COVID 19 Update
06 Apr 2020
We have been working away rescheduling our fabulous line up of shows and looking ahead to 2021. We can’t wait to tell you about the amazing programme we have coming up. I am pleased to say most customers for our April and May shows have now been contacted, so if you have not seen the […]
COVID 19 Update
31 Mar 2020
With the recent statements from the UK government regarding social distancing, and ongoing conversations with the Producers of shows coming to the theatre, we are sad to announce that the Kings is extending its temporary closure up to Sunday 31 May 2020. We are working tirelessly to reschedule our fabulous line up of shows in this […]
COVID 19 Update
20 Mar 2020
We are sad to announce that following the recent statements from the Government, regarding social distancing to include “avoidance of pubs, clubs and theatres” the Kings Theatre is currently closed to the public and all shows up to Friday 1st May 2020 have been rescheduled. If you hold tickets for any of these shows please […]
News
21 Feb 2020
EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing star Emma Barton has been announced as a patron of the Kings Theatre and will be helping in the Theatre’s regeneration efforts. Portsmouth-born Emma, who most recently wowed audiences with her appearance on the hit BBC dance show will join EastEnders’ co-star Lorraine Stanley alongside West End and comedy star Brian Conley for Sunday Night […]
News
14 Feb 2020
The Kings Theatre Trust has received confirmation of a £3 million loan from Portsmouth City Council for an unprecedented regeneration project, which will also see it develop a restaurant and rooftop bar. The renowned Portsmouth theatre is bucking the trend of failing regional playhouses, with many across the country facing demolition amid rising costs and falling […]
News
13 Feb 2020
TRUE LOVE WAYS Rick Thorne Interviews Maria Elena Holly If such a thing as love at first sight really does exist, then Maria Elena Holly, Buddy’s widow, says the two experienced that very thing the first time they met, one June morning in 1958. Puerto Rican-born Maria Elena Santiago was working at the New York […]
News
08 Feb 2020
Miss Rabbit is a very busy rabbit. She has lots of jobs and has spent the week helping Portsmouth ahead of Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever at the Kings Theatre. She captained the Wightlink Ferry, took tickets and cleaned the windows at the Spinnaker Tower, visited the children at Queen Alexandra Hospital and even drove […]
News
22 Jan 2020
Casting has been announced for Strictly Come Dancing favourite Giovanni Pernice’s brand new show, This Is Me and features a glittering line-up of dancing pros who have performed across the globe. With the Italian’s natural charm, combined with beautiful choreography perfectly complemented by a fabulous soundtrack, This Is Me pays homage to the music and dances that […]