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King’s Week Origins 1952 “The whole of the King’s Week, Dr Shirley declared, was a completely mad venture. No other community could do all that and play three cricket matches as well. It was quite mad and entirely successful. It was the finest bit of education the school had this year. Everyone was doing something.” [Kentish Gazette 01/08/52]
Cover Design: Winnie Zhu (6a JR) Photography: Matt McArdle
Welcome With 124 events, and only 37 of them requiring tickets, this year is bigger and better than ever. At the heart of King’s Week is the aim to provide opportunities for pupils to perform, create and present; to build confidence and encourage competence; to embrace ambition and seed inspiration. A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be the opening production in our brand new theatre, The Malthouse; also playing host to a spectacular KiDaCo on its huge stage. Wendy and Peter Pan will enthral in the gardens of St. Augustine’s, and the Junior King’s School will perform adaptations of The White Feather and The Government Inspector in St. Mary’s Hall.
Music will abound, ranging from the Serenade and the Bruckner Mass in E Minor to our version of David Bowie and the iconic Jazz on a Summer Sunset. Art will impress and brighten discussion throughout the School, alongside this year’s King’s Week Lectures. Sixth form chefs will prepare five special evenings of fine cuisine, and the Green Court will exude charm with vintage bicycles and quintessential tea. New elements for this year include: The Charmborough Ring, a scaled version of a complete belfry of six bells; a Just Dance competition and Film Festival using our Green Court Event Screen; Yoga on the Green Court and an African Dance Show in St. Mary’s Hall. As you can tell, there are too many events this year to highlight in such little space, so I strongly urge you to read this brochure carefully and check our website for further information. King’s Week is a celebration of all things wonderful, from food to fine art, drama to dance, music to magic. It’s a week not to be missed. #kweek19 Robert Sanderson (King’s Week Manager)
Contents Drama
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Music
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At a Glance
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Spoken Word
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Tours
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Green Court
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Art & Sport
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Kitchen
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Booking Info
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This event requires a ticket. Tickets will go on sale via the school box office on 9 May at 1pm.
Thursday 27 June until Wednesday 3 July 2019 1
DRAMA
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Join us for a momentous occasion as we christen our beautiful new Malthouse Theatre with a lavish production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This production of Shakespeare’s magical comedy will pay homage to the industrial aesthetic of our new space, as, ‘Hand in hand with fairy grace, will we sing and bless this place’.
Saturday 29 June
7.30pm The Malthouse Also Sunday 30 June 7.30pm, Monday 1 July 2.30pm, & Tuesday 2 July 7.30pm
African Dance Show This is a unique dance show with many talented dancers, choreographed by Simi Ayeni and Emily Onuh. Come, watch and join in the joy of African culture, music and dance.
Tuesday 2 July
5.30pm St Mary’s Hall
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The second star to the right and straight on till morning… The Darling children are looking for their own Lost Boy as they travel to Neverland in the hope that they can be re-united for one last time and find their happy thought that will allow them to fly without the use of fairy dust.
The White Feather & The Government Inspector The Junior King’s School Year 7 drama companies present a double bill of plays. The White Feather is the touching story of a young couple finding love, set against the backdrop of the First World War, looking at the pressures placed upon young men to enlist in the armed forces. The Government Inspector is a comedy piece showing what happens when a group of local councillors discover that an inspector
from the government is coming to see how well they are running the town’s services. The problem is he will be arriving incognito! Be sure to join us – a love story and a comedy – the perfect afternoon’s drama.
Thursday 27 June 3.00pm St Mary’s Hall
DRAMA
Wendy and Peter Pan
Ella Hickson’s adaptation of this well-loved children’s tale will leave you both broken-hearted and cackling with laughter as we follow the adventures of fairies and pirates! Taking a feminist approach, Wendy, Tink and Tiger-Lily lead the rest of the Lost Boys on their quest for victory, while considering what it means to be a mother in Victorian Britain. Join the Shells and Removes in their deliberately playful promenade production, as we take you on your very own journey to Neverland. Guests are advised to bring a rug.
Friday 28 June
4.30pm St. Augustine’s Also Saturday 29 June 4.30pm & Sunday 30 June 4.30pm
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DRAMA
KiDaCo
La Familia Cuerda
Paris 1899. Satine, the most desired Courtesan of the Moulin Rouge is torn by the will of three men. The Duke, forcing her hand with his wealth, Zidler, who has masterminded her rise to fame, and her true love, the poet Christian. Three men tear Satine apart in this story of love and loss amidst the glamour and heartbreak of this famous Cabaret venue.
This play, performed entirely in Spanish, is a reflection of how family life has changed and how communication is complicating everything nowadays. With a tone of humour but also empathy, La Familia Cuerda will be an exciting and fun play for the entire family.
The KiDaCo dancers proudly present Moulin Rouge on the spectacular big stage in the new Malthouse Theatre, alongside a variety of new works from our extremely talented dancers. A show not to be missed!
Sunday 30 June
2.00pm The Malthouse Also Tuesday 2 July 1.45pm & Wednesday 3 July 2.00pm
Come along and enjoy watching how each of our characters try to adapt to the new social technological context. Authentic Spanish tapas and a cash bar will follow the play.
Friday 28 June 1pm Social Centre
Just Dance Get your squad, sister or grandparents and make a team! Give your posse the most crazy outfits and compete in a dance-off against other colourful teams on the Green Court. Do your duty and come shake your booty!
Thursday 27 June
4.30pm Green Court Event Screen
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In our traditional opening evening of King’s Week, the Modern Jazz Group comes together, led this year by pupil Head of Jazz, Kristina Rhodes, for an evening of intimate jazz. With a cool, jazz club vibe, senior jazz instrumentalists and vocalists will entertain you with two sets of fabulous music to get your foot tapping and your fingers clicking.
MUSIC
Jazz on a Summer Sunset
A cash bar will be available to accompany a complimentary Mediterranean meze per table. The marquee will be arranged with circular tables for 6 (cabaret style), and audience members are politely requested to keep silence while the music is performed.
Thursday Night is Music Night The Concert Orchestra and Concert Band, featuring musicians of all ages from across the School (as well as guests from other schools) return with a selection of light arrangements, this year marking the beginning of the World War II commemorations, eighty years after war broke out again in Europe. The musicians will be joined by members of the Jazz Combo, Percussion Ensemble and Saxophone Committee in this celebration of easy listening music.
Thursday 27 June
Should you be unable to book one of these highly sought-after tickets then King’s parents and OKS are welcome to enjoy the evening on the Green Court from outside the marquee (weather permitting).
Thursday 27 June
7.30pm Green Court Marquee [Doors will open at 6.45pm.]
6pm Shirley Hall
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MUSIC
Serenade
Virtuosi
The Serenade Choir, including members of the Crypt Choir and additional 6a singers, will perform an eclectic mix of evening music, joined by selected soloists, close harmony groups and instrumental ensembles. At a time when nations begin to set their sights on a new generation of moon landings, this performance will include a selection of pieces dedicated to our nearest astronomical neighbour.
The King’s School Chamber Orchestra presents a programme of American classics, all written between 1924 and 1944.
Guests are requested not to bring food or drink into the Cloisters but they are welcome to picnic on the Green Court. In the event of inclement weather the Serenade will take place in the Cathedral Nave.
Friday 28 June
8.30pm The Great Cloister [Gates open at 7.45pm]
The energy and wit of Bernstein’s Dance Episodes from On the Town contrast with the serenity of Copland’s Quiet City and the powerful emotions of Barber’s Adagio for Strings. From Gershwin we’ll hear the overture to his Broadway hit Girl Crazy and Promenade from the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers film Shall We Dance. Rhapsody in Blue was commissioned by the bandleader Paul Whiteman for his 1924 New York concert An Experiment in Modern Music. Originally scored for solo piano and jazz band, it was an instant hit on its premiere but became more frequently heard in the arrangement for piano and orchestra by Ferde Grofé, the version performed tonight featuring Monet Kaneko as soloist.
Sunday 30 June 7.30pm Shirley Hall
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Relax and enjoy some of the best voices that King’s has to offer in the wonderful setting of the Green Court marquee. Managed and directed by Susie Reed.
Friday 28 June
2.30pm Green Court Marquee
Cream Tea Our classic cream tea is always a King’s Week favourite and this year guests will be entertained by a selection of close harmony from the King’s Men, King’s Swingers and King’s A Cappella.
Saturday 29 June
3.45pm Green Court Marquee [Tickets are needed in order to secure a table with tea. Those who do not manage to secure a ticket will still be able to listen to the music on nearby chairs within the marquee.]
David Bowie A true icon of recent times, David Bowie has possibly had more influence on popular culture than any other solo artist.
MUSIC
The Voice
A constant need to reinvent, explore and investigate, both artistically and personally, led Bowie to produce some wonderfully innovative, influential and enduring music. This year’s King’s Week Show will focus on a selection of songs from his early albums: Space Oddity, Hunky Dory and Ziggy Stardust with a selection of other well known gems added to the mix. Once again we have an outstanding group of King’s musicians who have fallen under the spell of this unique artist. This is a show not to be missed.
Saturday 29 June
5pm St. Mary’s Hall Also Sunday 30 June 5pm & Monday 1 July 5pm
Wednesday 3 July
3pm St Augustine’s Quadrangle [Outdoor venue, weather permitting, no ticket required]
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MUSIC
Bruckner Mass in E minor Following their very successful concert in London in the Autumn, the Crypt Choir will give a second performance of this remarkable piece, accompanied on this occasion by CANTIAQUORUM, one of the country’s newest and most exciting ensembles. In addition to the Bruckner Mass in E minor, CANTIAQUORUM will open the concert with a side-by-side overture performance with younger members of the School. The concert will be followed by drinks and canapés on Plane Tree Court prepared by our King’s Week Kitchen sixth form chefs.
Saturday 29 June 5.30pm Shirley Hall
The Variety As the title suggests, this event fits the bill of a traditional variety show. Acts will range from singer soloists to piano recitals, magic tricks to short comedy sketches. The Variety will show the spice of life!
Sunday 30 June
3.30pm Green Court Marquee
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Jazz Concert The King’s School Big Band returns to the Shirley Hall, under the direction of Michael Coates and assisted by King’s Head of Jazz, Kristina Rhodes, to present an evening of big band favourites. From swing standards to funky classics, and features from star instrumentalists, vocalists and close harmony groups, there really is something for everyone in this year’s Jazz Concert.
Monday 1 July
7.30pm Shirley Hall
Bedroom balladeers sing your hearts out. Sign up for a slot at the acoustic corner and share your talent with the world. From rock to baroque and back, all styles are welcome!
Thursday 27 June
1.45pm Green Court Pod Also Monday 1 July 5.15pm
The Sound Listen to some of our best bands and groups. We’ve got everything from rockin’ tunes to mellow melodies. Managed and directed by Susie Reed.
MUSIC
Acoustic Corner
Monday 1 July
2.30pm Green Court Marquee
Melomania Music at Lunchtime These intimate and varied concerts provide a platform for solo performances and small ensembles drawn from all year groups. With audience sizes ranging from 30-60, these performances often show the greatest musical diversity and quality of King’s Week, all wrapped up in a small and welcoming setting; perfect either before or after lunch.
Extending itself from the online realm of blogging, The Melomaniac (www.the melomaniac.org), led by Elissa Vinh (WL) and her team of Melomaniacs, will bring you a range of eclectic but electric musical performances. Come get Melo with the Maniacs!
Tuesday 2 July
2.30pm Social Centre
Thursday 27 June
1.30pm Old Synagogue Also Friday 28 June 1.30pm, Monday 1 July 1.30pm & Tuesday 2 July 1.30pm
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MUSIC
Choirs in the Quire All the School’s main choral ensembles, the Chapel, Crypt and Chamber Choirs, as well as the Becket Singers, come together in the beautiful setting of the Quire of Canterbury Cathedral. We look back on the choirs’ contribution to Cathedral worship over the year with a selection of choral anthems which have been sung in services.
Tuesday 2 July
3.15pm Cathedral Quire
The Charmborough Ring The Charmborough Ring is a portable belfry with 6 bells hung for full-circle ringing, as developed mainly in England from the 17th century onwards. Do visit and learn more from our expert guides, any time 1- 6pm, Saturday through to Monday evening. The times below indicate when there will be a full peel of bells demonstrated by members of the Cathedral Bell Ringing Society.
Saturday 29 June
3pm Green Court Also Sunday 30 June 3pm & Monday 1 July 4.45pm
Composers’ Concert A selection of students’ Pre-U and GCSE compositions will be performed in a relaxed workshop setting, giving us an opportunity to hear some highly imaginative and accomplished pieces in a variety of styles and genres.
Tuesday 2 July
5.15pm Old Synagogue
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The final event of King’s Week opens with Mussorgsky’s Night on a Bare Mountain, in the brilliant arrangement by Rimsky-Korsakov, evoking wild and terrifying supernatural scenes at midsummer on a remote mountainside. Next we’ll hear concerto movements by Kabalevsky and Mendelssohn performed by Kristina Rhodes, Imogen Hinds, Lewis Kennedy and Amy Lovejoy.
MUSIC
Gala Symphony Concert
On the 200th anniversary of the turbulent events at St Peter’s Fields in Manchester, Malcolm Arnold’s powerful Peterloo describes the brutal dispersal by the military of a large but peaceful public meeting and culminates in an uplifting anthem of hope for social justice and a better future. Tchaikovsky’s dramatic 1812 Overture closes the concert. Written to commemorate the successful Russian defence against Napoleon’s army at the Battle of Borodino, it features brass fanfares, church bells and cannon fire; a truly spectacular end to King’s Week 2019.
Wednesday 3 July
7.30pm Shirley Hall Black Tie
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This event requires a ticket. Drama Music Spoken Word Tours Green Court Art & Sport
Thursday 27 June Friday 28 June
Plan your King’s Week. Tick the box beside each event.
Saturday 29 June
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Wednesday 3 July
Tuesday 2 July
Monday 1 July
Kitchen
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KW Challenge The Debate Paws for Tho Just Dan Cathedral Archives Tour FIFA Early Rounds House Table Tennis Circus Skills Cathedral Prec The White Feather Fête Stalls Speeches in CH Wen Cathedral Archives Tour The Voice La Famila Cuerda Film Festi FIFA Finals Lab on The Lawn Music at Lunchtime Cricket (10 am - 6 pm) - streamed on web Paws for Thought Art Exhibitions (All afternoon)
Music at Lunchtime Acoustic Corner
Cathedral Pre
Art Private View (11.00 - 1.00pm) Round the Island Race (All day)
Paws for Thought Cream Tea Japanese Workshop
Art Exhibitions (All afternoon) Birley’s Festival
Cricket (Noon start - 6 pm) King’s Week Bake Off OKS Swimming Gala (11.00 - 12.30pm)
Sunday 30 June
AT A GLANCE
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Wen
Charmborough
KiDaCo Charmborough
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OKS Fencing Paws for Thought Lab on The Lawn Poetry Slam The Variety
Literary Tour 1 Wen Rwanda A Art Exhibitions (All afternoon) Bubble Tea Bar Ergathon (All day) Paws for Thought Charm Stained Glass Tour (11am) GC Yoga The Sound Music at Lunchtime KW Challenge Café Théâtre Bubble Tea Bar Art Exhibitions (All afternoon) Cricket (11.30 - 6pm) Cathedral Pre A Midsummer Night's Dream KiDaCo Art Exhibitions (All afternoon) Stonemason Tour Melomania Music at Lunchtime
Choirs in the Quire
Cricket (11.30 - 6pm)
Lab on The Lawn G.C. Finals
Cathedral Precinct Tour 4
Art Exhibitions KiDaCo David Bowie
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ought nce
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6.30
P I C N I C S
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10pm
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KW Lecture 1
cinct Tour 1
ndy and Peter Pan ival Shakespeare KW Lecture 2
ecinct Tour 2
David Bowie KW Lecture 3 Bruckner ndy and Peter Pan Shakespeare Literary Tour 2 David Bowie Shakespeare ndy and Peter Pan Aid KW Lecture 4 David Bowie
Challenge
mborough
Jazz on a Summer Sunset Thursday Night Dinner
The Serenade
Picnic & Pimms Dinner
AT A GLANCE
Thursday Night is Music Night
KW Kitchen Canapés A Midsummer Night's Dream Virtuosi
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Pre-Jazz Dinner
ecinct Tour 3
Acoustic Corner Would I Lie To You KW Lecture 5 Composers’ Concert African Dance
Jazz Concert
Fine Dining Tasting Menu A Midsummer Night's Dream
Gala Symphony Concert
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SPOKEN WORD
Speeches in the Chapter House Make your way to the Cathedral’s historic Chapter House to witness an intrepid Remove from each English set take part in declamatory battle! Each speaker will offer their presentation of up to 40 lines of text from modern-day film via the oratorical fireworks of political speech to the exquisite drama of Shakespeare and anything in between. All welcome!
Thursday 27 June 2.30pm Chapter House
Shakespeare Corner Allow yourselves to be charmed away from the bustle of the Green Court. Come and hear readings of some of Shakespeare’s beautiful and intimate sonnets in this secluded space.
Friday 28 June
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5.15pm Cathedral Herb Garden Also Saturday 29 June & Sunday 30 June 5.15pm
The Debate
Mind’s Eye
Film Festival
Debating is one of the most popular societies, achieving much success at both regional and national level. This year’s motion will be announced at 2.15pm, giving the speakers 15 minutes to prepare their speeches.
Now in its ninth year, Mind’s Eye is a unique annual magazine about the world outside, entirely written by pupils. Available throughout King’s Week, donations for charity will be gratefully received.
The Film Festival is an opportunity for students to showcase their independent film-making talents. In this collection of shorts, you can expect narrative works, montages, effects and more.
Thursday 27 June
All week
Friday 28 June
2.30pm Schoolroom
The Box Office
4.30pm Green Court Event Screen
Showcasing their general knowledge, in this UniversityChallenge-style competition, academic department teams of staff and pupils will compete for the honour of winning this ever-popular competition. Will the Mathematics Department make it four victories in a row? Test yourself and enjoy our very own battle of the brains.
Thursday 27 June
3.45pm Green Court Pod Also Saturday 29 June 4.45pm Finals: Monday 1 July 3.30pm
Extended Projects The Extended Project is a qualification that requires pupils to produce a 6,000-word dissertation on a topic of their own choosing. Projects will range from the mathematical to the theological, the artistic to the scientific. ‘Read all about it’ and broaden your knowledge.
All week
Reception Marquee, Green Court
King’s Week Lectures All lectures are 15 minutes long, in the Schoolroom at 5.15pm.
Thursday 27 June
The politics in politics by O. Tang (6a WL) Why countries fail by K. Wu (6b TR) Brexit is hopeless by C. Knight (6b CY)
Friday 28 June
The dead body speaks (forensic science) by G. Chen (Re JR) Why I hate Raphael’s painting so much by W. Zhu (6a JR)
SPOKEN WORD
The King’s Week Challenge
Saturday 29 June
Can time travel be made possible? By C. Zhao (6b JR) What is the point of being a good student? By W. Lian (Sh KD)
Sunday 30 June
Growing up as a twin by H. Lai (6b JR) Frankenstein’s monster; the purebred dog by M. Satoor (6b MR) London in the Renaissance by Mr E. Flower (KSC OKS)
Tuesday 2 July
Wars shaping history by S. Goddard (6b MT) Have wars killed culture more than people? By F. Harkness (6b BR) Do we have a right to Human Rights? By D. Koo (6b GR)
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SPOKEN WORD
Poetry Slam Poetry does battle with performance as pupils rap and read their own poems to you, the panel of judges. Hold up your mark to see who will win this year’s poetry slam, presented by professional poet Dan Simpson in this atmospheric arena, reminiscent of Shakespearean times gone by.
Sunday 30 June
4.15pm Memorial Court
Rwanda Aid A short film and talk by founder David Chaplin highlighting the work of this year’s King’s Week charity, Rwanda Aid.
Monday 1 July
4.30pm Schoolroom
Would I Lie To You Would your teachers lie to you? What embarrassing secrets from their past might they reveal? Come along to this fun session based on the popular BBC TV programme and find out!
Tuesday 2 July
5.15pm Green Court Marquee
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Café Théâtre French café culture and cabaret comes to King’s! Enjoy a glass of wine and some hors d’oeuvres (included in the ticket price) whilst being entertained by French drama, music, song and dance. A real treat for Francophiles.
Monday 1 July 1pm Social Centre
Exhibition
Living within Canterbury Cathedral precincts we are often asked questions such as: how old is the stained glass, where does the stone come from, what is the Accord of Winchester, and where is the new statue of Queen Elizabeth II? Well, this is your chance to find out the answers. Further information about each tour can be found on our website.
The Malthouse
All tours will start on Green Court by the Dark Entry
The Literary Tour
Precincts Tour
Thursday 27 June 4.30pm Friday 28 June 4.30p, Monday 1 July 4.30pm Tuesday 2 July 1.30pm
Archives & Library Tour Thursday 27 June 3.30pm Friday 28 June 1.30pm
Stained Glass Studio Tour Monday 1 July 11am
Stonemason Studio Tour Tuesday 2 July 1.30pm
As the Malthouse hosts its first King’s Week events we celebrate at least 450 years of School drama. From ‘tragedies, comedies and interludes’ in the 1560s via Speeches in the Chapter House in the nineteenth century, to the plays, musicals and dance of today.
TOURS
Cathedral Tours
All week
This tour is an opportunity to see some of the School’s outstanding literary treasures, including some of the 2,000 books given by OKS author Somerset Maugham, and the manuscripts in the Walpole Collection with examples from Sir Walter Scott, the Brontës, Wilkie Collins, Kipling, First World War poets, DH Lawrence and Virginia Woolf, as well as OKS authors Walter Pater, Patrick Leigh Fermor and Hugh Walpole himself. Recent acquisitions include items by Alan Bennett, John Betjeman, BS Johnson, Philip Larkin, Sylvia Plath and JRR Tolkien.
Sunday 1 July
3pm & 5pm Norman Staircase [1 hr]
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GREEN COURT
Green Court Finals
Lab on the Lawn
2019 is the 156th anniversary of the first ‘sports day’ at the school; the occasion was the wedding of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra (Tuesday 10 March 1863). For nearly 40 years (weather permitting) the event continued on the Green Court, and references in The Cantuarian show that the longer races were run around the outside: ‘there were nine laps to the mile’. In 2019 we will recreate this atmosphere as members from each house will race in six separate finals (2-3 laps) to compete for the Catterall and Brookes’ silver cups.
This year’s Lab on the Lawn will feature a wide range of science based events including ‘Atomic Cookies’, ‘Fossils and Rocks’, ‘Rockets and Balloons’. There will also be a chance to see Ranger Stu with a number of wonderful animals including owls, tarantulas, snakes and slalamanders. Come, learn and enjoy in our outdoor science lab, suitable for all ages.
Friday 28 June
3pm Green Court Pod Also Sunday 30 June 3pm & Tuesday 2 July 3pm
Tuesday 2 July
4.15pm Green Court
Paws for Thought Come and enjoy this pedigree opportunity for reading and relaxation with a loyal and attentive animal listener. Our King’s Week pets would give their last Bonio or Dreamie for you to read aloud to them under the shade of the Green Court trees! All ages and reading abilities welcome.
All week
4pm Green Court
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KW Bake Off
Enjoy a selection of traditional and refreshing Asian-style bubble tea – perfect for a hot summer’s day. Made fresh here at King’s; quench that summer thirst and learn more about Asian Culture!
Do you see yourself as the King’s School star baker or do you just enjoy baking? Bake your own cake at home and display it by the Show Jumping arena for all to see, before local restaurateurs make the final judgement. You can enter either or both of the following categories:
Sunday & Monday
3.30pm–5.30pm Green Court
A: The Technical Challenge – King’s Week Shortbread B: The Showstopper
Green Court Yoga
Entry is free, but you will need to book a ticket to register and be sent further information. After the awards, all are invited to taste their favourite cakes for a small donation to Rwanda Aid (this year’s charity).
Dip into Yoga under the Sun! Stretch those legs and strengthen your inner core, ready for the next big event. Beginners to experts, all welcome.
Monday 1 July
4.15pm Green Court
Fête Stalls
Japanese Workshop
Various games and classic stalls will be on offer to challenge your skills. All monies raised will go towards the King’s Week nominated charity, Rwanda Aid
Come and learn how to write your name in Japanese Katakana script using a traditional brush pen and ink! Or learn to do some simple origami! All materials provided.
Thursday 27 June
Saturday 29 June
3.30pm Green Court
GREEN COURT
Bubble Tea Bar
3.30pm Green Court
Saturday 29 June
12-1pm Cake Delivery 2pm Prize Ceremony Show Jumping Marquee
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ART & SPORT
Art Exhibition
Art in The Precincts
Blackfriars plays host to our annual Art and Photography exhibition for all year groups. The main exhibition will consist largely of work by our Sixth Formers, including some magnificent sculptures in the garden, but Shell work will also be on display (both here and at the King Street Studios). GCSE work will dominate the exhibition space downstairs in the King Street Studios, whilst upstairs there will be a further photographic exhibition of A Level and GCSE work.
As a taster to the Blackfriars Art exhibition we are placing smaller galleries for all to enjoy around the School. Exhibited work will include this year’s House Art, as well as a sixth form Art Trail displaying art in unusual places.
All week
Celebrating its opening this year, pupils will display their art, based on the theme of Music and Amsterdam, in this fabulous new theatre.
2-6pm Blackfriars & King Street
Artist in Residence Paul Douglas Claydon has worked alongside our students, sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience from the world of art. This exhibition will display a series of paintings inspired by the Ancestor Windows of Canterbury Cathedral and various famous King’s School alumni, including Patrick Leigh Fermor and Michael Powell.
All week
Old Grange Hall
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All week
Plane Tree Court & The Green Court
The Malthouse
All week
The Malthouse
Lilford Gallery Art created for the Lilford gallery on Palace Street will be on display, allowing students to work with the gallery and learn everything that comes with hanging a professional exhibition in a commercial space. The work will be for sale.
All week
Lilford Gallery, Palace Street
Cricket
Join the whole School at Birley’s for a festival of sport. From noon onwards a central food marquee (including hog roasts, paella dishes, barbecue favourites, strawberries and cream) will feed the pupils ready for the sporting events of the afternoon.
Join us for cricket and match teas at Birley’s [NB: Friday will be streamed live on our website].
Show Jumping will turn Birley’s into Olympia with over 20 horses and competitors attempting to win the rosettes. Boys’ and Girls’ cricket will remind you of Lord’s, touch rugby will reflect Twickenham and OKS tennis will get you excited for Wimbledon. In addition there will be a Classic Car Rally, supported by the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club, to which owners of classic cars are warmly invited to park in the special paddock where the ‘best in show’ will receive a bottle of champagne.
Friday 28 June (10am) Boys’ 1st XI T20 Tournament v The Judd, Sevenoaks, Sutton Valence. Saturday 29 June (noon) Boys’ 2nd XI v The OKS, and Girls’ U16A XI v Colfe’s. Monday 1 July (11.30am) Boys’ 1st XI v Band of Brothers. Tuesday 2 July (11.30am) Boys’ 1st XI v Caterham.
ART & SPORT
Birley’s Festival
House Table Tennis Come watch the inaugural Duncan Craik House Table Tennis Competition, in memory of Duncan, a much loved former housemaster of MO.
Thursday 27 June
2.30pm The Social Centre
Do join us at Birley’s to enjoy this classic summer afternoon.
Saturday 29 June
Food Marquee 12 - 2pm Show Jumping 1 - 4pm [dependent on ground conditions]
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ART & SPORT
OKS Swimming Gala
Fencing
In 2018, the result was a draw for a combined staff and OKS team and the school team. This year promises to be another close event, with County champions, School swimming captains and team members both past and present competing. Events will include a timed handicapped swim, a family relay, and a challenge 50m freestyle trophy event for staff. Please contact Pam Murray at pm@kings-school.co.uk for further details/offers to compete!
‘Nothing happens to anyone that he is not fitted by nature to bear’ (Maximus, Gladiator 2000). Come and watch this gladiatorial sport in the shadow of the Cathedral. Current King’s pupils v the OKS. Who will win their freedom? If you fancy yourself as an apprentice gladiator you can even give it a try using our foam swords!
Saturday 29 June 3pm Green Court
Sunday 30 June
11am Recreation Centre
Circus Skills
The FIFA Finals Boat Club members from all years will be doing a 12 hour row in aid of charity throughout the day – rain or shine. Feel free to join in and see if we can beat last year’s total distance!
Wow your friends with newly acquired circus skills taught by professional diaboloist, juggler and object manipulator Paul Incredible (Kinetic Circus Workshops). Even without elephants and lions you are sure to impress with the huge variety of activities on offer. Paul will also showcase his skills at 3.15pm & 4.15pm. All ages and abilities welcome.
Monday 1 July
Thursday 27 June
Pupils will compete to be the finest FIFA Footballer in the School. Two tournaments (junior and senior), two trophies and one big video wall on the Green Court. Get your FIFA kicks for free at this year’s King’s Week.
Thursday 27 June
2.30pm Green Court Also Friday 28 June 3.45pm
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Ergathon
7.30am - 5pm Green Court
3 - 5.15pm Green Court
Under the careful tuition of professional chef Olivia Wacher (OKS), our Sixth Form chefs will undergo a week of intensive training before King’s Week begins. Using the new kitchen in the Social Centre as their base, this year’s student chefs will create four very special evening dinners for the Plane Tree Court, and one fabulous picnic on the Green Court in the shadow of Canterbury Cathedral. All produce will be locally sourced, and a cash bar will be available. Menus for each dinner can be found on the King’s Week website.
Thursday Night Dinner Following the Thursday Night is Music Night concert, why not enjoy a gorgeous Italian meal of prosciutto, venison, fig and butternut squash on Plane Tree Court?
Thursday 27 June 7pm Shirley Hall
The King’s Week Kitchen Chefs 2019
Picnic and Pimms Dinner Before the Serenade there is no better way to feast than on the Green Court with a glass of Pimms and a huge hamper of food.
KITCHEN
King’s Week Kitchen
Friday 28 June
6.30pm Green Court
Pre-Jazz Dinner Too busy to prepare your own meal? Then book a table for a jazzy dinner before the Monday evening Jazz Concert on the lawns in front of the Shirley Hall.
Monday 1 July
5.45pm Plane Tree Court
Fine Dining Tasting Menu A stand-alone event, enjoy this fabulous six-course dinner prepared by our student chefs – a unique opportunity to enjoy a summer’s evening on the penultimate day of King’s Week.
Tuesday 2 July
7pm Plane Tree Court
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Location Map
HOW TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS
Please use the online booking system at www.kings-week.co.uk
All tickets can be booked through our website
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During King’s Week tickets will only be available from the Box Office (1 Mint Yard) during office hours, or on the door of the event.
www.kings-week.co.uk
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If wheelchair access is required please contact the Box Office.
Prices
Due to the huge popularity of King’s Week, most bookings are restricted to 6 tickets per event. We are unable to reserve tickets without payment.
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One complimentary ticket may be claimed for one performance of each event in which your son or daughter is appearing.
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Parents are advised to order tickets for their children. Performances are open to the general public and free seats cannot be reserved for members of the School.
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Seat reservations will expire five minutes before the performance starts, so that we may admit pupils. Ticket holders who arrive after this time will be shown to any remaining available seats.
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The ticket price for performances of Thursday Night is Music Night, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Virtuosi, the Jazz Concert and the Gala Symphony Concert includes a drink during the interval.
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Refunds will not be possible after Monday 24 June. Patrons are invited to picnic on the Green Court prior to evening performances. Those coming by car are advised to use the public car parks in either St Radigund’s Street or Broad Street. Parking in The Precincts is restricted.
King’s Week T-shirts Why not buy a King’s Week T-shirt? Visit the box office website to choose from a selection of colours and sizes. Price £15
King’s Week Kitchen Picnic & Pimms Dinner Thursday Night Dinner Pre-Jazz Dinner Fine Dining Tasting Menu
£15 £25 £30 £45
Music Thursday Night is Music Night £7 David Bowie £7 Cream Tea £7 Bruckner Mass in E Minor £7 Virtuosi £8 Gala Symphony Concert £10 Jazz Concert £10 Serenade £10 Jazz on a Summer Sunset £15
BOOKING INFORMATION
King’s Week Box Office Information
Drama (*standing only) White Feather & Government Insp. £7 Wendy and Peter Pan £7 KiDaCo (£4*) £7 A Midsummer Night’s Dream (£5*) £10 Spoken Word & Tours Cathedral Precincts Tour £5 Literary Tour £5 Café Théâtre £10 Cathedral Archives & Library Tour £11 Stained Glass & Stonemason Tours £25 Events that are not in this list are free of charge and do not require tickets.
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Booking and further information can be found at: www.kings-week.co.uk The Box Office, The King’s School, Canterbury CT1 2ES Telephone: 01227 595778 Email: boxoffice@kings-school.co.uk Twitter: @kingsweekupdate
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