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Spotlight Awards Will Celebrate Amateur Theatre in Hampshire
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2025

Express FM, in  partnership with The Kings Theatre, Portsmouth, has announced the launch of The Spotlight Awards - a brand-new event shining a light on the incredible talent within Hampshire's amateur dramatics scene.

Kerry Ellis and Louise Dearman to Perform at The Kings Theatre Portsmouth This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023

Showbiz royalty, Kerry Ellis and Louise Dearman are joined by esteemed Musical Director, Craig Adams on the grand piano as they take their audience on an unforgettable journey with the legendary soundtracks and classic solos and duets from the stage at The Kings Theatre Portsmouth.

The Kings Theatre Portsmouth Launches 2023 Panto
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023

This year’s Pompey Panto was officially launched onboard the HMS Warrior in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard as the cast arrived on a vintage Pompey bus! Learn more about the pantomime performance and how to get tickets here!

GREASE Comes to the Kings Theatre in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2023

Following on from the smash-hit shows Titanic and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Little Shop of Horrors which opens this week, The Kings Theatre has announced that their next Spring community production for 2024 is the ever-popular ‘Grease’.

Kings Theatre Announces CHITTY CHITTY BANG BAND as its Easter Production in 2023
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2022

Following on from the overwhelming success and national recognition of 'Titanic the Musical' last year, The Kings have announced that audition applications are now open for the 2023 Easter production of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'.

Grant Urquhart Joins CINDERELLA Pantomime at The Kings Theatre as Prince Charming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2022

Grant Urquhart - of First Dates fame - has joined the cast of The Kings Theatre's upcoming pantomime, to star as the handsome Prince Charming. Urquhart, who stars as a charming senior waiter on Channel 4’s hit show, will be showcasing his talents in this year’s production of Cinderella, alongside ‘Search for Cinders’ winner Michelle Antrobus.

The Kings Theatre Releases 16,500 Panto Tickets at £10 Each
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2022

As part of its ongoing commitment to make the theatre available and affordable to everybody, The Kings Theatre has released 16,500 seats for the Christmas pantomime “Cinderella” at just £10 each and this comes in addition to the launch of The Kings Theatre Arts Academy and a £25,000 Scholarship Scheme.

The Kings Theatre Announces New Arts Academy And Scholarship Programme
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2022

The Kings Theatre is establishing a new arts academy that will have classes and opportunities for all ages and is introducing a scholarship programme that will fund £25,000 worth of places in a year. The Kings Theatre Arts Academy starts in September with the rebranding of its youth theatre school.

The Kings Theatre Portsmouth Announces Casting For Production Of TITANIC
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2022

The Kings Theatre Portsmouth has announced the first round of casting for its in-house production of Titanic The Musical, featuring over 40 talented performers from across the region.

The Kings Theatre Portsmouth Announces Biggest Ever Community Production With TITANIC THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2021

The Kings Theatre Portsmouth is delighted to announce that its in-house team will be producing Titanic the Musical in 2022, showcasing the best local talent Portsmouth has to offer, with audition registration now open.

LOVE ISLAND Star Amy Hart To Make Pantomime Debut At The Kings Theatre In Portsmouth This Christmas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2021

The Kings Theatre Portsmouth has announced that TV personality Amy Hart, is joining the cast of their 2021 Christmas pantomime, making her professional on-stage debut. Amy will play the role of Princess Jill in the Theatre's traditional family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Panto Will Return to Kings Theatre This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2021

Tickets for Jack and the Beanstalk are available now! Learn more and purchase tickets here.

DICK WHITTINGTON Is Back At The Kings Theatre, Portsmouth For Its First Ever Summer Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2021

After Dick Whittington's quest was cut short in December disappointing thousands of ticket holders, the Kings Theatre has announced that Dick can complete his journey by returning in the summer to finish what he started.

The Kings Theatre, Portsmouth Announces JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Panto for 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2020

As Dick Whittington begins his thrilling quest in Portsmouth for Christmas 2020, the Kings Theatre are already looking ahead to next year's panto season, and have announced a GIGANTIC new production of Jack and the Beanstalk for 2021.

Sean Smith Will Lead DICK WHITTINGTON Panto at The Kings Theatre In Portsmouth This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2020

The Kings Theatre in Portsmouth is has announced that singer Sean Smith will star in their 2020 Christmas pantomime, Dick Whittington.

THE SHOW WILL GO ON A Youth Benefit Concert Will Support Chicago Theatres
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2020

The Show Will Go On! promises to be an evening of joy featuring more than 60 of Chicagoland's best young professional actors covering their favorite musical theatre songs. Chicago-area theatres have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic with many shows not set to open until 2021.

VIDEO: 70 West End Stars Including Paul Whittaker OBE and More Virtually Perform 'Do You Hear the People Sing?'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2020

70 West End stars have come together to virtually raise their voice in song.  Watch the video below!

Kings Theatre Confirms Funding For Regeneration Project
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2020

A historic theatre - which has hosted a range of stars from Laurel and Hardy to Michael McIntyre and Romesh Ranganathan - is set to surpass its former glory thanks to a significant injection of cash.

Fulton Theatre Opens SLEUTH This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2017

The nationally regarded Fulton Theatre is proud to present the classic stage mystery Sleuth, October 3 through October 29. Join us and get caught up in the game that is sure to have you asking yourself where does imagination end and the reality begin?

A PRAYER FOR THE SANDINISTAS to Premiere Next Month at Prop Thtr
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2017

A Prayer for the Sandinistas is a world premiere play by Chicago playwright and Subtext Theater Company founding member Leigh Johnson.