Portsmouth Guildhall What's On Autumn 16-17

What’s On live music // christmas shows // dance // comedy children’s activities // classes // exhibitions

Autumn 2016 - 2017

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

Johnny Cash Roadshow 15th September

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The UK’s No1 celebration of Johnny Cash, fronted by award winning singer/ songwriter Clive John, re-creates with astounding accuracy and truly captures the essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show!

Kindly note that all ticket prices include a booking fee and venue restoration.

£20.90 - £23.10

The Jive Aces 20th September

The King of Pop 28th September

Having become the first ever band to reach the semi finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2012, following up with a performance for Her Majesty The Queen as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, The Jive Aces have truly established themselves as the UK’s top Jive & Swing band.

Navi is regarded as the world’s No.1 MJ tribute artist and was hand-picked

by Michael himself as his official body double. Michael also hired Navi to perform at two of his birthday parties where he gave him a standing ovation and described his performance as “Incredible”.

£15.50

£19.20 - £36.80

THE Milton MILTONGlee GLEEChoir CHOIR The 2NDOctober OCTOBER 2nd / 11th December

Jamie T 3rd October

The Milton Glee Club is a Portsmouth based Choir, founded in 1948 by the late Stanley Mortimore. It began with a small group of singers drawn mainly from St. James Church, Milton in Portsmouth and has grown to its present membership of 100+ drawn from the greater Portsmouth area.

Back with a brand new album, one of the most distinctive voices in British music Jamie T comes to Portsmouth Guildhall on the ‘Trick Tour 2016.

£6.50 - £14.20

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Sigma - DJ SET 8th October

Professor Brian Cox - Live 15th October

SIGMA return to Portsmouth for Mutiny Festival’s big reunion party!

Plus very special guests!

Brian Cox will take audiences on a dazzling journey through space and time, delving into ‘high science’ and freewheeling on the edges of the known cosmos. Get up close and personal with the man himself with an interview hosted by his The Infinite Monkey Cage co-host Robin Ince.

The chart topping duo are one of the hottest groups in dance music today fresh off a huge headline tour straight onto the summer festival circuit!

£17

£33

Level 42 18th October

Australian Pink Floyd Show 20th October

Following on from the very successful Sirens shows of 2014 and 2015, Level 42 have announced that they will be hitting the road once again in October 2016 for a tour of the UK in support of their new ‘Sirens II’ EP. See the band play a host of their greatest hits as well as new material.

Selling 4 million tickets worldwide and described by The Times as “The Gold Standard” and The Daily Mirror as “Kings of the Genre”, The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first ever concert in 1988. Since then, they have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by Rick Wright.

£30.80 Shane Filan 22nd October

£31.35 - £43.45 Musical Box (PeterGabriel -authorisedGenesisTribute) 24th October

Westlife frontman Shane Filan has announced the second leg of his major indoor UK tour for October 2016. In the wake of the huge success of the ‘Right Here’ album the Irish pop sensation will be giving fans the opportunity to see him perform Westlife favourites as well as his own recent tracks.

The exclusive, authorised by Peter Gabriel recreation of Genesis’s ‘Selling England By The Pound’. Using original production sets, props projection & lights provided by Genesis, these performances are revered as the original Genesis tours from 40 years ago.

£36.25 - £55.50

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£36.25 - £51.15

Jamie Lawson 26th October

The Next Step 28th October

Last year, Jamie was announced as the first signing to Ed Sheeran’s own label Gingerbread Man Records. In the whirlwind that followed, Jamie toured with Ed across the world, went from playing to 150 people at London’s Barfly to supporting One Direction on their final full UK arena tour.

Wild Rhythm Tour (Step 2) stars from Lost & Found Music Studios enhance action-packed show with exclusive live musical performances. The cast of hit series The Next Step are stepping back into the spotlight this Autumn.

Bringing incredible dances to the stage that will leave the audience in awe.

£19.80

£31.85 - £44.50

Rev-Pro Wrestling 30th October

Jools Holland 3rd November

See live what the rest of the world can only see on TV as Portsmouth’s premier venue plays host to Europe’s most exciting wrestling producers as Revolution Pro Wrestling explodes into The Guildhall, Portsmouth on Thursday June 2nd with a great bill of wrestling action for all the family.

Musical master of ceremonies Jools Holland and his much loved Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have announced the run of dates and special guests of their 2016 Autumn/Winter UK tour.

£11.75 - £22.50

£32.45 - £40.70

Peter Asher & Albert Lee 5th November

Alfie Boe & Michael Ball 8th November

As one half of Peter & Gordon, Peter Asher’s voice “literally soared through Carnegie Hall” (Fox News), while Albert Lee has been called “the ultimate virtuoso” by Eric Clapton.

Influenced from their earliest days as musicians, Peter Asher and Albert Lee bring their first series of shows together as a duo.

Two of the greatest voices in the world, the nation’s leading musical theatre star, Michael Ball and the nation’s favourite tenor, Alfie Boe, are joining forces for the first time, to record a brand new album as well as take to the stage for a unique UK headline tour.

£22.50

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£39 - £72

Queen Extravaganza 14th November

Gabrielle 15th November

Created and produced by Queen’s Roger Taylor, the Queen Extravaganza returns to the UK to play a special tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of Queen’s iconic album, ‘A Night At The Opera’, long viewed as one of the greatest rock albums of all time, which produced such classic tracks as, ‘You’re My Best Friend’ and ‘Love of My Life’.

Following incredible performances supporting the legendary Michael Bolton on his nationwide tour, one of the UK’s most loved singer-songwriters Gabrielle has announced a string of UK shows. Gabrielle will head out with her stripped back band performing her greatest hits.

£31.85 - £51.65

£28 - £33.50

Black Stone Cherry 21st November

Chase And Status 25th November

This time around, instead of playing big arenas, the band are undertaking an extensive run of dates in more intimate settings. The tour is dubbed ‘Experience Kentucky: An Evening With Black Stone Cherry.’

Chase & Status’ acclaimed live show is phenomenal and unrivalled. They have toured and performed at arenas and festivals across the globe, including headlining festival stages at Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds and Global Gathering.

£31.30

£29.65

Julia Fordham 27th November

Levellers 2nd December

After her sold out Porcelain 25 tour, internationally acclaimed singer songwriter Julia Fordham is back. Perfoming a selection of fan favourites, LITERALLY! Her “Live By Request” show will include songs requested in advance

by YOU. Julia has decided to reach out and ask her fans what songs they might like to have added to the set.

Brighton folk punk band Levellers will play their classic album “Levelling The Land” in full plus other hits on a mammoth UK tour supported by Ferocious Dog to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of their second full-length, and now classic, album.

£26 - £36

Registered charity number: 1153358

£28

Darts - DJ Shop Untouchables 3rd December

Frank Turner 14th December

The greatest darts players there has ever been including Phil Taylor and Michael Van Gerwen are on a collision course to meet at Portsmouth’s showpiece darts event ‘The DJ Shop Untouchables’, which is organised and promoted by MODUS Sports Events annually.

Frank Turner returns to Portsmouth for the final date of his UK tour. Expect a big celebration as this will be Frank’s 2000th show, just down the road from his home town of Winchester.

£27.50 - £78

£29.10

Portsmouth Beer Festival 16-17th December

The Osmonds - Christmas Extravaganza 18th December

A festive edition of the ever popular Portsmouth Beer Festival. Over 120 seasonal cask ales plus discover our keg bar, cider bar, and bottled beer bar!

Complete with incredible live music and games. The perfect Christmas event!

Due to overwhelming public demand and to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year Tony Denton Promotions are proud to announce the return of the The Andy Williams Christmas Extravaganza with The Osmonds singing their greatest hits.

£11.75 Jason Donovan 19th December

£30.75 - £38.45 Swan Lake & The Nutcracker 9-11th January 2017

Due to phenomenal demand, Jason Donovan has announced 8 brand new dates for December which will conclude his sold-out 33-date spring Ten Good Reasons and Greatest Hits Tour.

£39 - £55.50

The Russian State Ballet and Orchestra of Siberia return to Portsmouth Guildhall for special performances of the two greatest ballets of all time: Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.

£9.50 - £36.50

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The Bob Dylan Story 15th January 2017

Flatley’s Lord Of The Dance 20-22nd January 2017

The Bob Dylan Story lovingly and authentically recreates the many songs that made Dylan the living legend he is today, the way we all remember hearing them. Experience the thrill and energy of a Dylan concert from the1960s.

Following the phenomenal success of the 2015 UK tour, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games is excited to announce a return to the UK in 2017 for a 23 city Nationwide tour. Fresh from hugely successful runs in the West End, Broadway, Europe and the Southern Hemisphere.

£44 - £47.85

£20.30 - £22.50 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 24th January 2017

Ben Portsmouth is Elvis 11th February 2017

The world’s ultimate homage to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage from October 2016 for their landmark ‘Hits to Blues World Tour’.

Encompassing nearly five decades of legendary music and channeling the spirit of one of the most loved bands of all time.

Returning after a sold out show Internationally renowned as one of the best Elvis tribute acts in the world, Ben Portsmouth will bring his unique style and charisma to Portsmouth and will show why he is regarded as the best in the business.

£26.35 - £36.80

£25.85 - £27.50

Mike & The Mechanics 25th March 2017

Rick Astley 6th April 2017

Mike & The Mechanics, who have sold over 10 million records worldwide – announce their nationwide ‘Word of Mouth Tour 2017’, an epic run of 30 concerts in February/March.

Pop Icon and multi-million selling artist Rick Astley has announced a brand new 17 date tour for March and April 2017. This follows what’s already been a whirlwind year for Rick Astley; including hitting number 1 with his latest album ‘50’.

£36.25 - £41.75

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£25.25 - £39

Remembering Fred 6th April 2017

EXHIBITION by Tanya Wood Aspex Guildhall

Starring Strictly Come Dancing stars Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara, ‘Remembering Fred’ is an exciting new show, from the producer of Darcey Bussell’s & Katherine Jenkins’ Viva La Diva. ‘Remembering Fred’ will feature song and dance and celebrate the legacy of one of Hollywood’s true screen legends and entertainers: Fred Astaire.

Drawing is Tanya’s passion and helps her make sense of the world.

These pencil drawings direct attention to the overlooked and common place through close observation and meticulous rendering of surface, places and spaces. They are an act of mindfulness; every detail and imperfection is faithfully transcribed.

£21.95 - £61 Portsmouth Music Experience

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The Portsmouth Music Experience features spectacular touring exhibitions and visitors are also able to enjoy rooms that reflect on Portsmouth music and the history of music at the Guildhall.

Featuring recollections of outrageous stories from moments such as when The Beatles played in the Guildhall to Pink Floyd premiering Dark Side of the Moon in 1972.Telling stories of artists, venues and audiences - this is a unique exhibition for anyone who loves music.

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

EVOLVE: Is a pilot project which aims to address a lack of inclusive arts and cultural provision for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities as well as those on the autistic spectrum.

With workshops for families, parent workshops and holiday workshops available, check out our website and events with the logo: Recharge: Singing for aged 55+. Fridays 10am. £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.

FREE

Isle Of Wight Festival Exhibition From 1st Oct. £3 / £2.50 concessions

The legendary Isle of Wight Festivals of 1968, 1969 and 1970, are the subject of the latest exhibition at the Portsmouth Music Experience, featuring posters, photographs, ephemera and memorabilia from those three remarkable events.

The original Isle Of Wight Festival marked a turning point for music history in the UK and is still do this day seen as the benchmark for all UK festivals.This exhibition tells the story behind one of history’s most unique public gatherings, synonymous with performances from music legends Jimi Hendrix, The Who and Jethro Tull.

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 Guildhall Participate activities are supported through generous sponsorship from:

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Live Comedy @ Portsmouth Guildhall Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 14 Oct, 12 Nov, 23 Dec

Catherine Tate Show Live 19 Nov

Bringing you comedians off the telly from such shows as Mock The Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow etc. Each show has four comics including MC Damion Larkin ‘One of the country’s top new comedians’ BBC. Previously they’ve booked the likes of Jason Manford, John Bishop & Sarah Millican before . they hit it big.

Phil McIntyre Entertainments Proudly Presents the critically acclaimed, award-winning comedian and actor Catherine Tate, who will take ‘The Catherine Tate Show - Live’ across the country this autumn, with a 21 date UK tour.

25 Years of Reeves and Mortimer 6th December

Kevin Bloody Wilson 7th December

£17 - £20.30

Reeves and Mortimer are an English comedy duo that have been entertaining the British public for years and years.

A double act that has stood the test of time (so far!), they continue to leave us in stitches to this day.

£32.95 - £39 Jimmy Carr 13 Dec, 25 Feb 2017

Jimmy is gathering a selection of his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show.

A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr’s new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by, into one incredible, unparalleled night . . of entertainment.

£32.95 - £39

The Kevin Bloody Wilson show is not just a concert performance; for most, it’s a full on event and an opportunity to tick from your bucket-list, a chance to see Australia’s most unique international comedy legend.

£32.45 Greg Davies 29-30 September 2017 Greg Davies, BAFTA nominated star of Cuckoo, Man Down, The Inbetweeners and Taskmaster, is back with his first stand up show in four years.

Join “undoubtedly one of the kingpins of British comedy” (Evening Standard) on his biggest ever tour. Come witness the magnificent beast . that is Greg Davies. £30.75

£30.25 Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Power & Glory - 5th Oct Rachmaninov Revisited - 27th Oct

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BSO LISTINGS

Romance & Revelry - 10th Nov Hammer Blows - 24th Nov

Fireworks from Armenia - 8th Dec Last Night of the Xmas Proms - 22nd Dec Sweeping Sibelius - 12th Jan 2017 Back In The USSR - 26th Jan 2017 Out of Dresden - 23rd Feb 2017 Heroes & Legends - 9th Mar 2017 Song & Dance - 23rd Mar 2017 Rococo & Revolution - 7th Apr 2017 See below for individual and season ticket prices

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Guildhall Introducing

Portsmouth Chamber Music Series Benyounes Quartet - 10 Oct Van Kuijk Quartet - 7th Nov Ensemble 360 - 30 Jan

MUSIC IN THE PiattiROUND Quartet w/ Krzysztof Chorzelski LISTINGS Lawson Piano Trio - 20 Feb (Viola) - 13 Mar

Trio Apaches - 24 Apr BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRICES: Individual tickets: £16 - £31.25. Kids for £1.

Series discounts available*: 12 concerts 40% // 9-11 concerts 30% // 6-8 concerts 20% // 3-5 concerts 10%.

emerging local musicians fridays from 12pm @ CAFE guildhall See portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

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PORTSMOUTH CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES PRICES: Individual tickets: £17, £15 concessions.

Season ticket* (1 ticket for each concert when booked together) - £81.60.

Concession season ticket - £72.

BSO subscribers qualify for a 10% discount (not available on season tickets).

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Listings September 2016 - 2017 September

Thu

6

25 Years of Reeves & Mortimer

Thu

15

Johnny Cash Roadshow

Wed

7

Kevin Bloody Wilson

Tue

20

Jive Aces

Thu

8

BSO: Fireworks From Armenia

Wed

28

The King of Pop

Sun

11

Milton Glee Club Xmas Concert

Tue

13

Jimmy Carr

Fri

16

Portsmouth Xmas Beer Festival

October Sat

1

EVOLVE: Family Workshop

Sun

18

The Osmonds Xmas Extravaganza

Sun

2

The Milton Glee Choir

Mon

19

Jason Donovan

Mon

3

Jamie T

Thu

22

BSO: Last Night of the Xmas Proms

Wed

5

BSO: Power & Glory

Fri

23

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Sat

8

Sigma - DJ Set

Mon

10

Benyounes Quartet

January 2017

Fri

14

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Sat

7

EVOLVE: Family Workshop

Sat

15

Professor Brian Cox Live

Mon

9-10

Russian State Ballet: Swan Lake

11

Russian State Ballet:The Nutcracker

Tue

18

Level 42: Sirens II Tour

Wed

Thu

20

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Thu

12

BSO: Sweeping Sibelius

Sat

22

Shane Filan

Sun

15

The Bob Dylan Story

Mon

24

The Musical Box: Genesis Tribute

Fri

20-22

Wed

26

Jamie Lawson

Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games

Thu

27

BSO: Rachmaninov Revisited

Tue

24

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Fri

28

The Next Step

Thu

30

BSO: Ensemble 360

November

February 2017 Sat

11

Ben Portsmouth is Elvis

Mon

20

Lawson Piano Trio

Thu

23

BSO: Out Of Dresden

Sat

25

Jimmy Carr

Thu

3

Jools Holland & His R’n’B Orchestra

Sat

5

Peter Asher & Albert Lee

Mon

7

Van Kuijk Quartet

Tue

8

Alfie Boe & Michael Ball - Together

Thu

10

BSO: Romance & Revelry

March 2017

Sat

12

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Thu

9

BSO: Heroes & Legends

Mon

14

Queen Extravaganza

Mon

13

Piatti Quartet w Krzysztof Chorzelski

Tue

15

An Evening With Gabrielle

Thu

23

BSO: Song & Dance

Sat

19

The Catherine Tate Show - Live

Sat

25

Mike & The Mechanics

Sun

20

Gymfusion Live

Mon

21

An Evening With Black Stone Cherry

Thu

24

BSO: Hammer Blows

Fri

25

Chase And Status

Sun

27

Julia Fordham

December Fri

2

Levellers

Sat

3

Darts: DJ Shop 2016 Untouchables

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Learning & Participation

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