SPOKEN WORD & QUIZZES

King’s Week Lectures

Lectures will be given by pupils in the Schoolroom:

OCD: myths, facts and chemistry of the brain (William Allfrey) The origin of Maoris (Allegra Woods) The formation of economics (Linda Tian) Thursday 30th June 5:00 - 5:45 pm

The Internet Subculture of Idealising East Asian Cultures (Sylvain Chan) The magic behind blockchain (Ai Daniil Bekirov) Friday 1st July 6:15 – 7:00 pm

Dental archaeology: voices from beyond the grave (Charlotte Lester) Sex in Feminist Literature (Naomi Cray) 15+ Saturday 2nd July 6:00 - 6:45pm

Speeches in the Chapter House

Speeches in the Chapter House is a long-running King’s Week competition, in which each English class selects a representative to deliver their speech in the inspiring setting of the Chapter House. This year will see a blend of the traditional with the more modern and topical.

Thursday 30th June 2:30 – 3:30 pm – Chapter House

Poetry & Prose

Poetry and Prose Journal is a student-run King’s Week publication that celebrates the creative writing of King’s students. Read some of the best pieces King’s has to offer this year.

All Week

Mind’s Eye

Now in its twelfth year, Mind’s Eye is a unique non-fiction annual magazine with articles by pupils about politics, religion, psychology, art, fashion, science, sociology, sport, philosophy and much more. All week

Hamlet in the Herb Garden

‘Hamlet’ is Shakespeare’s longest play; at over 4000 lines, it would take around four hours to perform in full. During King’s Week, the English Department will reduce this to just half an hour. Different combinations of pupils and staff will come together for a semi-staged reading of excerpts of the play, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Cathedral Herb Garden.

Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd July

5:15 – 6:00 pm The Cathedral Herb Garden

A Cuppy Conversation

Whether she is DJing at a Presidential Inauguration, presenting her Breakfast show on BBC 1Xtra radio, ringing the New York Stock Exchange closing bell, studying for her second MSc at Oxford University, or helping others through her acts of philanthropy, Cuppy (OKS, Broughton) pursues EVERY opportunity with passion and dedication! Join us for ‘A Cuppy Conversation’ to learn how she achieved this success… and maybe learn a thing or two about DJing.

Friday 1st July 4:30 – 6:00 pm Shirley Hall

King’s Week Challenge

Be part of the audience as pupils and teachers compete for the title in this University Challenge-style quiz. Will History forget their dates, Chemistry fail to bond, or the Games Department drop the ball? Test your general knowledge, so long as you don’t shout the answers too loudly!

Semi-Final Thursday 30th June 4:00 – 4:30 pm

Semi-Final Saturday 2nd July 4:45 – 5:15 pm

Final Monday 4th July 3:30 – 4:15 pm

The Green Court Pod

Would I Lie to You?

Are the staff as good at spotting lies as they like to think? How certain are you that they always tell the truth? Will you discover their darkest secrets or be taken in by their beguiling words? Come along to this year’s WILTY and watch as our teams try to distinguish fact from fiction!

Tuesday 5th July 5:30 – 6:15 pm The Green Court Marquee

Maths Battle

Through a series of maths problems and logic puzzles, we are determined to find the best and the brightest mathematical minds in our school. We are welcoming students and staff members to come and fight for the title or witness the ruthless battle between maths wizards!

Monday 4th July 4:15 – 5:15 pm Schoolroom

Box Office Info.

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.

If wheelchair access is required please contact the Box Office.

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.

One complimentary ticket may be claimed for one performance of each event in which your son or daughter is appearing.

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.

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.

The ticket price for performances Twelfth Night, Virtuosi, the Jazz Concert and the Gala Symphony Concert includes a drink during the interval.

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.

Events that are not in this list are free of charge and do not require tickets.

Prices

Music

Thursday Night is Music Night Fleetwood Mac Cream Tea Vituosi Gala Symphony Concert Jazz Concert Serenade Jazz on a Summer Sunset

Drama

JKS Play Dr Faustus KiDaCo Twelfth Night

Spoken Word & Tours

Cathedral Precincts Tour Literary Tour Café Theatre Cathedral Archives and Library Tour Cathedral Stained Glass Tour St Augustine’s Tour £7 £7 £7 £8 £10 £10 £10 £15

£7 £7 £7 (standing £4) £10

£5 £5 £10 £12 £5 £9 (child £5.40)

Please give generously to The Ukraine Appeal via the British Red Cross kingsweek.co.uk/charity